MD Microbiology at Maharajgunj Medical Campus (MMC), Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, is a three-year postgraduate medical program under the Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University. Within the TU-IOM postgraduate structure, Medical Microbiology is categorized among the Basic Medical Sciences, and MMC includes MD Microbiology in its postgraduate medical program portfolio.
The program is conducted within an academic setting where Microbiology is an established department alongside Biochemistry, Pathology, Anatomy, Clinical Physiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Community Medicine, and clinical specialties.
Maharajgunj Medical Campus is a constituent campus of the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University under Tribhuvan University.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Microbiology |
| TU-IOM program reference | MD Medical Microbiology |
| Level | Postgraduate medical program |
| Institution | Maharajgunj Medical Campus |
| Location | Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Institute | Institute of Medicine |
| University | Tribhuvan University |
| Department | Microbiology |
| Duration: | 3 years |
| Academic group | Basic Medical Sciences |
| Training mode | Full-time residential |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Admission framework | Medical Education Commission |
| Professional registration | Nepal Medical Council |
MD Microbiology is part of postgraduate Basic Medical Sciences education within the Institute of Medicine.
Unlike postgraduate clinical programs centered on one hospital-based specialty, Medical Microbiology belongs to the academic disciplines that support medical education, laboratory science, and understanding of microorganisms relevant to health and disease.
MMC has a separate Department of Microbiology within its academic structure. The department operates alongside Pathology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Clinical Physiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, and other disciplines involved in medical and health-profession education.
The postgraduate course therefore sits within a broader environment that includes undergraduate MBBS teaching, MD/MS programs, allied health sciences, dentistry, and higher-specialty medical education.
Duration: 3 years
The TU-IOM postgraduate program listing identifies MD Medical Microbiology as a three-year course.
Postgraduate students undertake full-time residential training and must follow the academic and administrative regulations of the Institute of Medicine.
The postgraduate rules also specify that IOM programs are non-practicing. Students and residents are not permitted to undertake private practice or other private professional assignments while enrolled.
As a Basic Medical Sciences program, MD Microbiology is treated differently from hospital-based clinical residencies in some administrative provisions. Vacation and leave for postgraduate programs outside the hospital-based clinical and para-clinical categories follow the applicable Tribhuvan University regulations.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal.
The postgraduate eligibility requirements include:
The general postgraduate framework includes a one-year experience requirement but specifically excludes MDGP and MD/MS programs in Basic Medical Sciences from that requirement.
Because MD Microbiology is included within the Basic Medical Sciences group, the stated experience exemption applies to this postgraduate pathway.
Candidates must also obtain the prescribed qualifying score in the entrance examination before becoming eligible for the merit list.
Admission is conducted through the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for Postgraduate Level (MECEE-PG).
The national postgraduate entrance and admission process operates under the Medical Education Commission.
Nepalese and foreign candidates must appear in the common entrance examination. A minimum score of 50% is required for eligibility for the merit list.
Admission then proceeds through the applicable system of:
Separate merit lists are prepared for Nepalese and foreign candidates under the stated admission framework.
Qualifying in MECEE-PG does not by itself confirm placement at Maharajgunj Medical Campus. Institutional placement depends on merit and the matching process applicable to the relevant admission cycle.
The postgraduate 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 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Recall : Understanding : Application | 30 : 50 : 20 |
| Minimum qualifying score | 50% |
The examination assesses the complete postgraduate medical entrance syllabus rather than Microbiology alone.
A one-time voluntary toilet break is permitted after the first hour within the stated three-hour examination format.
The entrance examination is divided among clinical subjects, Basic Medical Sciences, Community Medicine, Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory continuing professional development topics.
| Area | Subjects and marks |
|---|---|
| Clinical subjects | Medicine 18, Surgery 18, Obstetrics and Gynecology 12, Pediatrics 12, Orthopedics 10, Otorhinolaryngology 10, Ophthalmology 7, Anaesthesiology 7, Psychiatry 7, Radiology 7, Dermatology 7 |
| Basic Medical Sciences | Anatomy 12, Physiology 12, Pathology 10, Pharmacology 10, Biochemistry 8, Microbiology 8 |
| Other areas | Community Medicine + Research Methodology 10, Forensic Medicine 5, mandatory CPD-related areas 10 |
Clinical disciplines account for 115 marks, while Basic Medical Sciences account for 60 marks.
Microbiology carries 8 marks within the Basic Medical Sciences section.
The mandatory CPD component includes medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, and communication skills.
Applicants should therefore prepare across the full MBBS-level entrance syllabus rather than studying Microbiology alone for MECEE-PG.
Microbiology is one of the established academic departments at Maharajgunj Medical Campus.
Its position within MMC connects the discipline with other foundational and disease-related subjects, including:
This multidisciplinary setting is relevant because microbiology contributes to medical education beyond one postgraduate course. It is also part of the scientific foundation used across undergraduate medical and health-profession programs.
MMC's confirmed postgraduate portfolio includes MD Microbiology separately from MSc Clinical Microbiology. These are distinct programs and should not be treated as interchangeable qualifications.
MD Microbiology is a postgraduate medical degree for candidates entering through an MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, while MSc Clinical Microbiology follows a different postgraduate eligibility framework.
The IOM postgraduate framework requires MD Microbiology students to complete their training on a full-time basis.
Students must follow IOM regulations throughout the program and cannot undertake private professional assignments while enrolled.
This structure is important for applicants planning postgraduate study because MD Microbiology requires continuous academic commitment rather than attendance alongside unrestricted outside medical practice.
The course sits within the Basic Medical Sciences group, so its academic setting is closely connected with teaching, laboratory-based medical science, postgraduate learning, and institutional academic activities.
Research is included among the institutional objectives of Maharajgunj Medical Campus.
The campus library supports postgraduate study through resources that include:
These facilities support independent reading, literature review, postgraduate academic work, and research-related study.
The wider campus environment also places MD Microbiology students within an institution that conducts undergraduate and postgraduate medical education across multiple disciplines.
MD Microbiology is included in the postgraduate program portfolio of Maharajgunj Medical Campus.
Seat allocation for medical programs is determined under the Medical Education Commission framework and may change from one admission cycle to another.
For this reason, intake numbers should be treated as admission-cycle decisions rather than permanent course figures.
Scholarship provisions, matching rules, institutional allocation, and related admission arrangements likewise follow the prevailing MEC rules and official admission process.
Medical council registration forms part of the eligibility requirements for admission.
Nepalese applicants must be registered with the Nepal Medical Council. Foreign applicants must hold registration with the relevant medical council in their own country.
Academic admission, completion of the postgraduate course, and subsequent professional registration requirements remain separate parts of postgraduate medical education.
MD Microbiology is a three-year postgraduate medical program under the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University.
Yes. Medical Microbiology is included within the Basic Medical Sciences group of the TU-IOM postgraduate framework.
Applicants need an MBBS or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal together with the applicable medical council registration.
The postgraduate framework exempts MD/MS programs in Basic Medical Sciences from the general one-year experience requirement. MD Microbiology falls within this academic group.
Yes. Candidates must appear in the postgraduate common entrance examination administered under the Medical Education Commission framework.
Candidates must secure at least 50% in the entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list.
No. MECEE-PG covers major clinical disciplines, Basic Medical Sciences, Community Medicine, Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory CPD-related topics. Microbiology carries 8 marks within the Basic Medical Sciences section.
