NEET UG 2026 Important Update: Bihar May Add 30 MBBS Seats in Each Government Medical College

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NEET UG 2026 Update: Medical aspirants in Bihar may get relief soon. The state government is planning to increase MBBS seats across all government medical colleges. According to reports, each medical college in Bihar may add 30 additional MBBS seats. This will boost the overall intake capacity for NEET UG 2026 admissions.

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The Bihar Health Department has directed principals of all government medical colleges to start the seat enhancement process. Colleges have been asked to submit proposals through the National Medical Commission (NMC) seat expansion portal. They must follow prescribed norms and timelines for approval, as reported by Media Reports.

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Which Medical Colleges Will Get More Seats?

If NMC grants approval, several medical colleges will see their intake increase significantly. Colleges currently admitting 120 students annually will see their capacity rise to 150 MBBS seats.

The following colleges are expected to benefit from this seat increase:

Medical College	Location	Current Seats	Expected Seats
Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH)	Patna	200	230
IGIMS Patna	Patna	150	180
Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH)	Darbhanga	120	150
Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital	Muzaffarpur	120	150
Anugrah Narayan Medical College	Gaya	120	150
Government Medical College Bettiah	Bettiah	120	150
Bhagalpur Medical College	Bhagalpur	120	150
Bhagwan Mahavir Medical College	Pawapuri	120	150

AIIMS Patna and Purnea Medical College are also expected to witness an increase in their sanctioned strength.

State Government's Support for Expansion

The Bihar Health Department has assured full support in addressing infrastructure and faculty-related gaps. Colleges have been advised to ensure availability of required teaching staff, laboratories, and technical personnel. These preparations are essential to meet NMC guidelines and avoid hurdles during inspections.

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How Will This Benefit NEET UG 2026 Aspirants?

This seat increase is excellent news for NEET UG 2026 aspirants. Here's how students will benefit:

Benefit	Impact
More Seats Available	Hundreds of additional admission opportunities
Lower Cutoff Expected	Students with lower scores may get admission
Less Competition	Reduced competition for government college seats
Affordable Education	More students can access low-cost medical education

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