Mata Gujri University is a State Private University located in Kishanganj, Bihar. It was established in 2019 by the Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College & L.S.K. Hospital Trust under the Bihar Private Universities Act, 2013.
The university was founded to consolidate the existing high-quality professional institutions run by the trust, including its flagship medical college. MGU is a unitary university (not affiliating) and is a prominent center for Medical and Health Sciences education in the Seemanchal region of Bihar. It is a Sikh minority institution, a status that applies to its constituent colleges.
Type: State Private University (Sikh Minority Institution)
Recognition: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Statutory Approvals: The university's constituent colleges are approved by all relevant national bodies:
National Medical Commission (NMC)
Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Indian Nursing Council (INC)
NAAC Grade: As a university established in 2019, it is in the process of applying for its first NAAC accreditation cycle.
Recognized for 60 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 60-100 when granted on or after March 2020. Annual renewal permission granted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. LOP granted for increase of 50 seats (100-150) for the AY 2024-25.
Location: Situated in Kishanganj, Bihar, on the Delhi-Guwahati National Highway (NH-31). It is well-connected, located near the Kishanganj railway station and about 80 km from Bagdogra Airport (Siliguri).
Campus Size & Vibe: The university operates from a spacious 25+ acre urban campus that integrates its academic blocks and teaching hospital. The environment is professional, academic, and focused on clinical training.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Constituent Institutes: The campus houses its dedicated colleges for Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing.
Learning Resources: A large, modern central library with a vast collection of medical and pharmaceutical books, journals, and e-resources.
Advanced Laboratories: State-of-the-art labs for all departments, including pre-clinical/para-clinical labs, pharmacy labs, and nursing skills labs.
Residential Life: Separate, secure hostel facilities are available for boys and girls.
Amenities: Auditoriums, seminar halls, canteens, sports facilities, and transportation services.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The university's identity is built around its long-standing medical college and hospital.
Flagship Institute: The Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College & Lions Seva Kendra Hospital (MGMMC & LSK Hospital) is the premier constituent institute of the university.
Teaching Hospital: The university runs its own 610+ bed multi-specialty, tertiary care teaching hospital on campus.
Services: The hospital is a major healthcare provider in the region, featuring:
24x7 Emergency and Trauma services.
Advanced Critical Care units (ICUs).
Modern Operation Theatres.
High-end Diagnostic services (Radiology, Labs).
A comprehensive Blood Bank with component separation.
High patient inflow (700+ OPD daily), providing excellent clinical exposure for students.
State University Affordability
As a private minority university, fees are at the premium end and are regulated by the Bihar state government's Fee Regulatory Committee.
Availability: Separate, secure hostel facilities are available for boys and girls on campus.
Rooms: Accommodation is typically on a twin-sharing basis.
Dining: Hostel accommodation includes compulsory mess facilities.
Cost: The combined fee for the hostel (accommodation) and mess is approximately ₹2,60,000 per year (e.g., ₹2.0 Lakhs for hostel + ₹60,000 for mess).
Admission to all professional courses is strictly through national-level entrance tests and state counselling.
MBBS / MD / MS: Admission is strictly based on rank in the NEET-UG or NEET-PG examination.
State Counselling is Key (Bihar): Seat allotment for all categories (State Quota, All India Quota, Sikh Minority Quota, and NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Bihar State Centralized Counselling Process (UGMAC / PGMAC), conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB).
B.Pharm / D.Pharm / Nursing: Admission is typically based on merit in the Class 12 examination or a university-level entrance test. Candidates should apply directly to the university.
Career Path: As a dedicated health sciences university, the career path for graduates is clear.
MBBS/MD/MS: Graduates complete their mandatory 1-year internship (with stipend) at the 610+ bed LSK Hospital. They have a strong foundation for postgraduate entrance (NEET-PG/SS), joining private/corporate hospitals, or establishing their own practice.
Nursing/Pharmacy: The university has a placement cell. Graduates find opportunities in the constituent hospital and other healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and research labs. Placements are reported to be in the 5-10% range for on-campus drives, with many students opting for higher studies.
Mata Gujri University, being a minority institution with a medical college, has a specific, high-demand quota for NRI students.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus