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Nepal |
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Name of the Country: Nepal (Official Name- Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal)
Location on the world map: Situated between China in the north and India in the east, west and south.
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 28.51 million
Area: 147,181 sq. Kms.
Major Cities:Pokhara Leknath, Bharatpur, Lalitpur
Languages Spoken: Nepali is the national language. It is also the official language of the country. English is widely spoken by many Nepalese people.
Climatic Conditions: There are four seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn Nepal's climate varies with its topgraphy. The Terai (southern plains) is hot and humid, the mid-lands are pleasant almost all year round while the mountain regions have considerably cod winters.
Ethnic Group: Over 100 ethenic groups including Newari, Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tharu, Gurung, Sherpa, Kiranti, Limbu speakers Etc.
Religious Composition: Constitutionally, Nepal is a secular state. Until 2006, it enjoyed the distinction of being the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. Nepalese population is predominantly Hindu, with Buddhists, Muslims, and others constituting the rest. Nepal is renouned for religious/cultural harmony.
Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NRP)
Time Zone: GMT + 5.45 Hours
Calling Code: + 977
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Structure of Medical Education in Nepal |
Degree: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
Duration: 5.5 years including internship
Affiliations/Recognition: Recognised by WHO (World Health Organisation), MCI (Medical Council of India)
Eligibility:
- Completed 17 years of age, and
- Completed 10+2 years of education or Intermediate of Science or equivalent, with English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry as main subjects and he/she must have passed in all the subjects mentioned above.
- Must have minimum 50% of marks in the subjects mentioned above put together and also obtain an aggregate of 50% overall.
Cost of MBBS education: 30 lakhs INR to 45 lakhs INR |
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Advantages |
Disadvantages |
A lot many medical colleges in Nepal are approved by MCI and the curriculum is quite similar to the one followed in Indian Counterparts. |
Road construction is difficult because of mountainous terrain. Majority of people need to travel to reach main roads. |
Since, the curriculum is similar to the one in India, there is a possibility of high pass percentage in MCI screening test. |
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Food habits, culture and lifestyle is matched to a high extent with India. |
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| Unlike other countries, there is no requirement for visa to travel to Nepal. |
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| The communication would be at ease since it would be in English and Hindi. |
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| Seperate hostels for boys & girls are located in the campus area itself. |
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| There are a lot many faculties belonging to India. |
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| Since the fees can be paid in installments, it is quite beneficial for students and parents. |
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Medical Colleges in Nepal |
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Sr. No. |
Name of the Medical College in Nepal |
City/State |
Est. Year |
Status/Type (Govt./Private) |
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B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences |
Dharan, Sunsari District |
1993 |
Public |
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College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur |
Bharatpur |
1996 |
Private |
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Kathmandu Medical College |
Kathmandu |
1997 |
Private |
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Manipal College of Medical Sciences |
Pokhara |
1994 |
Private |
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National Medical College |
Birgunj |
2001 |
Private |
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Nepal Medical College |
Kathmandu |
1997 |
Private |
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Nepalgunj Medical College |
Nepalgunj |
1997 |
Private |
8 |
Nobel Medical College |
Biratnagar |
2007 |
Private |
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Universal College of Medical Sciences |
Bhairahawa, Rupandehi district |
1999 |
Private |
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