MS in Orthopedics at Nepalgunj Medical College (NGMC), Banke, is a three-year postgraduate surgical program affiliated with Kathmandu University (KU). The specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system.
It belongs to the MD/MS Clinical Science group under Kathmandu University. Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework administered by the Medical Education Commission. NGMC has a stated allocation of three seats for MS in Orthopedics, subject to the seat determination applicable to the admission cycle.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MS in Orthopedics |
| 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 | 3 |
| Selection | MEC entrance merit and guidelines |
| Professional registration | Nepal Medical Council |
| Clinical setting | Kohalpur, Banke |
MS in Orthopedics is a postgraduate surgical program concerned with disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Kathmandu University runs the course as a three-year postgraduate program through its constituent and affiliated medical colleges.
At Nepalgunj Medical College, Orthopedics forms part of the Clinical Science postgraduate portfolio. Other clinical MD/MS disciplines offered within the same wider academic setting include Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Radio Diagnosis, Pathology, General Surgery, and Otorhinolaryngology.
Postgraduate clinical education at NGMC is connected with its Clinical Science Campus and teaching-hospital environment at Kohalpur in Banke.
Duration: 3 years
MS in Orthopedics is a three-year postgraduate program under Kathmandu University.
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 postgraduate entrance requirements applicable to MD/MS Clinical Science programs.
The eligibility framework includes:
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 Medical Education Commission postgraduate entrance examination
Kathmandu University's Clinical Science MD/MS eligibility framework applies these requirements across its clinical postgraduate disciplines.
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 in Orthopedics follows the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for Postgraduate Level, commonly known as MECEE-PG.
The Medical Education Commission (MEC) conducts the postgraduate medical entrance process, 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 three seats for MS in Orthopedics. The number applicable to a particular admission cycle remains subject to 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 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
Basic Medical Sciences account for 60 marks and include 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.
MS in Orthopedics is conducted within NGMC's postgraduate clinical environment in Kohalpur. The teaching-hospital setting brings postgraduate surgical education together with patient care, clinical departments, academic activities, and other medical and surgical specialties.
NGMC's wider clinical education environment includes bedside and hospital-based learning, seminars, conferences, guest lectures, community health activities, and clinical research.
The presence of multiple postgraduate specialties places Orthopedics within a broader multidisciplinary clinical setting rather than as an isolated surgical program.
The MS in Orthopedics curriculum follows Kathmandu University regulations.
Kathmandu University governs:
Academic structure
Clinical postgraduate requirements
Academic progression
Examinations
Course completion
Degree award
The Medical Education Commission separately governs postgraduate entrance and admission.
Candidates must first satisfy the applicable MECEE-PG admission requirements and then complete the academic and clinical requirements prescribed by Kathmandu University.
The academic examination system for MS in Orthopedics operates under Kathmandu University.
Students must fulfill the prescribed academic, clinical, and examination requirements during the three-year course. The MS degree is awarded after successful completion of the applicable university requirements.
Admission through the Medical Education Commission and completion of the Kathmandu University degree are separate stages of postgraduate medical education.
Seats: 3
Nepalgunj Medical College has a stated allocation of three seats for MS in Orthopedics.
Seat allocation, scholarship provisions, fee structure, and admission procedures operate under prevailing Medical Education Commission rules and decisions.
These admission-related conditions may be revised between admission cycles. The applicable number of seats, scholarship distribution, fee structure, and admission procedure therefore follow the corresponding MEC determination.
Nepal Medical Council registration forms part of the eligibility framework for Clinical Science MD/MS programs.
Candidates must hold the required professional registration and complete one year of clinical experience after obtaining NMC registration before entering the program.
Kathmandu University governs the academic postgraduate qualification, while professional medical registration remains subject to the applicable Nepal Medical Council requirements.
MS in Orthopedics is a three-year postgraduate program under Kathmandu University.
The program is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The stated allocation is three 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 degree, Nepal Medical Council registration, one year of clinical experience after registration, and qualification through the applicable postgraduate entrance process.
The specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system.
The 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.
