MBBS in Nepal for Indian students
Study an English-medium Kathmandu University MBBS in Biratnagar, a few kilometres from the Indian border, with NEET-based admission and a degree that meets the National Medical Commission’s rules for practising in India.
Why Indian students choose Birat Medical College
- A Kathmandu University degree. Birat Medical College has been affiliated to Kathmandu University since 2014; the MBBS degree is awarded by the university.
- English medium. All teaching and examinations are in English.
- Close to home. Biratnagar is a few kilometres from the Jogbani border crossing in Bihar, and Indian citizens do not need a visa to enter Nepal.
- Seats for foreign students. The Medical Education Commission (MEC) allotted 43 of the college’s 130 MBBS seats to foreign students in the 2026 intake.
- A teaching hospital on campus. Clinical rotations and the internship take place at Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital.
Is an MBBS from Nepal valid in India?
Yes, provided the course meets India’s National Medical Commission (NMC) Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021. They apply to everyone who joined a foreign medical course on or after 18 November 2021.
| NMC requirement | MBBS at Birat Medical College |
|---|---|
| At least 54 months of study | 4½ years (54 months) of Kathmandu University MBBS |
| At least 12 months of internship at the same institution | Compulsory 1-year rotating internship at Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital |
| Medium of instruction in English | English |
| Registered to practise in the country of study, on the same terms as its citizens | Graduates sit the Nepal Medical Council licensing examination to register in Nepal |
After returning to India, graduates complete a 12-month supervised internship in India and must pass the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), which the NMC plans to replace with the National Exit Test (NExT).
The NMC can change these rules. Always check the current regulations on nmc.org.in before you apply.
Eligibility
- NEET-UG. Indian citizens must qualify NEET-UG to study medicine abroad and later practise in India. MEC also accepts a NEET result at or above the 50th percentile for admission.
- Class 12. Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- Or MECEE-BL. You can instead sit Nepal’s own entrance examination, MECEE-BL. Foreign candidates on the MECEE-BL merit list are admitted first, and seats left over go to candidates admitted on their NEET result.
How to apply
- Watch for the MEC notice. The application form for each session is announced under notices on mec.gov.np.
- Apply online. Complete the application at entrance.mec.gov.np, then download and keep the application confirmation page.
- Attend MEC counselling. Wait for the counselling notice, attend counselling and choose Birat Medical College.
- Pay the first instalment. Pay as MEC instructs, and collect your admission confirmation letter from Kathmandu University.
- Join the college. Report to Birat Medical College with the admission letter to complete enrolment.
Fees for Indian students
The fee package for the 2025–26 intake, in Indian rupees, with hostel and mess included for 4½ years:
| Item | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₹65,00,000 |
| Hostel and mess, 4½ years | ₹8,64,000 |
| One-time admission fee | ₹3,50,000 |
| Kathmandu University registration and affiliation | ₹90,000 |
| Bedding, NMC registration and application form | ₹40,000 |
| Total payable over 4½ years | ₹78,44,000 |
Paid in instalments: ₹31,72,000 at admission, ₹16,92,000 in each of the next two years, ₹11,92,000 in the fourth year and ₹96,000 for the final half-year. A refundable security deposit of ₹1,00,000 and board examination fees of ₹11,000 a year are extra. University examination fees, re-examination fees and hostel electricity for personal appliances are also charged separately.
Fees are set for each intake and may be revised. Confirm the current fee structure with the admission office before you pay.
Phone or WhatsApp: +977 980-2711938 Email: admission@biratmedicalcollege.com
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