Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences - [IGIMS], Patna

Ans. Yes, IGIMS Patna has a grievance redressal cell for acknowledging the concerns of students related to harassment, admission, etc. Besides this, IGIMS has also established an Internal Complaints Committee. 

Ans. There are various laboratory services offered to the students for the purpose of providing quality education:

• Biochemistry lab
• Pathology lab
• Microbiology and Serology lab
• Haematology lab
• Immunology lab
• Infectious diseases lab
• Histopathology lab 

Ans. The IGIMS hostel facilities are provided to both boys and girls. The hostel rooms are distributed on sharing basis (2 to 6 in one room). Hostel rooms are equipped with a balcony, almirah, washroom, etc. The hostel per month rent is INR 20,000. A mess facility is also provided in the hostels. 

Ans. IGIMS Patna campus has spread over an enormous area of 130.20 acres. The IGIMS Patna has started construction of a new 500 beds hospital building and construction of two new hostels for junior and senior residents. Besides this, IGIMS Patna has also started a recreation centre for boys and girls students. Mentioned below are the details: 

• Regional Institute of Opthalmology
• Centre for Cardio - Neuro Sciences
• School for Public Health
• Pediatrics Medicine and Neonatology
• Pediatric Emergency building
• Centre for Laboratory Medicine
• Centre for Digestive and Liver Diseases. 
• Centre for Kidney diseases and Renal Transplant.

Ans. IGIMS Patna has a highly experienced faculty of 12+ members. The IGIMS faculty is known as MEU (Medical Education Unit). IGIMS Patna faculty organizes workshops, seminars, etc. Many faculty members have completed their training from the MCI training centre in ME, Indore and many have done a ‘Basic course in Medical Education Technology. 

Ans. Both IGIMS Patna and PMC are renowned institutions (both are MCI recognized) in the field of Medical Sciences.. Mentioned below are the comparison points:

• IGIMS Patna students receive INR 23,500 stipend per month whereas PMCH students receive the same around INR 25,000 per month. 
• PMCH offers only 6 courses but IGIMS Patna offers 9 courses with more specialisations. 
• IGIMS Patna is affiliated with the top medical university AIIMS, Delhi whereas PMC is affiliated with AKU, Patna.
• IGIMS hostel rent ( INR 20,000/yr) is comparatively lesser than PMC (INR 36,000/yr).

Ans. IGIMS is one of the best institutes in India offering MBBS to 100 students every year. It is a 5 years 6 months duration course with a 1-year compulsory internship. The stipend is also good between 20,000 to 25,000 per month. IGIMS Patna provides students with the facility of new medical equipment under the guidance of experienced IGIMS Patna faculty.

Ans. IGIMS Patna accepts qualifying examinations such as NEET UG, NEET PG and NEET SS.  

Ans. Candidates with 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from any recognized board are eligible for a Diploma course at IGIMS Patna.

Ans. Candidates for Bachelor’s degrees are selected based on the merit score in the entrance exam conducted by IGIMS Patna.

Ans. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to apply for admission at IGIMS Patna:

• Visit the official website – igims.org. 
• Register and Download the application for 
• Proceed to fill out the application form.
• Attach all the documents required
• Pay the requisite fee and submit the application.
• Candidates are advised to take the printout of the application for future reference. 

Ans. Candidates for admission to MD/MS degree at IGIMS Patna are selected based on their NEET PG score.

Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to complete the rotational internship after MBBS at IGIMS Patna.