Nepal Medical College (NMC) Kathmandu

Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital (NMCTH) is a major university hospital with 700 beds in Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal. It was established in 1997 by Late Dr. Sachey Kumar Pahari, stalwart in the field of medicine in Nepal and former Royal Physician. NMC provides medical care, education and also carries out scientific research. NMC also extends their healthcare via their satellite clinics and by conducting various medical camps.

Nepal Medical College (NMC) is situated at Attarkhel of Jorpati Village Development Committee, in Kathmandu, about 11 km. northeast of Kathmandu city. It lies at the foot hill of a mound. It has a quiet and tranquil environment, required of a medical college and a teaching hospital. The Gokarna hillock with pine trees, about half a kilometer away on the north, the Gokarna Safari Park across Bagmati river about one kilometer in the east, the terraces with trees encircling the NMC campus on the west, the NMC campus which comprises the college and Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital (NMCTH),has access to the main road through its main entrance on the southwest.

The NMC campus houses the academic buildings, library, female student and male student hostels and Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital (NMCTH). The college has departments of Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical pharmacology, Clinical Physiology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Human Anatomy, Medical Microbiology and Pathology that are required for the first two academic years of the MBBS curriculum. The departments of Anesthesiology, Dental, Dermatology, Emergency, Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiology and Surgery undertake teaching of medical students in their respective wards and out patients departments during the rest of the period of four and a half year MBBS program in addition to providing health care services to patients from their departments at NMCTH on all working days.

A full-fledged clinical health laboratory, radiology, operation theaters and casualty services, ICU, CCU, NICU, Haemodialysis service, ambulance service provide round the clock health care service. Echocardiography, Holter, TMT, Gastroendoscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Ultrasonography and Pulmonary Function Test facilities are available on a regular basis. Specific investigations related to Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Pathology are available at the respective departments that are well manned and equipped for carrying out academic, research and health services.

Regular micro bus services plying on different routes and connect NMC with other parts of the city together with taxis which are available for the transport of patients to and from NMCTH from the early dawn to late at night.

MBBS Course from Nepal Medical College (NMC) Kathmandu

The eligibility criteria for MBBS admission at Nepal Medical College (NMC) generally follow the guidelines set by the Nepal Medical Council (NMC) and Kathmandu University, which oversees the college. Here are the key eligibility requirements:

• 1. Academic Qualifications:
  Higher Secondary Education (10+2 or equivalent): Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent education from a recognized board.
• Mandatory Subjects: Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in their higher secondary education.
   
• Minimum Marks: Candidates should have secured at least 50% in each of the subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) and an overall aggregate of 50% in their 10+2 or equivalent exams.
   
• 2. Entrance Examination
  Common Entrance Exam: Candidates must pass the entrance exam conducted by the Medical Education Commission (MEC) of Nepal.
  Minimum Score: A minimum qualifying score is required in the entrance exam to be eligible for MBBS admission.
   
• 3. Age Requirement
  Minimum Age: Candidates should be at least 17 years old by the time of admission.
   
• 4. Nationality
  Nepalese and International Students: Both Nepalese and international students (including Indian and SAARC nationals) are eligible to apply.
  Foreign Applicants: International students may be required to pass specific entrance exams recognized by the Medical Education Commission or have valid scores in equivalent exams (such as NEET for Indian students).
   
• 5. Additional Requirements
  Health Certificate: A medical fitness certificate may be required to ensure the candidate is in good health.
  Character Certificate: A character certificate from the last institution attended is typically required.

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