

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna, is a premier autonomous medical institution established on November 19, 1983. Modeled after AIIMS New Delhi, it serves as a pivotal center for advanced medical education, research, and patient care in Bihar. The institute spans over 130 acres in Sheikhpura, Patna, and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), University Grants Commission (UGC), and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Hospital & Clinical Excellence
IGIMS operates a 1,000+ bedded tertiary care hospital, renowned for its comprehensive healthcare services. It houses Bihar's first Eye Bank and Kidney Transplant Unit, along with an Advanced Cardiac Care Center. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art operation theaters, intensive care units, and a neonatal ICU. Its Emergency & Trauma Unit includes 12 ICU beds, 19 HDU beds, and isolation wards, catering to patients from Bihar and neighboring states.
Academic Programs
IGIMS offers a wide array of academic programs:
Undergraduate Courses: MBBS, B.Sc. in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Forensic Science, Neuro-Technology, Cardiac Technology, Bachelor of Optometry, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing.
Diploma Courses: General Nursing and Midwifery, Medical Record Technology, Urological Technology, Neuro-Technology, Operation Theatre Assistant Technology, Cardiac Technology, Dialysis Technology, Endoscopy Technology, and Medical Radiotherapy.
Postgraduate & Super-Specialty Courses: MD, MS, M.Ch, DM, DNB, and Ph.D. programs across various specialties.
The institute boasts 120 recognized MBBS seats and the highest number of super-specialty seats among medical colleges in Bihar.
Infrastructure & Facilities
The IGIMS campus is equipped with modern infrastructure to support both academic and extracurricular activities:
Academic Facilities: Spacious classrooms with multimedia technology, specialized laboratories (Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Immunology, Histopathology, Cytopathology, Anatomy, and Computer Labs), and a digital library with extensive resources.
Residential & Recreational Facilities: Separate hostels for boys and girls with furnished rooms, geysers, and safe drinking water; cafeteria; indoor and outdoor sports facilities; auditorium; ATM; and a post office.
Rankings & Admissions
IGIMS is ranked among the top medical colleges in India, securing the 46th position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023. Admissions to undergraduate programs like MBBS are based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), while postgraduate admissions require NEET-PG scores.
IGIMS Patna Highlights
| Founded Year | 1983 |
| Type of Institute | Government |
| Gender Accepted | co-ed |
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