For a couple in Patna, the surrogacy bill has two parts. One is what the clinic and the legal process cost. The other is getting to Delhi, about 1,000 km away, and staying there for the key steps. Families often plan the first part carefully and only guess the second.
Patna does have registered surrogacy clinics, mostly around Bailey Road and Rajendra Nagar, and some couples choose one of them. Others come to Delhi to see a particular doctor or to compare more options. The law is the same in Bihar as in Delhi: only altruistic surrogacy is allowed, and the surrogate is never paid a fee.
The useful part for Patna couples is that much of the waiting happens at home. Blood tests, scans and reports can be done in Patna and shared on WhatsApp. You travel only when the doctor needs you in person.
What the Patna surrogacy package covers
₹4–5 lakhSurrogacy treatment package
- Consultations and treatment planning
- IVF to create embryos (stimulation, egg collection, lab work)
- Embryo freezing
- Embryo transfer to the surrogate
- Surrogate medical screening
The package price is fixed after the doctor reviews your reports, because the final amount depends on the patient's condition. Fares and hotel nights for your Patna trips are not part of it; the budget sheet further down shows how to add them.
Costs that apply only if your case needs them
Not every couple from Patna will see these lines on their bill. After the first review, the doctor tells you which of them are likely for you.
| Additional IVF cycle | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| Additional embryo transfer (up to 3 attempts allowed) | ₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Donor eggs (when medically certified) | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,50,000 |
| Donor sperm (when medically certified) | ₹25,000 – ₹65,000 |
| Genetic testing of embryos (PGT) | ₹20,000 – ₹50,000 |
| Caesarean delivery | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| Twin pregnancy and delivery | ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| Additional legal work | ₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Tests and scans before and during treatment | ₹47,700 – ₹95,000 |
Legal surrogacy costs every Bihar couple should expect
These belong to every legal surrogacy, wherever you live. If you live or work in Bihar, the medical board certificate is applied for there, so part of this paperwork is handled in your home state.
| Pregnancy care of the surrogate | ₹4,00,000 – ₹4,50,000 |
| Delivery (normal) | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| Insurance for the surrogate, 36 months | ₹65,000 – ₹1,45,000 |
| Medical board and authority certificates | ₹60,000 – ₹95,000 |
| Legal documents and parentage order | ₹1,60,000 – ₹3,20,000 |
| Case coordination | ₹1,30,000 – ₹3,15,000 |
| Package plus these costs | ₹13.65–20.25 lakh |
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Figures as of 27 October 2026. The surrogate receives only medical and prescribed expenses and insurance, as the Surrogacy Act requires.
What other families went through
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Shalini and Deepak travelled from Kolkata to Delhi for treatment. One coordinator kept a single checklist for their travel, certificates, IVF and delivery, so they always knew the next step.
Shalini and Deepak, Kolkata, treated in Delhi
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Gurpreet and Mandeep came to Delhi from Chandigarh. They wanted a team that understood the Surrogacy Act, and careful screening of the surrogate and a complete legal file mattered most to them.
Gurpreet and Mandeep, Chandigarh, treated in Delhi
Shared with the families' consent; summaries written by our team. Every case is different, and results vary.
Budgeting for surrogacy from Patna: the full picture
Start with a simple sheet with three headings: treatment, legal process and travel. Fill the first two from our written estimate. Fill the third yourself, since only you know how you will travel and where you will stay.
| Budget line | Where the figure comes from |
|---|---|
| Surrogacy package | ₹4,00,000 – ₹5,00,000, confirmed in your written estimate |
| Pregnancy care of the surrogate | ₹4,00,000 – ₹4,50,000 |
| Insurance for the surrogate, 36 months | ₹65,000 – ₹1,45,000 |
| Normal delivery | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| Legal documents and parentage order | ₹1,60,000 – ₹3,20,000 |
| Tests and scans | ₹47,700 – ₹95,000, many of them done in Patna |
| Patna to Delhi fares | Fare per person, times the people travelling, times the number of trips |
| Stay in Delhi | Nights per trip, times the number of trips |
Keep a margin for the condition-based lines listed earlier. A Caesarean delivery, for example, is priced separately at ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000, and nobody can promise in advance that it will not be needed.
How many times you will travel from Patna
Most Patna couples make three to five trips to Delhi. The exact number depends on your reports and on whether more than one embryo transfer is needed.
- First consultationThe doctor examines you, reviews your reports and explains the plan. Bring every report you already have from Patna.
- Egg collectionThe intending mother takes injections for about ten days before this. Plan to be in Delhi for the final days of injections. The husband gives a semen sample on the same day.
- Embryo transferHere the embryo goes into the surrogate's uterus. Ask the doctor whether you need to be present; many couples choose to come.
- Pregnancy reviewsOne or two visits during the surrogate's pregnancy, depending on your plan.
- Birth and paperworkPlan a longer stay around the expected delivery date. Your advocate will tell you what the court order needs from you.
Train or flight: matching the trip to the step
The Rajdhani Express takes 12 to 13 hours, and a flight takes around 1 hour 45 minutes. An overnight train can save one hotel night, because you sleep on the way. A flight suits egg collection, where the time is fixed and a late arrival would matter.
Trains between Bihar and Delhi are often busy around festivals such as Chhath. If a visit falls in that season, book as early as you can.
Tests you can finish in Patna before the first trip
Doing tests at home saves both money and days away from work. The doctor reviews the reports on WhatsApp and tells you what, if anything, needs repeating.
- Hormone tests such as AMH, FSH, LH and thyroid
- Infection screening for both partners
- Semen analysis
- Pelvic ultrasound
The surrogate's screening and steps such as a mock embryo transfer happen at the clinic in Delhi. Ask before booking any test in Patna, so you do not pay twice for the same report.
Keeping the Patna budget under control
Most overspending on a long-distance plan comes from unplanned trips, not from the medical bill. A few habits help.
- Ask for the visit calendar in writing and book travel against it, not week by week.
- Carry original reports and a printed copy of the estimate on every trip.
- Choose a stay close to the clinic, so procedure mornings do not depend on long cab rides.
- Check what each of the up to three embryo transfer attempts would add, so a second attempt is not a surprise.
An extra transfer is priced at ₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000. Knowing that number early lets you decide how much reserve to keep aside.
Family support during your Delhi stays
Many Patna couples travel with a parent or sibling. That adds a fare and a bed to the budget, but it helps on egg collection day, when the intending mother should rest. Decide early who will come for each step, so your sheet stays accurate.
Before you plan any trip, read who is eligible for surrogacy and how the certificates work.