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Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital
A private medical college in Biratnagar, eastern Nepal, affiliated to Kathmandu University, with its own large teaching hospital — and just a short drive from the Indian border.
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Nepal
Country
Biratnagar
City (eastern Nepal)
Est. 2004 · Kathmandu University
Heritage & Affiliation
English
Medium of instruction
Introduction
Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital
- Study program:MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
- Language:English
- Duration:5.5 Years (4.5 years academic + 1-year internship)
- University type:Private college, affiliated to Kathmandu University
- Fees:Set under Medical Education Commission caps (confirm current figure with the college)
- Entrance examination:MECEE-BL (Medical Education Commission); NEET also required for Indian students
- Application deadline:Annual intake through the MECEE-BL cycle
- Teaching hospital:Own hospital in Biratnagar (~700+ beds), a major tertiary hospital for eastern Nepal
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings & Recognition
Nobel Medical College is affiliated to Kathmandu University, recognised by the Nepal Medical Council, and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. As a private medical college it is not ranked in the QS or THE world tables; the relevant assurances for Indian students are its KU affiliation, its recognitions and its own large teaching hospital.
KU-affiliated
affiliated to Kathmandu University (degree-awarding)
WDOMS
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
The medical degree is recognised internationally. Nobel Medical College is affiliated to Kathmandu University (which awards the MBBS), recognised by the Nepal Medical Council (NMC Nepal) and Nepal's Medical Education Commission, and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). Graduates are eligible to apply for ECFMG certification for the USMLE, and Indian graduates can qualify for practice in India through the NMC screening/exit examination (FMGE, transitioning to NExT), having qualified NEET. Nepal is not an EU member, so there is no automatic EU-wide recognition.
Accreditations and Recognition
NMC/MCI (India)
Eligible for Indian licensing via the NMC screening examination (FMGE/NExT) for graduates who qualify NEET and meet the FMG Licentiate Regulations 2021
WDOMS
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools; supports eligibility to apply for ECFMG certification
Kathmandu University / NMC Nepal
Affiliated to Kathmandu University (degree-awarding) and recognised by the Nepal Medical Council; operates under the Medical Education Commission
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Academic Excellence
Why Study MBBS at Nobel Medical College
Nobel Medical College offers a genuine, English-medium MBBS affiliated to Kathmandu University, with its own large teaching hospital, in a city right next to the Indian border — one of the most convenient MBBS-abroad options for eastern Indian students.
A Genuine, Direct-Entry MBBS
Right Next to the Indian Border
Affiliated to Kathmandu University
Meets India's NMC Rules on Its Face
Its Own Large Teaching Hospital
No Language Barrier, Familiar Culture
Affordable and Close
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How to Apply
Admission Process for MBBS
Admission to the MBBS is through Nepal's common entrance examination, the MECEE-BL, run by the Medical Education Commission, followed by centralised seat matching, with foreign-quota seats open to Indian students (foreign admission follows Kathmandu University's notice). Indian students should hold a valid NEET qualification for future licensing in India.
Admission Timeline
- 1After Class 12Meet Eligibility
Applicants must have completed Class 12 (10+2 Science) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and at least a 50% aggregate in PCB (with at least 50% in each subject), and be at least 17 years old, in line with Nepal and NMC rules.
- 2Before applyingQualify NEET (Indian students)
Indian applicants should hold a valid NEET-UG qualification, required by India's NMC for licensing after a foreign medical degree, and useful for the MECEE-BL foreign-candidate route.
- 3EntranceSit the MECEE-BL
Applicants register with the Medical Education Commission and sit the MECEE-BL common entrance exam; Indian students may sit it in Nepal, or qualify on a 50th-percentile NEET result under the foreign-candidate category.
- 4After resultsSeat Matching (Counselling)
Qualified candidates take part in the Medical Education Commission's counselling / matching to choose a college and seat; foreign admission at Nobel follows Kathmandu University's notice.
- 5On selectionAdmission & Documents
Selected students confirm their seat at Nobel, pay the fees per its official (MEC-approved) fee structure, and submit their documents (Class 12 records, passport, NEET scorecard) for enrolment.
- 6IntakeClasses Begin
Students begin the MBBS at the Nobel campus in Biratnagar.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
Applicants must have completed Class 12 (10+2 Science, or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and at least a 50% aggregate in PCB (with at least 50% in each subject). For Indian students, the NMC requires a minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for reserved categories) plus English, and a valid NEET qualification, for licensing in India.
Subjects:
PhysicsChemistryBiologyEnglish
Age Requirement
Candidates should be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year, in line with NMC rules for studying medicine abroad.
- Minimum 17 yearsRequired age at the time of admission (NMC rule)
Requirements
Selection is through the MECEE-BL common entrance exam and centralised matching, with foreign admission per Kathmandu University's notice. Indian students also need a valid NEET result for future Indian licensing.
MECEE-BL Entrance Exam
The Medical Education Common Entrance Examination (Bachelor Level) is Nepal's national MBBS entrance exam, followed by open counselling to match a college and seat, including Nobel's foreign-quota seats.
NEET (Indian Students)
Indian students need a valid NEET qualification for future Indian licensing, and a 50th-percentile NEET result can qualify them for the MECEE-BL foreign-candidate category; the programme is taught in English.
Entrance Examination (MECEE-BL)
Admission to the MBBS requires the MECEE-BL common entrance exam run by Nepal's Medical Education Commission, followed by centralised seat matching.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Class 12 | 10+2 Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with at least 50% aggregate in PCB |
| MECEE-BL | Common entrance exam run by the Medical Education Commission; merit ranking |
| Seat matching | Counselling to choose college and seat, including Nobel foreign-quota seats |
| NEET (Indian students) | Valid NEET-UG qualification for future licensing in India |
Required Documents
To apply, students need to submit essential academic and identification documents:
- MECEE-BL registration with the Medical Education Commission (exam fee payable)
- Class 12 mark sheets and certificates (with Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
- NEET scorecard (Indian students) and a valid passport
- Migration/transfer and character certificates, and medical fitness documents
- + More
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Program Structure
MBBS Curriculum & Internship Structure
Nobel Medical College follows the Kathmandu University MBBS curriculum — a system-based, integrated, problem-based programme over about 4.5 years plus a 1-year rotating internship, moving from the basic sciences to full clinical training in Nobel's own teaching hospital, taught in English and awarded by Kathmandu University.
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Total Duration:
5.5 Years (4.5 years academic + 1-year rotating internship)
Degree:
MBBS, awarded by Kathmandu University
Curriculum Phases at Nobel Medical College
Years 1–2
Basic Sciences (Units I–IV)
The first years cover the basic medical sciences through a system-based, integrated and problem-based approach, with Community Medicine and Introduction to Clinical Medicine running throughout:
AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistryMicrobiologyPathologyPharmacology (by body systems)Community MedicineIntroduction to Clinical MedicineYears 3–4
Clinical Sciences (Semesters V–IX)
The clinical years move into the disciplines with hospital-based teaching and Kathmandu University examinations:
Medicine and AlliedSurgery and AlliedObstetrics and GynaecologyPaediatricsCommunity MedicineForensic MedicineENTOphthalmologyYear 5 (to 4.5 yrs)
Final Clinical & Exams
The senior clinical period completes the specialties and ends in the Kathmandu University final professional MBBS examinations:
Advanced Medicine and SurgeryObstetrics and GynaecologyPaediatricsAllied specialtiesInternship (1 year)
Rotating Internship
After passing the final MBBS, graduates complete a compulsory 1-year rotating residential internship in Nepal across the major departments before Kathmandu University confers the degree:
Internal MedicineSurgeryOrthopaedicsObstetrics and GynaecologyPaediatricsEmergencyCommunity postings
Clinical Rotations
Clinical training is based at Nobel's own teaching hospital in Biratnagar, a major tertiary hospital for eastern Nepal with a broad range of specialties and 24-hour emergency services. An indicative pattern:
| Phase | Focus |
|---|---|
| Years 1–2 | Basic sciences with early clinical exposure through Introduction to Clinical Medicine |
| Years 3–4.5 | Clinical rotations at Nobel's teaching hospital across the specialties |
| Internship (1 year) | Rotating internship in Nepal across the major departments before registration |
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Faculty & Leadership
Faculty
Nobel Medical College delivers the Kathmandu University MBBS through experienced clinical and academic faculty (confirm the current Principal and senior leadership with the college). Teaching combines basic-science staff with practising consultants at Nobel's own teaching hospital, preparing students for the FMGE, NExT, USMLE and practice.
Nobel Medical College delivers the Kathmandu University MBBS through experienced clinical and academic faculty, combining basic-science staff with practising consultants at its own teaching hospital.
Academic Expertise
Established 2004
Affiliated to Kathmandu University
Own ~700+ bed teaching hospital
Postgraduate MD/MS and DM programmes
Student Support & Mentorship
English-taught MBBS
Clinical training at the teaching hospital
Dedicated international-student admission
Right by the Indian border
About University
History Information
Founded in 2004
Its Own Teaching Hospital
Growth into Postgraduate Education
An Established College Today
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Role in medicine
Role in medical education
A Major Eastern-Nepal Medical College
A Cross-Border Referral Hospital
An International, English-Medium College
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Cost of living
MBBS Living Cost in Biratnagar
Biratnagar is an affordable city in the eastern Terai, with living costs close to Indian levels (the Nepali rupee is roughly 1.6 to the Indian rupee) and lower than the Kathmandu Valley. Here is the approximate monthly breakdown for an Indian student.
Monthly Living Cost
| Cost Component | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| Accommodation (hostel / shared flat) | ₹8,000 – ₹18,000 |
| Food | ₹8,000 – ₹14,000 |
| Transportation | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 |
| Other Expenses (Utilities, Internet, Leisure) | ₹3,500 – ₹7,000 |
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Average monthly living cost
₹22,000 – ₹40,000
Housing
Accommodation
Nobel Medical College provides hostel accommodation on its Biratnagar campus, and students also rent private rooms in the city.
Furnished Rooms & Mess
Hostel rooms are furnished, usually shared, with a mess providing vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals and common facilities, among the most economical student housing of any MBBS-abroad destination.
Low Cost
Living costs in Biratnagar are very low; hostel and mess charges are modest, and accommodation is commonly cited at around ₹16,000–₹20,000 a month, making Nobel one of the most affordable options for living costs.
A Supported First Year
First-year international students are encouraged to take a hostel place on arrival, which keeps them close to classmates and the teaching hospital and eases settling into the city.
How to Apply
Hostel places are requested through Nobel after admission; because demand is high, students should apply for a room as soon as they confirm their seat.
Private Rooms
Some students rent private rooms or share flats in Biratnagar, a large city where accommodation is widely available and inexpensive; budget for a deposit and monthly utilities on top of rent.
Right by the Border
Biratnagar is only about 7 km from the Indian border at Rani–Jogbani, so students from Bihar and eastern India can travel home easily and families can visit without long journeys.
A Warm Terai Climate
Biratnagar sits in the eastern Terai plains with a hot, humid subtropical climate and a summer monsoon — familiar and comfortable for students from northern and eastern India.
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Food & Dining
100% Veg Options and Indian Food, Always Available
As a Hindu-majority city in the eastern Terai right by the Indian border, Biratnagar makes vegetarian and Indian food genuinely easy to find, in the hostel mess, local eateries and grocery stores.
Biratnagar has abundant affordable eateries, and eastern-Terai cuisine is close to Bihari and North Indian food, with vegetarian options everywhere, so Indian students eat familiar meals from day one.
Location
How to Reach Nobel Medical College
Address
Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kanchanbari, Biratnagar Metropolitan City-5, Morang, Koshi Province, Nepal
Nearest Airport / Border
Biratnagar Airport (about 6 km) has domestic flights to Kathmandu; the Indian border at Rani–Jogbani (Jogbani, Bihar) is only about 7 km by road, so Nobel is reachable overland from Bihar and eastern India, with Bagdogra (India) and Kathmandu as onward hubs
Local Transport
Biratnagar is a major city on the East–West Highway, served by taxis, local buses and ride-hailing; the Nobel campus is at Kanchanbari within the city
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at Nobel Medical College
Graduates who wish to return home appear for the Indian screening examination, currently the FMGE and transitioning to the NExT, complete the required internship and register with the NMC or a State Medical Council. A valid NEET qualification at admission is required under the NMC's 2021 FMG regulations, and Nepal's MBBS meets the structural rules.
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Practising in India
FMGE & NExT Details
To practise medicine in India after graduating from Nobel Medical College, Indian students follow the licensing pathway set by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Nobel teaches an English-medium MBBS (awarded by Kathmandu University) with the internship completed in Nepal, meeting the NMC's structural rules, and students should qualify NEET-UG before joining.
Step 1
National Exit Test (NExT)
Graduates must clear the qualifying examination that licenses foreign medical graduates to practise in India. At present this is the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), which the NMC plans to replace with the National Exit Test (NExT).
Step 2
Clinical Internship (CRRI)
After qualifying, students complete the required one-year Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) in India, which builds hands-on experience in Indian clinical settings under the NMC's framework.
Step 3
Medical Registration
The final step is registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the relevant State Medical Council. Once registered, the graduate holds a full licence to practise medicine in India.
Student Life Style
Student life at Nobel Medical College
Life at Nobel Medical College combines a demanding, English-taught MBBS with life in Biratnagar, a large, friendly city in the eastern Terai right by the Indian border, close to home and familiar for Indian students.
Prayer flags and the Everest region of the Nepal Himalaya (elsewhere in Nepal, not Biratnagar)
Academics
The peak of Mount Everest in the Nepal Himalaya (elsewhere in Nepal, not Biratnagar)
Campus and City
Challenges and Growth
A Nepali hill town (elsewhere in Nepal, not Biratnagar)
Social Life
Overall Experience
Scholarship & Financial
Scholarship & Financial Aid
Honest note first: government scholarship (free) seats at private colleges like Nobel are largely for Nepali students, so most Indian students should plan as fully self-funded on a foreign-quota seat.
A share of MBBS seats at Nobel are Government-of-Nepal scholarship seats allocated on merit through the MECEE-BL, but these are highly competitive and for Nepali students; foreign students generally take fee-paying seats.
- Government-of-Nepal (free) MBBS seats
- Allocated on MECEE-BL merit
- For Nepali students; very competitive
Ratings
Reviews & Ratings
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Academics4.4
Infrastructure4.3
Hostel4.2
Campus Life4.3
Value for Money4.5
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| University | Nobel Medical CollegeBiratnagar, Nepal | CMC VelloreTamil Nadu, India |
|---|---|---|
| University Type | Private (affiliated to Kathmandu University) | Private (minority) |
| Medium | English | English |
| Course Duration | 5.5 years (MBBS: 4.5 + 1-year internship) | 5.5 years (MBBS) |
| Tuition (total) | Per official MEC-approved fee structure (confirm with college) | ~₹17–22 lakh (5.5 years) |
| Admission | MECEE-BL entrance exam (+ NEET for Indians) | NEET-UG |
| Recognition | Kathmandu University; Nepal Medical Council; WDOMS; NMC-eligible via FMGE/NExT | NMC-recognised |
| Standing | Established eastern-Nepal college, ~7 km from the Indian border (no QS/THE rank) | Top Indian medical college |
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The hero and About-gallery images are Nobel Medical College / teaching-hospital photos supplied by the client (the main building, the teaching hospital, a college block and an aerial campus view). The feature-band and Student Life images are Nepal landmarks from elsewhere in the country (Boudhanath Stupa, the Everest region and a Nepali hill town) — Biratnagar itself is in the flat eastern Terai, not the mountains. Accreditation logos are shared site assets.