KATHMANDU MEDICAL COLLEGE, NEPAL
Established in 1997, Kathmandu Medical College is a private medical college in Nepal. The Kathmandu Medical College is permanently affiliated with Kathmandu University and fully recognized by the Medical Council of Nepal, the Sri Lankan Medical Council, the General Medical Council (UK), and the Medical Council of India. Kathmandu Medical College has also been listed in the WHO\’s World Directory of Medical Schools electronic format as of June 2002.
Following full recognition by NMC, Kathmandu Medical College is also listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED). Kathmandu Medical College is an Associate Member of the Network Towards Unity for Health (TUFH) that has its headquarters at Glen in Belgium
Kathmandu Medical College functions from two complexes – Duwakot Basic Sciences and Sinamangal Clinical Sciences. The Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, located within the ring road and just near the airport, Kathmandu medical college is in a position of easy access.
Prof. Dr Chanda Karki, a renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the country, former Departmental Head of Obstetrics and gynaecology of the Kathmandu Medical College, and the past President of Nepal Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist, is the Principal of Kathmandu medical college. Dr. Mukund Raj Joshi is the Director of the Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital. Several of our teaching staff have had considerable teaching experience in Medical Colleges in India and abroad including Kathmandu Medical College.
Kathmandu Medical College is permanently affiliated with Kathmandu University and fully recognized by the Nepal Medical Council (NMC) and the Sri Lanka Medical Council. The working experience at Kathmandu Medical College is recognized to enable doctors to sit in the postgraduate entrance examinations held by other universities inside & abroad. Kathmandu Medical College has also been listed in the WHO’s World Directory of Medical Schools – electronic format as of June 2001.
Following full recognition by NMC, Kathmandu Medical College is listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED). Kathmandu Medical College is also an Associate Member of the Network of Community-Based Medical Schools that has its headquarters Ghent in Belgium. Subsequently, graduates of Kathmandu Medical College are also eligible to apply for a California Postgraduate Training Authorization Letter or a Physicians and Surgeons Certificate from August 2012.
Kathmandu Medical College functions from two complexes – basic sciences at Duwakot, Bhaktapur, and clinical sciences at Sinamangal. The main hospital of Kathmandu Medical College is located in Sinamangal near The Tribhuvan International Airport. Besides Kathmandu Medical College, a community hospital is built near the basic science campus in Duwakot. Emergency service and General OPD Service have already started at Kathmandu Medical College on the first and second floor of the 11-storeyed building of Duwakot.
Affiliation And Recognition
| Affiliation/Recognition | Details |
| World Health Organization (WHO) | Recognized by WHO, allowing graduates to practice medicine globally. |
| Medical Council of Nepal | Approved by MCN/NMC, making it a preferred choice for Indian students. |
| Sri Lanka Medical Council | Accredited by the Sri Lanka Medical Council, enabling graduates to pursue studies or practice in Sri Lanka. |
| Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) | Affiliated with IAU, enhancing its international reputation. |
College Details
| Name of Institute | Kathmandu Medical University, Nepal |
| Location | Nepal |
| Year of Establishment | 1997 |
| Institute Type | Private |
| IELTS/TOFEL | Not Required |
| Ranking | Country Rank – 6 World Rank – 12223 |
| Courses Offered | MBBS |
| Hostel Facilities | Yes |
| Nearest Airport | The Tribhuvan International Airport |
Benefits of Studying in this University:
The following mentioned below is Benefits of studying MBBS at the Kathmandu School of Medical Sciences:
- The MBBS College in Kathmandu Nepal accepts no donations
- The college is affiliated with Tribhuvan University and offers education to study MBBS in Nepal.
- The Kathmandu Medical College is recognized by international organizations such as the World Health Organization, the Medical Council of India, Medical Council of Nepal.
- The university uses English as its education medium, attracting students from all over the world.
- The Kathmandu Medical College is affiliated with several hospitals that are used to give in-field training to all medical students
- The Kathmandu Medical College is known to offer excellent quality education
- The university offers hostel facilities that are fully furnished and have modern rooms.
Facilities
- Hospital: Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital (KMCTH) has 40 Neonatal Intensive Care beds, 160 Intensive Care beds and 750 general beds. It also has two jet catheterization laboratories, 3 Tesla MRIs, and 128 slice CT scans. The hospital performs organ transplantation programs, robotic neurosurgery, and other advanced surgical operations.
- College complex: The university campus has a library, cafeteria, medical laboratories, and two classrooms. The library has two sections: basic research and analytical research.
- Hostel: The college has separate rooms for boys and girls. All international and Indian students must stay in hostels during their studies and internships.
- Sports facilities: The college has indoor and outdoor courts and a yoga court.
- Public transport: Transportation facilities are available in our college.
- Community health center: The college has a school of basic sciences and a community health center that treats long-term patients. Clinical Sciences Building The college has an in-house hospital, an examination area, and a ward hospital in the OPD.
Eligibility Criteria
| Age | Your age should be at least 17 years old on or before 31st December of the admission year. *No Upper Age Limit |
| Qualifications | Class 12th in science, with PCB and English Subjects from a board recognized by the authorities of India. |
| Minimum Qualifying (%) | 50% in 10+2 (UR) 45% (SC/ST/OBC) |
| Qualifying Entrance | NEET Exam ( for Indian Students) |
FEE STRUCTURE
| Particulars | Fees (INR) |
| At the time of admission | 24,54,938 |
| 1st-year fee | 7,80,225 |
| 2nd-year fee | 7,80,225 |
| 3rd-year fees | 5,20,250 |
| 4th-year fees | 4,15,993 |
| Hostel fee (per year) | 3,12,500 |
| Accommodation fees (other than a hostel) | 30,000-40,000 |
| Food fees | 3,000-5,000 |
| Transport fees | 800-1,500 |
Admission Process:
- Visit the official website of the University and fill out the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of required academic documents.
- Wait for the admission/invitation letter from the University.
- After evaluation and verification of the documents, the University sends an admission letter.
- After receiving the admission letter from the University, pay the tuition fees for the 1st year.
- Once candidates complete all these required processes, they can be eligible to fly to the University of Medicine in Nepal to complete MBBS course.
- Then, ticketing and departure.
Document Required
- Passport of the applicant which has a minimum validity of 18 months.
- Certificate of 10th and 12th mark sheet of the applicant.
- Birth certificate of the candidate
- Passport-sized photographs of the applicant
- Invitation letter from the medical college in Nepal.
- The application documents should be authorized by the Ministry of External Affairs
- All documents are legalized by the Nepali embassy.
- The medical certificate of the candidate along with the HIV test documents
FAQs
What is the duration of MBBS at Nepal?
The duration of MBBS at Nepal University is 5 Years.
