The MS Ophthalmology at Nepal Medical College is a three-year postgraduate medical program affiliated with Kathmandu University. Ophthalmology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
Nepal Medical College conducts MS Ophthalmology within its postgraduate MD/MS structure at Attarkhel, Jorpati, Kathmandu. The college has an Ophthalmology Department, while Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital provides ophthalmology services alongside emergency, medical, surgical, diagnostic, and other specialty services.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MS Ophthalmology |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| College | Nepal Medical College |
| Location | Attarkhel, Jorpati, Gokarneshwar Municipality, Kathmandu |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Entrance Framework | MECEE-PG |
| Admission Authority | Medical Education Commission |
| Reference Intake | 2 seats |
| Previous Qualification | MBBS or equivalent |
| Required Experience | 1 year of clinical experience |
| Professional Registration | Nepal Medical Council |
| Degree Award | Kathmandu University |
MS Ophthalmology is a postgraduate clinical specialty concerned with eye diseases and their diagnosis and treatment. The program follows MBBS-level medical education and provides specialty training within the clinical science stream of Kathmandu University's MD/MS framework.
Ophthalmology is included among the clinical science postgraduate programs conducted by Kathmandu University and its affiliated colleges. Nepal Medical College has also included Ophthalmology among its postgraduate MD/MS specialties since beginning these programs under KU affiliation in 2009 AD.
The postgraduate MD/MS program at Nepal Medical College has a total duration of three years. Training combines academic instruction with practical clinical experience and exposure to relevant problems within the specialty and allied clinical areas.
Academic progression, examinations, and degree requirements follow the applicable rules and regulations of Kathmandu University.
MS Ophthalmology falls within the Clinical Science category of Kathmandu University postgraduate medical education.
Applicants must have:
MBBS or an equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University
One year of clinical experience after obtaining Nepal Medical Council registration
Registration with the Nepal Medical Council
Foreign applicants follow the applicable professional registration provisions within the postgraduate medical education framework.
Admission to MS Ophthalmology is conducted through the Medical Education Commission.
The entrance examination for MD/MS programs is conducted by MEC, Government of Nepal, and selection follows MEC guidelines. MS Ophthalmology therefore follows the applicable MECEE-PG admission framework.
The admission pathway includes:
Meeting the academic eligibility requirements
Holding the required professional registration
Completing the required clinical experience
Appearing in MECEE-PG
Meeting the applicable qualifying requirement
Participating in the MEC selection and seat-allocation process
Completing admission at Nepal Medical College after allocation
Admission for Nepali and foreign postgraduate students at Nepal Medical College is handled through the Medical Education Commission system.
The postgraduate medical entrance examination uses single-best-response multiple-choice questions.
The stated format includes:
200 questions
Four options for each question
Recall, Understanding and Application ratio of 30:50:20
Three-hour examination duration
Ophthalmology carries seven marks within the clinical section of the postgraduate entrance examination.
The wider examination also covers Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Dermatology, basic medical sciences, Community Medicine and Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory professional topics.
The reference intake for MS Ophthalmology at Nepal Medical College is two seats.
| Program | Reference Intake |
|---|---|
| MS Ophthalmology | 2 seats |
The supplied seat allocation identified one foreign seat remaining within this reference intake. Medical Education Commission determines postgraduate medical seats, so the approved intake and category distribution may vary between admission cycles.
Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital includes Ophthalmology among its clinical departments. The hospital's ophthalmology services include cataract surgery, orthoptics or eye exercises, and uveitis-related specialty services.
The teaching hospital also has emergency services, operation theatres, radiology, clinical laboratories, ICU and other specialty departments. This places ophthalmology training within a broader medical and surgical hospital environment.
Nepal Medical College conducts regular internal examinations during postgraduate MD/MS training.
Assessment includes:
Formative examinations
Sessional examinations
The final university examination is held after completion of the three-year training period.
Kathmandu University governs the university examination framework and awards the degree after successful completion of the applicable postgraduate requirements.
Applicants for the clinical MD/MS program must hold registration with the Nepal Medical Council.
After graduation, specialist medical practice remains subject to the applicable professional licensing requirements. Academic completion of the MS degree and professional authorization to practise are separate stages.
After completing MS Ophthalmology and meeting the applicable professional licensing requirements, graduates may pursue specialist medical practice related to ophthalmology.
The postgraduate MD/MS pathway at Nepal Medical College also identifies research and academic work among possible professional directions.
Professional opportunities depend on registration, clinical competence, experience, institutional requirements, and available positions.
The postgraduate MD/MS program has a duration of three years.
MS Ophthalmology at Nepal Medical College is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
Applicants need an MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine that meets the applicable Kathmandu University eligibility requirements.
Yes. The clinical science eligibility framework requires one year of clinical experience after obtaining Nepal Medical Council registration.
Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework administered through the Medical Education Commission.
The reference intake is two seats. Medical Education Commission determines the applicable intake and seat allocation.
Nepal Medical College conducts formative and sessional examinations during postgraduate training, followed by the final university examination after three years.
Kathmandu University awards the degree after successful completion of the applicable academic, clinical, and examination requirements.
