MS General Surgery at Nepalgunj Medical College (NGMC), Banke, is a three-year postgraduate medical program affiliated with Kathmandu University (KU). The specialty covers a broad range of surgical procedures and techniques and belongs to the MD/MS Clinical Science group.
Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework administered by the Medical Education Commission. NGMC has a stated allocation of six seats for MS General Surgery, subject to the seat determination applicable to the admission cycle.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MS General Surgery |
| 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 | 6 |
| Selection | MEC entrance merit and guidelines |
| Professional registration | Nepal Medical Council |
| Clinical setting | Kohalpur, Banke |
MS General Surgery is a postgraduate medical program covering a broad range of surgical procedures and techniques. Kathmandu University runs the program through its medical education framework, while Nepalgunj Medical College includes General Surgery among its Clinical Science postgraduate disciplines.
At NGMC, the program is part of a wider postgraduate clinical setting that also includes Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Pathology, Radiology, and Otorhinolaryngology. Clinical postgraduate education is connected with the college's teaching-hospital environment at Kohalpur in Banke.
Duration: 3 years
MS General Surgery is a three-year academic program of Kathmandu University. Academic progression, examinations, completion requirements, and degree award follow the applicable university regulations.
Eligibility: Candidates must meet the academic, professional registration, clinical experience, and postgraduate entrance requirements applicable to MD/MS Clinical Science programs.
The NGMC postgraduate eligibility framework requires:
MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University
Registration with the Nepal Medical Council
One year of clinical experience after obtaining Nepal Medical Council registration
Qualification through the applicable postgraduate medical entrance process
Candidates must also secure at least 50% in the Medical Education Commission entrance examination to be eligible for inclusion in the merit list.
Admission to MS General Surgery follows the postgraduate medical entrance framework administered by the Medical Education Commission (MEC).
The Medical Education Commission conducts the entrance examination, and candidate selection follows the applicable MEC guidelines.
The admission framework covers:
Entrance examination
Merit-based selection
Seat allocation
Scholarship provisions
Fee structure
Admission procedures
NGMC has a stated allocation of six seats for MS General Surgery. The seat number applicable to an 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 examination covers 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 section includes Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Dermatology. Surgery carries 18 marks within this section.
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.
MS General Surgery is conducted within NGMC's postgraduate clinical environment in Kohalpur. General Surgery forms part of the Clinical Science group of postgraduate programs offered by the institution.
The teaching-hospital setting brings surgical postgraduate education into the wider hospital environment alongside other medical and surgical departments. NGMC's academic setting also includes seminars, conferences, guest lectures, community health activities, and clinical research.
Kathmandu University governs the academic requirements of MS General Surgery, including progression, examinations, program completion, and degree award.
The Medical Education Commission separately administers the postgraduate entrance and selection process. Candidates first qualify through the applicable admission framework and then complete the academic and clinical requirements prescribed under Kathmandu University.
Seats: 6
Seat allocation, scholarships, fee structure, and admission procedures are governed by prevailing Medical Education Commission rules and decisions.
NGMC's postgraduate scholarship arrangements for eligible students operate according to the applicable MEC framework.
Because these components are determined through the medical education regulatory system, the conditions applicable to an individual admission cycle follow the corresponding MEC provisions.
Nepal Medical Council registration is part of the eligibility requirement for Clinical Science MD/MS programs at NGMC.
Candidates must hold the required registration and complete one year of clinical experience after obtaining NMC registration before postgraduate admission.
Kathmandu University governs the academic qualification, while professional medical registration remains subject to the applicable Nepal Medical Council requirements.
MS General Surgery is a three-year postgraduate program under Kathmandu University.
The program is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The stated allocation is six 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 degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University, Nepal Medical Council registration, one year of clinical experience after registration, and qualification through the applicable postgraduate entrance process.
Candidates must secure at least 50% in the Medical Education Commission entrance examination to be eligible for the merit list.
The examination consists of 200 single best response multiple-choice questions and runs for three hours.
The program covers a broad range of surgical procedures and techniques within postgraduate clinical medical education.
