NEPAL MECEE PG 2020

NEPAL MECEE PG 2020

Medical Education Common Entrance Exam for Medical PG Courses in Nepal MECEE PG 2020: Exam Date (Announced), Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam, and much more

NEPAL is one of the very few nations which has been keenly sought for pursuing a career in the field of medicine. Nepal is being in the lap of the Himalayas, this country achieved much in the field of medicine. Every year thousands of international students from different nations come to this country to pursue MD/MS. The medical universities of NEPAL are known for the quality of education they confer. As far as the cost of education which comprises tuition fees and other expenses is concerned it is not much costlier especially not more than most of the European and south-eastern countries. Some medical universities of Nepal also provide installment facility which lessens the burden of fees from a student who belongs to a middle-class family. So this is a great aspect to pursue MD/MS in NEPAL.

Nepal is well known for world-class medical education so students from India should certainly choose this country to pursue MD/MS in the medical colleges of the country. Every year the Medical Education Board conducts an Entrance Exams for all PG Courses to take admission in Nepal. In 2020 the exam was supposed to be held on Oct 13, 2020, but due to a global pandemic, the Honourable Supreme Court of Nepal has postponed it so this exam is rescheduled from 2nd Jan’21 to 4th of Jan’21 for all PG Courses in Nepal. Details of the syllabus and participating colleges where one can pursue MD/MS or any other PG Courses after completing the counseling process are discussed in the article.

MECEE PG 2020: Eligibility Criteria

Students are required to possess certain eligibility to take admission in any Medical college of Nepal for PG Courses. Students are advised to check all the eligibility details before appearing in the Entrance Exam. Necessary criteria that need to be followed are as follows:

  • Must have MBBS Degree/Equivalent Degree from any recognized Medical University.
  • An internship of 1 year after completion of Academics is mandatory.
  • Must have Permanent/Provisional Registration provided by MCI (for Indian students) and the same for the students of respective countries..

MECEE PG 2020: PG Courses in Nepal

Nepal Education Board is the sole authority to conduct PG Entrance Exams for the Medical Colleges of Nepal. A Number of Post Graduate courses are being studied by thousands of International Students including Indians. All the courses are well approved and recognized worldwide. 14 out of 16 Medical colleges of Nepal are MCI Recognized. So it is better to have a glance on all the courses for which PG Entrance Exams are being conducted from 2nd of Jan 2021 to 4th of Jan 2021. Course details are as follows:

  1. MD/MS (Doctor of Medicine/Master of Surgery)
  2. MDS (Master in Dental Surgery)
  3. MPH (Master of Public Health)
  4. Sc PH (Master of Science in Public Health)
  5. MD Ayurveda (Kayachikitsa)
  6. Master in Nursing/Midwifery/M.Sc Nursing
  7. Pharm (Master in Pharmacy)
  8. Sc Pharm (Master of Science in Pharmacy)
  9. Sc MIT (Master of Science in Medical Imaging Technology)
  10. Sc Clinical/Medical Biochemistry
  11. Optom (Master in Optometry)
  12. MPhil in Clinical Psychology

All the mentioned courses for Post Graduation are going to be held from 2nd-4th Jan 2021. Aspiring candidates are advised to go through the important dates of this exam.

MECEE PG 2020: Important Date of all PG Courses Entrance Exam

Earlier MECEE PG 2020 exam was supposed to be held on Oct 13, 2020, but the global pandemic causes postponement from its schedule. The Supreme Court had ordered the postponement of the exam so, Now the latest date has been declared by the Medical Education Board of Nepal for the PG Courses. Important dates for different PG Courses are mentioned below.

S.No

PG Program

Date of Exam

Time

1.

MD/MS (Doctor of Medicine/Master of Surgery)

Jan 02, 2021

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

2.

MD Ayurveda (Kayachikitsa)

Jan 02, 2021

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

3.

Master in Nursing/MSc Nursing/MSc Midwifery

Jan 02, 2021

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

4.

MPH (Master in Public Health) MSc PH (Master of Science in Public Health)

Jan 03, 2021

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

5.

MPhil in Clinical Psychology

Jan 03, 2021

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

6.

MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)

Jan 04, 2021

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

7.

M.Pharm, MSc Pharmacy and Master of Pharmaceutical Science

Jan 04, 2021

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

8.

MSc MIT (Master of Science in Medical Imaging Technology)

Jan 04, 2021

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

9.

MSc Clinical/Medical Biochemistry & MSc Clinical/Medical Microbiology

Jan 04, 2021

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

10.

M.Optom (Master of Optometry)

Jan 04, 2021

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

MECEE PG 2020: Syllabus with Weightage Marks

A significant population of Indian students is pursuing MD/MS and Masters in various Academics in Nepal. B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Kathmandu University, and Tribhuvan University are listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools published by the WHO and well recognized by the MCI to pursue MD/MS in various Specialities. These 3 Medical Universities of Nepal are at par with the leading and reputed Medical Institutions of India. The best part is that Indian students do not require any Visa/Passport. They just need to have a valid Identity Document.

Entrance exams for PG Courses in Nepal are to be held in Jan 2021 in Online Mode. The pattern of questions will be of MCQ type. There will be a total of 200 questions asked that need to be answered in 3 hours. There will be no negative marking in the scheme of the entrance exam. The language of the exam will remain in English.

A detailed syllabus along with Weightage marks is mentioned below. Aspirants should certainly go through the syllabus to have the best preparation.

 

Subject wise weightage marks are being elaborated for a better understanding of the students for having the best preparation strategy.

 

 

                                                 Subjects

Marks

                                      Basic Medical Science

 

Anatomy

12

Physiology

12

Biochemistry

8

Pharmacology

10

Microbiology

8

Pathology

10

                                                Sub Total

60

Forensic Medicine

5

Community Medicine & Research Methodology (6+4)

10

Questions on Mandatory CPD (Medical Ethics, Rational use of Drugs, Infection Prevention, Communication skills)

10

                                                Sub Total

25

 

 

                                                  Clinical

Marks

Medicine

18

Surgery

18

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

12

Pediatrics

12

Orthopedics

10

Otorhinolaryngology

10

Ophthalmology

7

Anaesthesiology

7

Psychiatry

7

Radiology

7

Dermatology

7

                                                Sub Total

115

                                              Total Marks

200

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: is Nepal good for MD/MS?

Ans: Nepal is the only country having most of the MCI Approved colleges so to pursue MD/MS, Nepal is the best abroad destination.

 Ques: Is Visa/Passport necessary to Visit Nepal?

Ans: No, Indian students are exempted from showing any Visa or passport however a valid Identity Document is necessary to visit Nepal.

Ques: Will MECEE 2020 be postponed?

Ans: Hopefully not because this is occuring after 3 months of its postponement and the examination schedule has been released by the authority of Nepal Education Board.

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