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Doctor of Medicine (MD)/Master of Surgery (MS)
A. Eligibility:
- MBBS or equivalent from institutions recognized by government of Nepal.
- Registered in Nepal Medical Council.
- Registered in respective medical council of applicant’s own country for foreign candidates.
- One-year experience (Not mandatory for MDGP, MD/MS in Basic Medical Sciences and Foreign candidates)
Candidate should score minimum of 50% (pass marks) in the Entrance Examinations conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be in the merit list.
B. 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
C. Duration: 3 hours
D. Weightage:
| S.N. | Subjects | Marks |
| Clinical | ||
| 1. | Medicine | 18 |
| 2. | Surgery | 18 |
| 3. | Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 12 |
| 4. | Paediatrics | 12 |
| 5. | Orthopaedics | 10 |
| 6. | Otorhinolaryngology | 10 |
| 7. | Ophthalmology | 7 |
| 8. | Anaesthesiology | 7 |
| 9. | Psychiatry | 7 |
| 10. | Radiology | 7 |
| 11. | Dermatology | 7 |
| Basic Medical Science | ||
| 12. | Anatomy | 12 |
| 13. | Physiology | 12 |
| 14. | Pathology | 10 |
| 15. | Pharmacology | 10 |
| 16. | Biochemistry | 8 |
| 17. | Microbiology | 8 |
| 18. | Community medicine and research methodology | |
| a. Community medicine | 6 | |
| b. Research methodology | 4 | |
| 19. | Forensic Medicine | 5 |
| 20. | Questions related to Medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS communication skills | 10 |
| Total | 200 |
2. Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS):
A. Eligibility:
- BDS or equivalent from institutions recognized by government of Nepal.
- Registered in Nepal Medical Council.
- Registered in respective medical/dental council of applicant’s own country for foreign candidates.
- One-year experience.
- Candidate should score minimum of 50% (pass marks) in the Entrance Examinations conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be in the merit list.
B. 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 hour
C. Weightage:
| S.N. | Subjects | Marks |
| Clinical Dental Sciences Subjects | ||
| 1. | Oral Medicine and Radiology | |
| a. Oral Medicine | 10 | |
| b. Radiology | 5 | |
| 2. | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 15 |
| 3. | Periodontics | 15 |
| 4. | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | |
| a. Conservative Dentistry | 7 | |
| b. Endodontics | 8 | |
| 5. | Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 15 |
| 6. | Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry | 15 |
| 7. | Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics | |
| a. Removable Prosthodontics | 8 | |
| b. Fixed Prosthodontics | 6 | |
| c. Maxillofacial Prosthetics | 1 | |
| 8. | Public Health Dentistry and Community Medicine & Biostatistics | |
| a. Public Health Dentistry | 5 | |
| b. Community Medicine & Biostatistics | 5 | |
| 9. | Oral Pathology and Microbiology | 10 |
| 10. | Dental Implantology | 5 |
| Basic Medical Science | ||
| 11. | Anatomy | 5 |
| 12. | Physiology | 5 |
| 13. | Pathology | 5 |
| 14. | Pharmacology | 5 |
| 15. | Biochemistry | 5 |
| 16. | Microbiology | 5 |
| 17. | Oral Biology | 5 |
| 18. | Dental Materials | 5 |
| 19. | Forensic Odontology | 5 |
| 20. | General Medicine | 5 |
| 21. | General Surgery | 5 |
| 22. | Anesthesia | 5 |
| 23. | Questions related to Medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, communication skills and practice management in dentistry | 10 |
| Total | 200 |
3. Master of Public Health (MPH)/ Master of Science in Public Health (MSc.PH)/MPHN/MHPE/MPH(HPE)/MPH(PHSM):
A. Eligibility:
- MBBS, BDS, BPH, BN/BNS/BSc Nursing, BSc MLT/BMLT, BSc MIT BAMS, B.Pharmacy, B.Optometry, BASLP or equivalent from institutions recognized by government of Nepal.
- Registered either in Nepal Medical Council, Nepal Nursing Council, Nepal Health Professional Council, Nepal Pharmacy Council, Nepal Ayurveda Council or Nepal Veterinary Council.
- Registered in respective professional council of applicant’s own country for foreign candidates.
- Candidate should score minimum of 50% (pass marks) in the Entrance Examinations conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be in the merit list.
B. 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
C. Weightage:
| S.N. | Subjects | Marks |
| 1. | Biostatistics | 30 |
| 2. | Epidemiology | 30 |
| 3. | Health promotion and Education | 20 |
| 4. | Food and nutrition | 20 |
| 5. | Research methodology | 12 |
| 6. | Basic medical science | 8 |
| 7. | Demography and health informatics | 8 |
| 8. | Public health and primary health | 8 |
| 9. | Environmental health and occupational health | 8 |
| 10. | Family health and reproductive health | 8 |
| 11. | Global health and international health | 8 |
| 12. | Sociology and anthropology | 8 |
| 13. | Public health administration and management | 8 |
| 14. | Health system management | 8 |
| 15. | Project planning, development, implementation and evaluation | 8 |
| 16. | Health economics and health financing | 8 |
| Total | 200 |
4. Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Ayurveda (Kayachikitsa)
A. Eligibility:
- BAMS or equivalent from institutions recognized by government of Nepal.
- Registered in Nepal Ayurveda Council.
- Registered in respective medical council of applicant’s own country for foreign candidates.
- Registered in respective professional council of applicant’s own country for foreign candidates.
- One-year working experience at government recognized institutions.
- Candidate should score minimum of 50% (pass marks) in the Entrance.
- Examinations conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be in the merit list.
B. 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
C. Weightage:
| S.N. | Subjects | Marks |
| Basic Ayurveda medical sciences | ||
| 1. | Maulika Sidhanta (Basic Principle of Ayurveda) | 10 |
| 2. | Sharer Rachna (Anatomy) | 8 |
| 3. | Sharer Kriya (Physiology) | 8 |
| 4. | DravyagunaVigyana (Pharmacology) | 10 |
| 5. | Rasa Shastra evam Bhaishjaya Kalpana (Pharmacy & Pharmaceutics) | 10 |
| 6. | Roga Vigyanaavam Vikriti Vigyana | 8 |
| 7. | Swasthavritta (Public Medicine) | 6 |
| 8. | Agadhatantra evam Vyavahara Ayurveda (Forensic & Jurisprudence) | 6 |
| Clinical subjects | ||
| 9. | Kaya chikitsa (General medicine) | 28 |
| 10. | Shalyatantra (General surgery) | 28 |
| 11. | Shalakyatantra (Eye, ENT) | 26 |
| 12. | Kaumarbhritya (Padiatrics) | 26 |
| 13. | Prasutitantra evam Striroga (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) | 26 |
| Total | 200 |
5. Master in Nursing (MN)/Master of Science (MSc) Nursing/Midwifery:
A. Eligibility:
- BN/BNS/BSc. Nursing/B Midwifery (B.Mid is eligible only for MSc. Midwifery program).
- Registered in Nepal Nursing Council.
- Registered in respective professional council of applicant’s own country for foreign candidates.
- One-year experience.
- Candidate should score minimum of 50% (pass marks) in the Entrance Examinations conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be in the merit list.
B. 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
C. Weightage:
| S.N. | Subjects | Marks |
| 1. | Adult nursing (Medical surgical nursing) | 20 |
| 2. | Midwifery | 20 |
| 3. | Pediatric nursing (Child health nursing) | 20 |
| 4. | Community health nursing | 20 |
| 5. | Psychiatric nursing (Mental health nursing) | 20 |
| 6. | Nursing research & biostatistics | 20 |
| 7. | Integrated health science | |
| a. Anatomy | 6 | |
| b. Physiology | 4 | |
| c. Pharmacology | 4 | |
| d. Biochemistry | 2 | |
| e. Microbiology | 2 | |
| f. Pathology | 2 | |
| 8. | Educational science | 16 |
| 9. | Nursing concepts & ethical aspects in nursing | 16 |
| 10. | Nursing leadership & management | 16 |
| 11. | Social and behavioral science | 6 |
| 12. | Geriatric nursing | 6 |
| Total | 200 |
6. Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm):
A. Eligibility:
- B. Pharmacy or equivalent degree recognized by government of Nepal.
- Registered in Nepal Pharmacy Council.
- Registered in respective professional council of applicant’s own country for foreign candidates.
- Candidate should score minimum of 50% (pass marks) in the Entrance Examinations conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be in the merit list.
B. 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
C. Weightage:
| S.N. | Subjects | Marks |
| 1. | Biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics | 20 |
| 2. | Industrial pharmacy | 18 |
| 3. | Physical pharmacy | 18 |
| 4. | Instrumental analysis | 18 |
| 5. | Quality assurance | 18 |
| 6. | Pharmacology and toxicology | 18 |
| 7. | Pharmaceutical jurisprudence | 18 |
| 8. | Pharmacotherapeutic | 18 |
| 9. | Clinical pharmacy | 18 |
| 10. | Hospital pharmacy | 18 |
| 11. | Pharmacy practice | 18 |
| Total | 200 |
7. Master of Science in Medical Imaging Technology (MSc. MIT):
A. Eligibility:
- BSc. MIT or equivalent degree recognized by government of Nepal.
- Registered in Nepal Health Professional Council.
- Registered in respective professional council of applicant’s own country for foreign candidates.
- Candidate should score minimum of 50% (pass marks) in the Entrance. Examinations conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be in the merit list.
B. 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
C. Weightage:
| S.N. | Subjects | Marks |
| 1. | Basic health science (Anatomy & Physiology) | 30 |
| 2. | Basic Health Sciences (Microbiology/Biochemistry/Pathology/Pharmacology) | 20 |
| 3. | Biostatistics & research methodology | 20 |
| Core subject: (65) | 0 | |
| 4. | Radiographic technique | 20 |
| 5. | Fluoroscopic procedures | 20 |
| 6. | CT procedures | 20 |
| 7. | MRI procedures | 20 |
| Radiological & Imaging Physics: | ||
| 8. | General radiography | 10 |
| 9. | Fluoroscopy | 8 |
| 10. | CT | 8 |
| 11. | MRI | 8 |
| 12. | Ultrasonography | 8 |
| 13. | Radiation Protection | 8 |
| Total | 200 |
8. Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical/Medical Biochemistry & Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical/Medical Microbiology:
A. Eligibility:
- Bachelor degree in related subjects or BSc(Medical Lab technology) or BMLT
- or BSc (Laboratory Medicine), MBBS/BDS or its equivalent.
- Registered in respective professional council of Nepal.
- Registered in respective professional council of applicant’s own country for foreign candidates.
- Candidate should score minimum of 50% (pass marks) in the Entrance. Examinations conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be in the merit list.
B. 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
C. Weightage:
| S.N. | Subjects | Marks |
| 1. | Biochemistry | 50 |
| 2. | Microbiology | 50 |
| 3. | Hematology | 20 |
| 4. | Histopathology | 12 |
| 5. | Cytopathology | 8 |
| 6. | General pathology | 10 |
| 7. | Anatomy | 14 |
| 8. | Physiology | 16 |
| 9. | Basic pharmacology | 8 |
| 10. | Biostatistics & research methodology | 12 |
| Total | 200 |
9. Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Clinical Psychology:
A. Eligibility:
- MA/MSc degree in psychology with clinical or counseling psychology as special focus (papers in psychological assessment, psychopathology/ abnormal psychology, counseling/ psychotherapy) from University recognized by Government of Nepal.
- Candidate should score minimum of 50% (pass marks) in the Entrance Examinations conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be in the merit list.
B. 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
C. Weightage:
| S.N. | Subjects | Marks |
| General Psychology | ||
| 1. | Emotion, motivation, learning | 16 |
| 2. | Cognitive (sensation, perception, attention, thinking, memory, states of consciousness, thinking, intelligence, language) | 16 |
| 3. | Developmental psychology (physical, cognitive, and socio- emotional development across lifespan: child, adolescence, adulthood and late adulthood) | 16 |
| 4. | Social/ cross cultural psychology | 16 |
| 5. | Personality and major psychological theories (psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic/existential, cognitive etc.) | 16 |
| Research methods in psychology and mental health | ||
| 6. | Qualitative (literature, sampling, design/method, analysis), article publishing, research ethics | 20 |
| 7. | Quantitative (literature, sampling, design/method, analysis), statistics | 20 |
| Clinical | ||
| 8. | Biological/physiological psychology | 20 |
| 9. | Psychological testing/assessment | 20 |
| 10. | Psychopathology/abnormal psychology | 20 |
| 11. | Counseling & psychotherapy | 20 |
| Total | 200 |
10. Masters of Optometry (M Optom):
A. Eligibility:
- Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) degree or Bachelor of Optometry and Vision Science (BOptom) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or BSc in Optometry (BSc Optom) or equivalent degree from a recognized university/institution.
- Registered as an optometrist in Nepal Health Professional Council (NHPC).
- Candidates should score a minimum 50% marks to pass entrance examinations conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be in the merit list.
B. 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
C. Weightage:
| S.N. | Subjects | Marks |
| 1. | Basic science and organ systems | 8 |
| 2. | Ocular anatomy and physiology | 16 |
| 3. | Physical and geometrical optics | 10 |
| 4. | Visual science | 16 |
| 5. | Ocular diseases | 16 |
| 6. | Diagnostic and investigative optometry | 20 |
| 7. | Ophthalmic and dispensing optics | 20 |
| 8. | Paediatric optometry and binocular vision | 20 |
| 9. | Contact lens and ocular prosthesis | 20 |
| 10. | Low vision and visual rehabilitation | 20 |
| 11. | Community optometry | 10 |
| 12. | Geriatric optometry and vision care | 10 |
| 13. | Research methodology and biostatistics | 8 |
| 14. | Ethics & practice management in optometry | 6 |
| Total | 200 |
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