The MDS Prosthodontics at Nepal Medical College is a three-year postgraduate dental program affiliated with Kathmandu University. The program is offered within the Kathmandu University postgraduate dental framework through its constituent and affiliated medical and dental colleges.
Prosthodontics is concerned with the restoration and replacement of teeth to support oral function and aesthetics. The specialty builds on BDS-level dental education and develops advanced study within restorative and rehabilitative dentistry.
Admission follows the postgraduate medical education system administered by the Medical Education Commission. Candidates must meet the applicable BDS qualification, professional registration, experience, and entrance requirements before entering the postgraduate selection process.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MDS Prosthodontics |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| College | Nepal Medical College |
| Location | Attarkhel, Jorpati, Gokarneshwar Municipality, Kathmandu |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Specialty | Prosthodontics |
| Entrance Framework | MECEE-PG |
| Admission Authority | Medical Education Commission |
| Reference Intake | 1 seat |
| Previous Qualification | BDS or equivalent |
| Professional Registration | Nepal Medical Council |
| Degree Award | Kathmandu University |
MDS Prosthodontics is postgraduate dental education focused on the restoration and replacement of teeth.
The specialty is concerned with restoring oral function through prosthodontic care and forms part of the wider field of restorative and rehabilitative dentistry. The course follows an undergraduate BDS qualification and moves into specialty-level dental education.
Within the postgraduate dental entrance structure, Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics includes removable prosthodontics, fixed prosthodontics, and maxillofacial prosthetics. These areas are represented as part of the clinical dental science component used in postgraduate dental entrance assessment.
At Nepal Medical College, Prosthodontics is also represented as a dental department alongside Orthodontics, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Pedodontics, Periodontics, Oral Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Community Dentistry, and Oral Medicine and Radiology.
MDS Prosthodontics has a duration of three years.
Kathmandu University conducts MDS Prosthodontics as a three-year postgraduate program through its constituent and affiliated medical and dental colleges.
Academic progression, examinations, and degree requirements follow the applicable rules and regulations of Kathmandu University.
Candidates seeking admission to MDS Prosthodontics must meet the prescribed postgraduate dental eligibility requirements.
The stated requirements include:
BDS or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal
Registration with the Nepal Medical Council
Registration with the relevant medical council of the applicant's country for foreign candidates
One year of experience
A minimum of 50% in the entrance examination conducted by the Medical Education Commission to become eligible for the merit list
These requirements establish the academic, professional, and entrance conditions for entry into the postgraduate selection process.
Admission to MDS Prosthodontics is conducted through the Medical Education Commission.
The entrance examination for the program is conducted by MEC, and candidate selection follows MEC guidelines. As a postgraduate dental program, admission follows the applicable MECEE-PG framework.
The admission pathway includes:
Completing an eligible BDS or equivalent qualification
Holding the required professional registration
Completing the required one year of experience
Appearing in the applicable MECEE-PG entrance examination
Securing the prescribed qualifying score
Participating in the applicable merit and seat-allocation process
Completing admission at Nepal Medical College after allocation
Seat allocation and admission procedures remain subject to the prevailing MEC rules for the relevant admission cycle.
The postgraduate dental entrance examination uses a single-best-response multiple-choice format.
The stated examination format includes:
200 questions
Four options for each question
Recall, understanding, and application ratio of 30:50:20
Three-hour examination duration
The examination covers both clinical dental sciences and basic medical sciences.
Clinical dental sciences carry a substantial part of the entrance examination.
| Clinical Dental Area | Marks |
|---|---|
| Oral Medicine and Radiology | 15 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 15 |
| Periodontics | 15 |
| Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | 15 |
| Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 15 |
| Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry | 15 |
| Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics | 15 |
| Public Health Dentistry, Community Medicine and Biostatistics | 10 |
| Oral Pathology and Microbiology | 10 |
| Dental Implantology | 5 |
The Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics component includes removable prosthodontics, fixed prosthodontics, and maxillofacial prosthetics.
Basic medical sciences represented in the entrance structure include:
Anatomy
Physiology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Other areas include Oral Biology, Dental Materials, Forensic Odontology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Anesthesia, and professional topics related to medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, emergency care, communication, and dental practice management.
Nepal Medical College has a reference intake of one seat for MDS Prosthodontics.
| Program | Reference Intake |
|---|---|
| MDS Prosthodontics | 1 seat |
Postgraduate medical and dental seat numbers are determined through the Medical Education Commission and may change between admission cycles.
Nepal Medical College has a dedicated Prosthodontics department within its dental departmental structure. The department exists alongside other major dental specialties, allowing postgraduate dental education to take place within a multidisciplinary dental setting.
Related departments include:
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Periodontics
Orthodontics
Pedodontics
Oral Pathology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Community Dentistry
Oral Medicine and Radiology
This wider dental environment is relevant to prosthodontic study because restorative and replacement-focused dental care may involve coordination with other dental disciplines.
Prosthodontics specializes in the restoration and replacement of teeth with attention to oral function and aesthetics.
The postgraduate dental entrance framework identifies Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics as a clinical dental science area covering:
Removable prosthodontics
Fixed prosthodontics
Maxillofacial prosthetics
These areas place the specialty within restorative and rehabilitative dental care.
Nepali applicants must be registered with the Nepal Medical Council before admission under the stated MDS eligibility requirements.
Foreign applicants must hold registration with the relevant medical council in their own country.
Professional registration requirements and academic degree requirements are separate parts of postgraduate dental education and professional practice.
Nepal Medical College conducts MDS Prosthodontics as a Kathmandu University-affiliated postgraduate dental program.
Kathmandu University is responsible for the university academic framework and awards the degree after successful completion of the applicable academic, clinical, and examination requirements.
Postgraduate training in Prosthodontics can support professional work connected with specialist dental practice, clinical dentistry, academic teaching, and related dental services.
Career positions identified within the postgraduate dental material include private practitioner, professor, consultant, dental surgeon, ceramist, and other dental-sector roles.
The actual professional pathway depends on registration status, clinical competence, experience, institutional requirements, and available positions. Completion of the MDS degree does not guarantee a particular appointment.
The program is intended for BDS graduates who meet the postgraduate dental admission requirements and want to continue into the Prosthodontics specialty.
Candidates should be prepared for:
Three years of postgraduate dental study
Specialty-focused clinical education
Competitive entrance-based admission
Professional registration requirements
Continued work within a multidisciplinary dental environment
Eligibility remains determined by the applicable BDS qualification, professional registration, experience, and MEC entrance requirements.
MDS Prosthodontics is a three-year postgraduate dental program.
Nepal Medical College offers the program under Kathmandu University affiliation.
Prosthodontics focuses on restoration and replacement of teeth to support oral function and aesthetics.
The postgraduate entrance framework includes removable prosthodontics, fixed prosthodontics, and maxillofacial prosthetics.
Applicants require a BDS or equivalent qualification.
Nepal Medical Council registration is required for Nepali candidates.
Foreign candidates require registration with the relevant professional council in their country.
One year of experience is required.
Candidates must secure at least 50% in the MEC entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list.
Admission follows the applicable MECEE-PG framework.
The entrance examination contains 200 questions and has a three-hour duration.
The reference intake at Nepal Medical College is one seat.
Kathmandu University awards the degree.
MDS Prosthodontics is postgraduate dental education focused on the restoration and replacement of teeth, with attention to oral function and aesthetics.
The program has a duration of three years.
MDS Prosthodontics at Nepal Medical College is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
Applicants require a BDS or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal.
Yes. Nepali applicants must be registered with the Nepal Medical Council. Foreign candidates must meet the corresponding professional registration requirement in their own country.
Yes. The stated eligibility requirements include one year of experience.
Admission follows the postgraduate entrance framework administered by the Medical Education Commission, including the applicable MECEE-PG process.
Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% in the MEC entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list under the stated requirements.
The examination consists of 200 single-best-response multiple-choice questions, with four options for each question and a duration of three hours.
The reference intake is one seat. The approved intake may change according to Medical Education Commission determination.
Kathmandu University awards the degree after successful completion of the applicable academic and examination requirements.
