A Legacy of Healing & Public Service
Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) was established in 1946, originally founded by the Khandavala royal family and later taken over by the Government of Bihar. It is now affiliated with Bihar University of Health Sciences, boasts around 487 academic staff, and is ranked 3rd in Bihar and 94th in India by IIRF 2023
🎓 Course Offerings & Eligibility
MBBS
- Seats: 120 per year
- Duration: 4.5 years + 1-year internship
- Admission: Through NEET-UG; eligibility requires 50% in PCB (45% for PwD, 40% for reserved categories), age 17+
Postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB/Diploma)
- MD seats ~98, MS ~45, plus additional DNB and diplomas in various specialities
💰 Fee & Hostel Info
- MBBS Tuition & Hostel fee: ₹21,000 (₹12,000 hostel included) per annum
- Postgraduate fees: MD/MS ₹9,000 tuition + ₹12,000 hostel + ₹4,000 admin fee
- Security deposit: ₹5,000–10,000
🔍 NEET Cut-Off Trends
- NEET‑UG 2024 (AIQ Round 1): General 7,470; OBC 8,261; SC 65,263; ST 100,870; EWS 8,524
- Expected NEET‑UG 2025 (AIQ): General ranks ~6,097–7,470; OBC ~7,316–8,261
- State quo (Bihar): Opening rank ~7,810, closing ~11,372 in 2024
🏥 Campus & Infrastructure
- Urban Campus: Sprawling grounds between Darbhanga and Laheriasarai, expanded to about 225 acres with upcoming upgrades including a 2,100-bed hospital
- Hospital: Multi-specialty with OPD, emergency, ICUs, blood bank, radiology, telemedicine
- Facilities: Boys/girls hostels, central library, gyms, sports, auditorium, cafeteria, secure campus with clean basics
👩⚕️ Clinical Exposure & Research
- Daily OPD footfall in thousands across neighbouring districts
- Wide range of speciality departments—from PSM and neurology to surgery and obstetrics
- Active research and community outreach programs
🧭 Strengths & Considerations
👍 Strengths
- Government-run with highly affordable fees
- Strong teaching hospital with high patient volume
- Historic legacy dating back to royal patronage
- Emerging upgrades expand capacity and facilities
⚠️ Things to Know
- Basic fee structure excludes many modern amenities
- Infrastructure redevelopment is ongoing—some disruptions expected
- NEET rank requirement is moderately competitive
✅ Final Say
Darbhanga Medical College is a top-tier choice in Bihar for NEET-qualified students seeking affordable MBBS education backed by strong clinical exposure and deep-rooted legacy. If you’re aiming for a government medical seat with a meaningful impact in rural healthcare, this one’s worth serious consideration.
