MD Internal Medicine at Nepalgunj Medical College (NGMC), Banke, is a three-year postgraduate medical program affiliated with Kathmandu University (KU).
Internal Medicine covers diseases affecting internal organs and body systems, with emphasis on diagnosis and non-surgical medical treatment. Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework administered by the Medical Education Commission. NGMC has a stated allocation of four seats for MD Internal Medicine, subject to the seat determination applicable to the admission cycle.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Internal Medicine |
| Level | Postgraduate / Master's |
| College | Nepalgunj Medical College |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Listed seats | 4 |
| Selection | MEC entrance merit and guidelines |
| Professional registration | Nepal Medical Council |
| Clinical setting | Kohalpur, Banke |
MD Internal Medicine is included in the Clinical Science group of postgraduate MD/MS programs at Nepalgunj Medical College. The specialty covers a broad range of diseases involving internal organs and body systems and concentrates on their diagnosis and medical, non-surgical management.
Kathmandu University runs MD Internal Medicine as a three-year postgraduate program through its constituent and affiliated medical colleges. At NGMC, Internal Medicine is offered alongside other clinical postgraduate disciplines including Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Pathology, Radiology, General Surgery, and Otorhinolaryngology.
The program is connected with NGMC's clinical teaching environment at Kohalpur, where the college conducts its hospital-based medical education.
Duration: 3 years
MD Internal Medicine runs for three academic years under Kathmandu University. Academic progression, examinations, completion requirements, and degree award follow the applicable Kathmandu University framework.
Eligibility: Candidates must have an MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University.
For the Clinical Science MD/MS group at NGMC, the eligibility requirements include:
MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University
One year of clinical experience after obtaining Nepal Medical Council registration
Registration with the Nepal Medical Council
Candidates must also meet the applicable postgraduate medical entrance requirements. The KU course framework requires candidates to secure at least 50% in the Medical Education Commission entrance examination to be eligible for the merit list.
Admission to MD Internal Medicine follows the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for Postgraduate Level, or MECEE-PG.
The Medical Education Commission (MEC) conducts the postgraduate medical entrance process, and selection is made according to the applicable MEC guidelines and merit system.
The admission framework governs areas including:
Entrance examination
Merit-based selection
Seat allocation
Scholarship provisions
Fee structure
Admission procedures
NGMC has a stated allocation of four seats for MD Internal Medicine. Final seat allocation remains governed by the MEC determination applicable to the admission cycle.
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 entrance examination assesses both clinical and basic medical sciences, along with Community Medicine, Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and selected professional practice areas.
| Area | Coverage | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical subjects | Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Dermatology | 115 |
| Basic Medical Sciences | Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Microbiology | 60 |
| Community Medicine and Research Methodology | Community Medicine 6 + Research Methodology 4 | 10 |
| Forensic Medicine | Forensic Medicine | 5 |
| Mandatory CPD areas | Medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, communication skills | 10 |
The examination carries a total of 200 marks. Medicine and Surgery each account for 18 marks within the clinical component.
NGMC conducts its postgraduate clinical programs within its medical and teaching-hospital environment in Kohalpur, Banke. Internal Medicine is part of the college's Clinical Science postgraduate group.
The institutional environment also includes seminars, conferences, guest lectures, community health activities, and clinical research work. NGMC's clinical research department supports research activities through stages ranging from feasibility assessment to study completion and archival, with attention to ethical and regulatory requirements.
For an Internal Medicine postgraduate student, this places specialty education within a wider clinical setting that also includes other medical and surgical disciplines.
Kathmandu University governs the academic requirements of MD Internal Medicine. The university framework applies to academic progression, examinations, completion requirements, and degree award.
The Medical Education Commission separately administers the postgraduate entrance and admission framework. Admission through MECEE-PG is therefore followed by completion of the academic requirements prescribed for the KU postgraduate program.
Nepalgunj Medical College provides scholarship arrangements for Nepali nationals according to the applicable Medical Education Commission provisions.
Scholarship distribution, seat allocation, fee structure, and admission procedures operate under prevailing MEC rules and decisions. The four-seat allocation stated for MD Internal Medicine remains subject to the applicable MEC seat determination.
Nepal Medical Council registration is part of the eligibility framework for Clinical Science MD/MS admission at NGMC.
Candidates are required to have Nepal Medical Council registration and the prescribed clinical experience after registration before entering the program. Professional registration requirements remain separate from the academic degree requirements administered by Kathmandu University.
MD Internal Medicine is a three-year postgraduate program under Kathmandu University.
The program is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The stated allocation is four seats. The number applicable to an admission cycle remains subject to the corresponding Medical Education Commission seat determination.
Yes. Admission to postgraduate medical programs follows the MECEE-PG framework administered by the Medical Education Commission.
Candidates require an MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University, Nepal Medical Council registration, and one year of clinical experience after obtaining NMC registration.
Candidates must secure at least 50% in the Medical Education Commission entrance examination to be eligible for the merit list.
The postgraduate entrance examination consists of 200 single best response multiple-choice questions and runs for three hours.
The specialty covers diseases affecting internal organs and body systems, with emphasis on diagnosis and non-surgical medical treatment.
