MBBS

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
5 years
Rs. 4595720
Updated December 20, 2025

University

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Duration

5 years

Fee

Rs. 4595720

Colleges

1+

Summary

MBBS is a bachelor’s program at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) designed to train competent, community-oriented, and professional medical doctors, integrating clinical knowledge with community and preventive care.

Description
The program combines applied basic sciences, clinical exposure, community medicine, and professional skills over 4½ years, followed by a compulsory one-year residential rotatory internship. It emphasizes problem-based learning, early patient contact, multidisciplinary training, and behavioral sciences to prepare graduates for medical practice in Nepal and abroad.

 

Description

Curricular Structure (Table)

ComponentDetails
Duration5 years 6 months (4½ years academic + 1 year compulsory internship)
EligibilityCompleted 10+2/Grade 12 Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with ≥50% marks or equivalent; or Health Science Diploma with ≥50% marks and equivalence certificate
Teaching MethodsLectures (minimal), problem-based learning (PBL), unconventional learning experiences (UNCLE), early clinical exposure, seminars
AssessmentAnnual examinations, attendance requirement (≥80%), practical and clinical assessments

Features

Features

  • Recognized by Medical Council of Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka
  • Listed in World Directory of Medical Schools (WHO)
  • Emphasizes community and preventive medicine from the beginning
  • Integrates clinical exposure with theoretical knowledge
  • Prepares graduates for licensure exams (NMCLE) and professional medical practice

Admission Process

Admission Process

  • Must meet eligibility criteria (Science background or Health Science Diploma)
  • Pass MECEE-BL entrance examination (minimum 50th percentile)
  • Submit required documents (certificates, transcripts, citizenship/passport, admit card, reservation certificates, equivalence if applicable)
  • Foreign candidates apply online for vacant foreign seats
  • Orientation and commencement of classes after admission confirmation

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

  • Medical Officer (Doctor)
  • General Practitioner in hospitals and clinics
  • Resident Doctor or Specialist Trainee
  • Health Consultant in government and NGOs
  • Researcher in medical and health sciences
  • Academic positions in medical colleges

 

Colleges Offering This Course

B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences