Facilities

Academic Facilities

• Lecture Theatres — Multiple large, ventilated halls with projectors (modernized in some departments)

• Central Library —

  • Extensive collection of medical textbooks and journals

  • E-library access to online journals (though internet infrastructure is average)

  • Reading rooms (separate for UG/PG)

• Laboratories — Fully functional labs in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, etc.

• Dissection Hall — Large hall with good cadaver availability

• Skills Lab (under upgradation) — For simulation-based learning (as per NMC guidelines)

Hospital Facilities (Patna Medical College Hospital - PMCH)

• Bed strength: ~2,500 beds (one of the largest in Bihar)

• OPD & IPD — Massive patient inflow (excellent for clinical exposure)

• Operation Theatres — Multiple OTs (some modernized)

• ICUs — Intensive Care Units in various departments

• Emergency & Trauma Care — Busy emergency ward

• Diagnostic Facilities

  • Radiology (CT, MRI, X-ray)

  • Clinical Laboratories (Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry)

• Specialty Departments

  • Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, CTVS, Plastic Surgery, Oncology, etc.

Hostel & Residential Facilities

• Hostels — Separate UG (boys/girls), PG hostels

  • Basic but functional (rooms, common washrooms)

  • Mess facilities (average quality, affordable)

  • WiFi (limited access, improving)

• Staff quarters — For faculty and residents

Sports & Recreation

• Sports ground — For cricket, football

• Indoor sports — TT, badminton (available in hostels)

• Cultural events — Annual fest and inter-college competitions

Scholarships

Here’s a clear and practical breakdown of the scholarships available for students of Patna Medical College (PMC), Patna — since it’s a government medical college, students can avail various state, central, and institutional scholarships:

1. Government of Bihar Scholarships

• Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (PMS)
  For SC/ST/OBC/EBC/Minority students domiciled in Bihar
  Eligibility:

  • Family income below 2.5 lakh/year (SC/ST)

  • Family income below 1.5 lakh/year (OBC/EBC)
    Benefits:

  • Full or partial tuition fee reimbursement

  • Maintenance allowance ( 5,000 – 15,000 approx/year)
    Apply: PMS Portal - Bihar (updated link varies yearly)

2. Central Government Scholarships

• National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)
  For meritorious students from economically weaker sections
  12,000 per year till completion of UG course (if continued from school level)

• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS)
  For students with 80%+ marks in Class 12 and family income below 4.5 lakh/year
  Amount: 10,000 – 20,000 per year

• AICTE Pragati & Saksham Scholarships (Applicable for disabled/female students — needs confirmation if medical students are eligible in current scheme version)

3. Minority Scholarships

• Maulana Azad National Scholarship (for minority students)

• Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities (Govt. of India)

4. Institutional / Medical-Specific Scholarships

• State Merit Scholarship (Bihar) — Awarded to students with top academic performance

• ICMR, DST, and DBT Fellowships (for students involved in research projects — more relevant to PG/PhD students)

5. Private Scholarships / Trusts (can be applied externally)

• Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship

• Swami Vivekananda Scholarship (West Bengal domicile only)

• Education loans with interest subsidy — under Vidya Lakshmi Portal (Govt of India)

6. Stipends (For PG and Super-specialty Students)

Not a scholarship, but:

• PG students (MD/MS) ~ 50,000– 70,000/month

• DM/MCh students ~ 70,000– 85,000/month (approximate — subject to state revision)

Cut Off