MBBS Direct Admission in Nepal After 12th Without NEET

Introduction

For a majority of Class 12 passed out students who aspire to be doctors, Nepal has emerged as an excellent choice to earn an MBBS degree. The quality of medical education is good and the tuition fee is quite low in comparison to the educational facilities available there. NEET exam is mandatory for Indian students to study medicine, however few medical colleges in Nepal offer opportunities to get admission under foreign or management quota where NEET might not be needed.

If you want to know how to MBBS study in Nepal after Class 12 without NEET, this guide covers the whole process, eligibility and top colleges.

Why Choose Nepal for MBBS?

Nepal has nearly the same type of structure in its medical education as Indian colleges, thus facilitating an easy transition for most students from India and other neighboring nations. Benefits include: Here’s a smattering of the benefits:

• Tuition fees is much less than private medical colleges of India.
• Instruction was in English.
• Great clinical exposure in university hospitals.
• Security and friendliness for foreign students.
• WHO and NMC Degree Universities having worldwide recognition.

And, students love the cultural and language resemblances between Nepal and India as this creates a feeling of home away from home.

Eligibility Criteria After Class 12

Eligibility for MBBS in Nepal To get admission to MBBS program in Nepal requires a candidate to satisfy certain qualifications.

• 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• At least 50% marks pursuant to the general category students.
• Must be 17 years old by December 31 of the year of admission.
• NEET eligibility is desirable but not necessarily a must requirement in foreign/self-financing categories.

Indian candidates should be aware presenting NEET is still recommended if they wish to practice medicine in India afterwards.

For detail information regarding academic requirements, please visit official website of Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences 

Step-by-Step Admission Process

Selecting a Recognized University

The initial step is to select the best medical college or university in Nepal. Some of the best universities for MBBS are as follows:

• Kathmandu University
• Tribhuvan University
• B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

There are several colleges(Affiliated to the mentioned universities above) which take foreign students on merit. For further information, you can check our complete Guide: Top Medical Colleges in Nepal.

Submitting the Application Form

Once you have selected your university, the next step is filling of MBBS online application form or through an agent who will help you with the process. You will be required to upload the following scanned documents:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Passport or citizenship proof
• Passport-size photographs
• Migration certificate

After the submission, the students are shortlisted on their PCB marks.

Entrance Assessment or Interview

Only those students will be considered, who haven't appeared for NEET Entrance Exams or willing to apply without qualifying the exam and some colleges may hold a small domestic aptitude test or an interview but checking if you are average with Science and Work. This is to make sure that the students have a good foundation before studying MBBS.

For you can see the general pattern of admission in our MBBS Admission Guide for Nepal.

Offer Letter and Fee Payment

If you are selected, students will then receive a formal offer letter from the university. They subsequently have to finalise their admissions by paying the initial registration/tuition fee. The overall cost of studying MBBS in Nepal comes out to be between 45 – 65 lakhs, varied for different college.

A comprehensive description of Tuition and Hostel Fees is here at MBBS Fee in Nepal.

Visa Process and Enrollment

38.Apply for a student visa once accepted by the school. On arrival in Nepal, they finalize the admission and orientation of the college. During that time, they get acquainted with their class schedule, professors and hospital rotations.

Top Colleges That Accept Admissions Without NEET

Some of the top colleges where Class 12th marks are considered at the time of admission may include:

• Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu
• Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar
• Lumbini Medical College, Palpa
• Nepalgunj Medical College, Kohalpur

These universities are a part of recognised universities and have similar infrastructure, clinical practices seen in institutions in India.

You may also refer to theNational Medical Commission (NMCwebsite for official updates on recognising a college requisite for practice eligibility in India.

Key Points to Remember

• It is possible to get admission without NEET in some cases, however it is not recommended for the people who intend to come back and practice medicine in India.
• All the time confirm school recognition status from NMC and WHO.
• Have all academic and id cards/documents at hand to use while applying.
• Begin the application process as early as possible since the number of seats for international students is limited.

Conclusion

MBBS admission in nepal after 12th without neet are very good option for students interested to pursue medicine abroad. Nepal's education system is attracting more and more Indian students because of its globally recognised universities, English medium courses, and nominal charges making it one of the best academic destination to study MBBS. But the students aspiring to pursue medicine in India will still have to clear NEET for NMC’s eligibility and admission norms.

For further information on studying medicine in Nepal, please visit our Complete Guide to MBBS in Nepal.