Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna was established in1983. This is an autonomous Institute under the Government of Bihar & Statutory University, which was created by an Act of State Legislature and recognised by UGC. Various facilities are available at IGIMS to cater to the needs of patients belonging to the state of Bihar and neighbouring states. IGIMS offers MBBS, MD, M.Ch and DM Courses in medicine. It also offers courses in nursing at diploma and degree level.

Location: Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna is located at Allahabad bank, Bailey Rd, Sheikhpura, Patna, Bihar. Patna Junction is about 6 km and the Bankipur Bus Depot is about 7 km from the IGIMS. Jay Prakash Narayan International airport is about  3 km from the institute. The location of the IGIMS is accessible from any part of India.