Nalanda Medical College & Hospital
A government medical college and teaching hospital in Patna, Bihar, recognised by the National Medical Commission and affiliated with Bihar University of Health Sciences.
Over Five Decades of Medical Excellence
Nalanda Medical College & Hospital (NMCH), Patna, was founded in 1970 through the leadership of distinguished medical professionals, Dr. Vijay Narayan Singh, Dr. Madhusudan Das, and Dr. Shailendra Kumar Sinha, in collaboration with Shri Krishna Kant Singh, the then Education Minister of Bihar.
The institution was established to produce skilled, compassionate medical professionals to meet Bihar’s growing healthcare needs. The college campus is on Old Bypass Road, Kankarbagh, Patna; the hospital is at Agamkuan.
Over five decades, NMCH has grown significantly in academic standing, infrastructure, and patient care, and today stands as one of Bihar’s most important government medical colleges.
Founded by Government of Bihar
Established to serve the state’s healthcare needs.
Postgraduate Programmes Launched
MD and MS courses introduced across multiple specialties.
Permission for Increased Intake
Official permission dated 15.07.2009 and 12.07.2010 for higher MBBS capacity.
MBBS Intake Reaches 150 Seats
Grew from 100 (pre-2018) to 120 (2019) to 150 (2020).
Superspeciality Courses Added
Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Cardiology.
Tertiary Care Hub for Eastern Patna
NMCH’s hospital at Agamkuan is a primary government tertiary care centre serving Patna and surrounding districts.
All Clinical Departments
Medical Education at Every Level
NMCH offers undergraduate, postgraduate and superspeciality programmes, all entrance-based through NEET UG and NEET PG.
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
MD / MS
Postgraduate Programmes
Other Programmes
Nursing & Diploma
Qualify NEET
NEET UG or PG, min 50% in 10+2 PCB for MBBS.
Counselling
MCC (AIQ) or BCECEB state counselling.
Seat Allotment
Based on rank, category, and preference.
Reporting
Report with documents, complete fee payment.
A Campus Built for Excellence
Library
Three-floor, air-conditioned, 17,172 sq. ft.
Lecture Theatre
Air-conditioned, multimedia-equipped.
Laboratories
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology.
Hostels
Four hostels, boys & girls, with security.
Operation Theatres
Modular, central gas pipelines.
Diagnostics
MRI, CT, USG, X-ray, biochemistry labs.
Registration
Fully computerised, 2,000+ OPD daily.
Public Health
Pulse Polio and other national programmes.
For admissions, hospital appointments, or any official matter, please use the institution’s own website directly, this page is an independent reference only.
Facts compiled for general reference and may not reflect the most recent updates. Always confirm current details on the official NMCH website.