MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Nepalgunj Medical College (NGMC), Banke, is a three-year postgraduate medical program affiliated with Kathmandu University (KU). It is classified within the Clinical Science group of KU's MD/MS programs.
Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework administered by the Medical Education Commission, with selection based on the applicable MEC merit and admission rules. NGMC has a stated allocation of four seats for the program, subject to the seat determination applicable to the relevant admission cycle.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Level | Postgraduate / Master's |
| College | Nepalgunj Medical College |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Academic group | MD/MS Clinical Science |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Listed seats | 4 |
| Professional registration | Nepal Medical Council |
| Clinical setting | Kohalpur, Banke |
Duration: 3 years
Kathmandu University runs MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology as a three-year postgraduate medical program through its constituent and affiliated medical colleges. The course operates within KU's MD/MS Clinical Science framework.
Curriculum, academic progression, examinations, completion requirements, and degree award follow the applicable Kathmandu University regulations. The admission process is administered separately through the national postgraduate medical education system.
At Nepalgunj Medical College, postgraduate clinical education is connected with the Clinical Science Campus and teaching-hospital environment at Kohalpur in Banke.
Eligibility: Candidates must have an MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University.
The Clinical Science MD/MS eligibility framework includes:
MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine
Nepal Medical Council registration
One year of clinical experience after obtaining Nepal Medical Council registration
Qualification through the applicable postgraduate medical entrance process
Kathmandu University's Clinical Science eligibility requirements apply to Obstetrics and Gynaecology along with the other clinical MD/MS disciplines.
Candidates must secure at least 50% in the Medical Education Commission entrance examination to be eligible for inclusion in the merit list.
Admission to MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology follows the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for Postgraduate Level, or MECEE-PG.
The Medical Education Commission (MEC) conducts the postgraduate entrance examination, and candidate selection follows the applicable MEC guidelines.
The regulated admission framework covers:
Entrance examination
Merit-based selection
Seat allocation
Scholarship provisions
Fee structure
Admission procedures
NGMC has a stated allocation of four seats for MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The final allocation for an admission cycle remains governed by the corresponding MEC seat 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 entrance examination assesses clinical subjects, basic medical sciences, Community Medicine, Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory professional development areas.
The 200-mark distribution includes:
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
The clinical section includes Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Dermatology. Obstetrics and Gynecology carries 12 marks within this component.
Basic Medical Sciences include Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology. The mandatory CPD component covers medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, and communication skills.
Nepalgunj Medical College conducts its clinical postgraduate programs within its hospital-based academic environment in Kohalpur. MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology is part of the Clinical Science postgraduate group along with Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology, Radio Diagnosis, General Surgery, Orthopedics, and Otorhinolaryngology.
The Kohalpur setting forms the principal clinical teaching environment for NGMC, connecting postgraduate study with the institution's wider medical and hospital activities.
Kathmandu University governs the academic requirements of the MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology program.
Students must fulfill the prescribed academic, clinical, and examination requirements for completion of the three-year postgraduate course. Degree award follows the applicable Kathmandu University regulations.
Admission through MECEE-PG and completion of the KU academic program are separate stages: MEC administers entrance and selection, while Kathmandu University governs the academic course and degree requirements.
Seats: 4
The stated allocation at Nepalgunj Medical College is four seats for MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Seat distribution, scholarship provisions, fee structure, and admission procedures operate under the prevailing rules and decisions of the Medical Education Commission. These regulated admission components may differ between admission cycles.
Registration with the Nepal Medical Council forms part of the Clinical Science MD/MS eligibility framework.
Candidates are also required to complete the prescribed clinical experience after obtaining NMC registration before entering the program. Professional registration requirements remain separate from the academic degree requirements administered by Kathmandu University.
The program runs for three years under Kathmandu University.
MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Nepalgunj Medical College is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The stated allocation is four seats. The allocation applicable to an admission cycle remains subject to the corresponding MEC seat determination.
Yes. Admission follows the postgraduate medical entrance framework administered by the Medical Education Commission.
Candidates require an MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine, Nepal Medical Council registration, the prescribed clinical experience, and qualification through the applicable postgraduate entrance process.
The entrance examination consists of 200 single best response multiple-choice questions.
Candidates must secure at least 50% in the Medical Education Commission entrance examination to be eligible for inclusion in the merit list.
Kathmandu University awards the degree after the candidate fulfills the applicable academic, clinical, examination, and completion requirements.
