MD Community Medicine at Nepalgunj Medical College (NGMC), Banke, is a three-year postgraduate medical program affiliated with Kathmandu University (KU). The program focuses on public health, preventive medicine, and the management of health services at the community level.
Kathmandu University places Community Medicine within the MD/MS Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine group. Admission is conducted through the postgraduate medical entrance system administered by the Medical Education Commission. NGMC has a stated allocation of two seats, subject to the seat determination applicable to the admission cycle.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Community Medicine |
| Level | Postgraduate / Master's |
| College | Nepalgunj Medical College |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Academic group | MD/MS Basic Medical Sciences |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Listed seats | 2 |
| Selection | MEC entrance merit and guidelines |
| Professional registration | Medical Council registration |
MD Community Medicine is a postgraduate medical program concerned with health at the population and community level. Its academic focus includes public health, preventive medicine, and the organization and management of community health services.
At Nepalgunj Medical College, Community Medicine is classified separately from the Clinical Science MD/MS specialties and is included under MD/MS Basic Science.
NGMC's broader institutional environment also includes community outreach programs, health camps, screening activities, health education, counseling, and clinical research. These activities form part of the college's wider medical education and community-health setting.
Duration: 3 years
Kathmandu University runs MD Community Medicine as a three-year postgraduate program through its constituent and affiliated medical colleges.
Academic progression, examinations, completion requirements, and degree award follow the applicable Kathmandu University framework.
Eligibility: Candidates require an MBBS or equivalent medical degree and the applicable Medical Council registration.
Kathmandu University's eligibility framework for Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine requires:
MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University
Registration with the Medical Council
The BDS bridge-course pathway specified for some Basic Medical Science subjects applies to Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Physiology; Community Medicine is not included in that pathway.
The course-specific admission criteria also require candidates to secure at least 50% in the Medical Education Commission entrance examination to be eligible for the merit list. As Community Medicine belongs to the Basic Medical Sciences group, the stated one-year experience requirement for clinical postgraduate programs does not apply to this course.
NGMC identifies its postgraduate programs for Nepalese nationals.
Admission to MD Community Medicine follows the postgraduate entrance framework administered by the Medical Education Commission (MEC).
The Medical Education Commission conducts the entrance examination, and candidate selection follows MEC guidelines.
The admission framework covers entrance qualification, merit-based selection, seat allocation, scholarship provisions, fee structure, and admission procedures.
NGMC has a stated allocation of two seats for MD Community Medicine. The allocation applicable to an individual admission cycle remains subject to the corresponding MEC determination.
The postgraduate medical 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 |
| Merit eligibility | Minimum 50% |
The examination covers clinical subjects, Basic Medical Sciences, Community Medicine and Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory professional development areas.
Clinical subjects: 115 marks
Basic Medical Sciences: 60 marks
Community Medicine and Research Methodology: 10 marks
Forensic Medicine: 5 marks
Mandatory CPD-related areas: 10 marks
Community Medicine accounts for six marks and Research Methodology for four marks within their combined 10-mark section. The mandatory CPD component covers medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, and communication skills.
NGMC conducts community health programs that include outreach activities, health camps, screening, health education, treatment services, and counseling support. Students are also introduced to community-based health activities as part of the college's wider educational environment.
The college also maintains a clinical research department involved in research activities from feasibility assessment through study completion and archival. Its work addresses ethical standards, participant safety, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
These institutional activities provide relevant context for a postgraduate specialty centered on community health, preventive medicine, and population-level medical practice.
Kathmandu University governs the academic requirements for MD Community Medicine, including academic progression, examinations, program completion, and degree award.
The Medical Education Commission separately administers postgraduate entrance and selection. Candidates must therefore qualify through the applicable admission process and then complete the academic requirements prescribed by Kathmandu University.
Medical Council registration forms part of the eligibility framework for MD/MS Basic Medical Sciences programs.
Professional registration and the university degree are separate requirements. Kathmandu University governs the postgraduate academic qualification, while professional registration remains subject to the applicable requirements of the Nepal Medical Council.
MD Community Medicine is a three-year postgraduate program under Kathmandu University.
The program is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The stated allocation is two seats. The number applicable to an admission cycle remains subject to the corresponding Medical Education Commission seat determination.
No. NGMC includes Community Medicine under its MD/MS Basic Science postgraduate group.
Yes. Admission follows the postgraduate medical entrance framework administered by the Medical Education Commission.
Candidates require an MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine, applicable Medical Council registration, and qualification through the postgraduate entrance process.
The one-year experience requirement is stated for Clinical Science postgraduate programs. MD Community Medicine is classified under Basic Medical Sciences, for which that experience requirement is excluded.
Candidates must secure at least 50% in the Medical Education Commission entrance examination to be eligible for inclusion in the merit list.
