MD Radio Diagnosis at Nepalgunj Medical College (NGMC), Banke, is a three-year postgraduate medical program affiliated with Kathmandu University (KU). The specialty deals with the diagnosis of disease through medical imaging.
Its academic scope includes imaging-based evaluation using modalities such as X-ray, MRI, and CT. Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework administered by the Medical Education Commission. NGMC has a stated allocation of one seat for MD Radio Diagnosis, subject to the seat determination applicable to the admission cycle.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Radio Diagnosis |
| 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 | 1 |
| Selection | MEC entrance merit and guidelines |
| Professional registration | Nepal Medical Council |
| Clinical setting | Kohalpur, Banke |
MD Radio Diagnosis is a postgraduate medical specialty concerned with diagnosing diseases through medical imaging technologies. Kathmandu University's medical program information describes the field as using imaging methods such as X-rays, MRI, and CT scans to support diagnosis.
The program belongs to the Clinical Science group of MD/MS education under Kathmandu University. At Nepalgunj Medical College, it is offered within the broader postgraduate clinical environment that also includes Internal Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Pathology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, and Otorhinolaryngology.
NGMC conducts its clinical medical education through the Clinical Science Campus and Teaching Hospital at Kohalpur in Banke, placing postgraduate study within a hospital-based academic setting.
Duration: 3 years
Kathmandu University runs MD Radio Diagnosis 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 hold an MBBS or equivalent medical qualification and meet the professional registration, clinical experience, and entrance requirements applicable to Clinical Science MD/MS admission.
The eligibility requirements include:
MBBS or equivalent from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal
Registration with the Nepal Medical Council
Registration with the respective medical council for foreign candidates
One year of experience for Clinical Science MD/MS admission
Qualification through the applicable Medical Education Commission postgraduate entrance examination
Candidates must secure at least 50% in the entrance examination conducted by the Medical Education Commission to be eligible for inclusion in the merit list.
Kathmandu University's general eligibility framework for Clinical Science MD/MS programs also requires an MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine, Nepal Medical Council registration, and one year of clinical experience after obtaining NMC registration.
Admission to MD Radio Diagnosis follows the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for Postgraduate Level, commonly referred to as MECEE-PG.
The Medical Education Commission (MEC) administers the postgraduate medical entrance and selection process. Admission follows the applicable MEC merit system and prevailing rules covering:
Entrance examination
Merit-based selection
Seat allocation
Scholarship provisions
Fee structure
Admission procedures
NGMC has a stated allocation of one seat for MD Radio Diagnosis. The seat number applicable to an individual admission cycle remains subject to the corresponding MEC 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 covers clinical subjects, Basic Medical Sciences, Community Medicine, Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory professional development topics.
| 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 includes:
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 medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, and communication skills.
MD Radio Diagnosis is offered within NGMC's postgraduate clinical education setting in Banke. The Clinical Science Campus and Teaching Hospital at Kohalpur provide the main hospital-based environment for clinical medical education.
The wider institutional setting includes multiple medical and surgical specialties, patient-care services, postgraduate education, seminars, conferences, guest lectures, community health activities, and clinical research.
This environment places Radio Diagnosis within the broader clinical system in which imaging contributes to the assessment and diagnosis of conditions encountered across different medical specialties.
The MD Radio Diagnosis curriculum follows Kathmandu University regulations.
Kathmandu University governs:
Academic structure
Clinical and postgraduate study requirements
Academic progression
Examinations
Course completion
Degree award
The Medical Education Commission separately governs admission through the postgraduate entrance and merit process.
Candidates must first satisfy the applicable MECEE-PG admission requirements and then complete the academic requirements prescribed by Kathmandu University.
The academic examination system for MD Radio Diagnosis operates under Kathmandu University.
Students must complete the prescribed postgraduate academic, clinical, and examination requirements during the three-year program. The degree is awarded after fulfillment of the applicable KU requirements.
Admission through the Medical Education Commission and completion of the university degree are separate stages of postgraduate medical education.
Seats: 1
Nepalgunj Medical College has a stated allocation of one seat for MD Radio Diagnosis.
Seat allocation, scholarship provisions, fee structure, and admission procedures operate under the prevailing rules and decisions of the Medical Education Commission.
These admission-related conditions may change between admission cycles. The seat figure, scholarship distribution, fee provisions, and admission procedure applicable to an intake therefore follow the corresponding MEC determination and admission framework.
Nepal Medical Council registration forms part of the eligibility requirements for Clinical Science MD/MS education.
Candidates must hold the required professional registration and fulfill the prescribed clinical experience requirement before entering the program.
Professional registration remains separate from the academic degree. Kathmandu University governs the postgraduate qualification, while professional medical registration is subject to the applicable requirements of the Nepal Medical Council.
MD Radio Diagnosis is a three-year postgraduate medical program under Kathmandu University.
The program is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The stated allocation is one seat. The number applicable to an admission cycle remains subject to the corresponding Medical Education Commission seat determination.
Yes. Admission follows the postgraduate medical entrance framework administered by the Medical Education Commission.
Candidates require an MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, Nepal Medical Council registration, the prescribed clinical experience, and qualification through the applicable postgraduate entrance process.
The specialty focuses on diagnosing diseases through medical imaging, including modalities such as X-ray, MRI, and CT.
The entrance examination consists of 200 single best response multiple-choice questions and runs for three hours.
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 student fulfills the applicable academic, clinical, examination, and course-completion requirements.
