NMC Patna Diploma: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. DCECE PM (Diploma Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination for Paramedical) is the Bihar state entrance examination for admission to paramedical diploma and certificate programmes in government and private colleges in Bihar. It is conducted by BCECEB. Candidates qualify the exam, receive a rank, and then participate in online counselling to choose their preferred college and course. NMCH Patna government seats are filled through this centralised process.

Ans. DMLT graduates from NMCH Patna can work as Medical Laboratory Technologists in hospitals, diagnostic centres, blood banks, and public health laboratories. Government hospital lab technician vacancies in Bihar are filled through state recruitment boards, for which DMLT from an AKU-affiliated college is a qualifying credential. Graduates can also pursue B.Sc MLT for a higher qualification and broader career options.

Ans. Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant (DOA) qualifies graduates to assist ophthalmologists in eye hospitals and clinics. Role responsibilities include performing refractions, visual acuity testing, ophthalmic instrument handling, and assisting in OPD and surgical procedures. DOA graduates work in government and private eye hospitals, community eye health programmes, and NGO-run eye camps.

Ans. The Diploma in X-Ray Technician from NMCH Patna, affiliated to AKU, is generally valid for government radiology technician recruitment posts in Bihar. Candidates should verify the specific educational qualification requirement in each Bihar state government recruitment notification, as some posts may specify a B.Sc in Radiological Technology. The diploma is broadly accepted for X-Ray technician and radiography assistant roles.

Ans. DCECE PM counselling for government college seats at NMCH Patna is primarily for Bihar state domicile candidates. Non-Bihar candidates may apply if they fulfil Bihar domicile requirements as specified by BCECEB, or if management quota seats are available at NMCH. Non-Bihar candidates should check the BCECEB DCECE PM 2026 information brochure for any open category or non-domicile eligibility provisions.