MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at Birat Medical College is a postgraduate medical program affiliated with Kathmandu University. The course focuses on clinical and academic study related to the ear, nose, and throat, together with areas of audiology and speech and language therapy.
Birat Medical College is located in Tankisinuwari, Biratnagar, Morang, Koshi Province. Admission to the program follows MECEE-PG under the Medical Education Commission, while academic requirements and examinations follow Kathmandu University regulations.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) |
| Level | Postgraduate / Master's |
| College | Birat Medical College |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study Structure | 4 semesters |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Required Qualification | MBBS or equivalent |
| Experience Requirement | 1 year |
| Stated Seats | 2 |
| Seat Category | 2 Open |
| Professional Registration | Medical Council registration required |
The MS Otorhinolaryngology program under Kathmandu University is structured as a two-year full-time course divided into four semesters. Each semester covers six months.
The program develops clinical and academic knowledge in ENT alongside related areas of audiology and speech and language therapy.
Its stated academic areas include:
tinnitus aetiology and management;
hearing loss;
plasticity and rehabilitation;
cochlear implantation; and
paediatric ENT and audiology.
The course also includes theoretical, scientific, clinical, research, and vocational components related to otology, audiology, and audio-vestibular medicine.
Otorhinolaryngology deals with medical conditions involving the ear, nose, and throat. Within this postgraduate program, the academic scope also extends into hearing-related medicine and audiology.
The course is intended to develop postgraduate expertise relevant to ENT and related auditory fields. Its stated orientation includes training relevant to ENT surgeons and physicians interested in the medical aspects of audiology and otology.
Detailed academic progression, assessment, and examination requirements operate under Kathmandu University regulations.
Applicants must meet the postgraduate medical eligibility requirements applicable to the program.
The stated requirements include:
MBBS or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal;
registration with the Nepal Medical Council for applicable Nepali applicants;
registration with the respective medical council for foreign candidates;
one year of experience; and
qualification through the Medical Education Commission postgraduate entrance examination.
At Birat Medical College, MS Otorhinolaryngology is included among the postgraduate programs requiring experience.
Admission follows the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for Postgraduate Level, or MECEE-PG.
The Medical Education Commission conducts the entrance examination and manages candidate selection according to the applicable postgraduate admission framework.
Candidates must obtain at least 50 percent in the entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list.
The entrance examination uses a single-best-response multiple-choice format with:
200 questions;
four answer options for each question;
three hours of examination time; and
questions distributed across recall, understanding, and application.
Otorhinolaryngology carries 10 marks within the clinical section of the MECEE-PG examination.
The stated seat allocation for MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at Birat Medical College is:
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Open | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
Both stated seats are open seats.
Seat allocation is determined through the MEC postgraduate admission framework and may differ between admission cycles.
Birat Medical College conducts medical education within an academic environment associated with Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital. ENT is included among the college's clinical departments and is also part of undergraduate MBBS clinical education.
Postgraduate students study within a wider medical environment that includes clinical departments, laboratories, teaching spaces, a central library, and hospital-based services.
The college's Central Library provides internet access, HINARI access, faculty space, photocopy facilities, and study seating.
Applicants require applicable professional Medical Council registration as part of postgraduate eligibility.
For Nepali doctors, professional regulation is connected with the Nepal Medical Council.
Professional registration, MECEE-PG admission, and university degree completion are separate stages. MEC manages entrance and selection, while Kathmandu University governs the academic program and examinations.
The program has a duration of two years and is divided into four six-month semesters.
The course focuses on ENT, audiology, speech and language therapy, hearing loss, tinnitus, cochlear implantation, rehabilitation, and related academic areas.
Admission follows MECEE-PG conducted by the Medical Education Commission.
Yes. The stated postgraduate eligibility includes one year of experience.
The stated allocation is two open seats.
Birat Medical College conducts the program under Kathmandu University.
