Patna University has announced the schedule for the Patna University Students’ Union (PUSU) Election for the academic session 2026–27, setting a clear roadmap from electoral roll publication to declaration of results. The polls will be conducted across various university departments and constituent colleges, with voting scheduled for 28 February 2026.

Electoral Roll Publication and Objection Window

The election process begins with the online publication of the draft electoral roll of all university departments and colleges on 6 February 2026. Students will be given the opportunity to verify their names and details and submit written objections, if any, in their respective departments and colleges on 7 and 9 February 2026, up to 3:00 PM.

After disposal of objections, the final electoral roll will be published online on 10 February 2026, which will serve as the official list of eligible voters for the PUSU Election 2026–27.

Sale of Nomination Forms and Eligibility Certificates

Nomination forms for contesting various posts in the students’ union will be available at the office of the Dean, Student’s Welfare (DSW) from 11 to 14 February 2026, between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM, on payment of a token fee of Rs 50 per form. Along with the form, each prospective candidate will receive a copy of the election code of conduct as well as the rules and regulations governing the poll process.

During the same dates and timings, candidates will be required to obtain a “certificate of no academic arrear” from the office of the Controller of Examinations, Patna University. This certificate is mandatory to ensure that only academically eligible students are allowed to contest the elections.

Filing of Nominations and Scrutiny Process

Filing of nomination papers has been scheduled from 16 to 18 February 2026 at Jay Prakash Anushad Bhawan, Patna University, between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Candidates will have to submit their duly filled nomination forms along with all required documents within this window.

The scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on 19 February 2026 at 10:30 AM. Following the scrutiny, the provisional list of validly nominated candidates will be published on the same day at 5:00 PM.

Grievance Redressal, Appeals and Withdrawal

Students having any grievance related to scrutiny, rejection, or acceptance of nominations will be able to submit their complaints on 20 February 2026 between 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM. The Grievance Redressal Cell (GRC) will meet on the same day at 3:00 PM to consider and address all such grievances.

The decision of the GRC is scheduled to be announced at 4:00 PM on 20 February 2026. If any party remains dissatisfied with the GRC’s decision, they may file an appeal before the appellate authority, the Vice-Chancellor of Patna University, by 5:00 PM on the same day.

Withdrawal of candidature by candidates has been permitted until 3:00 PM on 21 February 2026. The Vice-Chancellor, acting as the appellate authority, will issue the final decision on appeals at 5:00 PM on 21 February, after which the final list of contesting candidates will be published at 6:00 PM the same day.

Polling, Counting and Result Declaration

Voting for the PUSU Election 2026–27 will be held on 28 February 2026 from 8:30 AM to 2:50 PM. Polling booths will be set up in the respective colleges and in designated booths for different faculties to facilitate smooth and orderly voting.

Counting of votes will begin from 4:30 PM onwards on 28 February 2026 for the posts of office bearers at a central counting venue to be notified separately. The counting of votes for council members of colleges and faculties will be conducted by the respective Election Officers, who will send their counting reports in sealed cover to the Chief Election Officer immediately after completion of counting.

All results for office bearers as well as council members of colleges and faculties will be declared at the central counting venue after completion of the counting process on 28 February 2026. The schedule has been issued by order of the Vice-Chancellor and signed by the Dean, Student’s Welfare, Patna University, formally setting the election process in motion for the 2026–27 session.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Patna, one of the premier healthcare institutions in Bihar, had a mixed performance in the NIRF 2025 rankings. While it retained a respectable position in the medical category at 27th place, its standing in the overall rankings slipped into the 101–150 band, indicating both strengths and challenges ahead.

AIIMS Patna continues to be a vital lifeline for patients across eastern India. With its advanced medical facilities, affordable treatment, and growing research output, it has established itself as a trusted center for healthcare. The institute has been expanding departments, upgrading diagnostic infrastructure, and introducing specialized treatment units. Its medical faculty and students are also increasingly contributing to clinical research, publications, and healthcare innovations.

However, the slight dip in overall ranking highlights certain areas that need attention. Compared to older AIIMS campuses such as Delhi and Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Patna still faces faculty shortages, limited global collaborations, and fewer postgraduate research opportunities. Experts note that while patient care has improved significantly, scaling up research funding and international tie-ups will be essential to match global standards.

Despite these challenges, AIIMS Patna remains one of Bihar’s most important medical and academic institutions, playing a dual role—providing world-class healthcare while training the next generation of doctors. Its journey in NIRF rankings reflects both progress and the road ahead for medical excellence in Bihar.

IIT Patna has recorded a major achievement in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, making one of the steepest climbs in the country. The institute jumped from the 73rd position in 2024 to 36th place this year in the overall category. This dramatic improvement has placed IIT Patna as the only institution from Bihar to feature among India’s top 100 higher education institutes.

The progress was even more striking in the engineering category, where IIT Patna advanced from 34th to 19th place. This shows the institute’s growing strength in technical education and research. It also secured the 39th position among research institutions, underlining its efforts to strengthen innovation, projects, and collaborations.

The institute’s performance across NIRF parameters reflects a balanced growth. Strong results in teaching, learning, and graduation outcomes contributed significantly to the higher scores. While research indicators also improved, the institute still has scope to raise its perception score, which measures reputation among peers and the public.

IIT Patna’s rise carries broader importance for Bihar. Despite having a number of universities and professional colleges, most institutions from the state continue to remain outside the top 100. Institutes such as AIIMS Patna, NIT Patna, and BAU Sabour showed mixed results this year, with rankings largely stable or slipping slightly. Against this backdrop, IIT Patna’s success demonstrates how a single institution can raise the state’s profile in national education rankings.

For students and faculty, the improvement brings not only recognition but also new opportunities. Higher rankings often attract better research funding, stronger industry partnerships, and more competitive student placements. The challenge ahead will be to sustain this momentum and encourage other institutions in Bihar to follow the same path of consistent growth.