The College has been the mainstay of medical education and treatment to masses not only of this state but also from adjoining states.

Patna Medical College has had illustrious past, glorious present and bright and promising future. Established in 1925 as Prince of Wales Medical College when it was ranked 6th in undivided India. As the wheels of time moved on many more medical colleges came into existence but the brilliance of this medical college in the field of medical expertise stands as a distinct example for others.

Initially in the year 1925, 35 students used to be admitted per year but at present 100 students are admitted in each batch on the basis of competitive examinations. This college has the distinction of starting Post-graduate medical education in India. This giant leap was taken in the year 1932 and at present there are 317 brilliant Post-graduate scholars in degree course and 114 in diploma course in this institution.

The College has a modern library with Internet facility and our students can compare their studies with their counterparts the world over.