Nepalgunj Medical College

- Nepalgunj, Nepal
Abroad

General Information

Nepalgunj Medical College (NGMC), a well-known private medical school in the Banke district of Western Nepal, was founded in 1996. The college is connected to Kathmandu University (KU) and has two main campuses: the Basic Sciences campus in Chisapani and the Clinical Sciences campus in Kohalpur. Indian students really like NGMC because it's close to the Indian border (UP) and has a good reputation for helping students pass licensing exams like the FMGE (India).


General Information

  • Chisapani (Basic Sciences) and Kohalpur/Nepalgunj (Teaching Hospitals) are the main places of business for Banke, 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 Directory of Medical Schools (WHO) all recognize this school.
  • Requirements for Admission:
  • Requirements: At least 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in 10+2.
  • You must pass the Medical Education Commission (MEC) Entrance Exam to get in. Indian students must pass the NEET exam.
  • Intake: About 100 seats each year.

Campus Facilities

The NGMC infrastructure is spread out over three important locations, making sure that each phase of medical training has its own space.

  • Chisapani Basic Science Campus is a large, 70-hectare campus with lots of green space near the Bardia Wildlife Sanctuary. It gives first- and second-year students a peaceful, pollution-free place to study.
  • Integrated Multi-Site Learning: For the first two years, students are in the quiet of Chisapani. For the last two years, they are in the busy clinical environments of Kohalpur and Nepalgunj.
  • A large, well-ventilated building in Chisapani with a lot of bodies and specimens for basic anatomy.
  • Multimedia Learning Centers: Lecture halls have high-end audio-visual equipment, such as LCD projectors and computers that are built into the room.
  • Pathology and Microbiology Today Labs: Diagnostic and research labs that are fully stocked and let students do complicated biochemical and microbial tests.
  • The Medical Informatics Center is a place where students learn about health informatics and digital research methods.
  • Centralized Digital Library: Available on all campuses, it has thousands of medical books and fast access to e-journals from around the world.
  • Recreational Halls: Each campus has social spaces with indoor games like carrom and table tennis to help students relax.
  • Sports Infrastructure: This includes full-size fields for football and cricket, as well as courts for basketball and volleyball.
  • Solar and generator backup: Reliable power systems are set up to make sure that power outages don't stop labs or late-night study sessions.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

NGMC operates two major teaching hospitals that serve as the healthcare backbone for Western Nepal.

  • Kohalpur Teaching Hospital (750 Beds): The primary site for clinical rotations, featuring advanced departments for Orthopedics, Surgery, and Pediatrics.
  • Nepalgunj Teaching Hospital (250 Beds): A secondary site focused on super-specialty services like Neurosurgery, Urology, and Cardiology.
  • Advanced Diagnostic Units: Equipped with 128-slice CT, MRI, and a fully automated central laboratory.
  • Extensive Critical Care: Large ICU, CCU, and NICU wings to handle the high volume of referral cases from the mid-western and far-western regions of Nepal.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

The fees at NGMC for the academic session follow the structured payment guidelines of the Medical Education Commission (MEC).

Fee Category

Amount (Approx.)

Notes

Total Course Fee (Intl.)

$75,000 USD

Total tuition for the 5.5-year duration.

Total Course Fee (Indian)

₹55,00,000 – ₹60,00,000 INR

Highly cost-effective for Indian students.

1st Year (At Admission)

₹30,00,000 INR

Significant upfront payment as per MEC rules.

Subsequent Installments

₹6,25,000 INR

Payable annually/bi-annually for the remaining years.

Annual Hostel & Mess

₹1,12,500 – ₹1,25,000 INR

Combined charge for accommodation and food.

Refundable Deposit

NPR 50,000

One-time security deposit.

City Details

  • The Vibe: Nepalgunj is a major border city with a climate and culture very similar to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It offers all modern urban amenities including shopping malls and cinemas.
  • Connectivity:
  • Air: Nepalgunj Airport offers frequent 50-minute flights to Kathmandu.
  • Road: Extremely convenient for Indian students; the campus is just 15–20 minutes from the Rupaidiha (UP, India) border.

Hostel & Mess

  • Accommodation: Separate hostels for boys and girls are available at all sites. Rooms are typically twin-sharing, furnished with study tables, wardrobes, and bookshelves.
  • Dining (Mess): Serves a variety of North Indian and Nepali cuisine. The mess is managed with student input to ensure variety, featuring both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
  • Safety: The campus is gated and guarded 24/7 by ex-army security personnel, ensuring a highly secure environment for international residents.
  • Student Culture: NGMC is known for its "home-like" atmosphere for Indians. Students celebrate major festivals like Holi and Diwali with the local community.

Miscellaneous

  • Clinical Success: NGMC boasts a nearly 90% first-attempt pass rate in the MCI (now NExT) screening test for its Indian graduates.
  • Mandatory Residency: Students are generally required to live in the on-campus hostels to maintain academic discipline.

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