MD Anaesthesiology at Kathmandu Medical College is a three-year postgraduate medical program affiliated with Kathmandu University. The program provides advanced study in anaesthesiology, including the application of anaesthesia and pain relief in surgical settings.
At Kathmandu Medical College, MD Anaesthesiology forms part of the postgraduate medical program structure. Admission is conducted through the Medical Education Commission, while Kathmandu University governs the academic framework, examinations, and degree award.
| Particular | MD Anaesthesiology at KMC |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Anaesthesiology |
| Academic level | Masters / Postgraduate |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Admission authority | Medical Education Commission |
| Degree awarded by | Kathmandu University |
| Seat reference | 6 |
| Professional council | Nepal Medical Council |
MD Anaesthesiology is postgraduate medical education undertaken after MBBS or an equivalent recognized medical qualification.
The course focuses on advanced knowledge and skills in anaesthesiology. Its stated academic scope includes different types of anaesthesia and their application in surgical settings, together with the study of anaesthesia and pain relief associated with surgical care.
The program is therefore positioned beyond undergraduate medical education. Candidates enter after completing their primary medical qualification and meeting the professional registration, experience, and postgraduate entrance requirements.
MD Anaesthesiology has a duration of three years under Kathmandu University.
The program is offered within Kathmandu University's postgraduate medical education framework for its constituent and affiliated medical colleges.
Candidates applying for MD Anaesthesiology must meet the following requirements:
MBBS or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal;
registration with the Nepal Medical Council;
registration with the respective medical council of the applicant's own country for foreign candidates;
one year of experience; and
at least 50% in the entrance examination conducted by the Medical Education Commission to become eligible for the merit list.
These requirements make MD Anaesthesiology a postgraduate professional pathway for qualified medical graduates rather than a direct-entry program.
Admission to MD Anaesthesiology follows MECEE-PG under the postgraduate medical education system administered by the Medical Education Commission.
Candidates must first satisfy the academic and professional eligibility requirements and then qualify through the MEC entrance process. Selection is carried out according to the applicable MEC guidelines.
The admission pathway involves:
meeting the MBBS or equivalent qualification requirement;
holding the required professional council registration;
meeting the stated experience requirement;
appearing in MECEE-PG;
obtaining at least 50% for eligibility for the merit list;
proceeding through the prescribed merit, matching, and seat-allocation process; and
completing enrollment after receiving the applicable seat allocation.
The entrance examination follows a single-best-response multiple-choice format.
| Examination component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Question type | Single best response MCQ |
| Options | Four options: A, B, C, D |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Recall : Understanding : Application | 30 : 50 : 20 |
| Merit eligibility | Minimum 50% |
The three-hour examination includes provision for a one-time voluntary toilet break after the first hour.
MECEE-PG assesses both clinical and basic medical sciences.
| Area | Subjects covered | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical | Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Dermatology | 115 |
| Basic Medical Sciences | Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Microbiology | 60 |
| Other areas | Community Medicine and Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, mandatory CPD topics | 25 |
Within the clinical section, Anaesthesiology carries 7 marks. Medicine and Surgery carry 18 marks each; Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics carry 12 marks each; Orthopedics and Otorhinolaryngology carry 10 marks each; and Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Dermatology carry 7 marks each.
The mandatory CPD component includes medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, and communication skills.
The stated seat reference for MD Anaesthesiology at Kathmandu Medical College is 6.
Postgraduate medical seats are determined within the MEC framework. Seat allocation can vary between admission cycles according to the applicable MEC determination.
Kathmandu Medical College conducts its Clinical Sciences activities in Sinamangal, Kathmandu, where Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital is also based.
For a postgraduate clinical specialty such as MD Anaesthesiology, this places the program within KMC's clinical sciences and teaching-hospital academic environment.
Kathmandu University remains responsible for the academic regulations, university examination framework, and degree award, while KMC provides the institutional setting for postgraduate medical education.
The MD Anaesthesiology program follows Kathmandu University academic regulations.
Students must complete the prescribed academic and examination requirements of the postgraduate program. The MD degree is awarded by Kathmandu University rather than independently by Kathmandu Medical College.
This separates the principal institutional roles clearly: MEC administers the postgraduate entrance and admission framework, KMC provides the teaching environment, and Kathmandu University governs the academic program and awards the degree.
Nepal Medical Council registration is part of the eligibility requirements for Nepali applicants entering MD Anaesthesiology.
Professional medical practice remains subject to the applicable rules and requirements of the Nepal Medical Council.
Foreign candidates must meet the corresponding professional council registration requirement applicable to their country as specified in the eligibility framework.
Fees, scholarship provisions, seat allocation, and postgraduate admission procedures operate under the prevailing Medical Education Commission framework.
These matters are subject to the applicable MEC rules, decisions, and admission calendar. The arrangements applied to a particular admission cycle govern the relevant fee structure, scholarship provisions, and seat distribution.
MD Anaesthesiology is intended for MBBS graduates who meet the postgraduate eligibility requirements and want to continue into advanced study of anaesthesia and pain relief in surgical settings.
Applicants should consider the three-year postgraduate commitment, the requirement for professional registration and prior experience, and the MECEE-PG entrance and merit process when planning admission.
MD Anaesthesiology is a three-year postgraduate program under Kathmandu University.
The program is affiliated with Kathmandu University. Kathmandu University governs the academic framework and awards the degree.
Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Nepal, be registered with the Nepal Medical Council, meet the stated one-year experience requirement, and satisfy the MECEE-PG entrance conditions. Foreign applicants require registration with the respective medical council of their country.
Admission follows MECEE-PG under the postgraduate medical education entrance system administered by the Medical Education Commission.
Candidates must obtain at least 50% in the MEC entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list.
The examination contains 200 single-best-response multiple-choice questions with four options per question. The duration is three hours, and the Recall: Understanding: Application ratio is 30:50:20.
The stated seat reference is 6. The applicable Medical Education Commission seat determination governs admission for each cycle.
Kathmandu University awards the degree after successful completion of the prescribed postgraduate academic requirements.
Yes. Nepal Medical Council registration is included among the eligibility requirements for Nepali applicants.
