DM Neonatology at Nepalgunj Medical College (NGMC), Banke, is a three-year DM program affiliated with Kathmandu University (KU). The course is intended for doctors entering advanced study in neonatal medicine after the required postgraduate medical qualification.
Admission is conducted through the Medical Education Commission (MEC), and candidate selection follows the applicable MEC guidelines. The stated allocation at NGMC is one seat, subject to the seat determination applicable to the admission cycle.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | DM Neonatology |
| Level | DM |
| College | Nepalgunj Medical College |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Listed seats | 1 |
| Entrance authority | Medical Education Commission |
| Entrance format | 200 multiple-choice questions |
| Examination duration | 3 hours |
| Professional council | Nepal Medical Council |
DM Neonatology is included among the DM/M.Ch programs offered under Kathmandu University and its affiliated medical colleges. The course focuses on advanced medical study related to newborn care, neonatal disorders, neonatal critical care, procedures, nutrition, congenital conditions, and the medical problems affecting newborns.
At Nepalgunj Medical College, the program sits within an established postgraduate medical environment in Banke. NGMC conducts its clinical teaching through the Clinical Science Campus and Teaching Hospital at Kohalpur, where postgraduate medical education is integrated with hospital-based clinical work.
Duration: 3 years
Kathmandu University's DM Neonatology program runs for three years.
Academic progression, examinations, course completion, and degree award follow the applicable Kathmandu University requirements.
Eligibility: Candidates must meet the specified postgraduate medical qualification and professional registration requirements.
The course-specific eligibility includes:
MD Pediatrics or equivalent, or MD Neonatology
Specialty registration with the Nepal Medical Council, or the respective medical council for candidates registered outside Nepal
The broader Kathmandu University DM/M.Ch framework also requires candidates to have completed a postgraduate program or equivalent degree from a recognized university and to be fully registered with the applicable Medical Council.
Admission to DM Neonatology is conducted through the Medical Education Commission (MEC).
The entrance examination is administered by MEC, Government of Nepal, and candidate selection follows MEC guidelines.
The examination structure includes:
Single best response multiple-choice questions
Four options for each question
200 questions
No negative marking
Full marks: 200
Pass marks: 100
Examination duration: 3 hours
The DM Neonatology entrance examination covers basic medical sciences, general paediatrics, subspecialty areas, neonatology, and supporting professional topics.
| Area | Main Coverage | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Basic Medical Science | Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology | 20 |
| General Paediatrics | Community paediatrics, nutrition, growth and development, infectious diseases, immunization, emergencies and critical care | 60 |
| Subspecialty Subjects | Systemic paediatric disorders and Neonatology | 90 |
| Miscellaneous | Research, biostatistics, ethics, medical education, communication and medicolegal issues | 30 |
Total questions: 200.
The neonatology component covers several areas of newborn medicine, including:
Fetal growth and development and related disorders
Neonatal critical care
Neonatal interventions, procedures, and equipment
Neonatal surgery
Respiratory disorders
Cardiovascular disorders
Gastrointestinal and liver disorders
Neurological conditions
Renal disorders
Genetics and inborn errors
Metabolic and immunological disorders
Infectious and haematological disorders
Birth defects
Feeding and nutrition
The examination also tests broader paediatric medicine, allowing the entrance process to assess both general paediatric knowledge and areas directly associated with neonatal medicine.
Seats: 1
The stated allocation for DM Neonatology at Nepalgunj Medical College is one seat.
Medical education seat allocation operates under the MEC framework. The seat number applicable to a particular admission cycle is therefore governed by the corresponding MEC determination.
Nepalgunj Medical College is affiliated with Kathmandu University and conducts clinical medical education at Kohalpur in Banke. Its postgraduate medical environment includes multiple MD/MS disciplines in addition to DM Neonatology.
The college's teaching-hospital setting supports hospital-based postgraduate medical education. NGMC also has clinical research activities covering regulated clinical studies, participant safety, research documentation, and ethical and regulatory requirements.
The academic requirements for DM Neonatology operate under Kathmandu University.
Kathmandu University governs the course structure, academic progression, examinations, completion requirements, and degree award, while MEC administers the entrance and selection framework.
These responsibilities are separate: university regulations govern the academic program, while admission and selection operate through the national medical education system.
Admission procedures, seat allocation, fee structure, scholarship provisions, and related conditions follow prevailing MEC rules, guidelines, and the applicable admission framework.
These regulated elements may change between admission cycles and are separate from the fixed academic duration of the three-year program.
DM Neonatology applicants are required to meet the applicable Medical Council registration requirements at admission.
Professional registration and subsequent practice remain governed by the relevant requirements of the Nepal Medical Council or the appropriate professional regulatory body.
The DM Neonatology program runs for three years.
The program is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The stated allocation is one seat. Final seat allocation remains subject to the applicable MEC determination.
The course-specific eligibility includes MD Pediatrics or equivalent, or MD Neonatology, together with the applicable specialty registration with the Medical Council.
The Medical Education Commission, Government of Nepal, conducts the entrance examination and selection follows MEC guidelines.
The examination consists of 200 single best response multiple-choice questions with four options each. It carries 200 marks, has a pass mark of 100, runs for three hours, and has no negative marking.
The examination covers applied basic medical sciences, general paediatrics, paediatric subspecialties, neonatology, research and biostatistics, medical ethics, medical education, communication skills, and medicolegal issues.
