MBBS in Nepal

Overview

Nepal is a neighbouring country, and many Indian families consider it for MBBS because of its closeness. We have not been able to verify any special arrangement for Indian students in Nepal in the NMC notices we read. Unless the NMC says otherwise in writing, the general rules apply: a minimum of 54 months of study, English medium, a 12-month internship in the same institution, and the licensing screening test on return. Families should ask the NMC and the institution in writing whether any Nepal-specific condition applies, rather than rely on what an agent says.

At a glance

Course duration

How admission works

1. 1Check NMC eligibilityConfirm your NEET UG status and the current NMC rules before looking at any university in Nepal
2. 2Verify the programme in writingAsk for written proof of the 54-month course, English medium, the 12-month internship in the same institution and registration in Nepal
3. 3Apply and collect documentsPrepare passport, certificates and the admission letter; check every document against the university and Embassy lists
4. 4Visa and pre-departureApply for the student visa on the official route and read the Indian Embassy and MEA advisories for Nepal
5. 5Travel and enrolmentReach the university, complete registration and keep copies of all enrolment records
6. 6Study, internship and recordsKeep attendance, clinical posting and internship records in the same institution; no part may be done elsewhere
7. 7Licensing path in IndiaAfter the degree, follow the NMC notices on the screening test or NExT, the Indian internship and state registration

Rules and regulations in Nepal

• Admission requirements are set by each university and college. Expect Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and an entrance process, and confirm the current notice for the session you apply to.
• Ask the college in writing what entry, residence or registration formalities apply to an Indian student, and read the Indian Embassy and MEA advisories for Nepal.
• Teaching is usually in English, but patients speak Nepali and other local languages, so learning basic Nepali helps in clinical years. Ask how the college supports this.
• Medical education in Nepal is overseen by Nepali bodies such as the Nepal Medical Council and the affiliating university. Ask the college to show its current affiliation for the batch you would join.
• Foreign graduates may have to register with the Nepal Medical Council to practise in Nepal. Ask the college and the Council what applies to you.
• Ask whether any part of the course is taught online, and whether the NMC rules allow it. Clinical training must be in person.
• Colleges here are affiliated to universities that award the degree, so the name on the degree and transcript matters. Ask to see a sample.
• NEET UG qualification is needed for Indian students going abroad for MBBS under the NMC rules. Check the current notice.

After MBBS: the next steps

• To practise in India, a foreign medical graduate must pass the screening test required by NMC, as notified at the time. Check the current name and rules on the NMC website.
• The NMC rules also require a compulsory supervised internship where it has not been completed as they require. Check what applies to you.
• Registration with the NMC or the relevant State Medical Council follows, before you can practise in India.
• For postgraduate study in India, NEET PG is the entrance route. Check the current eligibility notice.
• Nepal has its own postgraduate programmes. Whether foreign students can join, and on what terms, must be confirmed with the university and the Nepal Medical Council.
• International exams such as USMLE, PLAB and AMC are options only. Check eligibility with their own authorities.

See the whole journey, India to Nepal and back →

How we help

• We check the programme against the NMC requirements with you before any application is made.
• We help you list the written confirmations to request from the university.
• We guide you through documents, attestation and the student visa steps.
• Our team gives pre-departure briefings for students and parents.
• We keep parents updated through the admission and travel stages.
• We tell you plainly when a point cannot be verified, rather than guess.

Questions to verify before you commit

• Is the institution and the programme listed as eligible for Indian students under the current NMC notices?
• Does the programme run for at least 54 months, plus a 12-month internship in the same institution?
• Is the whole degree taught and examined in English, including clinical teaching?
• Are you eligible under the NEET rule for your year of admission? Confirm on the NMC site.
• Will the graduate be registered or licensed to practise in Nepal, as the NMC regulations require?
• What happens if the course is interrupted or a part is done in another country? The NMC rule says no part may be outside the country of the degree.
• Whether the NMC has issued any country-specific notice on Nepal, and its date
• Recognition by the Nepal Medical Council and registration of the graduate in Nepal
• Language and clinical training arrangements in the hospital attached to the college
• Have you read the Indian Embassy and MEA advisories for Nepal and the latest NMC notices?

Universities in Nepal (10)

Open a university to see its basic facts, sources and the questions to ask it. A listing is not a recommendation or a statement of recognition: check each university as shown on its page.

Official sources

• NMC: FMGL Regulations 2021, FAQs (public notice)nmc.org.in
• National Medical Commission: public noticeswww.nmc.org.in
• Ministry of External Affairs, travel and student advisorieswww.mea.gov.in

Frequently asked questions

Content checked against the official sources above in 2026-10. Rules, dates and eligibility change every cycle: always confirm on the official notice. This page is general guidance, not legal advice or an admission guarantee.