Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS)
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Pokhara,
Nepal
Abroad
General Information
The Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS), which opened in 1994, is Nepal's first private medical college and the main school of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG). It is widely thought to be the best medical school in Nepal for international students, especially those from India. It is connected to Kathmandu University (KU). The college has two state-of-the-art campuses in Pokhara, where world-class Manipal teaching takes place against a stunning Himalayan backdrop.
General Info
- The main places are Deep Heights (Basic Sciences) and Phulbari (Teaching Hospital) in Pokhara, Nepal.
- The degree is an M.B.B.S., which is a 5.5-year program with a one-year internship.
- The language of instruction is English.
- Accreditation: The Nepal Medical Council (NMC), the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India, the Sri Lanka Medical Council, and the World Health Organization (WHO) all recognize it. It is also listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
- Acceptance:
- Requirements: At least 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in 10+2.
- Medical Education Commission (MEC) Entrance Exam: You must pass the MEC Entrance Exam to be qualified. Indian students must pass the NEET exam.
- Intake: About 100 seats each year.
Campus Facilities
MCOMS has two separate campuses, each designed for a different stage of medical education.
- Deep Heights Campus (Basic Sciences): An 8-acre wooded campus housing the preclinical departments, modern lecture halls, and foundational laboratories for 1st and 2nd-year students.
- Phulbari Campus (Clinical Sciences): A huge 30-acre campus with the teaching hospital and clinical departments for advanced medical training.
- Advanced Simulation Center: This place has high-quality manikins and VR-based tools that let you practice complicated clinical situations before going to the hospital.
- Digital & Central Library: A huge, multi-story building with a huge collection of WHO publications, international journals, and high-speed internet access 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Modern Anatomy & Pathology Museums are famous for their huge collections of human specimens and cutting-edge 3D models of the body.
- High-Tech Skill Labs: Special places where you can practice putting in IVs, stitching up wounds, and giving emergency life support (BLS/ACLS).
- Interactive Classrooms: Have smartboards, multimedia projectors, and recording equipment so that students can review what they've learned.
- On-Campus Banking & ATM: There are branches of national and international banks on campus to make it easier for students to do their banking.
- The MCOMS Sports Complex has its own fields for cricket and football, basketball courts, and a modern indoor gym.
- The IT & Informatics Center is a central lab for health informatics that gives students the tools they need to do medical research and analyze data.
Hospital & Medical Facilities
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The Manipal Teaching Hospital (MTH) is a well-known 750-bed tertiary care center in Western Nepal that offers a wide range of medical services.
- 750+ Bed Capacity: A huge, 7-story building that gives students a lot of clinical experience in all major and super-specialty fields.
- Super-Specialty Services: There are separate wings for Cardiology (with a Cath Lab), Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, and Oncology.
- Advanced Critical Care has more than 50 dedicated ICU beds in its Medical, Surgical, Neuro, Pediatric (PICU), and Neonatal (NICU) units.
- The Modern Diagnostic Wing has the only Linear Accelerator (LINAC) for radiotherapy in Western Nepal, as well as a 1.5 T MRI and a 128-slice CT scan.
- A lot of patients come in: patients from all over the area come in, which means that students can see a wide range of tropical and complicated medical conditions.
Fee Structure
State University Affordability
The following estimates are based on the academic session for international/Indian students.
Scholarships
- Kalam-Pai Scholarship: A highly prestigious award that can waive up to 100% of course and hostel fees for exceptionally high-ranking students.
- Freeship & Merit Scholarships: Various levels of tuition waivers (50% to 100%) based on performance in the MEC Entrance Exam.
- Kadambi Scholarship: Awarded to students with excellence in sports at the state or national level.
City Details
- The Vibe: Pokhara is a world-famous tourist hub known for its lakes and views of the Annapurna range. It is clean, safe, and offers a high quality of life.
- Connectivity:
- Air: Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) connects the city to Kathmandu and international destinations.
- Road: Well-connected by highways to Kathmandu and the Sunauli (India) border, which is about 180 km away.
Hostel & Mess
- Accommodation: Separate, 100% residential hostels for men and women. Rooms are generally single or twin-sharing, featuring attached bathrooms, balconies with mountain views, and geysers.
- Dining: Messes in both campuses serve Indo-Nepali food (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian). The menu is balanced and caters specifically to the Indian palate.
- Multicultural Environment: With students from India, Sri Lanka, the USA, and more, the campus offers a rich, diverse social experience.
- Recreation: Regular "Manipal Fests," inter-college sports meets, and trekking expeditions to nearby Himalayan trails keep student life vibrant.
Miscellaneous
- Global Placements: MCOMS has an excellent track record for students clearing USMLE (USA) and PLAB (UK).
- Internship: A 1-year compulsory rotating internship at MTH is essential for obtaining full medical registration.
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Facilities & Campus Life
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our pass rate is approximately 78% compared to the national average of ~45%, because we begin structured FMGE preparation from Year 4, not after graduation.
No. Every university we recommend offers MBBS fully in English. Basic Russian is helpful for patient interaction during clinical rotations, but the degree is completed entirely in English. Basic Russian can be learned at the University campus for free.
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Total cost for MBBS in Russia (tuition + living) is approximately ₹22–38 Lakhs over 6 years, which is much cheaper than private medical colleges in India (₹65–110 Lakhs). Exact fees vary by university
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