The Campus: A 100-Acre Historic Hub

The college and its associated hospital are situated on a large, integrated campus.

• Location: The campus is located on Ashok Rajpath, Patna, Bihar, in a central part of the city.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 100 acres. It is a bustling, historic urban campus, known for its British-era architecture, large hospital complex, and a very high volume of patients. A massive redevelopment project is currently underway to transform PMCH into the world's largest hospital with 5,462 beds, which will involve constructing new state-of-the-art super-specialty blocks.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Features lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls. While some infrastructure is old, it is functional and undergoing modernization.

• Laboratories: Equipped with labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.).

• Library: A large Central Library (6,198+ books) and digital library section provide academic resources.

• Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs, PGs, Interns). New hostel construction is part of the redevelopment plan.

• Amenities: The campus includes canteens, mess facilities, an auditorium, and sports facilities.

Healthcare Pillar: Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH)

The college is attached to its own massive government hospital that serves as its primary teaching facility.

• Flagship Hospital: The Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH) is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.

• Scale & Services: This is the largest tertiary care referral hospital for Bihar and neighboring states.

• Capacity: A massive hospital with 1,748+ beds (pre-redevelopment; expanding to 5,462 beds).

• Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across almost all clinical specialties and numerous super-specialties (Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Nephrology, etc.). 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 has an exceptionally high patient inflow, providing students with unparalleled and diverse hands-on clinical exposure, which is considered the college's biggest strength.

• Educational Engine: The PMCH is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, offering extensive, high-volume patient exposure essential for medical training.

Fee Structure: Government Subsidized

As a state government medical college, the fees are extremely low and set by the Government of Bihar.

Disclaimer: These are indicative figures. Fees are subject to annual revision by the Bihar state government. A mandatory service bond (e.g., 2-3 years rural service, penalty ~₹25 Lakhs) applies to PG graduates. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond conditions directly from the official BCECEB (UGMAC/PGMAC) counselling notifications.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students (UGs, PGs, Interns). Due to ongoing redevelopment, 1st-year students (2023 batch) were temporarily shifted to nursing hostels, but new hostels are under construction and expected to be functional.

• Amenities: Hostels provide basic furnishings (bed, table, chair, almirah).

• Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers. Food quality is generally rated as average.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees are additional to the tuition fees but are highly economical.

• Hostel Fee (Annual): ~ ₹8,000 - ₹12,000

• Mess Charges (Monthly): Paid monthly based on actual expenses, typically ranging from ~₹3,000 to ₹3,500 per month.

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (Bihar)

• 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 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).

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ): Seats are filled through the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counselling, open to students from all over India.

• 85% State Quota: Seats are reserved for students with Bihar domicile and are filled through the BCECEB (UGMAC) state counselling.

• Always check the official BCECEB (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in) and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures.

Career Pathways & Placements

• Career Path: As one of India's premier government medical colleges, the career path for graduates is excellent.

• Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the PMCH, for which they receive a stipend as per state government norms (approx. ₹20,000 - ₹30,000 per month).

• Bond (PG): A mandatory service bond (e.g., 2-3 years) with a significant penalty clause (e.g., ₹25 Lakhs) for default applies to postgraduate (MD/MS) graduates.

• Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure at PMCH makes graduates highly competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers in the state health service. The institute offers a large number of its own PG seats (170+), providing a strong in-house pathway.

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