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Patan Academy of Health Sciences
An autonomous health-sciences academy in the Kathmandu Valley, internationally recognised for community-based, socially accountable medical education, with Patan Hospital as its teaching hospital.
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Nepal
Country
Lalitpur
City (Kathmandu Valley)
Est. 2008 · Community-based
Heritage & Approach
English
Medium of instruction
Introduction
Patan Academy of Health Sciences
- Study program:MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
- Language:English
- Duration:About 5.5 Years (4.5 years academic + 1-year internship)
- University type:Autonomous public health-sciences academy (awards its own degrees)
- Fees (foreign category):SAARC (incl. India): US$70,000 total tuition (~₹60 lakh), over 5 installments
- Entrance examination:MECEE-BL common entrance exam; NEET also required for Indian students
- Application deadline:Annual intake through the MECEE-BL cycle (Medical Education Commission)
- Teaching hospital:Patan Hospital (Lalitpur), around 450 beds, ~320,000 outpatients a year
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings & Recognition
Patan Academy of Health Sciences is an autonomous, degree-awarding health-sciences academy, recognised by the Nepal Medical Council and internationally noted for community-based, socially accountable medical education as a member of THEnet. As a specialist academy it is not ranked in the QS or THE world tables; its standing rests on its recognition and its distinctive educational model.
THEnet
member of the Training for Health Equity Network (socially accountable education)
NMC-eligible
Indian licensing route via FMGE/NExT
Patan Hospital
~450-bed teaching hospital, ~320,000 outpatients a year
The medical degree is recognised internationally. PAHS is an autonomous health-sciences academy that awards its own MBBS, recognised by the Nepal Medical Council (NMC Nepal) and operating within Nepal's Medical Education Commission framework, and is a member of THEnet. Its MBBS is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, supporting 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
NMC Nepal / Autonomous
Autonomous degree-awarding academy, recognised by the Nepal Medical Council; operates under the Medical Education Commission
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Student Success Stories
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Academic Excellence
Why Study MBBS at Patan Academy of Health Sciences
PAHS offers a genuine, English-medium MBBS at an autonomous academy famous for community-based, socially accountable education, with a strong teaching hospital, in the historic Kathmandu Valley close to home for Indian students.
A Genuine, Direct-Entry MBBS
An Autonomous, Degree-Awarding Academy
World-Recognised Community-Based Education
Meets India's NMC Rules on Its Face
A Strong Teaching Hospital
Problem-Based, Hands-On Learning
Close to Home, No Language Barrier
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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. International students apply under the foreign category, and PAHS also uses aptitude and interview assessment. 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, 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.
- 4PAHS assessmentAptitude & Interview
PAHS historically adds its own aptitude assessment and interview to selection, reflecting its focus on students suited to community-based practice; international students apply under the foreign category.
- 5On selectionAdmission & Documents
Selected foreign-category students confirm their seat at PAHS, pay the fees per its foreign-category fee schedule, and submit their documents (Class 12 records, passport, NEET scorecard) for enrolment.
- 6IntakeClasses Begin
Students begin the MBBS at the PAHS campus in Lalitpur, with early community postings as part of the curriculum.
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. 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 PAHS aptitude/interview assessment; international students apply under the foreign category. 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 centralised counselling; PAHS adds its own aptitude and interview assessment.
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, plus PAHS's own aptitude and interview assessment.
| 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 |
| PAHS assessment | Aptitude assessment and interview; foreign-category application for international students |
| 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
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Program Structure
MBBS Curriculum & Internship Structure
PAHS teaches a distinctive integrated, problem-based and community-based MBBS over about 4.5 years plus a 1-year internship, in which community health sciences make up around a quarter of the curriculum, with early and recurring residential community postings, clinical training at Patan Hospital, and the degree awarded by PAHS itself.
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Total Duration:
About 5.5 Years (4.5 years academic + 1-year internship)
Degree:
MBBS, awarded by Patan Academy of Health Sciences
Curriculum Phases at PAHS
Years 1–2
Integrated Basic Sciences & Community
The early years cover the basic medical sciences through problem-based learning and a clinical-presentation curriculum, with residential community postings starting in the first year:
AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistryMicrobiologyPathologyPharmacologyCommunity Health SciencesCommunication and Clinical SkillsMedical HumanitiesYears 3–4
Clinical Sciences
The clinical years combine hospital-based teaching at Patan Hospital with continued community postings across the disciplines:
Internal MedicineSurgeryPaediatricsObstetrics and GynaecologyForensic MedicinePsychiatryDermatologyOphthalmologyENTOrthopaedicsYear 5 (to 4.5 yrs)
Advanced Clinical & Final Exams
The senior clinical period completes the specialties with rural/community postings, ending in the PAHS final professional examinations:
Advanced Internal Medicine and SurgeryAnaesthesiologyRadiologyEmergency and Family MedicineCommunity postingsInternship (1 year)
Rotatory Internship
After the academic course, graduates complete a compulsory 1-year rotatory internship in Nepal, through Patan Hospital and designated sites, before registration:
Internal MedicineSurgeryOrthopaedicsObstetrics and GynaecologyPaediatricsEmergencyCommunity/district postings
Clinical Rotations
Clinical training is based at Patan Hospital (Lalitpur), a large tertiary hospital, supplemented by rural and community postings across Nepal that are central to the PAHS model. An indicative pattern:
| Phase | Focus |
|---|---|
| Years 1–2 | Integrated basic sciences with residential community postings from Year 1 |
| Years 3–4.5 | Clinical rotations at Patan Hospital plus continued community/rural postings |
| Internship (1 year) | Rotatory internship in Nepal through Patan Hospital and designated sites before registration |
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Faculty & Leadership
Faculty
PAHS is an autonomous academy led by a Vice-Chancellor and Rector. Teaching is delivered by experienced Nepali clinicians at Patan Hospital together with international basic-science faculty, through a problem-based, community-based model, preparing students for the FMGE, NExT, USMLE and practice.
PAHS is an autonomous academy led by a Vice-Chancellor and Rector. Teaching is delivered by experienced Nepali clinicians at Patan Hospital together with international basic-science faculty, through a problem-based, community-based model, preparing students for the FMGE, NExT, USMLE and practice.
Academic Expertise
Established 2008 (autonomous academy)
THEnet member
Patan Hospital teaching base
International basic-science faculty
Student Support & Mentorship
English-taught MBBS
Problem-based, community-based learning
Clinical supervision at Patan Hospital
Residential community postings
About University
History Information
Rooted in Patan Hospital
Founded in 2008
A Community-Based Model
An Established Academy Today
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Role in medicine
Role in medical education
A Model of Socially Accountable Education
Built on Patan Hospital
An International, English-Medium Academy
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Cost of living
MBBS Living Cost in Lalitpur / Kathmandu Valley
Lalitpur, in the Kathmandu Valley, is an affordable place to study, with costs close to Indian levels (the Nepali rupee is roughly 1.6 to the Indian rupee). Here is the approximate monthly breakdown for an Indian student.
Monthly Living Cost
| Cost Component | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| Accommodation (hostel / shared flat) | ₹9,000 – ₹20,000 |
| Food | ₹9,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Transportation | ₹1,500 – ₹3,000 |
| Other Expenses (Utilities, Internet, Leisure) | ₹4,000 – ₹8,000 |
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Average monthly living cost
₹24,000 – ₹43,000
Housing
Accommodation
PAHS provides hostel accommodation, and students also rent private rooms in Lalitpur and the wider Kathmandu Valley; community postings involve residential stays at rural sites as part of the course.
Furnished Rooms & Mess
Hostel rooms are furnished, usually shared, with a mess providing vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals and common facilities, among the more economical student housing of any MBBS-abroad destination.
Community-Posting Stays
Because PAHS's curriculum includes residential community postings, students also stay at rural community sites during those postings, arranged by the academy as part of the course.
A Supported First Year
First-year international students are encouraged to take a hostel place on arrival, which keeps them close to classmates and Patan Hospital and eases settling into the Kathmandu Valley.
How to Apply
Hostel places are requested through PAHS 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 Lalitpur and nearby parts of the valley, budgeting for a deposit and monthly utilities on top of rent.
A Heritage City
Lalitpur (Patan) is a historic city in the Kathmandu Valley, famed for Patan Durbar Square and its heritage, compact and walkable, with local buses, taxis and ride-hailing for getting around.
A Mild Climate
The Kathmandu Valley has a mild, temperate climate — cool winters and warm, not extreme, summers with a summer monsoon — comfortable for students from most of India.
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Food & Dining
100% Veg Options and Indian Food, Always Available
As a Hindu-majority region with deep ties to India, the Kathmandu Valley makes vegetarian and Indian food genuinely easy to find in Lalitpur, in the hostel mess, local eateries and grocery stores.
Lalitpur and the Kathmandu Valley have abundant affordable eateries, and Nepali cuisine (dal bhat, momos, roti-sabzi) is close to Indian food, with vegetarian options everywhere, so Indian students eat familiar meals from day one.
Location
How to Reach the Patan Academy of Health Sciences
Address
Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur (Patan), Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Nearest Airport
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu — a short drive from Lalitpur, with frequent direct flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi, Mumbai and other Indian cities (about 1.5–2.5 hours); Nepal also has an open land border with India
Local Transport
Lalitpur is part of the Kathmandu Valley urban area, served by local buses, taxis and ride-hailing apps (Pathao, inDrive); the PAHS campus is at Lagankhel in Lalitpur
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at PAHS
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 PAHS, Indian students follow the licensing pathway set by the National Medical Commission (NMC). PAHS teaches an English-medium MBBS 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 PAHS
Life at the Patan Academy of Health Sciences combines a demanding, English-taught, community-based MBBS with life in Lalitpur, a historic city in the Kathmandu Valley, close to home and familiar for Indian students.
Prayer flags and the Everest region of the Nepal Himalaya
Academics
The peak of Mount Everest in the Nepal Himalaya
Campus and City
Challenges and Growth
A Nepali town in the hills
Social Life
Overall Experience
Scholarship & Financial
Scholarship & Financial Aid
Honest note first: PAHS's subsidised scholarship seats are reserved for Nepali rural and marginalised students who commit to rural service, so international/Indian students are NOT eligible and pay the full foreign-category fee.
PAHS offers full, partial and collaborative scholarship seats for Nepali students from economically marginalised, rural, public-schooled and disadvantaged backgrounds, each with a mandatory 2–4 year rural-service obligation — central to the academy's socially accountable mission, but not open to foreign students.
- Nepali rural/marginalised students only
- Carry rural-service obligations
- Allocated on MECEE-BL merit and category
Ratings
Reviews & Ratings
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4.5
88 reviews
Academics4.7
Infrastructure4.3
Hostel4.2
Campus Life4.4
Value for Money4.2
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| University | Patan Academy of Health SciencesLalitpur, Nepal | CMC VelloreTamil Nadu, India |
|---|---|---|
| University Type | Autonomous public health-sciences academy | Private (minority) |
| Medium | English | English |
| Course Duration | About 5.5 years (MBBS: 4.5 + 1-year internship) | 5.5 years (MBBS) |
| Tuition (total, foreign) | ~₹60 lakh (US$70,000, SAARC) | ~₹17–22 lakh (5.5 years) |
| Admission | MECEE-BL entrance exam + PAHS aptitude/interview (+ NEET for Indians) | NEET-UG |
| Recognition | Nepal Medical Council; WDOMS; NMC-eligible via FMGE/NExT; THEnet member | NMC-recognised |
| Standing | Community-based, socially accountable academy (no QS/THE rank) | Top Indian medical college |
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