DM Cardiology at Maharajgunj Medical Campus (MMC), Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, is a higher-specialty Doctorate of Medicine program under the Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University. It is intended for doctors who have already completed the specified postgraduate qualification and are seeking advanced specialist education in cardiology.
MMC includes DM in Cardiology among its doctorate and higher-specialty medical programs. Cardiology is also an established academic department at the campus, operating within a wider environment that includes Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Nephrology, Neurology, and other specialist departments.
Maharajgunj Medical Campus is a constituent campus of the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University under Tribhuvan University.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | DM Cardiology |
| Degree | Doctorate of Medicine |
| Level | Higher-specialty / Doctorate |
| Institution | Maharajgunj Medical Campus |
| Location | Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Institute | Institute of Medicine |
| University | Tribhuvan University |
| Department | Cardiology |
| Entry qualification | MD Internal Medicine / MD Cardiology or equivalent |
| Professional registration | Nepal Medical Council |
| Entrance | DM/MCh entrance examination |
| Minimum entrance score | 50% |
| Selection | Merit based |
DM Cardiology represents advanced medical training beyond the standard MD/MS postgraduate level.
The stated eligibility framework requires applicants to enter after completing an MD-level qualification in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, or an equivalent qualification recognized by Tribhuvan University.
The entrance syllabus reflects this advanced academic level. Candidates are assessed across applied basic medical sciences, General Medicine, medical subspecialties, research, biostatistics, medical ethics, communication, medical education, and medicolegal issues.
Cardiology forms part of the largest specialty-oriented section of the entrance examination together with other major medical subspecialties.
Eligibility: The stated minimum academic qualification is:
Candidates must also meet the applicable professional registration requirements.
For applicants in Nepal, registration with the Nepal Medical Council is required for the relevant MBBS and postgraduate medical qualifications.
DM Cardiology is therefore not a direct-entry course after MBBS. Applicants must first complete the required postgraduate medical qualification before becoming eligible for higher-specialty admission.
Admission requires candidates to pass the entrance examination applicable to DM/MCh higher-specialty programs.
The selection framework includes:
The minimum qualifying level in the stated examination framework is 50%.
Higher-specialty medical admission operates within Nepal's medical education framework under the Medical Education Commission.
Institutional placement and seat allocation are determined for the applicable admission cycle rather than being treated as permanent course figures.
Candidates who have an outstanding government or non-government service bond from a previous academic program must complete the applicable bond period before appearing in the DM/MCh entrance examination.
This condition applies to candidates whose prior medical education was linked with a service obligation.
Completion of the previous bond therefore forms part of entrance eligibility where such a bond exists.
The higher-specialty entrance examination uses single-best-response multiple-choice questions.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Question type | Single best response MCQs |
| Options | Four: A, B, C, D |
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Full marks | 200 |
| Pass marks | 100 |
| Minimum qualifying level | 50% |
| Negative marking | No |
The examination assesses both broad postgraduate medical knowledge and preparation for higher-specialty study.
The 200-question examination is divided into four major areas.
| Area | Questions |
|---|---|
| Applied Basic Medical Science | 20 |
| General Medicine | 60 |
| Subspecialty Subjects | 90 |
| Miscellaneous | 30 |
| Total | 200 |
Subspecialty Subjects carry the largest weightage with 90 questions.
General Medicine accounts for 60 questions, Applied Basic Medical Science contributes 20 questions, and another 30 questions cover research and professional areas.
Applied Basic Medical Science accounts for 20 questions.
The subjects include:
These subjects provide the scientific foundation assessed before admission to higher-specialty medical training.
General Medicine contributes 60 questions.
The stated areas include:
This section reflects the broad Internal Medicine background expected from candidates progressing into advanced Cardiology training.
The Subspecialty Subjects section contains 90 questions and represents the largest portion of the entrance examination.
It includes:
Cardiology is therefore assessed within the wider spectrum of adult medical subspecialties rather than as the only specialty tested.
Candidates preparing for DM Cardiology need a strong foundation across Internal Medicine and related organ-system specialties in addition to Cardiology.
The remaining 30 questions cover academic and professional topics.
These include:
The inclusion of research and biostatistics reflects the academic expectations associated with higher-specialty medical education.
Medical ethics, communication, and medicolegal topics address professional responsibilities that accompany advanced specialist practice.
Cardiology is one of the established academic departments at Maharajgunj Medical Campus.
The wider academic environment includes several related specialties, including:
MMC's higher-specialty program portfolio also includes DM programs in Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Medical Gastroenterology, Nephrology, and Neurology.
MCh programs are available in surgical specialties including Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, and Urology.
MD Internal Medicine and DM Cardiology represent different stages of specialist medical education.
MD Internal Medicine is a postgraduate medical qualification. DM Cardiology is a higher-specialty program requiring an eligible MD qualification before admission.
The stated academic entry route includes MD Internal Medicine, MD Cardiology, or an equivalent degree recognized by Tribhuvan University.
An applicant therefore cannot enter DM Cardiology directly after completing MBBS.
Professional Registration: Medical council registration forms part of the eligibility requirements.
For Nepalese candidates, the relevant body is the Nepal Medical Council. Registration is required for the applicable MBBS and postgraduate qualifications.
Professional registration and university admission are separate requirements. Possessing an eligible postgraduate qualification alone does not complete the DM Cardiology admission process.
DM Cardiology is a higher-specialty Doctorate of Medicine program offered at Maharajgunj Medical Campus under the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University.
The stated academic entry qualification is MD Internal Medicine, MD Cardiology, or an equivalent postgraduate medical degree recognized by Tribhuvan University.
No. The stated eligibility framework requires an eligible MD-level postgraduate qualification before admission.
Yes. Applicants must satisfy the applicable Nepal Medical Council registration requirements for their medical qualifications.
Yes. Candidates must qualify through the entrance examination applicable to DM/MCh higher-specialty programs.
The stated qualifying requirement is 50%, equivalent to 100 marks out of 200.
The examination contains 200 single-best-response multiple-choice questions.
No. The stated examination format specifies no negative marking.
Subspecialty Subjects carry 90 questions, making them the largest component of the entrance examination.
The subspecialty section includes Cardiology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Gastroenterology, Haematology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, and Pulmonology.
Yes. Candidates with an applicable government or non-government service bond from an earlier academic program must complete that bond before appearing in the DM/MCh entrance examination.
