Pawapuri, Bihar · Government college
Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Pawapuri (formerly Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences, Pawapuri, Nalanda)
A government college in Pawapuri, Bihar, founded in 2013, with 120 MBBS seats a year. Degrees are awarded by Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna.
- Type
- Government college
- Founded
- 2013
- MBBS seats 2026-27
- 120
- Location
- Pawapuri, Bihar
How admission works
- 15% All India Quota: Through MCC counselling on your NEET All India Rank. No domicile needed. Central reservation applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%).
- 85% state quota: Through Bihar state counselling, run by Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) - UGMAC. 85% state-quota govt seats need a Bihar residential certificate (exceptions for children of Bihar govt / central govt / PSU employees posted in Bihar, per prospectus).
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Fees
Government college fees in Bihar are low compared with private colleges. We confirm this college's current fee on request.
University
Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna
NMC status
Recognized for 100 seats for the batches admitted in 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17. Permitted to admit 100 students in 2017-'18. Not permitted to admit students in 2018-'19. Granted permission to admit fresh batch in 2019-20 with increase of seats from 100 to 120 under EWS quota (103rd constitution amendment) and continued till 2021-'22. Recognized for one(01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. Annual renewal permission granted for 120 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 120 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26. Annual Renewal granted for 120 MBBS Seats for the AY 2026-27
As listed by the National Medical Commission, updated 2026-09-29. NMC code BR/023/G/1.
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View →Common questions
Is Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Pawapuri (formerly Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences, Pawapuri, Nalanda) a government or private college?
It is a government college in Pawapuri, Bihar.
How many MBBS seats does Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Pawapuri (formerly Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences, Pawapuri, Nalanda) have?
120 MBBS seats for 2026-27, as approved by the National Medical Commission.
How do I get admission to Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Pawapuri (formerly Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences, Pawapuri, Nalanda)?
15% All India Quota: Through MCC counselling on your NEET All India Rank. No domicile needed. Central reservation applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%). 85% state quota: Through Bihar state counselling, run by Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) - UGMAC. 85% state-quota govt seats need a Bihar residential certificate (exceptions for children of Bihar govt / central govt / PSU employees posted in Bihar, per prospectus).
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