The MD Anaesthesiology at Nepal Medical College is a three-year postgraduate medical program affiliated with Kathmandu University. The program is conducted within the college's postgraduate MD/MS framework and combines academic instruction with practical clinical training.
Nepal Medical College is located at Attarkhel, Jorpati, Gokarneshwar Municipality, Kathmandu. Its teaching hospital includes an Anaesthesiology Department, operation theatres, pre-anesthesia checkup services, emergency care, intensive care units, critical care services, and surgical departments relevant to postgraduate anaesthesiology training.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Anaesthesiology |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| College | Nepal Medical College |
| Location | Attarkhel, Jorpati, Gokarneshwar Municipality, Kathmandu |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Entrance Framework | MECEE-PG |
| Admission Authority | Medical Education Commission |
| Reference Intake | 9 seats |
| Previous Qualification | MBBS or equivalent |
| Required Experience | 1 year |
| Professional Registration | Nepal Medical Council |
| Final University Examination | After 3 years of training |
| Degree Award | Kathmandu University |
MD Anaesthesiology is a postgraduate medical specialty conducted under the academic framework of Kathmandu University.
Kathmandu University runs MD Anaesthesiology as a three-year postgraduate program through its constituent and affiliated medical colleges. At Nepal Medical College, Anaesthesiology is among the MD/MS specialties included in the postgraduate medical program.
The three-year MD/MS structure at Nepal Medical College combines academic instruction and practical experience, with candidates receiving exposure to their specialty and relevant allied clinical areas during training.
The total duration of MD Anaesthesiology is three years.
Nepal Medical College conducts regular internal assessments during the postgraduate MD/MS training period. These include formative and sessional examinations. The final university examination is held after completion of three years of training.
Academic progression, university examinations, and degree completion follow the applicable Kathmandu University rules and regulations.
Candidates seeking admission to MD Anaesthesiology must meet the postgraduate medical eligibility requirements.
The requirements include:
MBBS or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal
Registration with the Nepal Medical Council
Registration with the relevant medical council of the applicant's country for foreign candidates
One year of experience
A minimum score of 50% in the entrance examination conducted by the Medical Education Commission to become eligible for the merit list
The one-year experience exemption identified for MDGP and MD/MS programs in Basic Medical Sciences does not extend to MD Anaesthesiology.
Admission to MD Anaesthesiology is administered through the Medical Education Commission.
The entrance examination is conducted by MEC, and candidate selection follows the applicable MEC guidelines. As a postgraduate medical program, admission follows the MECEE-PG framework.
The admission pathway includes:
Completing an eligible MBBS or equivalent degree
Holding the required professional registration
Completing the required one year of experience
Appearing in MECEE-PG
Securing the prescribed qualifying score
Participating in the applicable merit and seat-allocation process
Completing admission at Nepal Medical College after allocation
Admission for Nepali and foreign postgraduate students at Nepal Medical College is handled through the Medical Education Commission framework.
The postgraduate medical entrance examination follows a single-best-response multiple-choice format.
The stated structure includes:
200 questions
Four options for each question
Recall, understanding, and application ratio of 30:50:20
Three-hour examination duration
The examination covers clinical subjects, basic medical sciences, Community Medicine and Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory continuing professional development topics.
| Area | Marks |
|---|---|
| Clinical Subjects | 115 |
| Basic Medical Sciences | 60 |
| Community Medicine and Research Methodology | 10 |
| Forensic Medicine | 5 |
| Mandatory CPD Topics | 10 |
Clinical subjects include Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Dermatology.
Anaesthesiology carries seven marks within the clinical section of the stated postgraduate entrance structure.
Basic medical sciences include Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology. Mandatory CPD topics cover medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, and communication skills.
The reference intake supplied for MD/MS Anaesthesiology at Nepal Medical College is nine seats.
| Program | Reference Intake |
|---|---|
| MD Anaesthesiology | 9 seats |
Medical education intake is determined through the Medical Education Commission. The number of seats and any applicable category allocation may therefore change between admission cycles.
Nepal Medical College has an Anaesthesiology Department within its clinical departmental structure.
Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital also includes clinical services and facilities relevant to anaesthesiology and perioperative care, including:
Operation theatres
Pre-anesthesia checkup
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency services
General and specialty surgical services
Pediatric surgical services
Obstetrics and Gynecology services
Orthopedic and trauma services
These hospital units place postgraduate anaesthesiology training within a clinical setting that includes operative, emergency, critical-care, and multidisciplinary patient services.
Nepal Medical College has conducted postgraduate MD/MS programs under Kathmandu University affiliation since 2009 AD. The programs follow a three-year structure that combines academic instruction with practical experience.
Postgraduate candidates receive training in their selected specialty while also encountering relevant problems from allied clinical disciplines. For Anaesthesiology, the institutional environment includes surgical departments, critical care, emergency medicine, and other hospital units associated with perioperative and acute patient care.
A separate detailed year-wise MD Anaesthesiology curriculum is not included here because a complete specialty curriculum breakdown is not established in the course information used for this profile.
Assessment takes place throughout the postgraduate training period.
Nepal Medical College conducts:
Formative examinations
Sessional examinations
After completing three years of training, candidates sit for the final university examination.
Kathmandu University governs the university examination and degree-award framework.
Nepal Medical College conducts MD Anaesthesiology as a Kathmandu University-affiliated postgraduate program.
Kathmandu University awards the degree after successful completion of the required academic, clinical, and examination components.
The college itself does not independently confer the postgraduate degree.
Applicants entering MD Anaesthesiology must be registered with the Nepal Medical Council. Foreign applicants must hold the corresponding professional registration applicable in their own country under the stated eligibility provisions.
After completing an MD/MS program, specialist medical practice remains subject to the applicable professional licensing requirements. Nepal Medical College identifies professional licensing as a requirement before graduates practise as specialist doctors.
Degree completion and professional authorization to practise are therefore separate stages.
After completing MD Anaesthesiology and the applicable professional licensing requirements, graduates may pursue specialist medical practice within the scope permitted by their registration.
The broader postgraduate MD/MS pathway at Nepal Medical College identifies specialist medical practice, research, and academic work as possible professional directions.
Career opportunities depend on professional registration, clinical competence, experience, institutional requirements, and available positions. Completion of the postgraduate degree does not guarantee a particular appointment.
The program is intended for MBBS graduates who meet the postgraduate medical admission requirements and want to continue into Anaesthesiology as their specialty.
Candidates should be prepared for:
Three years of postgraduate clinical training
Hospital-based specialty education
Regular formative and sessional assessment
A final university examination
MECEE-PG-based competitive admission
Professional registration requirements
Training within operative, emergency, and critical-care settings
Academic eligibility, professional registration, required experience, and MEC entrance performance all form part of the admission pathway.
MD Anaesthesiology at Nepal Medical College is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The program has a duration of three years.
Nepal Medical College includes Anaesthesiology among its postgraduate MD/MS specialties.
Applicants require an MBBS or equivalent qualification.
Nepal Medical Council registration is required for Nepali applicants.
Foreign candidates require the applicable professional council registration in their country.
One year of experience is required.
Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework administered through MEC.
Candidates need at least 50% in the MEC entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list.
The stated MECEE-PG examination contains 200 questions and has a three-hour duration.
The reference intake is nine seats.
Internal assessment includes formative and sessional examinations.
The final university examination is held after three years of training.
Kathmandu University awards the postgraduate degree.
The program has a duration of three years.
MD Anaesthesiology at Nepal Medical College is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
Applicants require an MBBS or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal.
Yes. The stated eligibility requirement includes one year of experience for MD Anaesthesiology.
Yes. Nepali applicants must be registered with the Nepal Medical Council. Foreign applicants require the applicable professional registration in their own country.
Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework administered by the Medical Education Commission.
Candidates must secure at least 50% in the MEC entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list under the stated requirements.
The reference intake is nine seats. The approved intake may change according to Medical Education Commission determination.
The stated examination consists of 200 single-best-response multiple-choice questions, with four options for each question and a duration of three hours.
Nepal Medical College conducts formative and sessional examinations during training. The final university examination takes place after three years.
Kathmandu University awards the degree after successful completion of the applicable academic, clinical, and examination requirements.
