National Institute of Health Education & Research (NIHER), Patna

Established in the mid‑1990s, NIHER is a private institution based in Gulzarbagh, Patna, affiliated with Aryabhatta Knowledge University. It specializes in nursing, physiotherapy, and allied health science education, offering diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs. The urban campus features modern infrastructure, including fully equipped labs, digital library, seminar halls, classrooms, and separate hostels. With strong clinical tie-ups and a proactive placement cell, NIHER emphasizes practical skills, industry exposure, and career-ready training to help students launch successful healthcare careers.

Established:

1995 (mid‑1990s)

Recognition:

• Approved by Indian Nursing Council (INC), Bihar Nursing Registration Council (BNRC), and Ministry of Health

• Affiliated with Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU), Patna

• Recognized for paramedical courses by State authorities

Location:

NIHER
IDH Colony, Gulzarbagh (East of NMCH), Sadikpur,
Patna – 800007, Bihar, India

Departments & Programs with Fees:

Admissions:

• UG Programs (B.Sc, BPT, Diploma): Eligibility via 10+2 merit with specified science subjects or merit-based institute exam.

• PG Programs (M.Sc, MPT): Requires relevant UG degree with minimum marks and, in some cases, entrance interview.

• Admission forms available both online and offline through institute portal and office

Placements & Internships:

• Dedicated Training & Placement Cell provides career guidance, mock interviews, CV support and group counselling.

• Internships arranged through partner hospitals and health centers

• Regular campus recruitment and exposure via workshops and external agencies

Campus & Facilities:

• Urban campus with earthquake‑proof architecture featuring classrooms, labs, seminar halls, auditorium, and AV-enabled zones.

• Digital library, Wi-Fi campus, computer labs, CCTV surveillance, and campus healthcare facility

• Separate hostels for male and female students; mess excluded from hostels

• Additional amenities include gym, indoor games, cafeteria, transport, and parking on site

Research & Innovation:

• Program-specific project work in labs and clinical settings

• Regular seminars, workshops, and guest lectures in allied health, nursing, and physiotherapy fields

• Community outreach events such as free health camps and awareness programs through local partners