MD Paediatrics at Nepalgunj Medical College (NGMC), Banke, is a three-year postgraduate medical program affiliated with Kathmandu University (KU). Paediatrics focuses on the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
The program falls under the Clinical Science group of postgraduate MD/MS education. Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework administered by the Medical Education Commission. NGMC has a stated allocation of five seats for MD Paediatrics, subject to the seat determination applicable to the relevant admission cycle.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Paediatrics |
| 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 | 5 |
| Selection | MEC entrance merit and guidelines |
| Professional registration | Nepal Medical Council |
| Clinical setting | Kohalpur, Banke |
MD Paediatrics is a clinical postgraduate medical program concerned with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. It forms part of the MD/MS Clinical Science portfolio offered under Kathmandu University and its affiliated medical colleges.
At Nepalgunj Medical College, Paediatrics is offered within the college's postgraduate clinical environment in Banke. NGMC conducts its clinical medical education through the Clinical Science Campus and Teaching Hospital at Kohalpur.
The program is positioned alongside other postgraduate clinical disciplines available at NGMC, including Internal Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Radio Diagnosis, Pathology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, and Otorhinolaryngology.
Duration: 3 years
Kathmandu University runs MD Paediatrics as a three-year postgraduate medical program through its constituent and affiliated medical colleges.
Academic progression, examinations, completion requirements, and degree award follow the applicable Kathmandu University regulations.
Eligibility: Candidates must meet the academic, professional registration, clinical experience, and postgraduate entrance requirements applicable to Clinical Science MD/MS admission.
The eligibility framework includes:
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Registration with the Nepal Medical Council
Registration with the respective medical council for foreign candidates
One year of clinical experience for Clinical Science MD/MS admission
Qualification through the applicable Medical Education Commission postgraduate entrance examination
Kathmandu University's general Clinical Science MD/MS framework also identifies an MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine, Nepal Medical Council registration, and one year of clinical experience after registration as part of postgraduate eligibility.
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 Paediatrics follows the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for Postgraduate Level, generally referred to as MECEE-PG.
The Medical Education Commission (MEC) conducts the postgraduate medical entrance process, and candidate selection follows MEC guidelines.
The admission framework governs:
Entrance examination
Merit-based selection
Seat allocation
Scholarship provisions
Fee structure
Admission procedures
NGMC has a stated allocation of five seats for MD Paediatrics. Final seat allocation remains subject to 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 clinical subjects, Basic Medical Sciences, Community Medicine, Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory professional development areas.
| Area | Marks |
|---|---|
| Clinical subjects | 115 |
| Basic Medical Sciences | 60 |
| Community Medicine and Research Methodology | 10 |
| Forensic Medicine | 5 |
| Mandatory CPD-related areas | 10 |
| Total | 200 |
The clinical component consists of:
Medicine: 18 marks
Surgery: 18 marks
Obstetrics and Gynecology: 12 marks
Pediatrics: 12 marks
Orthopedics: 10 marks
Otorhinolaryngology: 10 marks
Ophthalmology: 7 marks
Anaesthesiology: 7 marks
Psychiatry: 7 marks
Radiology: 7 marks
Dermatology: 7 marks
The Basic Medical Sciences section covers Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology.
Community Medicine and Research Methodology account for 10 marks, while Forensic Medicine carries five marks. Another 10 marks cover mandatory CPD areas including medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, and communication skills.
MD Paediatrics is conducted within NGMC's wider postgraduate clinical education setting. The college's Clinical Science Campus and Teaching Hospital are located at Kohalpur in Banke.
This hospital-based setting brings postgraduate education together with clinical departments, patient care, teaching activities, seminars, and other academic work.
NGMC also operates community outreach and health activities as part of its wider institutional environment. Its clinical education system therefore includes both hospital-based and community-oriented healthcare settings.
The MD Paediatrics curriculum and academic requirements follow Kathmandu University regulations.
Kathmandu University governs:
Academic structure
Required clinical study
Academic progression
Examinations
Course completion
Degree award
The Medical Education Commission separately governs the postgraduate entrance and admission process.
A candidate must therefore first meet the applicable MECEE-PG admission requirements and then complete the academic requirements prescribed by Kathmandu University for the MD degree.
The academic examination system for MD Paediatrics operates under Kathmandu University.
Students must fulfill the prescribed postgraduate academic, clinical, and examination requirements during the three-year program before completing the degree.
The MD qualification is awarded according to the applicable Kathmandu University academic regulations.
Seats: 5
Nepalgunj Medical College has a stated allocation of five seats for MD Paediatrics.
Seat allocation, scholarship provisions, fee structure, and related admission procedures operate under the prevailing rules and decisions of the Medical Education Commission.
These regulated admission components may be revised between admission cycles. The seat figure applicable to an individual intake therefore follows the corresponding MEC determination.
Nepal Medical Council registration forms part of the eligibility framework for clinical postgraduate medical education.
Candidates must hold the required professional registration and fulfill the prescribed clinical experience requirement before entering the program.
Academic completion and professional registration remain separate matters. Kathmandu University governs the postgraduate degree, while professional medical registration remains subject to the applicable requirements of the Nepal Medical Council.
MD Paediatrics can also serve as the postgraduate medical qualification required for certain higher specialty programs.
Kathmandu University's DM/M.Ch portfolio includes DM Neonatology. The course-specific eligibility for DM Neonatology includes MD Pediatrics or equivalent, or MD Neonatology, together with the applicable specialty registration with the Medical Council.
Admission to any higher specialty program is governed separately by its own eligibility, entrance, registration, and selection requirements.
MD Paediatrics is a three-year postgraduate medical program under Kathmandu University.
The program is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The stated allocation is five seats. The seat number applicable to an admission cycle remains subject to the corresponding Medical Education Commission determination.
Yes. Admission follows the postgraduate medical entrance framework administered by the Medical Education Commission.
Candidates require an MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, the applicable Nepal Medical Council registration, the prescribed clinical experience, and qualification through the postgraduate entrance process.
Candidates must secure at least 50% in the Medical Education Commission entrance examination to be eligible for inclusion in the merit list.
The entrance examination consists of 200 single best response multiple-choice questions and runs for three hours.
Paediatrics focuses on the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
MD Pediatrics or an equivalent qualification is included within the stated eligibility pathway for Kathmandu University's DM Neonatology program, subject to the applicable specialty registration and admission requirements.
