Overview
MD Microbiology at National Medical College, Birgunj
The MD Microbiology program at National Medical College, Birgunj is a postgraduate medical course affiliated with Tribhuvan University. The program has an approved intake of 1 seat at the college and follows the MECEE-PG entrance framework. It is offered within a single-campus medical college environment in Birgunj, Parsa, where academic departments, a teaching hospital, a central library, hostels, and student support facilities are part of one institutional setting.
National Medical College was established in 2001 and is affiliated with Tribhuvan University. The college is recognized by the Nepal Medical Council, Nepal Nursing Council, and Nepal Professional Health Council. For postgraduate medical students, the campus supports academic study in a broader health science environment connected to hospital services, library resources, and residential facilities. Within this setting, MD Microbiology is part of the college’s postgraduate medical structure.
Quick Highlights
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Course: MD Microbiology
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Institution: National Medical College
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Location: Birgunj, Parsa, Nepal
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Affiliation: Tribhuvan University
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Level: Masters
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Duration: 2 years
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Seat Capacity: 1
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Entrance Exam: MECEE-PG
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Regulatory Recognition: Nepal Medical Council
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Email: info@nmcbir.edu.np
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Phone: +977-51-591014, +977-591320
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Address: Post Box No. 78, Birgunj, Parsa, Nepal
Course Overview
MD Microbiology is a postgraduate medical program under Tribhuvan University. The course is intended for doctors seeking advanced academic study in microbiology within a medical education setting. At National Medical College, it is offered within a health science institution that also supports undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, nursing, and allied health fields. This broader academic setting gives postgraduate students access to academic departments, hospital-linked learning, library services, and campus facilities in one institution.
The program follows the MECEE-PG entrance framework and the academic and administrative structure applied to postgraduate medical training. The available academic framework identifies the course as full-time residential training within the postgraduate system.
Duration and Academic Nature
Duration: 2 years
The MD Microbiology program is structured as a full-time residential postgraduate course. The training follows the academic and administrative rules applicable to postgraduate students and residents under the relevant university and institutional framework.
The course is non-practicing in nature during the training period. Postgraduate students or residents are not permitted to undertake private practice or other private assignments while enrolled in the program.
Academic Setting
MD Microbiology is part of the broader postgraduate environment of National Medical College. The institution offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in medical and allied health fields, which supports an academic setting connected to professional health science education.
The available course context also places microbiology within the broader need for academic and specialist strength in the basic medical sciences. At the college level, the program is positioned within a medical institution that includes academic departments, clinical departments, hospital services, library resources, and residential facilities in one campus environment.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
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MBBS or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Nepal
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Registration with the Nepal Medical Council
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Registration with the respective medical council of the applicant’s own country in the case of foreign candidates
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One year of experience, except for MDGP and MD or MS in Basic Medical Sciences excluded under the stated rules
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At least 50 percent marks in the entrance examination conducted by the Medical Education Commission for eligibility to be placed on the merit list
Entrance and Admission
Entrance Exam: MECEE-PG
Admission to the MD Microbiology program follows the common entrance system under MECEE-PG. Nepalese and foreign applicants are required to appear in the common entrance examination. Merit lists for Nepalese and foreign students are published separately, and admission is made on a merit basis in open house counseling where applicable.
Candidates must secure at least 50 percent marks in the entrance examination to qualify for admission consideration.
Entrance Examination Format
The entrance examination follows a multiple-choice format with single best response questions. The stated structure includes:
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Question Type: Single best response multiple-choice questions
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Options: Four options
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Number of Questions: 200
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Full Marks: 200
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Duration: 3 hours
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Cognitive Distribution: Recall, understanding, and application in a 30:50:20 ratio
This format covers clinical subjects, basic medical sciences, community medicine, research methodology, forensic medicine, and mandatory professional topics.
Subject Weightage
The entrance examination includes the following subject areas and marks distribution:
Clinical Subjects
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Medicine: 18
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Surgery: 18
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Obstetrics and Gynecology: 12
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Pediatrics: 12
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Orthopedics: 10
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Otorhinolaryngology: 10
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Ophthalmology: 7
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Anaesthesiology: 7
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Psychiatry: 7
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Radiology: 7
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Dermatology: 7
Basic Medical Sciences
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Anatomy: 12
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Physiology: 12
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Pathology: 10
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Pharmacology: 10
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Biochemistry: 8
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Microbiology: 8
Other Areas
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Community Medicine and Research Methodology: 10
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Forensic Medicine: 5
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Questions related to mandatory CPD: 10
The mandatory CPD-related area includes medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS or ACLS, and communication skills.
Academic and Administrative Framework
The MD Microbiology program follows the academic and administrative rules applied to postgraduate students and residents. The training is full-time and residential, and students are required to follow the institutional and university rules governing postgraduate medical education.
In hospital-based clinical and para-clinical programs, a total of two weeks of leave is permitted in one year. In other postgraduate programs, vacation and leave are governed by Tribhuvan University regulations. The program framework also identifies postgraduate training as structured, disciplined, and academically supervised within the university system.
Learning Environment at National Medical College
National Medical College provides a single-campus setting of about 40 acres where major academic and support facilities are located together. The campus includes pre-clinical departments, clinical departments, a teaching hospital, a nursing school, hostels, staff quarters, and a central library.
For MD Microbiology students, this environment supports academic work within a broader health science institution. The central library is housed in a separate double-storied building and has seating capacity for 250 readers. Its collection includes textbooks, reference books, print and electronic journals, WHO publications, research reports, theses, Nepalese health literature, Ministry of Health publications, and related academic materials. HINARI journal access is also available, along with photocopy and audiovisual learning support.
Hostel accommodation is available within the campus setting. Internet access is available through Fiber Optic LAN and WiFi in hostels and residential quarters. The campus also includes canteens, sports facilities, an auditorium, a gymnasium, an aerobic exercise hall, and banking services including ATM support.
Why the Course Setting Matters
The MD Microbiology program at National Medical College benefits from being located within an established medical college environment. The presence of academic departments, a teaching hospital, library resources, and student facilities within one campus supports the wider academic context of postgraduate medical education.
The location in Birgunj places the college within a major urban and commercial center near the Indo-Nepal border. Within the institution, the academic setting is organized around health science education, clinical service, and professional training. This supports a learning environment relevant to postgraduate medical study within a broader institutional framework.
Contact
National Medical College
Post Box No. 78, Birgunj, Parsa, Nepal
Email: info@nmcbir.edu.np
Phone: +977-51-591014, +977-591320
FAQ
What is the duration of the MD Microbiology course at National Medical College?
The MD Microbiology program runs for 2 years.
Which university is the MD Microbiology program affiliated with?
The program is affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
How many seats are available in MD Microbiology at National Medical College?
The approved seat capacity for MD Microbiology at the college is 1.
Which entrance exam is required for MD Microbiology admission?
Admission follows the MECEE-PG entrance examination framework.
What is the basic eligibility for the MD Microbiology program?
Applicants need MBBS or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Nepal, registration with the Nepal Medical Council, and the required entrance score. Foreign candidates must also be registered with the respective medical council of their own country.
Is the program residential and full-time?
Yes. The available academic framework identifies postgraduate training as full-time and residential.
Does the course allow private practice during training?
No. The postgraduate training framework identifies the program as non-practicing during the period of study.
What facilities support MD Microbiology students at National Medical College?
Students have access to academic departments, the teaching hospital environment, the central library, hostels, internet services, canteens, sports facilities, auditorium, and banking support within one campus.
