MBBS Scholarships in Nepal: 2025 Opportunities

Aspiring medical professionals, seize this opportunity to pursue your dream career!

The Government of Nepal is committed to nurturing the next generation of healthcare leaders by offering 571 prestigious scholarships for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program in 2025. These scholarships provide access to world-class medical education and training, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our nation.

Scholarship Breakdown:

• Total Scholarship Seats: 571

• General Scholarship (55%): 313 seats awarded based on merit ranking in the MECEE-BL exam, regardless of gender, religion, or ethnicity.

• Reservation Scholarship (45%): 258 seats allocated to eligible candidates from specific categories, ensuring equitable access to opportunities.

Reservation Categories:

The reservation scholarship is further divided into sub-categories, including:

• Female

• Dalit Female

• Muslim Female

• Dalit

• Adibasi Janajati

• Khas Arya

• Madheshi

• Madhesi Dalit

• Tharu

• Muslim

• Pichhadiye Ko Kshetra

• Apanga

• Shahid Pariwar

Selection within each reservation category is based on merit ranking within that specific group.

See your Group rank and no. of Quotas for Scholarship from here. 

Total Scholarship Seats	571
General Scholarship Reserved Scholarship	313 258

Category	Percentage	Number of Seats (approx.)
Female	28%	71
Dalit Female	3%	9
Muslim Female	2%	6
Dalit	9%	24
Adibasi Janajati	15%	37
Khas Arya	17%	43
Madheshi	9%	23
Madhesi Dalit	3%	8
Tharu	4%	11
Muslim	2%	6
Pichhadiye Ko Kshetra	4%	10
Apanga	2%	5
Shahid Pariwar	2%	5
Total	100%	258

MBBS Program and Affiliated Institutions:

The MBBS program is offered by esteemed medical colleges affiliated with Kathmandu University, Tribhuvan University, Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS), Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS), and B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS).

Scholarship Distribution Across Institutions:

A detailed breakdown of scholarship allocation per institution is provided below.

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Institution Name	Affiliation	Total Seats	Scholarship Seats
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS)	BPKIHS	100	75
Birat Medical College	KU	100	10
Chitwan Medical College	TU	100	10
College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital	KU	100	20
Devdaha Medical College and Research Institute	KU	75	8
Gandaki Medical College	TU	100	10
Janaki Medical College	TU	50	5
Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS)	KAHS	50	38
Kathmandu Medical College	KU	100	10
KIST Medical College	TU	100	10
KU School of Medical Sciences	KU	100	10
Lumbini Medical College	KU	100	10
Maharajgunj Medical Campus	TU	100	75
Manipal College of Medical Sciences	KU	100	20
National Medical College	TU	100	10
Nepal Medical College	KU	100	10
Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences	TU	100	38
Nepalgunj Medical College	KU	100	10
Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital	KU	100	10
Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS)	PAHS	65	49
Universal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital	TU	100	10
Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences (PoAHS)	PoAHS	50	37
Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS)	RAHS	50	37
Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS) B & C  Medical College	MIHS KU	50 50	38 5

Beyond Nepal:

In addition to scholarships within Nepal, the Government of Nepal also provides opportunities to study MBBS in Bangladesh, Pakistan (under PTAP Scholarships), and Egypt.

Take the First Step Towards Your Medical Career:

For comprehensive information about MBBS programs, admission procedures, and scholarship eligibility criteria, please visit the official websites of the respective universities and medical colleges.

Don't miss this chance to embark on a rewarding journey in medicine. Apply now and contribute to a healthier Nepal!