MBBS in Nepal 2027–28
WDOMS-listed · English medium · No visa for Indians · FMGE results by college
MBBS in Nepal 2027–28 - Universities, Fees, FMGE Rate & Admission Guide for Indian Students
Nepal shares an open border and a Hindu-majority culture with India, and Nepali is written in Devanagari and related to Hindi. With no IELTS requirement, an FMGE record of 545 of 1,809 (30.13%) in 2024 (NBEMS) and no visa for Indian citizens, it is a practical option for students who value ease of home travel - provided they choose the college on its own FMGE record, which varies widely.
Critical advantage for Indian students: Indian citizens do NOT need a visa for Nepal. For air travel, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu accepts only a valid Indian passport or an original Election Commission voter ID with photograph - not Aadhaar, a PAN card or a driving licence. There are no embassy appointments, no visa fees and no visa processing wait times.
This guide covers what Indian students and parents need for 2027: 6 shortlisted WDOMS-listed private and government colleges, each college's fee in the currency it publishes, FMGE pass rates with their denominators, how MEC admits foreign candidates, eligibility, the no-visa entry process, student life in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and a comparison with Bangladesh and Russia - verified and updated by A.J Trust Educational Consultancy, advising since 1993.
MBBS in Nepal is a 5.5-year program (4.5 years academic + 1 year compulsory internship) at WDOMS-listed private and government colleges. Indian students need a valid NEET qualifying scorecard and at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12, both in aggregate and in each subject. No IELTS, No visa required. A valid Indian passport or original voter ID is needed to fly to Nepal; Aadhaar is not accepted. After graduation, students clear the FMGE and a 12-month internship in India to practise there - in 2024, 545 of 1,809 (30.13%) Nepal-trained candidates passed FMGE (NBEMS).
Course Name
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Duration
4.5 years academic + 1 year internship
Course Tuition (published)
US$75,000 KUSMS · US$70,000 BPKIHS · IRs 62,00,000 KMC (2025/26 pre-booking rate)
Annual Tuition
Set by each college - see the fee table
Min. Eligibility
50% aggregate and 50% in each PCB subject
Hostel (published)
KMC IRs 12,000/month excl. food · BPKIHS US$280/yr + US$60
NEET Required
Yes - mandatory
IELTS Required
No - not required
Visa for Indians
NOT required - open border
Teaching Medium
English (100% throughout)
Recognition
WDOMS-listed · Nepal Medical Council
FMGE Pass Rate
545 of 1,809 (30.13%), NBEMS 2024
No Visa Required for Indians: Indian citizens do NOT need a visa to enter Nepal. For air travel, carry a valid Indian passport or an original Election Commission voter ID with photograph; the Embassy of India in Kathmandu does not accept Aadhaar, a PAN card or a driving licence. Nepal is the only destination on this site that shares an open border with India, so students can also travel home by bus through the border crossings.
Quick Facts About Nepal
| Capital | Kathmandu - in the Kathmandu Valley |
| Other Key Cities | Pokhara (Gandaki Province), Biratnagar (Koshi Province), Bharatpur (Chitwan), Dharan |
| Official Language | Nepali - written in Devanagari and related to Hindi; English widely used in universities and hospitals |
| English in Universities | English-medium MBBS at the colleges we list - confirm it on the admission letter |
| Currency | Nepalese Rupee (NPR). Fees here are quoted in the currency each college publishes: US dollars at KUSMS and BPKIHS, Indian rupees (IRs) at KMC |
| Geography | Landlocked country between India and China |
| Time Difference from India (IST) | Nepal Standard Time (NST) = IST + 15 minutes |
| Climate (Kathmandu) | Subtropical highland - spring Mar–May, monsoon Jun–Sep, mild dry winter Dec–Feb |
| Visa for Indian Students | NOT required - fly with a valid Indian passport or original Election Commission voter ID (Aadhaar, PAN and driving licences are not accepted) |
| Medical Colleges | We shortlist 6 WDOMS-listed colleges - NMC keeps no approved list, so check any college at search.wdoms.org |
| FMGE Pass Rate (Nepal, 2024) | 545 of 1,809 (30.13%), NBEMS - against 20,382 of 79,000 (25.80%) across all countries |
| Foreign-candidate admission | Through Nepal's Medical Education Commission: Subcategory I (sits MECEE-BL) or Subcategory II (does not); no official SAARC seat or rate found |
| Indian Missions | Embassy of India, Kathmandu | Consulate General of India, Birgunj |
| India–Nepal Border Crossings | Raxaul–Birgunj (Bihar) | Sunauli–Bhairahawa (UP) | Jogbani–Biratnagar (Bihar/Bengal) | Kakarbhitta–Panitanki (West Bengal) |
| Source | NMC India - For Students to Study AbroadEmbassy of India, Kathmandu - valid travel documentsEmbassy of India, Kathmandu - advisory for Indian medical studentsMedical Education Commission - foreign candidates notice, 21 Sep 2026NTA - NEET-UG 2026 information bulletinNBEMS FMGE 2024 reportNepal Medical Council |
Why Choose Nepal for MBBS in 2027?
Nepal's case for Indian students rests on access more than price: no visa, a familiar culture, an FMGE record above the all-country figure - 545 of 1,809 (30.13%) in 2024 (NBEMS) - and the ability to travel home by bus across an open border.
Familiar Culture - Hindu Festivals, Nepali Close to Hindi
Nepal shares a Hindu-majority culture with much of India, and Nepali is written in Devanagari and related to Hindi. Dashain, Tihar, Holi and Eid are observed publicly, and Indian food (dal, roti, sabzi) is easy to find. Expect some adjustment all the same: it is still another country, with its own language and institutions.
FMGE 2024: 545 of 1,809 (30.13%) Passed
In NBEMS's 2024 report, 545 of 1,809 (30.13%) Nepal-trained candidates passed FMGE, against 20,382 of 79,000 (25.80%) across all countries. Nepal's earlier years were weaker: 349 of 1,812 (19.26%) in 2023 and 426 of 1,611 (26.44%) in 2022. Results vary widely by college - in 2024, BPKIHS passed 55 of 77 (71.43%) and CMS 45 of 249 (18.07%). Compare colleges, not the country average.
Two Foreign-Candidate Routes Through MEC
Nepal's Medical Education Commission admits foreign candidates in two subcategories: Subcategory I sits Nepal's MECEE-BL entrance exam (BPKIHS's December 2025 foreign MBBS admission notice was for this subcategory) and Subcategory II does not. None of the official documents we checked on 4 October 2026 - MEC's notice of 21 September 2026 and the KUSMS, KMC and BPKIHS fee documents - names a SAARC seat or a SAARC rate; BPKIHS prices foreign students under one International Tuition Fee Scheme (US$70,000 for the MBBS). If you are offered a SAARC concession, get it from the college in writing before you pay.
No IELTS Required - English-Medium Throughout
IELTS is not required for MBBS in Nepal. Nepal's medical colleges teach in English, and Indian students with English-medium Class 12 are directly eligible.
Himalayan Climate - Mild in Kathmandu
Kathmandu Valley has a mild climate - spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most comfortable seasons, and winters are far milder than in Russia or Kazakhstan. Pokhara (Manipal College) and Chitwan (CMS) are warmer.
Indian Border Proximity - Travel Home by Bus
Nepal shares an open border with India, with road crossings at Raxaul–Birgunj (Bihar), Sunauli–Bhairahawa (UP), Jogbani–Biratnagar (Bihar/West Bengal) and Kakarbhitta–Panitanki (West Bengal/Darjeeling). Many students travel home by bus, and no visa is needed. For flights, carry a valid Indian passport or an original Election Commission voter ID - the Embassy of India in Kathmandu does not accept Aadhaar, PAN or a driving licence for travel to Nepal.
MBBS in Nepal vs MBBS in India (Private) - Full Comparison
| Factor | Nepal MBBS | Indian Private MBBS |
|---|---|---|
| Published course tuition | US$75,000 (KUSMS), US$70,000 (BPKIHS), IRs 62,00,000 (KMC, 2025/26); others not published | ₹60 lakh–₹1.5 crore (indicative) |
| IELTS requirement | Not required | Not required |
| NEET requirement | Yes (qualifying score) | Yes (high cut-off for govt seats) |
| Visa requirement for Indians | None - open border | Not applicable (domestic) |
| Recognition | WDOMS-listed; the degree must meet FMGL-2021 | Yes |
| Medium of teaching | English (100%) | English |
| FMGE / Licensing exam | FMGE (mandatory), then a 12-month internship in India | Direct registration (no FMGE) |
| SAARC seats | None found in MEC's notice or the KUSMS, KMC and BPKIHS fee documents | Not applicable |
| Duration | 4.5 years + 1 year internship | 4.5 years + 1 year internship |
| Distance from India | Open land border - bus accessible | Local - no travel required |
Pros and Cons of MBBS in Nepal - Honest Breakdown
Genuine Advantages
- No visa required for Indian students - the only country on this site with an open border to India
- FMGE 2024: 545 of 1,809 (30.13%) passed (NBEMS), above the 25.80% all-country figure
- Two foreign-candidate routes through MEC - with or without Nepal's MECEE-BL exam
- Familiar culture - Hindu-majority, and Nepali is related to Hindi
- No IELTS required - English-medium throughout
- Travel home by bus - multiple India-Nepal road crossings
- Mild Himalayan climate in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Indian food easy to find in the university cities
Honest Challenges
- High published fees - US$75,000 (KUSMS) and US$70,000 (BPKIHS) course tuition, before hostel and other charges
- Fewer college options than the larger destinations - we shortlist 6 WDOMS-listed colleges
- Wide gap between colleges - FMGE 2024 among the six here ran from 45 of 249 (18.07%, CMS) to 55 of 77 (71.43%, BPKIHS)
- Occasional political instability - Madhesh belt protests can disrupt border crossings
- Internship must be completed in Nepal - cannot transfer to India
- Earthquake risk - Nepal is seismically active, as the 2015 earthquake showed
Medical Universities in Nepal for 2027
How to read these cards — and what “WDOMS-listed” really means
NMC publishes no approved list of foreign universities — it says so itself. So no site, including this one, can honestly tell you a Nepali university is “NMC approved”. What decides your future registration is whether your degree is NMC-compliant under FMGL-2021: 54 months of study, a 12-month internship at the same institution, English medium, and a qualification that licenses you to practise in that country. After you clear FMGE, FMGL-2021 also requires a further 12-month supervised internship in India.
So we show you the three things that are checkable per university — its World Directory listing, its actual NBEMS FMGE record with denominators, and any NMC alert naming it. Check your shortlist against the FMGL-2021 criteria above, and read NMC’s page for students going abroad, before you pay a single rupee. We explain the whole thing, with every NMC notice that names a foreign university, in is my university WDOMS-listed?
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS)
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
Kathmandu University's own medical school, run with Dhulikhel Hospital; WDOMS-listed. Foreign-student fee for Academic Year 2026: US$75,000 for the MBBS, with US$25,000 due at admission (KUSMS admission notices of 23 Dec 2025 and 6 Jan 2026); its MBBS page's Fee Structure 2025 splits the tuition into US$25,000 in each of years 1–3. No hostel fee published. Course: two years pre-clinical, two and a half years clinical, then a one-year compulsory rotating internship. FMGE 2024 rests on a cohort of only 30.
Kathmandu Medical College (KMC)
Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Private college in central Kathmandu, affiliated to Kathmandu University; WDOMS-listed. 2025/26 fee for Indian/international students: IRs 62,00,000 in three instalments, valid only for candidates who pre-booked before the MEC notice (see the fee note below). Hostel IRs 12,000 a month excluding food, compulsory for international students. Course: 4.5 years of study plus a 1-year compulsory rotating internship.
Nobel Medical College
Biratnagar, Koshi Province, Nepal
Private college in eastern Nepal, affiliated to Kathmandu University; WDOMS-listed; near the Jogbani–Biratnagar crossing from Bihar. Its MBBS page says admission, tuition and hostel fees are determined by its Management Committee, and no current fee is published.
Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS)
Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal
Private college in Pokhara, a lakeside city, affiliated to Kathmandu University and part of the Manipal group; WDOMS-listed. We could find no official fee online; figures on agent sites are not the college's own.
College of Medical Sciences (CMS)
Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal
Private college in Chitwan district, affiliated to Kathmandu University; WDOMS-listed. Not to be confused with Chitwan Medical College. Its MBBS page says fee details are given by its Director of Admissions.
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS)
Dharan, Sunsari, Nepal
Autonomous health sciences institute of the Government of Nepal; WDOMS-listed. The highest FMGE 2024 result of the six colleges listed here. International tuition scheme: US$70,000 for the course, paid US$24,000 / 16,000 / 15,000 / 9,000 / 6,000 over five years; hostel US$280 a year plus US$60 maintenance. Its foreign Sub-category I seats require Nepal's MECEE-BL entrance exam.
MBBS in Nepal - Published Fees by College
| University | Published fee (in the college's currency) | Fee year & source | FMGE 2024 (NBEMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) | US$75,000 for the MBBS; US$25,000 due at admission (2026 admission notices); US$25,000 a year in years 1–3 (MBBS page, Fee Structure 2025) | Academic Year 2026 (MECEE-BL 2026 intake), KUSMS notice of 1 Dec 2025 | 16 of 30 (53.33%) |
| Kathmandu Medical College (KMC) | IRs 62,00,000 for the course: IRs 26,00,000 at admission, IRs 22,00,000 on 1 Aug 2026, IRs 14,00,000 on 1 Aug 2027 | 2025/26 session, KMC fee structure dated 8 Aug 2025 (pre-booking rate) | 43 of 102 (42.16%) |
| Nobel Medical College | Not published | The college publishes no current fee | 44 of 176 (25.00%) |
| Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS) | Not published | No official fee could be found | 46 of 105 (43.81%) |
| College of Medical Sciences (CMS) | Not published | Fee details only from the college's Director of Admissions | 45 of 249 (18.07%) |
| BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) | US$70,000 tuition for the course (US$24,000 / 16,000 / 15,000 / 9,000 / 6,000); US$25,440 due at admission for the 2026 Sub-category I intake | International Fee Structure posted 6 Jun 2022 (no academic year printed); admission notice of 5 Dec 2025 | 55 of 77 (71.43%) |
Fees are shown in the currency each college publishes, with the date of its document - we do not convert them at a fixed rate. They are the latest each college has published, for the MECEE-BL 2026 intake; none of the six had published a fee for the 2027 intake when we checked on 4 October 2026.
KUSMS's US$75,000 is from its fee notice of 1 December 2025; its admission notice of 23 December 2025 asks for US$25,000 of it at admission, and its MBBS page (Fee Structure 2025) splits the tuition into US$25,000 in each of years 1–3.
KMC's IRs 62,00,000 applies only to candidates who pre-booked (depositing IRs 10,00,000) before the Medical Education Commission's notice; after that notice, KMC says the MEC fee structure applies, which it describes as “approx. USD 75,000 to 80,000”. KMC also lists a one-time admission fee of IRs 3,00,000 and smaller registration and affiliation charges. BPKIHS has not republished its full international schedule since 2022; its US$25,440 admission charge for the 2026 intake equals the sum of that schedule's first-year charges.
Hostel: KMC IRs 12,000 a month excluding food; BPKIHS US$280 a year plus US$60 maintenance; KUSMS, Nobel, MCOMS and CMS publish none. FMGE figures are from the NBEMS 2024 institute-wise report. No donation, no capitation. Contact A.J Trust for an exact quote for your intake.
Eligibility Criteria for MBBS in Nepal 2027–28
Academic Eligibility
Completed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
At least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together and at least 50% in each of them (the criteria Kathmandu Medical College, Nobel Medical College and College of Medical Sciences publish; none of them lists a reserved-category relaxation)
Valid NEET qualifying scorecard (mandatory as per NMC)
Minimum age 17 years on or before 31 December of the year you sit NEET-UG
No upper age limit for NEET-UG (NMC letter of 9 March 2022, cited in the NEET-UG 2026 information bulletin)
No IELTS or other language test required
Indian students do NOT need a visa - a valid passport or original Election Commission voter ID is needed for air travel
Required Documents
Class 10 (Secondary) mark sheet & certificate
Class 12 (Higher Secondary) mark sheet & certificate
NEET UG scorecard (qualifying)
Valid Indian passport OR original Election Commission voter ID with photograph for Nepal entry (Aadhaar is not accepted for travel)
8 recent passport-size photographs (white background)
Medical fitness certificate from a registered physician
Birth certificate (for age proof)
Bank statement showing funds for the first fee instalment
Character certificate from school / college principal
Admission Process for MBBS in Nepal 2027–28
Foreign candidates apply through Nepal's Medical Education Commission (MEC). Subcategory II needs no Nepali entrance exam beyond your NEET qualification; Subcategory I candidates sit MECEE-BL. There is no visa step for Indian citizens. A.J Trust manages the complete process end-to-end.
Free Counselling + College Match
Share your NEET score, budget, preferred location (Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan / Eastern Nepal near the border) and FMGE target. A.J Trust compares the colleges on their own published fees and NBEMS FMGE records - completely free.
Application Through Nepal's Medical Education Commission
Foreign candidates are admitted through Nepal's Medical Education Commission (MEC). Subcategory II is for foreign candidates who do not sit Nepal's MECEE-BL entrance exam; Subcategory I is for those who do, and BPKIHS's foreign Sub-category I seats are filled that way. For the 2027 intake, MEC extended the Subcategory II application deadline from 2 October 2026 to 6 November 2026 (MEC notice, 21 Sep 2026). Typical documents: Class 10 & 12 certificates, NEET scorecard, passport, photographs, medical fitness and birth certificates.
Seat Allotment + Admission Letter
Once a seat is allotted, the college issues the admission letter and its fee schedule. Keep physical and digital copies, and have the course length, the study/internship split and every instalment written on it - FMGL-2021 is assessed on those details later.
Entry into Nepal - No Visa Required for Indian Citizens
Indian citizens do not need a visa for Nepal. For air travel, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu accepts only a valid Indian passport or an original Election Commission voter ID with photograph; Aadhaar, PAN cards and driving licences are not accepted. You can enter by air (Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu) or by road at the border crossings.
Fee Payment + Hostel Booking
Pay the first instalment in the currency the college specifies - KUSMS and BPKIHS publish their foreign fees in US dollars, KMC its 2025/26 fee in Indian rupees. Hostel charges are set by each college: KMC publishes IRs 12,000 a month excluding food (hostel compulsory for international students), BPKIHS US$280 a year plus US$60 maintenance; the others publish none. A.J Trust guides you through the exact payment process.
Arrival + On-Arrival Support in Kathmandu / Pokhara / Biratnagar
A.J Trust local partners arrange airport or bus station pickup, hostel check-in and campus orientation coordination. You will be introduced to senior Indian students and the campus medical library.
No Visa for Indians: Indian students do not need a visa for Nepal and can enter by air or by road. If you fly, carry a valid passport or an original Election Commission voter ID - Aadhaar is not accepted. A.J Trust coordinates the MEC application, seat allotment and college admission on your behalf.
MBBS in Nepal Syllabus - Phase-by-Phase Breakdown
Each university sets its own MBBS curriculum. KUSMS publishes its course as two years pre-clinical, two and a half years clinical and a one-year compulsory rotating internship; KMC as a 4.5-year academic course in nine six-month semesters, followed by a 1-year compulsory rotating internship. The outline below is a typical phase sequence, not any one college's timetable. Nepal's 2024 FMGE record was 545 of 1,809 (30.13%) (NBEMS).
Phase I - Basic Sciences
- Anatomy (Gross, Histology, Embryology, Neuroanatomy)
- Physiology (including Biophysics)
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Community Medicine (Introduction)
- Medical Ethics & Communication Skills
- English for Medicine
Phase II - Pre-Clinical Sciences
- Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Pathology (General Pathology)
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Community Medicine (Epidemiology & Biostatistics)
- Forensic Medicine (Introduction)
- Clinical Skills Lab I - Hospital Visits Begin
Phase III - Clinical Introduction
- Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
- Community Medicine (Advanced Public Health)
- Pathology (Systemic - Part II)
- Introduction to Clinical Medicine
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Ward Rotations Begin (Medicine & Surgery Introduction)
Phase IV - Core Clinical Sciences
- Medicine & Allied Subjects (Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology)
- Surgery & Allied Subjects (Orthopaedics, Urology, Neurosurgery)
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Part I)
- Paediatrics (Basic)
- Psychiatry & Mental Health
- Clinical Rotations (Full Hospital Postings)
Phase V - Advanced Clinical + Final MBBS
- Advanced Medicine (Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology)
- ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery)
- Ophthalmology
- Paediatrics (Advanced)
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Part II - Advanced)
- Final Professional MBBS Examination
Compulsory Rotational Internship
- Internal Medicine Rotation
- Surgery Rotation
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology Rotation
- Paediatrics Rotation
- Community Medicine & Emergency Medicine
- Nepal Medical Council licensing exam, then registration
Note: Nepal's MBBS teaches the subjects FMGE examines, in English, so students can use standard Indian FMGE material (Marrow, PrepLadder, DAMS) from Year 3. That does not make the result automatic: in NBEMS's 2024 report the six colleges on this page ranged from 45 of 249 (18.07%, CMS) to 55 of 77 (71.43%, BPKIHS).
NMC Compliance & MBBS Validity in India
India's NMC approves no foreign university. What decides whether a Nepal MBBS counts in India is whether the degree meets the FMGL-2021 criteria (NMC's study-abroad page). Check each of these before you pay:
No NMC List - Check the Degree, Not a Badge
India's NMC publishes no approved list of foreign universities; it says so on its study-abroad page. Note: Nepal has its own NMC (Nepal Medical Council), which registers doctors to practise in Nepal. It is not the body that decides whether your degree counts in India.
WDOMS Listing
Check that your university appears in the World Directory of Medical Schools (search.wdoms.org) and note its FAIMER School ID. A listing is not NMC approval, but it is a fact you can check yourself before applying.
54 Months of Study + 12-Month Internship at the Same Institution
FMGL-2021 needs at least 54 months of study and a 12-month internship at the same institution; the internship does not count towards the 54 months. KUSMS publishes two years pre-clinical, two and a half years clinical and a one-year internship; KMC 4.5 years plus a 1-year internship. Get the study and internship split written on your admission letter. You cannot move the internship to India or another institution.
English-Medium Instruction
FMGL-2021 asks for a foreign medical degree “with medium of instructions in English”, and NMC's notice of 8 August 2023 says any variation in medium of instructions may lead to disqualification. Nepal's medical colleges teach in English; confirm it on the admission letter.
Licence to Practise in Nepal
The degree must qualify you for a licence to practise in Nepal. The Nepal Medical Council conducts a licensing examination before it registers a doctor, so ask the college how its Indian graduates are registered.
Valid NEET Score at Admission
You need a qualifying NEET-UG score before taking admission abroad; the Embassy of India in Kathmandu's advisory notes that only students who appeared for NEET-UG can later sit FMGE. Keep your scorecard with your admission papers.
FMGE, Then 12 Months' Supervised Internship in India
After graduating, clear the FMGE - NBEMS now holds it three times a year, and NMC's draft amendment of 11 August 2026 keeps it as the route until NExT comes into force; no NExT date has been notified. FMGL-2021 then requires a further 12-month supervised internship in India before full registration.
Career Pathways After MBBS in Nepal
A Nepal MBBS from a WDOMS-listed university keeps six career pathways open, each with its own exam and its own conditions for accepting the degree.
Practice in India
Pass the FMGE - NBEMS now holds it three times a year, and NMC's draft amendment of 11 August 2026 keeps it as the route "until National Exit Test (NEXT) comes into force"; no NExT date has been notified. Then complete the 12-month supervised internship in India and register with a State Medical Council. FMGE outcomes vary widely between Nepali colleges - see the NBEMS 2024 figures in the fee table above.
MD / MS Specialisation in India
Clear the FMGE and complete the India-side internship to become NEET-PG eligible. Many students begin NEET-PG preparation from Year 4 onwards using standard Indian platforms (Marrow, PrepLadder).
Practice in Nepal
Complete the internship, then clear the Nepal Medical Council's licensing examination, which it conducts before registering a doctor, to practise in Nepal's private or public hospitals.
United Kingdom
Clear PLAB Part 1 (MCQ) and PLAB Part 2 (OSCE) and apply for GMC registration. The GMC decides whether your primary medical qualification is acceptable, so check its current rules for your college before relying on this route.
Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia)
Each Gulf regulator sets its own licensing exam, primary-source verification and experience requirements. Check the current rules of the regulator in the country you are targeting before counting on this route.
Canada
Eligibility for the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination depends on the MCC's own rules for your specific college; check them on mcc.ca before relying on this route.
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FAQs - MBBS in Nepal 2027
Honest answers to the most common questions Indian students and parents ask before applying to Nepal.
Each Nepali college sets its own fee for foreign students, and we quote each one in the currency it publishes rather than converting at a fixed rate. The latest published figures are for the MECEE-BL 2026 intake, and none of the six had published a fee for the 2027 intake when we checked on 4 October 2026. KUSMS US$75,000 for the MBBS (Academic Year 2026, US$25,000 of it due at admission; its 2025 schedule splits the tuition into US$25,000 a year over years 1–3); BP Koirala Institute US$70,000 tuition under its international scheme (posted 2022), with US$25,440 due at admission in December 2025; Kathmandu Medical College IRs 62,00,000 for 2025/26, but only for candidates who pre-booked before the MEC notice - after it, KMC says MEC's fee structure applies, which it describes as approx. USD 75,000 to 80,000. Nobel, Manipal (MCOMS) and College of Medical Sciences publish no current fee. Hostel and living costs are extra. No donation, no capitation. Contact A.J Trust for an exact quote for your intake.
No. Indian citizens do not need a visa for Nepal. For air travel, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu accepts only a valid Indian passport or an original Election Commission voter ID with photograph - Aadhaar, PAN cards, driving licences and downloaded voter ID prints are not accepted. You can enter by air or by road at the border crossings, with no visa fee or embassy appointment.
In NBEMS's 2024 report, 545 of 1,809 (30.13%) Nepal-trained candidates passed FMGE, against 20,382 of 79,000 (25.80%) across all countries; in 2023 it was 349 of 1,812 (19.26%) and in 2022 426 of 1,611 (26.44%). Results vary widely by college. For the six colleges on this page in 2024: BPKIHS 55 of 77 (71.43%), KUSMS 16 of 30 (53.33%, a small cohort), MCOMS 46 of 105 (43.81%), KMC 43 of 102 (42.16%), Nobel 44 of 176 (25.00%) and College of Medical Sciences 45 of 249 (18.07%).
We could not confirm one. Nepal's Medical Education Commission admits foreign candidates in two subcategories - Subcategory I (sits MECEE-BL) and Subcategory II (does not) - and none of the official documents we checked on 4 October 2026 (MEC's notice of 21 September 2026 and the KUSMS, KMC and BPKIHS fee documents) names a SAARC seat, scholarship or rate. BPKIHS prices foreign students under one International Tuition Fee Scheme (US$70,000 for the MBBS). If anyone offers you a SAARC concession, get it from the college in writing before you pay.
Yes, conditionally. NMC approves no foreign university, so what matters is whether your degree meets FMGL-2021: at least 54 months of study, a 12-month internship at the same Nepal institution, English-medium teaching and a licence to practise in Nepal - then a 12-month supervised internship in India and the FMGE. Check the university's WDOMS listing as well. KUSMS publishes its course as two years pre-clinical, two and a half years clinical and a one-year internship; KMC as 4.5 years plus a 1-year internship. Get the study and internship split written on your admission letter.
It depends on your priority. Highest FMGE 2024 result of the six we list: BP Koirala Institute (BPKIHS), 55 of 77 (71.43%), a government autonomous institute. Cohorts of 100+ with results above the all-country figure: Manipal (MCOMS) Pokhara, 46 of 105 (43.81%), and Kathmandu Medical College, 43 of 102 (42.16%). Closest to the Bihar border: Nobel Medical College (Biratnagar). Central Kathmandu: Kathmandu Medical College. A.J Trust matches you on NEET score, budget and location.
Yes - Nepal is one of the few MBBS destinations you can reach from India by road. Indian students travel by bus through the open border crossings: Raxaul–Birgunj (Bihar), Sunauli–Bhairahawa (UP), Jogbani–Biratnagar (Bihar/Bengal). No visa is needed. Students at the eastern campuses (Nobel in Biratnagar, BPKIHS in Dharan) are closest to the Bihar and West Bengal border. If you fly, carry your passport or original voter ID.
On FMGE 2024 (NBEMS) the three sit close together: Bangladesh 914 of 2,822 (32.39%), Nepal 545 of 1,809 (30.13%), Russia 3,331 of 11,276 (29.54%). Russia has by far the largest Indian cohort of the three - 11,276 FMGE candidates in that report, against 2,822 from Bangladesh and 1,809 from Nepal. Nepal needs no visa and is culturally familiar. Its published course fees are US$75,000 at KUSMS, US$70,000 at BPKIHS and IRs 62,00,000 at KMC (2025/26 pre-booking rate); compare them with the fee tables on our Russia and Bangladesh pages before you decide.
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