MBBS

Tribhuwan University
5 years
Rs. 4168090
Updated November 28, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

5 years

Fee

Rs. 4168090

Colleges

7+

Summary

• Five-and-a-half-year program including one-year compulsory internship under Tribhuvan University.
• Produces competent, ethical, and community-oriented medical doctors with strong foundations in basic and clinical sciences.

• Integrates basic medical sciences, clinical sciences, community medicine, and research.
• Follows a community-oriented, problem-based, partially community-based curriculum.
• Emphasizes early clinical exposure, communication skills, diagnostic reasoning, patient care, and medical ethics.
• Graduates gain competence in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing health conditions across clinical settings.
• Program strictly adheres to Nepal Medical Council standards.

Description

Curricular Structure in Table

Year 1 – Integrated Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS)

Subject GroupKey Areas
Basic SciencesAnatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
Biomedical SciencesMicrobiology, Pathology, Pharmacology
Community MedicineFoundations & Exposure
SkillsHistory Taking, Communication Skills

Year 2 – Integrated Basic Medical Sciences (IBMS)

Subject GroupKey Areas
Basic Sciences (Advanced)Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
Biomedical SciencesPathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology
Clinical PreparationClinical Examination Skills

Year 3 – Introduction to Clinical Sciences

DisciplineKey Areas
Community MedicineField exposure, epidemiology
Internal MedicineClinical medicine principles
SurgeryGeneral surgical foundations
PaediatricsChild health
Forensic MedicineMedico-legal aspects

Year 4 – Major Clinical Rotations

DisciplineKey Areas
PsychiatryMental health
DermatologySkin disorders
OphthalmologyEye diseases
ENTEar, Nose, Throat
OrthopaedicsBone & trauma
Gynaecology & ObstetricsMaternal & reproductive health
DentistryOral health
Community/Clinical ExperienceField postings, management

Year 5 (First 6 Months) – Senior Clinical Training

DisciplineKey Areas
Internal MedicineAdvanced practice
SurgeryAdvanced surgical skills
Gynaecology & ObstetricsLabour room exposure
PaediatricsNICU/PICU exposure
AnaesthesiologyOR assistance
RadiologyImaging skills
Emergency MedicineTrauma & emergency care
IT, Ethics & ResearchMedical documentation

Year 5–6 – Rotatory Internship

RotationDuration
Internal MedicineIn rotation
SurgeryIn rotation
PediatricsIn rotation
Obstetrics & GynaecologyIn rotation
EmergencyIn rotation
Other DepartmentsAs per TU guidelines

 

Fee (Tentative)
• NPR 4,168,090 – 4,595,720 for Nepalese students
• Scholarship seats: 178 out of 750 (merit-based)

Features

Features
• Strong integration of basic and clinical sciences
• Early community and clinical exposure
• Problem-based and self-directed learning
• Rotatory internship ensures real clinical competence
• Emphasis on ethics, communication, professionalism
• Follows Nepal Medical Council standards

Admission Process

Admission Process
• Must meet eligibility: 50% or 2.4+ CGPA in PCB (Grade 12 / A-Level / Health Diploma with PCB).
• Apply for the MECEE-BL entrance exam.
• Minimum requirement: 50 percentile in MECEE-BL.
• Negative marking: –0.25 per wrong answer.
• Selection strictly through the merit list from MECEE-BL.
• Submit required documents (academic certificates, citizenship, admit card, reservation documents).
• Foreign candidates apply as per international seat guidelines.

 

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects
• Medical officer in hospitals
• Primary care physician
• Emergency and critical-care practitioner
• Public health doctor
• Clinical researcher
• Medical educator
• Government health services
• NGOs/INGOs health projects
• Diagnostic centers
• Community health programs
• Further specialization (MD/MS)

Colleges Offering This Course

Universal College of Medical Sciences

NAIHS-College of Medicine

KIST Medical College

Janaki Medical College

National Medical College

Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences

Maharajgunj Medical Campus