Q. Does NMC India Recognize IOM Nepal?

Yes, IOM Nepal is entirely recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India and is approved by NMC as a foreign medical college. Indian students can appear for the FMGE/NExT exam after completing their degree from there.

Q. Is NEET Mandatory For IOM Nepal?

Yes, totally. As per the mandatory NMC guidelines of India (effective from 2018), NEET-UG score for the current year is a must for Indian candidates aspiring for any foreign medical college, such as IOM Nepal.

Q. How Many MBBS Seats Are Available At IOM Nepal?

There are around 165 seats in total each year at IOM. Seats are allocated according to one's NEET rank and MECEE result through MEC Nepal's merit-based system.

Q. How Much Is The Total Cost Of Doing MBBS at IOM Nepal?

The total fee required for the entire 5.5-year MBBS course is approximately 70 Lakh. The living expenses in IOM Nepal is not high compared to Indian cities.

Q. Do Indian Candidates Require A Visa To Pursue MBBS in Nepal?

No, not at all. Indian citizens are not required to obtain a visa to be admitted to MBBS studies in Nepal.

Q. Can I Join Internship In India After Finishing MBBS From IOM? 

According to the NMC Guidelines, foreign medical graduates must complete their internships either at their foreign college or in India under the current NMC rules.

Q. Which Entrance Exam Do I Have To Pass To Get Admission In MBBS in IOM?

Nepalese candidates should take up MECEE-UG (Medical Education Common Entrance Exam – Undergraduate), which is an exam conducted by the Medical Education Commission Nepal. This is a 200 MCQ-based question paper on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Indian students should have NEET qualification first and then apply on the MEC Nepal website.

Q. Is Medium Of Instructions English in IOM? 

Yes. IOM conducts all lectures, textbooks, clinical postings, and exams in the English language only.

Q. What Postgraduate Opportunities Are There in IOM?

After MBBS and 1 year internship period, students will be eligible to take the MECEE-PG test for MD/MS course in IOM colleges and affiliate colleges. If you want to pursue PG courses in India, you will appear for NEET-PG after passing FMGE/NExT.

Q. How Is The Clinical Exposure At IOM?

Exceptionally strong. TUTH — IOM's 700-bed teaching hospital — is one of Nepal's busiest tertiary referral centres. Students get exposure to a wide variety of clinical cases across all major specialties from their third year onwards.

Q. When Does The MBBS Academic Session Start at IOM?

The MBBS session typically begins in September each year. Admissions open around March–April and applications are accepted through August–September.

Q. Is There Any Hostel Facility Available For Students?

Yes. IOM provides hostel facilities on campus for both male and female students. Facilities include mess/cafeteria, study rooms, and recreational areas.