Mata Gujri University (MGU), located in Kishanganj, Bihar, is a premier private university established under the Bihar Private Universities Act. Built on the foundation of its constituent flagship institution—Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College (MGMMC) & Lions Seva Kendra Hospital (established in 1990)—the university offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across medical, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health sciences.
Admissions to MGU's medical courses (MBBS, MD, MS) are governed strictly by national entrance examinations—NEET-UG and NEET-PG—and processed through Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) and Post Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (PGMAC) managed by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB).
Admission to professional programs at Mata Gujri University involves specific evaluation mechanisms depending on the stream:
Mata Gujri University reserves seats under General (Open), Sikh Minority (SM), and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) categories. The table below illustrates the closing ranks (All India Rank) across rounds for MBBS admissions through Bihar UGMAC state counseling:
Category
2026 Cutoff Rank (Round 1)
2025 Closing Rank
2024 Closing Rank
General (Open)
1,45,895
1,31,136
1,90,503
Sikh Minority (SM)
4,33,751
3,91,662
8,05,793
NRI Quota
11,86,238
10,37,011
11,59,391
Postgraduate medical admissions (MD/MS) at MGMMC require qualification in NEET-PG followed by PGMAC Bihar counseling. Below are representative round-wise closing ranks for key postgraduate clinical and non-clinical specialties:
Specialization / Course
MD Radio-Diagnosis
General
38,701
24,356
MD General Medicine
87,845
35,833
MS General Surgery
72,140
36,131
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
92,753
36,623
MD Pediatrics
86,603
42,110
MS E.N.T.
46,240
28,359
MD Pathology
1,01,056
82,410
As a recognized linguistic and religious minority institution, Mata Gujri University follows specific seat-sharing guidelines during state counseling:
Q1: What is the minimum NEET score required for MBBS admission at Mata Gujri University?
The cutoff score varies annually depending on exam difficulty and merit lists. For General category candidates, an All India Rank within ~1,40,000 to 1,90,000 (typically corresponding to 500+ marks out of 720) is generally competitive for Round 1 allotment.
Q2: Does MGU offer minority reservation in MBBS admissions?
Yes, as a minority institution, MGU offers dedicated Sikh Minority (SM) quota seats. Eligible candidates must select the minority option during BCECEB UGMAC registration and provide valid minority documentation.
Q3: Which counseling body conducts seat allotment for Mata Gujri University?
Medical admissions (MBBS, MD, MS) are conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) through UGMAC (for UG) and PGMAC (for PG) state counseling rounds.
Q4: Is there a separate entrance test for B.Pharm and Nursing courses at MGU?
No separate university entrance exam is required; admissions are conducted via BCECE state counseling or merit screening based on aggregate percentage marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics in 10+2 qualifying examinations.
Q5: What happens if seats remain vacant after main state counseling rounds?
Vacant seats following Round 1 and Round 2 are filled through subsequent Mop-Up rounds or Stray Vacancy counseling conducted as per BCECEB and National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines.
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