Unlock the door to a rewarding medical career and become a dedicated healthcare professional serving our nation. The path to achieving this noble goal lies in pursuing the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program. Each year, the esteemed government of Nepal generously offers 452 prestigious scholarship seats to study MBBS in Nepal for aspiring individuals like you to embark on this transformative journey. Apart from these Government of Nepal also provides scholarship seats to study MBBS in Bangladesh, Pakistan (under PTAP Scholarships), and Egypt.
By seizing this unparalleled opportunity, you can join the ranks of esteemed doctors and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our fellow citizens. The MBBS program equips you with comprehensive knowledge, practical skills, and a profound understanding of medical science, enabling you to deliver exceptional healthcare services and save lives.
Updates: 26th, September 2025
The Medical Education Commission (MEC) has officially finalized and published the categorized seat allocation for all Bachelor-Level Medical Education Common Entrance Examination (MECEE-BL 2026) programs for the upcoming academic session (2082/83 B.S. or 2025/2026 A.D.).
The government of Nepal has increased the number of MBBS seats to 2635 from the earlier allocation of 2140 seats. Similarly, the new MBBS scholarship seat is 691, and the reservation seat is 311.
The Government of Nepal had increased the seats for MBBS and BDS programs on August 14, 2025, which proportionately raised the number of scholarship seats. However, the seats for public medical colleges and health science academies were not finalized during that time.
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category-wise seat distribution of MECEE-BL 2026.pdf
The government of Nepal has increased the number of seats to 2,635 from the earlier number of 2,140 for candidates who want to pursue MBBS in Nepal. In 2025, the government increased the number of scholarship seats from 571 to 691 for students wishing to study MBBS in Nepal.
Available scholarship seats are divided into general scholarships (380 seats) and reserved scholarships (311 seats). In both categories, the candidates are selected purely based on ranks within this cluster.
Medical Colleges affiliated with two Universities (Kathmandu University and Tribhuvan University) and four health science academies (PAHS, KAHS, MBAHS, and BPKIHS) offer MBBS programs in Nepal.
Get more information about MBBS programs and medical colleges offering MBBS programs in Nepal.
- MBBS-Tribhuvan University
- MBBS (Kathmandu University)
- MBBS (Patan Academy of Health Sciences-PAHS)
- MBBS (BPKIHS)
- MBBS (Karnali Academy of Health Sciences-KAHS)
- MBBS (Madan Bhandari Academy of Health Sciences)
The distribution of MBBS scholarship seats is as follows:
| MBBS Scholarships seats | Previous | Current (2026) |
| Total | 571 | 691 |
| General Scholarship (55% of total scholarship) | 313 | 380 |
| Reservation Scholarship (45% of total scholarship) | 258 | 311 |
| Female (28%) | 71 | 85 |
| Dalit Female (3%) | 9 | 10 |
| Muslim Female (2%) | 6 | 8 |
| Dalit (9%) | 24 | 27 |
| Adibasi Janajati (15%) | 37 | 46 |
| Khas Arya (17%) | 43 | 51 |
| Madheshi (9%) | 23 | 28 |
| Madhesi Dalit (3%) | 8 | 10 |
| Tharu (4%) | 11 | 12 |
| Muslim (2%) | 6 | 7 |
| Pichhadiye Ko Kshetra (4%) | 10 | 12 |
| Apanga (2%) | 5 | 8 |
| Shahid Pariwar (2%) | 5 | 7 |
Scholarships in different medical colleges in Nepal
| S.N | Name of College | Affiliation | Total Seats | Scholarship Seats |
| 1 | B & C Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Center | KU | 60 | 6 |
| 2 | BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences | BPKIHS | 100 | 75 |
| 3 | Birat Medical College | KU | 130 | 16 |
| 4 | Chitwan Medical College | TU | 130 | 13 |
| 5 | College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital | KU | 130 | 26 |
| 6 | Devdaha Medical College and Research Institute | KU | 90 | 9 |
| 7 | Gandaki Medical College | TU | 120 | 12 |
| 8 | Janaki Medical College | TU | 60 | 6 |
| 9 | Karnali Academy of Health Sciences | KAHS | 50 | 37 |
| 10 | Kathmandu Medical College | KU | 130 | 13 |
| 11 | KIST Medical College | TU | 120 | 12 |
| 12 | KU School of Medical Sciences | KU | 130 | 13 |
| 13 | Lumbini Medical College & Teaching Hospital | KU | 120 | 12 |
| 14 | Madan Bhandari Academy of Health Science | MBAHS | 50 | 37 |
| 15 | Maharajgunj Medical Campus | TU | 100 | 75 |
| 16 | Manipal College of Medical Sciences | KU | 120 | 24 |
| 17 | Purbanchal University School of Health Sciences | PU | 50 | 37 |
| 18 | Nepal Medical College | KU | 130 | 13 |
| 19 | Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences | TU | 100 | 38 |
| 20 | Nepalgunj Medical College | KU | 130 | 13 |
| 21 | Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital | KU | 130 | 19 |
| 22 | Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS) | PAHS | 65 | 49 |
| 23 | Universal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital | TU | 120 | 12 |
| 24 | Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences | PoAHS | 50 | 37 |
| 25 | Rapti Academy of Health Sciences | RAHS | 50 | 38 |
| 26 | Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences | MIHS | 50 | 37 |
