MBBS Curriculum in Nepal Is an NEET score of 200 enough to get MBBS in Nepal? Reasonable Goals and College List (2025)

Among the many choices that Indian students have in their minds while wanting to study MBBS abroad, Nepal is one option which attracts them because of their close proximity, less fees and a valid medical degree. Although, candidates who score 200 marks on NEET 2025 may wonder “is 200 a good score in NEET or what colleges they can get with this”. This handbook includes a realistic look at what to expect, eligibility requirements and a list of colleges where such scores might fly.

Knowing NEET score requirement for MBBS in Nepal

In India, high NEET scores are essentially to get into government or top private colleges but in the case of Nepalese medical college the required Nepalese NEET score is not such a mandatory thing for Indian students.

• Most colleges in abroad do ask for NEET but the cut off is very low as compared to India.
• You can get admission to various recognised private colleges in Nepal with 200–250 marks in NEET.

Note: After you graduate, in order to practice medicine in India, as per National Medical Commission (NMC) you still need to be NEET qualified.

What Should Be the Possible Expectations with 200 NEET Score?

When at 200 marks, aspirants shall temper their expectations as follows:

1.Tier-2 or Tier-3 Nepalese Colleges('+2 Kei I' and 'Kei II') Admission

• Top ranking colleges like B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) might have a neet score cutoff high.
• If it’s moderate competition that concerns you, places like Nepalgunj Medical College (NGMC) or Lumbini Medical College (LMC) are legitimate choices.

2.Affordability Considerations

• The maximum fee payable by citizens of India who have been educated as above, for the entire course, would be ₹60,000.00 irrespective of their fee structure on self financing (even in the case neet required colleges).
• Generally, the hostel as well as living in Nepal is quite cheap and this makes it a pocket-friendly option for Indian students.

3.Preparation for Licensing Exams

• Indian students after graduating from Nepal also need to clear FMGE/NExT to work in India.
• Prefer a college affiliated by Nepal Medical council and NMC India.

After scoring 200 marks in NEET, here's the list of colleges you can choose from.

Here’s a list of some known Medical colleges in Nepal where you probably might get admission if your NEET scores is between 200-350:

College Name

Location

Duration

Affiliation / Recognition

Nepalgunj Medical College

Kohalpur

5.5 years

Kathmandu University, NMC, WDOMS

Lumbini Medical College

Palpa

5.5 years

Kathmandu University, NMC

Kathmandu Medical College

Kathmandu

5.5 years

Kathmandu University, NMC

Manipal College of Medical Sciences

Pokhara

5.5 years

Kathmandu University, NMC

Devdaha Medical College

Rupandehi

5.5 years

Kathmandu University, NMC

Nobel Medical College

Biratnagar

5.5 years

Kathmandu University, NMC

Students who have scored with 200 NEET marks, would apply early or in the management quota round as the seats may fill by then.

Tips from 200 NEET Scorers for Admission

1.Apply Early

• Admission to Nepalese colleges begins in June–July following the declaration of NEET results.

2.Verify Recognition

• And make sure that college is NMC acknowledged, so you can be eligible for FMGE/NExT in India.

3.Check Fees and Facilities

• Check out tuition, hostel and food rates before committing.

4.Get Ready for Cultural & Academic Change

• Nepal has a very Indian friendly atmosphere but you will have to adapt to semi urban or hilly places.

For the complete list of MBBS Colleges in Nepal refer:MBBS in Nepal College Directory.

Conclusion

Candidate with a score of 200 marks in NEET can actually find some help to get admission in to few economical NMC approved medical colleges in Nepal. It may not get you the best ones but it is good enough for Nepalgunj Medical College, Lumbini Medical College and Kathmandu Medical College.