Indian medical students, who want to study MD/MS in Nepal courses after MBBS must have to check NMC-Recognised Nepalese institutions for Higher Medical education. Nepal seems a feasible place to study MD or MS because there are few National Medical Council / Medical Council of India recognized institutions in Nepal that offer NMC/MCI recognized MD/MS seats. The Notification can be read at NMC official website.
Every year, thousands of successful medical practitioners, who completed the MBBS degree and one year in house training, apply for postgraduate study in India. However, very few become qualified to study MD or MS. Besides, Post Graduate Medical Admission rules and scenarios have changed a lot. All admissions are provided only through entrance exams. So they choose to study abroad. For this year, MD/MS in Nepal are conducted through MECEE. Medical Education Commission Entrance Examination.
NEET -PG is not required for Nepal MD MS Exam, If you are not qualified / not given NEET PG / not appear in NEET PG / may also appear MECEE-PG level exam or appear in MD MS exam in Nepal.
MECEE is an entrance examination conducted for providing admission in medical postgraduate courses in Nepalese NMC/MCI recognized institutes that is equivalent to NBE in India. MECEE is a common entrance examination through which institutes like B.P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences and Tribhuvan University-Institute of Medicine provide MD/MS admission in Nepal.
Indian students have to appear for MECEE examination to pursue MD/MS in Nepal. Qualified students will get admission in various specialties at the institution of their choice. MECEE is conducted by Nepal Medical Education Board. It is an online examination organized to provide admission among participating institute across Nepal. It is held once in a year.
The duration of Examination is three hours. Question paper of MECEE consists of multiple choice questions. The Fees of application form for Indian students is 8000 INR.
Full form of MECEE |
Medical Education Commission Entrance Examination |
Conducted by |
Nepal Medical Education Board. |
MD/MS admissions are provided through |
MECEE PG exam. |
Frequency of examination |
One time in a year. |
Mode of exam |
Online. |
Level of Exam |
National level |
Types of question |
MCQs type questions. |
Number of questions |
200 Questions. |
Examination duration |
Three hours. |
Courses offered |
PG Courses in various specialties. |
Official website |
https://entrance.mec.gov.np/ |
Application fees for Indian |
8000 for unreserved category INR/- |
1. Tribhuvan University-Institute of Medicine
2. B.P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Nepal is a beautiful country with rich culture, heritage and traditions. Located around the laps and majestic Himalayan ranges, it attracts global traveller’s. Serene Atmosphere, blissful climate, beautiful landscape and idyllic places makes Nepal a beautiful country. How about studying Medical PG in Nepal?
Nepal offers a high quality of education. Especially when it comes to MD MS studies, Nepal focuses on quality medical education. The syllabus of MD MS in Nepal is very similar to the same regulated by the National Medical Commission / Medical Council of India.
Students need not to worry about choosing to study MD MS in Nepal. The universities assure quality education. Besides, culture, lifestyle, religions, festivals, foods and habits mimic the Indians. The lifestyle appears similar to India. So, it doesn’t give an alienated feel to study in a different environment.
Both in terms of quality of education and comfortable education, Indian medical professionals with an objective to study MD or MS can choose Nepal as their study abroad destination.
There are so many benefits especially for Indian students to take MD MS admission in Nepal.
Although Nepal attracts a lot of international students to study medicine and healthcare degrees, Medical Council of India (NMC) has authorized following colleges:
1. Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu (Few NMC Recognized seats left)
2. B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu is a reputed medical and healthcare institute in Nepal, regulated by Tribhuvan University. The institute was established with the ultimate objective of providing training in all categories in the healthcare sector and health related manpower required in Nepal. It was established in 1972. Within a decade of establishment, the institute developed and built 12 campuses across the country. Among these, 3 campuses are located in Kathmandu and 9 campuses are located outside the valley of Kathmandu.
Indian student’s desires to study MD MS in Nepal at Maharaj Ganj Medical Campus (Institute of Medicine), in Kathmandu Valley have to meet the requirements to join the institute.
All admissions to this institute are selected purely based on merits. Earlier, PG admission were provided on the basis of the entrance examination conducted by the IOM-Tribhuvan University but now it is totally based on the scores and performance of MECEE Entrance Examination. Candidates must have to pass the examination to get admission in MD or MS courses.
You can get more information about the admission at www.iom.edu.np
Application forms for the courses will be available in September 2023 on the official website of MECEE for the academic session 2023. The Deadline for filling applications is Mid October 2023 tentatively. As mentioned earlier, students need not worry about approval by the Medical Council of India. These seats are approved by MCI. To know more information, you can visit here.
MD/MS Programme Years | Nepalese Subsidized (7.5 % increment) | Paying Annual Increment(7.5 Increment) | Foreign Government Nominees | SAARC Candidates | Non-SAARC Candidates |
1st year | 1,52,115.00 | 7,61,350.00 | 17500.00 | 22,500.00 | 25,000.00 |
2nd year | 62,673.00 | 7,38,950.00 | 8,750.00 | 11,250.00 | 12,500.00 |
3rd year | 62,673.00 | 7,38,950.00 | 8,750.00 | 11,250.00 | 12,500.00 |
Total | NRs.277461.00 | NRs.22,39,250.00 | USD 35,000.00 | USD 45,000.00 | USD 50,000.00 |
BPKIHS, one of the reputed institutes in Nepal was established in 1993. In five years, the institute was upgraded as Health Science University (autonomous). The university committed towards improving healthcare workforce, social development, focusing on research, and providing health care services.
The institute is named after the visionary leader of Nepal, Bisheshwar Prasad Koirala. BPKIHS institute envisaged a successful India – Nepal Co-operation. Health Ministers of both the countries have signed an agreement to establish BPKIHS.
All postgraduates programs are started in the year 1999. All the PG medical degrees offered by this university are duly recognized by Nepal Medical Council and related medical councils.
Before the MEC Entrance Examination, the university conducts its own entrance exam for MD and MS. Separate exams are conducted for Indian students. However from year 2020 MECEE is a common entrance examination conducted by the Nepal Medical Education Board to provide MD/ MS in Nepal. Admission is provided purely on the basis of merit, basis of the rank. Application form to entrance exam and admission is available in the month of September every year. The entrance exam is conducted in the month of October every year.
Application Form
Application form for the MECEE will be available from in September 2023 for getting admission in various specializations of medicine. Application form for the session MD MS in Nepal 2022 has been closed.
NMC/MCI-Recognised Branches in BPKHIS :-
Since the course curriculum is very similar to Indian medical system, Indian students can easily get admission to MD MS in Nepal. Cost of education is very low when compared with India.
The Junior Resident (International Candidates) shall pay the fees as follows:
Serial No. | Particulars | Amount to be paid | Frequency |
1. | Registration fee | USD 435.00 | One time |
2. | Library fee | USD 130.00 | Per year |
3. | Laboratory fee | USD 85.00 | Per year |
4. | Student welfare Fund | USD 66.00 | Per year |
5. | Tuition fee as described below-Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology and Critical care medicine, Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics & Adolescents and Surgery, Radio diagnosis and Imaging, Dermatology and STD, Orthopaedics |
10000 USD30000 USD 30000 USD 50000 USD |
Per yearPer year Per year Per year |
6. | Examination fee | 200.00 USD | Per year |
7. | Supplementary Exam fees | 200.00 USD | Per year |
8. | Thesis Evaluation fee | 400.00 USD | One time |
9. | Deposits (Refundable)Library, laboratory, etc. | 550.00 USD | One time |
10. | Health Welfare Scheme Charges | 20.00 USD | Per year |
11. | Nepal Medical Council fees | As per the council rules | One time |
12. | Life Insurance fee (covering a sum of Rs. 5,00,000/-) | 20.00 USD | Per year |
So, students can get their second chance from Nepal to study MD / MS in Nepal in the recognized universities. Don’t worry, doing MD MS in Nepal is NMC authorized under certain regulations. So, the doctors who could not secure a seat to join PG in India can choose to join Nepal.
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