National Medical College (NMC): Fee, Admission & Courses

National Medical College has been in medical teaching for more than 20 years and has also a large capacity teaching hospital on campus, which enables students to have constant clinical exposure during their studies. The proximity to the Indian border, the medium of instruction in English and the Indian-friendly hostel and food arrangements make the transition especially easy for Indian students. The Tribhuvan University affiliation ensures the academic recognition of the degree.

Student Life

The life of a student at NMC revolves around the academic complex and hostel premises. The students are engaged in lectures and hospital visits, as well as extracurricular activities such as sports, culture, and student organizations. The inclusion of many Indians and other foreign nationals in the student body creates a multicultural, close-knit campus atmosphere.

Hostel & Accommodation

NMC has separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls on campus, which are fully furnished. It also includes a mess, security, and recreational facilities.

Clinical Exposure

Clinical training occurs within the National Medical College Teaching Hospital (NMCTH) that is based on campus, and this hospital has a wide variety of departments offering specialties and super specialties to learn from clinically.

Career Opportunities

• Practicing as a physician in Nepal, India (after FMGE/NExT), or in other countries.

• Joining further studies for MD/MS in Nepal, India, or elsewhere.

• Working in hospitals, clinics, and in public health organizations.

• Venturing into research, management, and teaching fields. 

 Advantages

•  Practicing as a physician in Nepal, India (after FMGE/NExT), or in other countries.

• Joining further studies for MD/MS in Nepal, India, or elsewhere.

• Working in hospitals, clinics, and in public health organizations.

• Venturing into research, management, and teaching fields.

• Affiliated with Tribhuvan University, one of Nepal’s most prestigious universities.

• Approved by Nepal Medical Council (NMC) and enlisted in global medical institutions directories.

• Have own multi-speciality teaching hospital for clinical experience.

• Situated near to the India-Nepal border, which makes traveling easier for Indian students.

• English medium MBBS course for international students.

• Disease pattern and clinical approach same as in India for FMGE/NExT preparation.

• Economical MBBS tuition fee than most private medical colleges in India.

• Student body with good numbers of Indian students.

• Good patient flow for practical training.

• Possibilities for PG course study and medical practice in Nepal, India and other countries as per local regulations. 

Intake

Visa Process

Once the admission is confirmed, the students need to apply for a Nepalese student visa from the Nepal Embassy/Consulate in their home country with the college’s official offer/invitation letter and other academic/identity proofs. The visa needs to be renewed every year by the college’s administration along with the Nepalese immigration office.

Course Details

The MBBS programme is as per the curriculum of Tribhuvan University and Nepal Medical Council, which combines academic learning with clinical training. 

Total Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 years academic phase + 1 year compulsory rotating internship) 

Internship Duration: 1 Year (compulsory rotating internship at NMCTH) 

Language of Teaching: English 

Admission Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

Required Documents

Applicants are generally required to submit:

•     10th and 12th mark sheets and passing certificates 

•     NEET-UG admit card and scorecard

•     Birth certificate and passport-size photographs

•     Valid passport and student visa documents

•     Transfer Certificate / School Leaving Certificate

•     Character certificate from the last attended institution

•     Documents attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (India) and legalized by the Nepal Embassy, where required