IGIMS: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees

About IGIMS

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), located in Sheikhpura, Patna, Bihar, is a premier autonomous medical institution established to provide advanced super specialty medical facilities and education in Bihar.

Establishment Year

IGIMS was formally established on 19th November 1983 as an autonomous organization under a State Legislature Act by the Government of Bihar. The institute was modeled on the pattern of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, aiming to provide high-standard super specialty medical care and education.

Location

IGIMS is situated in Sheikhpura, Patna, Bihar, on a sprawling campus covering approximately 130 acres. The institute lies in an accessible part of Patna city, facilitating ease of reach for patients and students.

Affiliations and Approvals

IGIMS holds recognition and approvals from various regulatory bodies:

• Approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

• Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) (formerly Medical Council of India - MCI)

• Affiliated with Bihar University of Health Sciences

• Accredited for offering undergraduate (MBBS), postgraduate (MD, MS), super specialty (DM, M.Ch), doctoral (Ph.D.) medical courses, and various paramedical degree programs

Accreditations and Rankings

IGIMS has earned accreditation rewarding its quality of education, clinical services, and research. It is recognized as the premier super specialty medical institute in Bihar and is known for its patient care and medical education standards. The institute is often ranked among the top medical colleges in eastern India for super specialist training and healthcare delivery.

Founder Details

IGIMS was conceptualized and founded by the Government of Bihar to address critical healthcare needs and advanced medical training within the state and the neighboring regions. The government facilitated the transfer of land and resources, with input from senior medical professionals and policymakers, aiming to reduce patient outflow to major institutes like AIIMS New Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh.

Vision and Mission

Vision
To establish IGIMS as a premier center of excellence for super specialty medical education, clinical care, and research, catering to the healthcare needs of Bihar and neighboring regions.

Mission

• Provide accessible, high-quality healthcare services in super specialties under one roof

• Train healthcare professionals with a focus on clinical and research excellence

• Conduct advanced research on region-specific health challenges

• Promote community healthcare and preventive medicine through outreach programs

• Foster innovation and continued education for medical and allied health professionals

Infrastructure Overview

IGIMS boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure including:

• A modern academic block equipped with digital lecture halls, skill labs, and well-stocked libraries

• A super specialty hospital with more than 1,070 beds, including a 100-bed Regional Cancer Institute and a 200-bed Regional Institute of Ophthalmology

• Advanced diagnostic centers, operation theaters, intensive care units (ICUs), and emergency departments

• Facilities for organ transplantation, cardiology, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and more

• Ongoing expansions aim to increase hospital bed capacity to 3,000, enhancing treatment availability

• Separate hostels for students and staff, dining facilities, and recreational areas

• Research centers fostering medical and community health investigations

Highlights Table

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) stands midway between tradition and modern medical education and healthcare facilities. Its commitment to high standards in clinical care, teaching, and research makes it a cornerstone of medical services and education in Bihar. With ongoing infrastructure expansions, IGIMS is positioned to meet future healthcare challenges efficiently while training generations of healthcare professionals for India and beyond.