DM Neurology

Kathmandu University
3 years
Rs. 2590000
Updated December 10, 2025

University

Kathmandu University

Duration

3 years

Fee

Rs. 2590000

Summary

Short description
Three-year, superspecialty clinical doctorate preparing physicians for independent, consultant-level practice in neurology through advanced clinical training, diagnostics, procedures, and research.

Description
DM Neurology at Kathmandu University is a high-intensity program designed for MD Internal Medicine–qualified physicians seeking subspecialty expertise in neurological disorders. Training spans inpatient, outpatient, emergency neurology, neurocritical care, neurophysiology, and interventional neurology exposure depending on institutional capacity. The program follows Medical Education Commission (MEC) guidelines for entrance and selection. Trainees develop mastery in diagnosing and managing the full spectrum of neurological diseases, interpreting neuro-diagnostics, conducting clinical research, and providing multidisciplinary neurological care.

Description

Curricular structure (table)

(Official detailed curriculum is not provided; the structure is based strictly on available admission/assessment components.)

ComponentScope
Core Clinical TrainingStroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders, neuroinfections, neurodegenerative diseases, neurocritical care
Diagnostic TrainingEEG, EMG/NCS, evoked potentials, neuroimaging interpretation, lumbar puncture
RotationsGeneral neurology, emergency neurology, internal medicine crossover, subspecialty neurology units
Academic ActivitiesCase presentations, journal clubs, seminars, multidisciplinary meetings
Research RequirementDissertation/clinical research as per KUSMS regulations
Duration3 years full-time

Entrance Examination Structure (MEC)

DomainTopicsQuestions
Applied Basic SciencesAnatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology20
General MedicineEmergency care, infections, rheumatology, electrolytes/ABG, allergy/immunology, nutrition, mental health, genetics, palliative care60
SubspecialtiesCardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Pulmonology90
MiscellaneousResearch & Biostatistics, Medical Ethics, Medical Education, Communication, Medicolegal issues30
Total—200 questions

Features

Features

• Consultant-level clinical neurology training
• Extensive exposure to neurological emergencies and neurocritical care
• Training in advanced neuro-diagnostic techniques
• Strong grounding in clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice
• Mandatory research component
• Program delivered across KUSMS and affiliated teaching hospitals
• MEC-regulated admission ensures national standardization

Fee

• Nepali students: NPR 2,590,000
• Foreign nationals: 1.6 × Nepali fee

Admission Process

Eligibility

• MD Internal Medicine or equivalent recognized specialty degree
• Valid specialty registration in the Nepal Medical Council (or respective national medical council for foreign applicants)

Admission process

• Apply through the Medical Education Commission (MEC)
• Sit for the MEC entrance examination
• 200 MCQs (single-best response)
• Full marks: 200; Pass marks: 100; Duration: 3 hours
• Selection strictly as per MEC merit list and guidelines

Job Prospects

Job prospects

• Neurologist (consultant)
• Stroke specialist
• Epileptologist
• Neurocritical care specialist
• Academic neurology faculty
• Research neurologist
• Hospital-based neurology service lead
• Subspecialty fellowship trainee (movement disorders, neuromuscular, etc.)