MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Devdaha Medical College is a three-year postgraduate clinical medical program offered by Devdaha Medical College & Research Institute under Kathmandu University (KU).
The program specializes in the health of the female reproductive system and childbirth. It belongs to Kathmandu University's Clinical Science MD/MS group. Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework administered by the Medical Education Commission (MEC), while academic progression and examinations follow Kathmandu University requirements.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Level | Postgraduate / Master's |
| Academic Area | Clinical Medical Science |
| College | Devdaha Medical College & Research Institute |
| Location | Bhaluhi, Devdaha-9, Rupandehi, Lumbini Province |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Admission Authority | Medical Education Commission |
| Total Seats | 2 |
| Seat Category | 2 Open |
| Experience Requirement | 1 year |
| Professional Requirement | Medical Council registration |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a clinical medical specialty concerned with female reproductive health and childbirth. Kathmandu University's postgraduate framework includes Obstetrics and Gynaecology among its clinical MD/MS subjects.
The specialty brings together two closely related areas. Obstetrics is associated with pregnancy and childbirth, while gynaecology relates to the female reproductive system.
As a postgraduate clinical program, MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology builds on the medical knowledge gained through MBBS and subsequent clinical experience. Students enter the course after meeting the required professional registration, experience, entrance, and admission conditions.
MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a three-year postgraduate program under Kathmandu University. It is offered through KU's constituent and affiliated medical colleges.
The academic period follows the curriculum, assessment, clinical training, examination, and completion requirements applicable to Kathmandu University's postgraduate medical education system.
Candidates applying for MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology must meet the requirements for Clinical Science postgraduate admission.
The stated eligibility includes:
MBBS or an equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University;
registration with the Nepal Medical Council;
one year of clinical experience after obtaining Nepal Medical Council registration; and
qualification through the postgraduate entrance and selection process.
For foreign applicants, registration with the respective medical council of the applicant's own country is included in the postgraduate eligibility requirements. Candidates must obtain at least 50 percent in the Medical Education Commission entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list.
MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology is included in Devdaha Medical College's MD/MS with-experience category.
Kathmandu University's Clinical Science eligibility framework requires one year of clinical experience after Nepal Medical Council registration.
This experience requirement is separate from completing MBBS and obtaining professional registration.
Admission follows the postgraduate medical education process administered by the Medical Education Commission.
The entrance examination for MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology is conducted by MEC, and candidate selection follows MEC guidelines.
The admission pathway includes:
completing an eligible MBBS or equivalent medical degree;
obtaining the applicable Medical Council registration;
completing the required clinical experience;
appearing in MECEE-PG;
obtaining the required qualifying score;
participating in the MEC merit and matching process; and
completing admission according to the applicable MEC and Kathmandu University procedures.
The postgraduate entrance examination uses single-best-response multiple-choice questions.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Question Type | Single best response MCQs |
| Options | Four options |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Recall : Understanding : Application | 30 : 50 : 20 |
| Merit-List Requirement | Minimum 50% |
The entrance examination includes Clinical Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Community Medicine and Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory continuing professional development topics.
Clinical subjects account for 115 marks of the 200-mark postgraduate entrance examination.
Obstetrics and Gynecology carries 12 marks within the clinical section.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Clinical Subjects | 115 |
| Basic Medical Sciences | 60 |
| Community Medicine + Research Methodology | 10 |
| Forensic Medicine | 5 |
| Mandatory CPD Areas | 10 |
| Total | 200 |
The clinical section also includes Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Dermatology.
The stated intake for MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Devdaha Medical College is two seats.
| Seat Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Open | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
Both seats are allocated to the open category.
Medical postgraduate seat allocation operates under the MEC framework and may change between admission cycles.
The program centers on advanced medical education related to female reproductive health and childbirth.
As a Clinical Science MD program, its postgraduate structure is connected with clinical medical training rather than the Basic Medical Sciences pathway.
Students follow the applicable Kathmandu University academic framework while developing specialty-specific knowledge and clinical competence through the program.
Devdaha Medical College is affiliated with Kathmandu University for MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Kathmandu University governs the academic components of the program, including:
curriculum;
academic progression;
assessment;
university examinations; and
degree completion.
MEC has a separate regulatory role in entrance, selection, matching, and postgraduate seat allocation.
Professional registration is an admission requirement for clinical postgraduate medical education.
Nepali candidates must be registered with the Nepal Medical Council. Foreign applicants must satisfy the applicable registration requirement of their respective medical council.
The postgraduate pathway therefore involves an eligible medical degree, professional registration, the required clinical experience, MECEE-PG qualification, MEC selection, and successful completion of the Kathmandu University academic program.
MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a postgraduate clinical medical program specializing in female reproductive health and childbirth.
The program duration is three years.
MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Devdaha Medical College is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The stated intake is two seats, both in the open category.
Candidates need an MBBS or equivalent medical degree, applicable Medical Council registration, one year of clinical experience, and qualification through the postgraduate medical entrance process.
Yes. Kathmandu University's Clinical Science eligibility framework requires one year of clinical experience after Nepal Medical Council registration.
Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework conducted under the Medical Education Commission.
Candidates must obtain at least 50 percent in the Medical Education Commission entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list.
The entrance examination contains 200 single-best-response multiple-choice questions and has a duration of three hours.
Obstetrics and Gynecology carries 12 marks within the stated clinical section of the postgraduate entrance examination.
