Parents & Students — Top Questions

Yes. Per NMC India FMGL Regulations 2021, NEET is mandatory for Indian students who wish to practice medicine in India after MBBS abroad. Minimum 50th percentile for General/OBC; 40th percentile for SC/ST. Verify at nmc.org.in

Valid only from NMC India recognised colleges. After graduating, you must clear NExT or FMGE (conducted by NBE) + complete 1-year supervised internship in India to obtain a licence to practice. Always verify your college at NMC College Search before applying.

5.5 years total — 4.5 years academic study + 1 year compulsory internship at affiliated teaching hospital. Same structure as MBBS in India. Confirmed by Nepal Medical Council official notice (November 2024).

Typically July to October. MEC Nepal publishes official admission notices at entrance.mec.gov.np. Apply as soon as NEET results are declared to avoid missing deadlines.

Search the specific college at NMC India College Search. This is the ONLY authoritative source. Do not rely on college claims or agent assurances — always verify yourself.

Fees are regulated by MEC Nepal's official fee ceiling and vary by college. We share current official MEC fee structures during counseling — not estimates. Verify at mec.gov.np/fees. Always pay fees ONLY directly to the college — never to agents.

Indian banks including SBI and Bank of Baroda provide education loans for MBBS at NMC India recognised foreign colleges. The college's NMC recognition letter is typically required. Consult your bank directly — terms and eligibility vary.

Pay the institution directly — never an intermediary. Every seat is allocated through the Medical Education Commission's own process, so no agent is in a position to guarantee one; an offer to do so is itself the warning sign. Verify any claim an agent makes against the Commission and the NMC directly, not against a brochure.

We are not aware of a government scholarship scheme open to Indian students for MBBS in Nepal. Individual colleges may offer their own concessions — ask the college directly. Treat any scholarship offer that arrives through an intermediary, rather than the institution itself, with scepticism.

Refund terms are set by each college individually — not by us and not by the Commission. Ask for the written refund policy before any payment is made, and keep the receipt for every payment. This is the point at which families are most exposed financially, and the paperwork is the protection.

NExT (National Exit Test) is replacing FMGE for all medical graduates. Conducted by NBE twice yearly. Nepal's India-aligned curriculum provides a good foundation, but serious and dedicated preparation is required. Current info: natboard.edu.in

Two internships required: 1) 1 year in Nepal at affiliated teaching hospital during MBBS (Nepal NMC requirement, counted in the 5.5 years). 2) Additional 1 year supervised internship in India after graduation (NMC India FMGL Regulations 2021). Both are mandatory to practice in India.

Eligibility follows from being registered to practise in India, which requires clearing NExT/FMGE and completing the one-year supervised India internship first. NMC revises these rules periodically, so confirm the position that applies in the year you intend to sit the exam at nmc.org.in.

No. Indian citizens do not require a visa for Nepal under the India-Nepal bilateral open border agreement. A valid Indian passport or any government-issued photo ID is sufficient for entry into Nepal.

Nepal and India share historically close cultural, diplomatic and economic ties. Indian students are generally well-received. Top medical colleges provide on-campus security and separate hostels for male and female students. We strongly recommend speaking directly with current Indian students at your shortlisted college before finalising your decision.

Approximately ₹15,000–25,000 per month covering hostel, food, transport, and personal expenses. This varies by college location, lifestyle, and individual spending. On-campus hostel living is typically the most affordable option.

Required: 10th+12th marksheets (notarised), NEET scorecard, valid passport, medical fitness certificate, character certificate from school/college, passport-size photos. Apply via entrance.mec.gov.np.