MS Otorhinolaryngology at Nepalgunj Medical College (NGMC), Banke, is a postgraduate surgical program affiliated with Kathmandu University (KU). The course covers clinical and academic study in ear, nose, and throat medicine, with related work in audiology, otology, hearing disorders, and speech and language therapy.
The Kathmandu University course information specifies a three-year full-time structure divided into four semesters. Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework administered by the Medical Education Commission. NGMC has a stated allocation of three seats, subject to the applicable MEC seat determination.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MS Otorhinolaryngology |
| Level | Postgraduate / Master's |
| College | Nepalgunj Medical College |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Academic structure | 4 semesters |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Listed seats | 3 |
| Academic group | MD/MS Clinical Science |
| Professional registration | Nepal Medical Council |
| Clinical setting | Kohalpur, Banke |
Otorhinolaryngology is the medical and surgical specialty concerned with disorders of the ear, nose, and throat. The Kathmandu University program also extends into audiology, speech and language therapy, otology, and related clinical and research areas.
At Nepalgunj Medical College, Otorhinolaryngology is included among the MD/MS Clinical Science postgraduate programs. The college conducts its postgraduate clinical education within its medical and teaching-hospital environment at Kohalpur in Banke.
The course combines theoretical study with clinical and surgical placements. Its academic scope includes the anatomy and physiology of the vestibulocochlear system and facial nerve, associated disorders and pathologies, diagnostic methods, and approaches to management in both children and adults.
Duration: 3 years
The Kathmandu University course is specified as a three-year full-time program divided into four semesters, with each semester lasting six months.
The academic structure incorporates clinical, scientific, surgical, and research-related learning within Otorhinolaryngology and associated areas.
The program covers areas connected with ENT, hearing, audiology, and otology. Specific areas identified within the course include:
Tinnitus aetiology and management
Hearing loss
Plasticity and rehabilitation
Cochlear implantation
Paediatric ENT and audiology
Vestibulocochlear system and facial nerve
Diagnostic techniques
Clinical management of related disorders
Clinical and surgical placements
Evidence-based medicine
Multidisciplinary practice
Research
The program also includes exposure to areas such as facial reanimation and skull base clinical practice within its multidisciplinary training structure.
Eligibility: Candidates must meet the medical qualification, professional registration, experience, and entrance requirements applicable to Clinical Science MD/MS admission.
The eligibility requirements include:
MBBS or equivalent qualification 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.
NGMC's Clinical Science postgraduate eligibility framework also requires an MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine and one year of clinical experience after obtaining Nepal Medical Council registration.
Admission to postgraduate medical programs follows the MECEE-PG framework under the Medical Education Commission (MEC).
Candidate selection follows the prevailing MEC rules governing:
Entrance examination
Merit-based selection
Seat allocation
Scholarship provisions
Fee structure
Admission procedures
NGMC has a stated allocation of three seats for MS Otorhinolaryngology. The number applicable to an individual 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 200-mark entrance examination covers clinical subjects, Basic Medical Sciences, Community Medicine and 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 component includes Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Dermatology. Otorhinolaryngology accounts for 10 marks within the clinical section.
Basic Medical Sciences cover Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology. The mandatory CPD component includes medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, and communication skills.
NGMC conducts MS Otorhinolaryngology within its Clinical Science postgraduate environment in Kohalpur. Otorhinolaryngology is offered alongside other postgraduate disciplines including Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Pathology, Radiology, and General Surgery.
The teaching-hospital setting places postgraduate study within the wider clinical environment of the institution. The course-specific structure also includes clinical and surgical placements linked with ENT, audiology, otology, diagnostic work, and multidisciplinary clinical practice.
Kathmandu University governs the academic requirements of MS Otorhinolaryngology, including academic progression, examinations, program completion, and degree award.
The Medical Education Commission separately governs postgraduate entrance and selection. Candidates must first meet the applicable admission requirements and then complete the academic and clinical requirements prescribed within the Kathmandu University program.
Seats: 3
Seat allocation, scholarships, fee structure, and admission procedures follow the prevailing Medical Education Commission rules and decisions.
NGMC provides scholarship arrangements for Nepali nationals according to the applicable MEC framework.
These admission-related conditions may vary between admission cycles according to the applicable MEC determination.
Nepal Medical Council registration forms part of the eligibility requirements for the program.
Candidates entering Clinical Science postgraduate education at NGMC require professional registration and the prescribed clinical experience. Academic degree requirements remain under Kathmandu University, while professional medical registration remains governed through the applicable Nepal Medical Council framework.
The Kathmandu University course information specifies a three-year full-time program divided into four semesters, with each semester lasting six months.
The program is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The stated allocation is three seats. The final allocation for an admission cycle remains subject to the applicable Medical Education Commission determination.
Yes. Postgraduate medical admission follows the MECEE-PG framework and prevailing Medical Education Commission rules.
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 program covers ENT medicine and surgery together with areas of audiology, otology, hearing disorders, speech and language therapy, diagnostic techniques, clinical management, and research.
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.
