Tribhuvan University (TU) offers MBBS program in Nepal and enrolls 750 students in Eight Medical Colleges. Out of the total seats, 178 seats are scholarship seats. The fee for the MBBS program ranges from NPR 4,168,090 to 4,595,720 for Nepalese students.
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Institutions offering MBBS
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is a 5½ years integrated program (4 ½ years medical school, followed by one year rotatory internship). The MBBS program aims to produce socially responsible and competent medical doctors who can meet the existing and emerging challenges of the national and international healthcare systems.
The first two academic years focus on basic medical science, with interdepartmental integration and clinical and community correlation. A holistic approach is taken to health and the healthcare system in Nepal.
The course is unique because it is a community-oriented and partly community-based program. It focuses on early exposure to community medicine and clinical subjects, follows an integrated approach to learning, includes problem-based learning, and promotes self-directed learning.
Studying Human Anatomy
The course also focuses on medical ethics and information management.
The graduates of MBBS program will be able to take medical history; perform clinical examinations, diagnose various diseases and treat them, manage life-threatening medical emergencies; communicate with patients and their families; plan and manage preventive, promotive and rehabilitative health services and conduct research in health sector.
Bedside Clinical Examination
Eight Medical Colleges offer an MBBS program in Nepal, affiliated with Tribhuvan University. The course standards and criteria will strictly adhere to the requirements of the Nepal Medical Council.
Eligibility
- Must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized educational institution and passed with a minimum of 50 percent or 2.4 CGPA in the proficiency certificate level or Grade 12 Science group.
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- Students from A-level or other similar programs with different grading systems should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects and passed with a minimum of 50 percent or 2.4 CGPA.
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- Proficiency Certificate or Diploma in Health Science (General Medicine or Medical Lab Technology or Ophthalmic Science or Dental Science or Pharmacy or Radiography or Ayurveda or Physiotherapy) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and passed in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from the National Examination Board Must have obtained at least 50% or 2.4 CGPA marks and have obtained the equivalence of Grade 12th Science group and should be registered in the respective council.
Admission Criteria
Provisions for Admission Process
- In order to pass the integrated admission process, a minimum of 50 percentile should be obtained.
- One mark will be awarded for each correct answer and marks will be deducted at the rate of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
Candidates who have been successfully selected in the admission process will have to submit the following original and 1/1 photocopy of the following documents to the concerned educational institution at the time of admission.
- Certificate of qualification, Transcript and Character Certificate of 10+2 and SLC/SEE or Equivalent.
- Copy of Citizenship / Passport.
- Admit card of the Entrance Examination.
- Documents submitted for reservation.
- Certificate of Equivalence for the students with certificates from foreign institutions.
*Foreign candidates wishing to study in the vacated seat for foreign students must fill in the online application form mentioning the academic program of their choice within the time limit mentioned in this notice.
Provisions for MBBS Scholarships
Sub-Sections (4), (6), and (7) of Section 17 of the National Medical Education Act, 2018 and Section 20 of the National Medical Education Regulations 2020 has outlined this process about MBBS Scholarships in Nepal. For details visit:
Medical Education Scholarships Provision of the Government of Nepal
MBBS Scholarships Seats in Nepal
Entrance Examination Format
The entrance examination format for enrollment in the MBBS program at Maharajgunj Medical Campus and all the affiliated medical colleges under Tribhuvan University is MECEE-BL. Read more about MECEE-BL here.
Provisions for Barrier
First Phase Barrier:
- Students admitted to MBBS programs must pass the first-year examination within a maximum of 6 (six) attempts (including the regular attempt) and the second-year examination within a maximum of 4 (four) attempts (including the regular attempt).
- Students will be permitted to participate in the second-phase classes only after successfully passing all subjects in the first phase.
- The admission of any examinee who fails to pass the first-phase examinations within the aforementioned time limits will be canceled, and they will be removed from the program.
- Absence from an examination conducted during the specified period will be counted as an Attempt. However, if a student provides a reasonable written justification and does not fill out the examination form, or if they are unable to participate in any examination after filling out the form (subject to approval from the Dean's Office), a maximum of two attempts within the first phase will not be counted as attempts.
Academic Session Exit Barrier
- Every student must mandatorily pass all subjects within 10 (ten) years from the start of the academic session. The admission of students who fail to do so will be canceled after the expiry of the said period.
Mandatory Requirement:
- Students must mandatorily present themselves at their respective campus/college within 15 days of the commencement of classes.
Curricular Structure
Curriculum: MBBS: Tribhuvan University
Year 1
- Integrated Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS)
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Community Medicine
- History Taking & Communication Skills
Year 2
- Integrated Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS)
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Clinical Examinations
Year 3
- Community Medicine
- Forensic Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Paediatrics
Year 4
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
- Ophthalmology
- Ear, Nose & Throat
- Orthopaedics
- Gynaecology & Obstetrics
- Family Planning
- Dentistry
- Community & Clinical Experience
- Field Management
Year 5 (6 Months)
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Gynaecology & Obstetrics
- Paediatrics
- Anaesthesiology
- Radiology
- Emergency Medicine & Family Practice
- Information Technology
- Ethics and Research
Year 5-6
Rotatory Internship