MBBS Colleges in Nepal

Akancha Chhetri

Content Writer | Updated: August 18, 2025 19:36 NST

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) is one of the most sought-after professional degrees in Nepal and attracts thousands of students each year, both from within the country and abroad. Nepal has become a prominent destination for medical education due to its recognized curriculum, experienced faculty, affordable fee structure, and increasing international acceptance.

Several reputed institutions offer MBBS programs across Nepal, including Institute of Medicine (IOM) under Tribhuvan University, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), and Purbanchal University-affiliated colleges.

MBBS Colleges in Nepal

The MBBS program in Nepal is typically 5.5 years long, including one year of compulsory internship. The curriculum is designed according to the standards set by the Nepal Medical Council (NMC) and follows an integrated approach to basic sciences and clinical practice.

Students learn subjects such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Community Medicine, and more.

Particulars	Details
Course Name	MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Course Duration	5.5 years (including 1-year internship)
Eligibility	10+2 Science (Biology) with minimum 50% marks
Entrance Exam	Medical Education Common Entrance Examination (MECEE-UG)
Recognized by	Nepal Medical Council (NMC)
Affiliated Universities	TU, KU, PU, BPKIHS
Average Tuition Fees	NPR 41,68,090 (inside Kathmandu Valley) NPR 45,95,720 (outside Kathmandu Valley)
Internship	1-year compulsory clinical internship
Career Opportunities	Hospitals, Clinics, Government Sector, Research
Average Starting Salary	NPR 40,000 – NPR 1,00,000/month

Top Government MBBS Colleges in Nepal

College Name	Location	Total Seats
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences	Dharan, Sunsari	100
Karnali Academy of Health Sciences	Khalanga, Jumla	50
Maharajgunj Medical Campus	Maharajgunj, Kathmandu	100
Patan Academy of Health Sciences	Sanepa, Lalitpur	65
Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences	Bhandarkhal, Kathmandu	100

Top Private MBBS Colleges in Nepal

College Name	Location	Total Seats
Chitwan Medical College	Bharatpur, Chitwan	100
Nepal Medical College	Jorpati, Kathmandu	100
Manipal College of Medical Sciences	Deep Heights, Pokhara	100
College of Medical Sciences	Bharatpur, Chitwan	100
Lumbini Medical College	Prabhas, Palpa	100
Kathmandu Medical College	Sinamangal, Kathmandu	100

MBBS Admission in Nepal 2025

To gain admission into MBBS programs in Nepal, students must meet the following requirements:

Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Biology group, scoring at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Must appear and qualify in the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination (MECEE-UG).
Foreign students must also meet similar academic and entrance criteria.

FAQs on MBBS Colleges in Nepal

Which are the top MBBS colleges in Nepal?

Some of the best MBBS colleges in Nepal are Maharajgunj Medical Campus, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Karnali Academy of Health Sciences and Patan Academy of Health Sciences

How many MBBS colleges are there in Nepal?

There are around 29 recognized MBBS colleges in Nepal, approved by the Nepal Medical Council (NMC)

What is the eligibility for MBBS in Nepal?

To study MBBS in Nepal, students must have 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, at least 50% aggregate marks, and must qualify the MEC entrance exam.