MBBS in Nepal

epal is a Federal Democratic Republic and a large sovereign country landlocked in South Asia, located in the Himalayas. It has a population of about 29 million and is the 93rd largest country by area, bordering China to the North and India to the South, East & West. Nepal is known for its diverse geography including fertile plains, subalpine hills and eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest. Lord Buddha’s birthplace (Lumbini) is also in Nepal. The official language is Nepali, and about 90% of people understand Hindi. Nepal hosts the permanent secretariat of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

Nepal is well known among Indian medical students for quality training, strong medical framework and practice-based learning with good patient exposure.
Nepal can be an excellent choice for pursuing an MBBS degree.
Two main universities are popular: Kathmandu University and Tribhuvan University.

Kathmandu University is an autonomous, non-profit, self-funding public institution established by an Act of Parliament in December 1991. It focuses on maintaining academic excellence and providing quality education for leadership.

Manipal College of Medical Science, Pokhara (MCOMS)
College of Medical Science, Bharatpur
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel
Birat Medical College, Biratnagar
Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu
Nepal Medical College (NMC), Jorpati, Kathmandu
Devdaha Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Devdaha, Rupandehi
Nepalgunj Medical College, Nepalgunj
Lumbini Medical College (LMC), Palpa
Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar
B & C Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Jhapa

Tribhuwan University is a public university established in 1959 in Kirtipur, Kathmandu. It is the oldest university in Nepal and one of the largest by enrollment. Medical Colleges Affiliated with Tribhuwan University

Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu
Nepal Army Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu
KIST Medical College, Kathmandu
Chitwan Medical College, Bharatpur
Gandaki Medical College, Pokhara
Universal Medical College, Bhairahawa
National Medical College, Birgunj
Janaki Medical College, Janakpur

Indian students must either appear for the entrance exam conducted by Nepal’s Medical Education Commission (MEC) or have a valid NEET score of the current academic year for admission. Benefits of MBBS in Nepal
Quality education with practical exposure in hospitals.
No language barrier — Hindi is widely spoken and English is the medium of instruction.
Easy accessibility — India and Nepal have friendly ties and visa-free travel for Indian citizens.
Degrees are recognized by National Medical Commission (India), WHO and other medical bodies.

Kathmandu Medical College
Nepal Medical College
Manipal College of Medical Science
Lumbini Medical College
Devdaha Medical College
Nobel Medical College
Nepalgunj Medical College
College of Medical Sciences
Birat Medical College
B & C Medical College & Teaching Hospital

The MBBS duration in Nepal is 4.5 years of academic study followed by a 1-year internship.

The MBBS curriculum in Nepal covers basic sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology), community medicine, and clinical medicine similar to the Indian MBBS pattern.

Event Timing
Admission process begins May
Last date for application October
MBBS course starts December

Criteria Details
Academic Qualification Class 12 (PCB): 50% for general, 40% for reserved categories
NEET NEET qualification is mandatory
Age Limit Minimum 17 years

Admission form charge: IRs. 5,000
Registration fee for Indians: IRs. 23,500
Affiliation fee: IRs. 62,000
Hostel fee (excluding food): IRs. 8,000 per month
Food cost: IRs. 4,000–5,000 per month