- Fees / year
- ₹0.09L
- Avg package
- ₹8.50 LPA
- Rating
- ★ 4
- Admissions
- Open
Nalanda Medical College & Hospital, Patna Nalanda Medical College & Hospital (NMCH), located in Kankarbagh and Agamkuan, Patna, Bihar, is one of the prominent government medical institutions in the state. The college was established in **1970** with the objective of strengthening medical education and healthcare services in Bihar. Academic activities began on 2 April 1970, and over the decades, the institution has developed into an important centre for medical education, clinical training, and patient care. The institution was founded through the efforts of medical professionals including Dr. Vijay Narayan Singh, Dr. Madhusudan Das, and Dr. Shailendra Kumar Sinha, along with Shri Krishna Kant Singh, who was then the Education Minister of Bihar. In 1978, Nalanda Medical College was taken over by the Government of Bihar, further integrating it into the state's public healthcare and medical education system. NMCH offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, with the **MBBS programme** forming the foundation of its academic structure. It also provides MD and MS programmes across several medical specialties. Admission to the MBBS programme is based on NEET-UG, while postgraduate admissions are conducted through NEET-PG. The college combines classroom-based learning with practical and clinical exposure, helping students develop the knowledge and skills required for professional medical practice. The hospital associated with the college is located at Agamkuan and serves patients from Patna as well as surrounding areas. It provides a broad range of medical and surgical services, supported by departments such as General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Anesthesia. The hospital also provides emergency and critical-care services and participates in various public health programmes. With its long-standing history, government-supported healthcare infrastructure, diverse academic departments, and emphasis on clinical learning, Nalanda Medical College & Hospital continues to play an important role in developing healthcare professionals and delivering accessible medical services in Bihar.

