What Are "MCI Approved Colleges" for MBBS?
MCI approved or recognized medical colleges are those
medical colleges that are situated abroad and are verified by the Embassy of India
for providing quality and standard medical studies outside India.
Those students are only able to sit in screening test
after completion of their medical studies from abroad medical colleges as per
clause 4(1) of the Screening Test Regulation, 2002 which are recognized by the Medical Council of India.
For the status of Recognized by MCI, it is a function of the Embassy of India as per the Screening Test Regulation 2002 to certify the medical
college and universities of abroad to be qualified for enrolling Indian
students.
Candidate should always verify the status of Recognition
of Medical College before enrollment as if the college is recognized by
MCI then there is:
1. issuance
of Eligibility Certificate,
2. Candidate
are allowed to sit in Screening Test Exam
3. State Medical Council can provide temporary or permanent registration to students.
List Of MCI Recognised College In Nepal for MBBS
This is the list
of the medical colleges in Nepal that are certified by the Embassy of India for
providing standard medical and para-medical studies programmed or equivalent
courses
Tribhuvan University
1.
Maharajgung
Medical Campus
2.
Nepalese
Army Institute of Health sciences
3.
Chitwan
Medical College and Teaching Hospital
4.
Universal
College of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital
5.
KIST
Medical College
6.
Gandaki
Medical College
7.
National
Medical College
8.
Janaki
Medical college
Kathmandu University
1.
KU
School Of Medical Science
2.
Kathmandu
Medical College
3.
Nepal
Medical College
4.
Manipal
Medical college
5.
College
of Medical sciences Teaching Hospital
6.
Nepalgunj
Medical college
7.
Nobel
Medical College and Teaching Hospital
8.
Lumbini
Medical College and Teaching Hospital
9.
Birat
Medical College
Autonomous Medical Institute
1.
B.P.
Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
2.
Patan
Academy of Health sciences
3. Karnali Academy of Health Sciences
How Do You Know If A College Is MCI Approved?
To know the status of the college whether it is recognized by the Medical Council of India or not students can visit the official website of MCI (renamed as National Medical Commission) where colleges are listed in tabular form.
The website includes the list of medical colleges which are recognized by MCI in different countries just not only in Nepal.
Here is the image from the website listing different MCI-recognized medical colleges in Nepal.
To see yourself you can visit the official website at MCI Recognized Medical College in Nepal.
What If College Is Not MCI Approved for MBBS?
In case if college is not MCI recognized, then students of those colleges are not
allowed to sit in the Screening Text Exam, as a result, students are not registered
and licensed, and hence cannot practice in India.
If a college is not certified by the MCI, then it means
that the government of India doesn’t have any knowledge about college authenticity, and a result of this lack of trustworthiness, those students are not allowed to
sit in Licensing Examination of India conducted by National Medical Commission
(or earlier named as Medical Council of India) as Screening Test Examination.
As per the rule and regulation mentioned in the eligibility
Criteria for Screening Test: No person shall be allowed to appear in the
screening test unless:
1. Student
must be a citizen of India and must possess any medical qualification from
the institution which are recognized National Medical Commission (or earlier
named as Medical Council of India).
2. The
student must have an Eligibility Certificate, as per the ‘Eligibility
Requirement for taking admission in an undergraduate medical course in a
Foreign Medical Institution Regulations, 2002’.
3. It is compulsory to qualify the ‘National -Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Admission in MBBS program’.
The result of the ‘National- Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Admission to MBBS program’ shall be treated as the Eligibility Certificate for such persons, provided that such persons fulfill the Eligibility Criteria for admission to the MBBS course prescribed in the Regulations on Graduate Medical Education, 1997.
How Many Medical Colleges Are In Nepal For MBBS?
In Nepal all together there are 20 Medical colleges
which are offering MBBS and other different medical or equivalent courses.
There are two universities and three autonomous medical institutions in Nepal
serving the same purpose.
The two universities have provided affiliations with
different private medical colleges.
All the medical colleges and universities in Nepal can take admission of Indian students as they are recognized by the Medical Council of India.
Which Is The Cheapest Medical College In Nepal?
In
Nepal, Maharajgung Medical college is the cheapest governmental medical college and
Chitwan Medical College is the cheapest private medical college offering MBBS
in Nepal
In Nepal, the fee for MBBS is uniform across the country as Medical Education Commission (MEC) decides the tuition fee for medical study in Nepal.
As per the 2022 A.D (2079 B.S) the tuition fee for the
college inside the Valley (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur) is NRS 41,68,090
and outside the Valley (i.e. anywhere in the country) is NRS 45,95,720 for Nepalese
student.
For the foreign student, the tuition fee for MBBS is USD
75000/-
Though completing the 5.5 years of medical study costs from 50 lakh to 80 lakhs for Nepalese and 80 lakhs to 1 crore for foreign students.
This variation in amount is mainly due to the cost of accommodation and
other minor expenses required during the course of study.
This amount mainly depends upon the infrastructure and
facilities provided by the medical colleges. The place of Medical college also plays a major contribution in upraising the amount.
The overall cost of MBBS study in a college situated in the major city of Nepal is comparatively higher than that of the cost offered by medical colleges situated in rural areas.
Which Is The Biggest Medical College In Nepal?
Among 20 MBBS offering medical colleges in Nepal, B.P
Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) is the biggest medical college.
BPKIHS itself own’s 7 major hospitals in different
specialties in 7 different districts of Nepal. It was established in
collaboration with India as one of the largest medical colleges in Nepal. BPKIHS is
situated in Dharan, Nepal. And was established on Jan 18,1993 A.D.
to know more about different medical colleges in Nepal feel free to visit MEDICAL COLLEGE IN NEPAL
Is Nepal Best For MBBS?
In South-East Asia Region, there is no doubt that
Nepal is one of the best destinations for students looking for MBBS study. Hence YES, Nepal is best for MBBS study.
Nepal is regarded as one of the finest and most stable
country providing a great environment for students to complete their studies
successfully.
The Universities in Nepal and their affiliated medical
college are recognized by SAARC Countries (South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation) as well as in SEAR Countries.
Medical Degree obtained in Nepal are well recognized
by the Medical Council of India (MCI), Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMS), Bhutan
Medical and Health Council (BMHC), and Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC).
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) India,
as being the best medical institute in Asia also recommend the Colleges and
universities of Nepal as one of the best alternative destination for medical
studies especially MBBS outside India.
To add on this here are some bullet points mentioning why MBBS is Best in Nepal
- Internationally recognized Medical Colleges and Universities,
- Well-equipped and managed Hospital in each Medical College,
- Minimum of a 700-bed hospital in each hospital,
- Short course for MBBS study of 4.5 years,
- Compulsory rotating internship of 1 year in MBBS,
- The adequate opportunity of clinical exposure for students,
- Nepal Medical Council License being recognized by SAARC countries,
- Easy fee installment and lower total cost of MBBS study,
- Student-friendly environment across the nation as there is no conflict inside the country.
These were some highlights to choose Nepal for MBBS.
To know more details about MBBS in Nepal visit the detailed article on Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying MBBS in Nepal.
Which Country Medical Degree Is Valid In India?
In India, all those countries' medical degree is valid
which are recognized by the Embassy of India and the Medical Council of India (MCI).
According to Medical
Council of India Sector -8, Pocket-14, Dwarka, New Delhi-ADVISORY
It is stated as
”As far as the status of recognition of a particular
university/institution is concerned, it is informed that as per clause 4(1) of
the Screening Test Regulation, 2002, any primary medical qualification which is
confirmed by the Indian Embassy concerned to be a recognized qualification for
enrolment as a medical practitioner in the country in which the institution
awarding such qualification is situated, can be considered to be a recognized
medical qualification by the Medical Council of India for the purposes of
issuance of Eligibility Certificate, entitle a candidate to appear in the
Screening Test and grant of provisional/permanent registration by the concerned
State Medical Council.”
This is the list of all 70 countries whose Medical Degree is Valid in India
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan Republic
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belize
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Central America
- China
- Cambodia
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czechoslovakia
- Dominican Republic
- Ethiopia
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Guyana
- Hungary
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Los Angeles
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mongolia
- Mauritius
- Nepal
- Netherlands Antilles
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Poland
- Republic of Latvia
- Republic of Lithuania
- Romania
- Russian Federation
- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Scotland
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovak Republic
- Sri Lanka
- ST. LUCIA
- Sudan
- Tajikistan
- U. A. E.
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- U.S.A.
- Uzbekistan
- West Indies
- Yemen
- Zambia
To know the details of each country, city, and college name visit the official website here MCI-Recognised Countries.
Is an Internship From Nepal Valid In India?
Yes, an internship from Nepal is valid in India. Those students who have completed their
medical study in Nepal with an Internship don’t have to do any extra internship
in India due to MCI Recognition.
As per the Screening Test Act 2002, students must have to complete their internship before appearing in the License examination of the Medical Council of India.
In this case, students from Nepal are eligible to sit in the Screening Exam as all the medical colleges and universities of Nepal are
recognized by MCI and the Embassy of India for medical studies.
Since the standard of medical study and internship is
high and well regulated according to the standard of MCI, the internship from
Nepal is valid in India.
In Nepal, except Kathmandu University all other medical
institutions and universities require a compulsory internship in their own
hospital. But in Kathmandu University and its affiliated medical college, there
is a provision for Internship Transfer.
In the case of Internship Transfer, a student will complete their academic year in their respective medical college but they are free to do internship in their own country.
During certificate collection, a document with 1 year of the internship has to be submitted which will be verified by KU Administration before handing over the medical degree.