Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College is a prominent private, Sikh minority medical college located in Kishanganj, Bihar. Established in 1990 by the Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College & L.S.K. Hospital Trust, it is one of the oldest and most respected private medical institutions in the region.
The college is a constituent unit of Mata Gujri University (MGU), a State Private University established in 2019. It is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is a well-known institution for medical education in Eastern India.
Type: Private (Sikh Minority Institution)
Affiliation: Mata Gujri University (MGU), Kishanganj (a State Private University)
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Accreditation: The college has been accredited by NAAC with an 'A' Grade.
Ranking: Ranked 47th by NIRF in 2024 (as per one source) and 12th among Top Private Medical Colleges in Bihar by India Today.
The college and its associated hospital are situated on an integrated campus.
Location: The campus is located at Purab Palli Road, Kishanganj, Bihar. It is well-connected, being very close to the Kishanganj Railway Station (2.9 km) and accessible from Bagdogra Airport (91 km).
Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 25 acres. It is a modern, well-maintained urban campus housing the medical college, a large teaching hospital, and residential quarters.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features modern, smart lecture theatres, demonstration rooms, and examination halls equipped with audio-visual aids.
Laboratories: Equipped with new, state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) as per NMC standards.
Library: A large Central Library with a vast collection of medical books (16,000+), journals (100+), and a digital library section (e-library) with computer terminals.
Residential Life: Separate, secured hostel facilities are provided on campus for both boys and girls.
Amenities: The campus includes a canteen, mess facilities, an auditorium, a gymnasium, transportation services, and sports facilities (indoor/outdoor).
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to its own large teaching hospital, which provides essential clinical training.
Flagship Hospital: The Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College & Lions Seva Kendra (LSK) Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital for the region.
Capacity: A large hospital with 610+ beds.
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across almost all clinical specialties. It features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma, advanced Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, a licensed Blood Bank, and extensive OPD/IPD services.
Patient Load: The hospital reports a high patient inflow (over 2000 OPD patients daily), providing students with excellent and diverse hands-on clinical exposure.
Educational Engine: The LSK Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, offering extensive, high-volume patient exposure essential for medical training.
State University Affordability
As a private minority college in Bihar, fees are fixed by the state's Fee Regulatory Committee and managed through state counselling.
Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-25 figures. All fees (General, Minority, NRI) are strictly governed by Bihar's Fee Regulatory Committee and announced annually during state counselling. Always verify the precise, current fee structure directly from the official BCECEB (UGMAC/PGMAC) prospectus.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students (UGs, PGs, Interns). Accommodation is mandatory for all students.
Amenities: Hostels provide furnished AC rooms (typically 2-sharing) with attached washrooms, 24/7 electricity, Wi-Fi, laundry, and housekeeping.
Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers and are included in the hostel fee, providing 4 meals a day.
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are additional to the tuition fees.
Hostel & Mess Fee (Annual): ~ ₹2,60,000 - ₹3,00,000 (This fee typically includes mess, laundry, and other amenities).
Getting Admitted (MBBS/MD/MS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG (for MBBS) or NEET-PG (for MD/MS).
State Counselling is Key (Bihar): Seat allotment for all categories (General Quota, Sikh Minority Quota, and NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Bihar State Centralized Counselling Process (UGMAC for UG, PGMAC for PG) conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB).
Always check the official BCECEB (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in) website for counselling schedules and procedures.
Career Path: As one of the oldest private medical colleges in the state, the career path for graduates is well-established.
Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the LSK Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per college/NMC norms.
Bond: A service bond (e.g., 1 year) or bank guarantee (e.g., ₹3 Lakhs) may be required.
Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure at LSK Hospital makes graduates competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers. The institute offers 101 of its own PG seats, providing a strong in-house pathway.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus