Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital
Nobel Medical College is a private medical institution located in Biratnagar, Nepal. It was established in 2004 and is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The college offers a variety of medical and paramedical courses, including:
- Undergraduate:
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
- Postgraduate:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) programs in various clinical and preclinical specialties
- Doctor of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) super-specialty programs
Campus and facilities
The institution provides extensive facilities for both education and healthcare:
- Teaching hospital: The college runs a tertiary care teaching hospital in Biratnagar with a capacity of up to 1,050 beds. It offers a range of specialty and super-specialty services.
- Physical infrastructure: The campus features well-equipped lecture halls, modern laboratories, a skill lab, and a well-stocked library with internet access.
- Accommodation: Fully-furnished hostel facilities are available for students, with separate housing for boys and girls and 24/7 security.
Recognition and affiliation
Nobel Medical College holds a number of national and international accreditations:
- International: Recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).
- Nepal: Accredited by the Nepal Medical Council (NMC), the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health.
- India: Recognized by India's National Medical Commission (NMC), which allows Indian graduates to practice in India after passing the required screening exam.
Admissions
For Indian students, admission is competitive and requires qualifying for the NEET-UG entrance exam. The minimum eligibility criteria typically include:
- Academics: A minimum of 50% marks in the 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Age: The applicant must be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.
- Entrance Exam: A qualifying score on the NEET exam.