MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS), Pokhara is a three-year postgraduate medical program under Kathmandu University (KU).
The program belongs to the clinical MD/MS group and is delivered within MCOMS's hospital-based postgraduate environment in Pokhara. Obstetrics and Gynaecology is also represented among the clinical departments associated with Manipal Teaching Hospital.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Level | Postgraduate medical degree |
| Institution | Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara |
| University | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Academic group | Clinical Science |
| Entrance framework | MECEE-PG / MEC postgraduate entrance |
| Admission authority | Medical Education Commission |
| Experience requirement | 1 year |
| Stated seat allocation | 2 open seats |
| Professional registration | Nepal Medical Council registration required |
Candidates applying for MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology must have an MBBS or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized under the applicable medical education requirements.
The stated postgraduate eligibility also includes:
Registration with the Nepal Medical Council for Nepalese candidates
Registration with the respective medical council for foreign candidates
One year of experience
Qualification through the Medical Education Commission postgraduate entrance examination
Candidates must secure at least 50 percent in the MEC entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list.
Admission is conducted through the Medical Education Commission (MEC).
The process includes meeting the academic and professional eligibility requirements, appearing in the postgraduate entrance examination, qualifying for the merit process, receiving allocation through MEC, and completing the required institutional admission procedures.
MCOMS conducts admission to its MD/MS programs according to MEC selection and allocation procedures.
The postgraduate entrance examination follows a single-best-response multiple-choice format.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 200 |
| Options per question | 4 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Recall : Understanding : Application | 30 : 50 : 20 |
The clinical section carries 115 marks. Obstetrics and Gynaecology accounts for 12 marks within this section. Basic Medical Sciences account for 60 marks, while Community Medicine and Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory CPD topics make up the remaining marks.
The stated postgraduate seat structure for MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology at MCOMS is:
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Total Seats | 2 |
| Open Seats | 2 |
Seat numbers remain subject to the applicable MEC seat-determination process and should not be treated as permanently fixed annual quotas.
MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a clinical postgraduate program. Training therefore combines academic study with supervised hospital-based learning and patient care.
Manipal Teaching Hospital at Phulbari serves as the main clinical teaching environment associated with MCOMS. Obstetrics and Gynaecology is represented among the clinical departments in this hospital-based academic structure.
The broader postgraduate framework expects residents to develop theoretical knowledge, practical and clinical skills, understanding of relevant basic sciences, patient-safety awareness, ethical practice, medical record-keeping ability, and competence in multidisciplinary teamwork.
Postgraduate medical education at MCOMS includes research as part of the academic framework.
Residents undertake thesis work supported by research methodology and basic biostatistics. The postgraduate structure also includes evidence-based learning and critical analysis of scientific literature.
These components require residents to connect clinical training with structured academic research rather than limiting postgraduate education to routine clinical work.
The MD/MS framework also includes communication skills, professional attitudes, ethical issues, information technology, and continuing professional development.
Residents are expected to work effectively with health care teams and participate in medical education and academic activities. This is relevant to Obstetrics and Gynaecology because postgraduate residents train within a multidisciplinary clinical environment.
Professional registration forms part of postgraduate eligibility.
For Nepalese medical graduates, the relevant regulatory body is the Nepal Medical Council.
MEC admission, Kathmandu University academic requirements, and professional registration operate as separate but connected parts of the postgraduate training pathway.
MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a three-year postgraduate medical program.
It operates under Kathmandu University.
The course belongs to the clinical MD/MS group.
Admission follows the MEC postgraduate entrance and selection framework.
MBBS or an equivalent recognized qualification is required.
Nepal Medical Council registration is required for Nepalese candidates.
One year of experience is included in the eligibility criteria.
Candidates need at least 50 percent in the applicable MEC entrance examination for merit-list eligibility.
The stated MCOMS allocation is two open seats.
Clinical training is connected with Manipal Teaching Hospital.
Research methodology, biostatistics, thesis work, and evidence-based learning form part of postgraduate training.
The program runs for three years.
Yes. The stated eligibility criteria include one year of experience.
Admission follows the MEC postgraduate medical entrance framework, commonly referred to as MECEE-PG.
Candidates must secure at least 50 percent in the applicable MEC entrance examination.
The stated allocation is two open seats. Seat numbers remain subject to MEC determination.
Yes. Postgraduate training includes thesis work, research methodology, basic biostatistics, evidence-based learning, and scientific literature review.
