Nepal Medical College

Nepal Medical College (NMC) is a private medical institution located in the Jorpati area of Kathmandu, Nepal. It was established in 1997 and is affiliated with Kathmandu University.

• Affiliation and Recognition: NMC's MBBS program is accredited by the Nepal Medical Council and recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Medical Commission of India.
• Programs Offered: The college's primary offering is the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program, which has a total duration of five and a half years. This consists of four and a half years of academic curriculum and one year of compulsory rotating internship.
• Hospital and Facilities: The institution includes the Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital (NMCTH), a multispecialty facility. It also features modern laboratories, a comprehensive library, and hostels for both male and female students.
• Learning Approach: The curriculum emphasizes community orientation, integrated teaching, and problem-based learning.
• Admission: Prospective students must meet the criteria set by the Medical Education Commission and Kathmandu University and pass the entrance examination. For Indian students, a valid NEET score is mandatory for admission. 

Infrastructure & Campus

• Hospital attached: The Teaching Hospital (NMCTH) with about 700 beds. 

• Facilities: Academic buildings, library, separate male & female hostels. 

• Departments for pre-clinical and clinical teaching include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Community Medicine, Forensics, etc.

Location and environment

• The college is situated in a tranquil environment at the foothills of a mound, about 11 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu city.
• The campus is located near the Gokarna hillock and the Gokarna Safari Park.
• Transport services, including taxis and microbuses, connect the college to other parts of the city.