Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science

What Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science does

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), located in Sheikhpura, Patna, Bihar, is an autonomous government medical institute and statutory university established in 1983 under the Government of Bihar and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The institute operates a 500-bed multi-specialty hospital serving as the regional referral centre for Bihar, with a 1,200-bed building under construction that will materially expand capacity. It also runs a Medical College (MBBS, MD/MS, DM/M.Ch. and NEET PG programs) and a College of Nursing (B.Sc. and M.Sc. Nursing), and maintains multiple Centres of Excellence including the State Cancer Institute, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO Bihar), and the Eye Bank of Bihar. In 2026 the institute inaugurated advanced clinical infrastructure — a 3 Tesla MRI scanner, a Robotic Surgical System, an Anesthesia Simulation Laboratory, and a first-of-institute TEVAR procedure — alongside ongoing digitization of patient services (online lab reports, mobile appointment booking, HMIS/HIS registration, bed-status portal).

Its business model is anchored on government funding from the Government of Bihar, supplemented by service charges at regulated rates, student fees for medical and nursing programs collected through the SabPaisa payment gateway, and reimbursements under the AB-PMJAY (Ayushman Bharat) scheme and the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme. Patient-care services (OPD, IPD, emergency, laboratory, diagnostic) are delivered directly on campus and constitute the primary commercial activity, while medical and nursing education represent a secondary revenue stream under a one-time license model. Distribution is exclusively direct through on-campus hospital and college facilities, with awareness driven by the institute's official website, regional press coverage, and participation in national health programs.

Customer segments are two-fold: the general patient population of Bihar and neighbouring regions seeking affordable tertiary care (the primary segment), and medical and nursing students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs (a secondary segment). Strategic partnerships — including an MoU with the Indian Railways Finance Corporation for Modular Operation Theatres, donated ICU infrastructure from SBI, and integration with national portals such as Mera Aspatal, NHM, and MOHFW — point to a public-sector institution deepening its role within India's central and state health infrastructure rather than competing in commercial healthcare markets.

Name

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science

Legal name

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences

Website

https://igims.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna, is a 1983-founded autonomous government medical institute and statutory university under the Government of Bihar. It operates a 500-bed tertiary hospital (expanding to 1,200 beds), a Medical College, a College of Nursing, and multiple Centres of Excellence serving patients and students across Bihar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tertiary Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual Urgent Care & On-Demand Teletriage Services (HLAFADAJ)

Keywords

• Tertiary healthcare services
• Medical education programs
• Nursing education programs
• Cancer treatment services
• Organ transplantation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Patna City

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Healthcare services provided to patients including OPD, IPD, emergency, laboratory, and diagnostic services. Government-funded autonomous institute.
2. Medical Education: MBBS, MD/MS, DM/M.Ch. courses and NEET PG courses for medical students
3. Nursing Education: Nursing college courses for healthcare professionals

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IGIMS is a government autonomous medical institute that operates a 500-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital, a Medical College (MBBS, MD/MS, DM/M.Ch. programs), and a College of Nursing (B.Sc./M.Sc. Nursing). It delivers tertiary healthcare services including cancer care, ophthalmology, organ transplantation, and emergency services to patients across Bihar, while also providing medical and nursing education to students.

Product overview

IGIMS operates as a multi-facility medical institution comprising a 500-bed Medical College and Hospital (with 1200-bed expansion under construction), a College of Nursing, and multiple Centers of Excellence. The institution offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/MS, DM/M.Ch.) medical education, along with B.Sc. and M.Sc. nursing programs. Patient care services span outpatient departments, laboratory services, emergency care, and specialized centers including State Cancer Institute, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation, and Eye Bank of Bihar. Digital patient services include online lab reports, appointment booking via mobile app, bed availability tracking, and online fee collection. The institution publishes two journals: Journal of IGIMS and Dental Journal of IGIMS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IGIMS College of Nursing: Nursing college component of IGIMS offering nursing education programs.
• Journal of IGIMS
• Dental Journal of IGIMS

Products and services

• Hospital and Patient Care Services Multi-specialty 500-bed teaching hospital (expanding to 1200 beds) providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care including emergency services, laboratory services, child health care, OPD across multiple medical disciplines, and specialized treatment centers for the Bihar region.
• Medical College (MBBS, MD/MS, DM/M.Ch. Programs) UGC-recognized statutory university medical college offering undergraduate (MBBS), postgraduate (MD/MS), and super-specialty (DM/M.Ch.) programs along with NEET PG courses for medical students, with clinical training at the IGIMS teaching hospital.
• College of Nursing (B.Sc. and M.Sc. Nursing Programs)

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully performed TEVAR procedure for aorta treatment without open surgery
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SOTTO Bihar (State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for organ and tissue transplant services. IGIMS serves as the nodal institute for SOTTO Bihar.
• National Health Mission (NHM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with NHM for implementation of national health programs including Ayushman Bharat PMJAY.
• UGC (University Grants Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by UGC as an autonomous institute and statutory university created by Act of State Legislature.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai: India's premier government-funded specialty cancer hospital. Comparable to IGIMS' State Cancer Institute as a specialty Center of Excellence within the public-sector oncology ecosystem; differs in being single-specialty and nationally dominant.

Regional players

• King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh state statutory university and teaching hospital with similar medical college, super-specialty, and government-funded care model. Comparable to IGIMS as a state-level autonomous medical university, though larger and in a different state.
• Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH): The oldest and largest government medical college and hospital in Patna, Bihar. Direct local competitor for patients, faculty, and medical students within the same geography as IGIMS.
• Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), Patna: Government medical college and hospital in Patna, providing overlapping tertiary care and undergraduate/postgraduate medical education. Direct local competitor in the same Bihar catchment as IGIMS.

Direct peers

• Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry: Autonomous central-government medical institute with teaching hospital, super-specialty care, and medical/nursing colleges. Directly comparable to IGIMS in autonomy status, academic portfolio, and patient-care service mix.
• Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh: Autonomous government tertiary care teaching hospital offering MBBS, MD/MS, DM/M.Ch. and nursing programs with advanced specialty services. Closest peer in structure, funding, and academic mission to IGIMS.
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi: India's flagship autonomous government medical institute and tertiary teaching hospital under the central government. Directly comparable to IGIMS as a statutory autonomous institution with medical college, super-specialty services, and government funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Apollo Hospitals Enterprise: India's largest private hospital chain offering tertiary care, specialty centers, and medical education partnerships. Competes with IGIMS for paying patients and specialist doctors in Bihar and beyond; broader portfolio but non-government model.
• Medanta - The Medicity: Multi-specialty tertiary hospital group offering advanced care, teaching, and research functions similar to IGIMS' Centers of Excellence. Comparable scope of super-specialty services; differs as a private chain with premium pricing model.
• Fortis Healthcare: Large multi-specialty private hospital network operating across India. Comparable to IGIMS in tertiary service mix and breadth of specialties; differs as a private, publicly listed operator competing for the same urban patient pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IGIMS_PATNA
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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