MD Anaesthesiology at Nepalgunj Medical College (NGMC), Banke, is a three-year postgraduate medical program affiliated with Kathmandu University (KU). The program focuses on advanced study and application of anaesthesia and pain relief in surgical settings.
Admission is conducted through the postgraduate medical entrance framework administered by the Medical Education Commission, with selection based on applicable MEC guidelines. NGMC has a stated allocation of three seats for the program, subject to the seat determination applicable to the admission cycle.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Anaesthesiology |
| Level | Postgraduate / Master's |
| College | Nepalgunj Medical College |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Listed seats | 3 |
| Selection | MEC entrance merit and guidelines |
| Professional registration | Nepal Medical Council |
| Clinical setting | NGMC Teaching Hospital, Kohalpur |
MD Anaesthesiology is part of the clinical postgraduate program portfolio at Nepalgunj Medical College. NGMC offers Anaesthesiology alongside other MD/MS clinical disciplines at its medical education and teaching-hospital setting in Banke.
Kathmandu University classifies MD Anaesthesiology as a three-year postgraduate program offered through its constituent and affiliated medical colleges. The specialty centers on anaesthesia and pain relief associated with surgical care.
At NGMC, postgraduate clinical education is connected with the Clinical Science Campus and Teaching Hospital at Kohalpur. This places the program within the college's hospital-based environment alongside other clinical specialties.
Duration: 3 years
The MD Anaesthesiology program runs for three academic years under Kathmandu University. Academic progression, examinations, completion requirements, and degree award follow the applicable KU regulations.
Eligibility: Candidates must meet the academic, professional registration, experience, and entrance requirements applicable to postgraduate medical admission.
The eligibility requirements include:
MBBS or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal
Registration with the Nepal Medical Council
Registration with the respective medical council for foreign candidates
One year of experience
At least 50% in the entrance examination conducted by the Medical Education Commission to qualify for the merit list
MD Anaesthesiology falls within the clinical MD/MS group, for which Kathmandu University's postgraduate framework also identifies MBBS or equivalent medical education, Nepal Medical Council registration, and the required clinical experience as part of eligibility.
Admission to master's-level medical education follows the MECEE-PG framework and prevailing rules of the Medical Education Commission (MEC).
The entrance examination is conducted by MEC, Government of Nepal, and candidate selection follows MEC guidelines.
The admission process operates within the national medical education framework covering entrance merit, seat allocation, scholarship provisions, fee structure, and admission procedures.
NGMC has a stated allocation of three seats for MD Anaesthesiology. The final seat number for an admission cycle remains governed by the applicable MEC seat determination.
The postgraduate entrance examination uses single best response multiple-choice questions.
| Examination Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Question type | Single best response MCQ |
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Options | Four: A, B, C, D |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Recall : Understanding : Application | 30 : 50 : 20 |
Candidates must secure at least 50% in the MEC entrance examination to be eligible for inclusion in the merit list.
The examination covers clinical subjects, basic medical sciences, community medicine, research methodology, forensic medicine, and mandatory continuing professional development areas.
| Area | Marks |
|---|---|
| Clinical subjects | 115 |
| Basic Medical Sciences | 60 |
| Community Medicine and Research Methodology | 10 |
| Forensic Medicine | 5 |
| Mandatory CPD-related areas | 10 |
| Total | 200 |
The clinical component includes Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Dermatology.
Basic Medical Sciences cover Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology. Mandatory CPD-related questions include medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, and communication skills.
NGMC conducts postgraduate clinical education through its medical and teaching-hospital environment in Kohalpur. Anaesthesiology is included among the college's clinical postgraduate programs alongside Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Radiology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, and Otorhinolaryngology.
The broader institutional setting also includes clinical research activities and hospital-based medical education. These form part of the clinical environment in which postgraduate programs are conducted.
Kathmandu University governs the academic framework of MD Anaesthesiology, including academic progression, examinations, course completion, and degree award.
MEC separately administers the postgraduate entrance and selection framework. Admission through MECEE-PG and completion of the university program are therefore separate stages of the postgraduate medical education process.
Scholarship provisions, seat allocation, fee structure, and admission procedures operate under prevailing Medical Education Commission rules.
NGMC provides scholarship arrangements for Nepali nationals according to the applicable MEC framework.
These regulated admission components may change between admission cycles, while the academic program remains subject to Kathmandu University requirements.
Candidates entering MD Anaesthesiology must hold the required Nepal Medical Council registration. Professional practice following postgraduate study also remains subject to the applicable registration and professional requirements of the council.
The academic degree awarded by Kathmandu University and professional registration administered through the medical regulatory framework serve separate functions.
The program runs for three years under Kathmandu University.
MD Anaesthesiology at Nepalgunj Medical College is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The stated allocation is three seats. Final seat allocation remains subject to the applicable MEC determination.
Yes. Master's-level medical admission follows the MECEE-PG framework and prevailing Medical Education Commission rules.
Candidates need an MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, the required medical council registration, one year of experience, and the applicable MEC entrance qualification.
The examination contains 200 single best response multiple-choice questions with four options. The examination duration is three hours.
Candidates must secure at least 50% in the Medical Education Commission entrance examination to be eligible for the merit list.
