Nepal is a beautiful country in the Himalayan region. A country landlocked it shares its borders with India and China. There are several medical Colleges and Universities are known for their quality education in medical science like B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Institute of Medicine and more. Medical Colleges/Universities in Nepal are fully equipped with all the required amenities to teach and share information concerning the medical science. Nepal has been receiving much attention from international students who are looking to get their admission MBBS in Nepal.

Why Nepal?
Nepal is a preferred location, especially for Indian students owing to a number of reasons. The quality education provided by these institutes, competitive fee structure, and less complicated documentation are among few reasons, for Indian students choosing this country for MBBS education. Moreover the food habits, culture and lifestyle is matched to a great deal with that of India. Unlike other countries, you do not require any Visa to study in this country. Many of the colleges are approved by the Medical Council of India and even curriculum of MBBS course is similar to that followed in Indian counterparts. Being an English and Hindi speaking region, Indian students find it easy to communicate with the people of this country, so many students from India are choosing MBBS in Nepal.

Universities In Nepal:
Many universities and colleges of the country are approved by MCI. Few reputed medical institutes are Kathmandu University, Tribhuvan University, Patan Academy of Health Sciences and B.P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences. These universities have different medical colleges under them that provide MBBS course to students. Based on the merit, these universities select students for medical courses. Few colleges also provide scholarships to students.

Fees Structures:
Medical colleges in Nepal are known to have affordable fee structure. Students need to pay these fees once at the onset of the course. For four and half years they have to pay approximately 40 to 60 Lakh Indian Rs. for complete course including hostel accommodation and food also.

Choose Your University	Eligibility	1st Yr. Tuition Fee	2nd-3rd Yr. Tuition Fee	Location	Apply Now
B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences	50% in PCB and English	18000 USD	18000 USD 18000 USD	Dharan	Open
Institute of Medicine	50% in PCB and English	18000 USD	18000 USD 18000 USD	Kathmandu	Open
Manipal College of Medical Science	50% in PCB and English	27.50 Lakh 1st Year Total Fee @ 55 lakh	16.50 Lkah 12.50 Lakh  10.00 Lakh	Pokhra	Open

Admission Process:
For enrolling to MBBS course, Indian students have to submit an eligibility certificate to these universities. This is dispensed by the Medical Council of India. International students have to go through an entrance test and based on its score, they will be admitted to different colleges/universities in Nepal. Students need to attain the age of 17 years before they seek admission to this course. Though different medical schools have different criteria, but mostly it is compulsory to complete secondary education with subjects like English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. You need to score minimum of 50% in these subjects.

Documents Required:

Documents that need to be submitted are a copy of the school certificate examination and a copy of the mark sheet. Along with a copy of any residence proof like Voter Id Card or Passport, Recent photographs and a Medical certificate need to be submitted to the respective medical school.

Hostel Accommodations:
Separate hostel accommodations are provided to boys and girls. These hostels are located within the campus. It is compulsory to stay in these hostels. Students have to pay the fee or hostel charges once for the four and half years. During internship, students can pay their hostel charges from the internship allowance that they get. Students are not allowed to change or shift hostel, once they are admitted to it. The hostel management is responsible for taking care of security of students, cleanliness, providing good canteen facilities and regular water and electricity immediately.

Transportation:
Owing to the mountainous terrain, construction of the road is difficult and incurs huge expenses. Majority of the inhabitants of the country have to travel to reach the main roads. Aviation is the only resort for travelling within the country and overseas.

Food:
Staple diet of Nepal is dal bhat. In the hostel and university canteens, students can avail Indian food also according to choice. Be it your choice of vegetarian food or non-vegetarian food, you can opt for both in these canteens.

Climate:
There are five climatic zones in the country. The country enjoys five distinct seasons. Those are spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter. Terai region has tropical and subtropical climate.

Top Colleges/Universities in Nepal:

# B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

# Institute of Medicine

# Manipal College of Medical Science

Admission Procedure in Medical Colleges in Nepal:

Medical Education Common Entrance Exam for Medical UG Courses in Nepal. Every year the Medical Education Commission of Nepal conducts an Entrance Examination for granting admission to the UG Courses in the Medical Colleges of Nepal. Applications are invited from the students seeking MBBS from reputed Medical Universities of Nepal.

Participating Medical Universities are mentioned below for a better understanding of the students.

# B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

# Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine

# Manipal College of Medical Sciences

# Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital

# Nepalgunj Medical College

# National Medical College, Birgunj

# Universal College of Medical Sciences

# KIST Medical College

# College of Medical Sciences Nepal

# Kathmandu Medical College

Student Helpline for MBBS in Nepal : 1800-891-3651. WhatsApp-08377010124