Eligibility
- Passed 10+2 Science (Biology Group) or Equivalent securing at least 50% separately in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with 50% aggregate in total marks OR
Secured at least C+ grade separately in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least C grade in remaining individual subjects along with GPA 2.4 OR
Secured the percentage equivalent to above eligibility in regards to the certificate level programs (A-Level) with different grading system OR - Applicants who have passed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level in respective PCL program (General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy) with at least 50% aggregate in total marks AND
- Registered in Nepal Health Professional Council or Nepal Pharmacy Council or Nepal Ayurveda Council as per related educational program.
Examination Format
- Question type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questions
Option: Four options (A, B, C, D)
Number of questions: 200
Full marks: 200
Cognitive ratio: Recall: Understanding: Application – 30:50:20
Duration: 3 hours
Weightage
| S.N. | Content/Domain | Question |
| a. | Zoology | 40 |
| 1. | Biology, origin and evolution of life | 4 |
| 2. | General characteristics and classification of protozoa to chordata. | 8 |
| 3. | Plasmodium, earthworm and frog, | 8 |
| 4. | Human biology and human diseases | 14 |
| 5. | Animal tissues | 4 |
| 6. | Environmental pollution, adaptation and animal behavior, application | 2 |
| of zoology | ||
| b. | Botany | 40 |
| 7. | Basic component of life and biodiversity | 11 |
| 8. | Ecology and environment | 5 |
| S.N. | Content/Domain | Question | |
| 9. | Cell biology and genetics | 12 | |
| 10. | Anatomy and physiology | 7 | |
| 11. | Developmental and applied botany | 5 | |
| c. | Chemistry | 40 | |
| 12. | General and physical chemistry | 15 | |
| 13. | Inorganic chemistry | 10 | |
| 14. | Organic chemistry | 15 | |
| d. | Physics | 40 | |
| 15. | Mechanics | 9 | |
| 16. | Heat and thermodynamics | 5 | |
| 17. | Geometrical optics and physical optics | 5 | |
| 18. | Current electricity and magnetism | 7 | |
| 19. | Sound waves, electrostatics and capacitors | 5 | |
| 20. | Modern physics and nuclear physics | 5 | |
| 21. | Solid and semiconductor devices (electronics) | 2 | |
| 22. | Particle physics, source of energy and universe | 2 | |
| e. | Contents from PCL level course of specific subject | 20 | |
| 23. | Contents from PCL/ diploma level course of specific subject | 20 | |
| f. | Mental Agility Test (MAT) | 20 | |
| 24. | Verbal reasoning | 5 | |
| 25. | Numerical reasoning | 5 | |
| 26. | Logical sequencing | 5 | |
| 27. | Spatial relation / Abstract reasoning | 5 | |
| Total | 200 |
For the test, there will be a single set of 200 multiple choice questions (MCQs) each worth one mark for a total of 200 full marks. Each question will have four possible options, with a single correct response. A single answer sheet will be provided to the candidate to response the correct answers.
Recommended readings
- Syllabus for Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination 2020
- List of Registered Postgraduate Medical (Health Professionals) Programs in Nepal
- Medical Education Commission Syllabus for Postgraduate Entrance Examination (2020)
- Syllabus for Postgraduate Integrated Entrance Examination
- Syllabus for Bachelor in Public Health (BPH) Common Entrance Examination
- Syllabus for MBBS/BDS/BSc Nursing/BASLP/B Perfusion Technology Common Entrance Examination
- Syllabus for Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNS) Common Entrance Examination
- Syllabus for BAMS/BSc MLT/BSc MIT/BPT/B Pharm/B Optometry Common Entrance Examination
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