Priority Setting for MBBS, BDS & Nursing in Nepal
Based on personal experience and general trends, here is the priority list for MBBS, BDS, and Nursing programs in Nepal. You can adjust the order depending on your needs, location, and preferences.
MBBS Priority Order (Based on Experience)
- Maharajgunj Medical Campus, IOM
- Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS)
- BPKIHS
- KUSMS
- NAIHS
- KMC
- NMC Jorpati
- KIST Medical College
- Manipal (MCOMS)
- COMS Chitwan
- CMC
- GMC
- UCMS, Bhairahawa
- Nobel, Biratnagar
- NMC, Birgunj
- Nepalgunj Medical College
- Lumbini Medical College or Pokhara Academy
- Devdaha Medical College
- Birat Medical College
- Janaki Medical College
- Karnali Medical College
- B&C / Rapti Academy
- Madhesh Institute
- Foreign Scholarships
Note: Priority may differ based on:
- Hometown or Away
- TU vs KU
- Hostel requirement
- Want to stay inside or outside Kathmandu
Remember: “Khane mukh lai juga le chhekdaina.” Even Janaki graduates have topped MD/MS entrance exams.
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Priority Order
Based on reputation, faculty quality, facilities, and clinical exposure:
- BPKIHS, Dharan
- IOM, Kathmandu
- KUSMS, Dhulikhel
- KDC
- KMC, Kathmandu
- Peoples Dental College
- KIST, Lalitpur
- Nepal Medical College
- CMC, Bharatpur
- COMS, Bharatpur
- UCMS, Bhairahawa
- Gandaki Medical College
- Nobel Medical College
- Nepalgunj Medical College
Tip: If studying outside Kathmandu, choose a college close to your home city.
BSc Nursing & BNS Priority Order
- Maharajgunj Nursing Campus, TU/IOM
- Nepal Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), TU
- National Academy of Health Sciences (NAMS)
- Lalitpur Nursing Campus, PAHS
- Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS)
- BPKIHS, Dharan
- Pokhara Nursing Campus, TU/IOM
- Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences (MMIHS), TU
- Biratnagar Nursing Campus, TU/IOM
- Birgunj Nursing Campus, TU/IOM
- Nepalgunj Nursing Campus, TU/IOM
- Chitwan Medical College, TU
- Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS)
- Nepal Medical College, KU
- Kathmandu Medical College, KU
- BP Koirala Cancer Hospital (PU)
- National Medical College, TU
- Nobel Medical College, KU
- Universal College of Health Sciences, TU
- Gandaki Medical College, TU
- Janaki Medical College
- Kathmandu Model Hospital School of Nursing, PU
- OM Health Campus, PU
- Norvic Institute of Nursing Education, PU
- Sushma Koirala Memorial Nursing Campus, PU
- Kantipur Academy of Health Sciences
- BNB (PU)
- Alka Hospital, PU
- Nepal Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS), PU
- SAAN Institute (PU)
#PriorityConditionAlert
- Choose a college near your home.
- Scholarship is always the best option.
- If you're from Kathmandu valley, staying nearby is more convenient.
- Check hostel availability before finalizing.
