IGIMS, Patna - Admissions 2025

About IGIMS

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) follows a structured and transparent admission process for its various medical and paramedical courses. The process is primarily conducted through centralized counselling, entrance examinations, and merit lists, ensuring fairness and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

How to Apply

• Online Application: Candidates can apply online via the official IGIMS or Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) portals depending on the course they are applying for. The application form requires detailed personal and academic information along with scanned copies of necessary documents.

• Offline Application: Occasional offline applications may be allowed for certain courses, but these are limited and must be confirmed through official notifications.

Entrance Exams

• MBBS: Admission is based on merit obtained in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG).

• MD/MS and Super Specialty (DM/M.Ch.): Admission is via NEET PG and NEET SS exams respectively, conducted nationally.

• B.Sc Nursing, GNM, and Allied Health courses: Admissions may be conducted through state-level entrance exams like BCECE or based on merit.

• Ph.D. Program: Candidates must clear the IGIMS or Bihar University’s research entrance examination and/or interview process.

Selection Criteria

• Selection is based on merit rank in the respective entrance examinations.

• Reservation policies as per Bihar state government norms are applied, including quotas for SC, ST, OBC, EBC, and economically weaker sections.

• Document verification at the time of counselling is mandatory.

• Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria specified for each course, such as minimum marks or qualifications.

Admission Timeline (Approximate)

• Notification & Application Start: March - April

• Entrance Examination Dates: April - May (NEET UG/PG/SS schedules)

• Result Declaration: June

• Counselling & Seat Allotment: July - August

• Admission Confirmation & Reporting: August - September

Candidates should regularly check official IGIMS and BCECEB websites for updated schedules.

Documents Required for Admission

• NEET scorecard (for medical courses)

• 10th and 12th Mark sheets and certificates

• Graduation degree certificate (for PG courses)

• Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)

• Domicile certificate (for state quota admissions)

• Passport size photographs

• Identity proofs (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)

• Migration and transfer certificates (if applicable)

Contact Information

• IGIMS Admission Office, Patna
  Phone: +91-612-2226480 (Official helpline)
  Email: registrar@igims.org
  Website: www.igims.org

• Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
  Website: https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
  Helpline numbers and email available on the official website for assistance.

Admission Steps Table

IGIMS Patna’s admission system ensures merit-based, transparent selection offering aspiring medical and paramedical students equitable opportunities for quality education and training at one of Bihar’s top medical institutions.