Institute of Medicine: Learn from the best

With three campuses situated at Kathmandu, and nine outside, Institute of Medicine, Nepal, managed by its dean, Dr. Jagdish Prasad Agarwal, was established in 1972 and is one of the most heard of and discussed medical colleges in the country.The college is affiliated to the Tribhuvan University and follows all guidelines and curriculum of the same. The college has been recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). Hence, a degree from this college can earn you a license to practice in India as a healthcare worker.

The college makes sure to produce young and efficient healthcare professionals who will be responsible building further human resources in healthcare services, provide health services through various societal institutions and be able and interested to conduct research that can further the medical progress of the society at large and their own country.

Eligibility for admission for Institute of Medicine, Nepal:

The following conditions and criterion must be met by the willing candidate for acceptance into Institutor the MBBS degree. These standards have been set following the strict guidelines of Tribhuvan University of Medical Sciences:

1. The candidate must have completed their 17 years of age.
2. They must have passed their 10+2 standard or Intermediate of Science (I.Sc) with English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry and their major subjects and must not have less than 50% marks in the average aggregate calculated on the basis of these major subjects.

OR

Have completed a bachelor’s degree in any of the subjects: Physics, Chemistry or Biology (B.Sc) from a recognised University, and has studied one other science subject till the ancillary level , with not less than a 50% aggregate and meets the above condition and aggregate requirements of the 10+2 standard.

• Resident Nepali students have to take the Tribhuvan university IOM entrance exam, which is considered to be the determinant of merit for admission to this college followed by an interview. Students who are applying from foreign countries and Non Resident Nepali students will have to forward their application to the college for perusal and acceptance of their admission into Institute of Medicine, Nepal. Such documents will be needed to get authorized from the Ministry of External Affairs of the student’s resident country and by the Embassy of Nepal. The students of India will have to score pass marks in NEET UG exams.

Courses offered:

The following courses are offered in Institute of Medicine, Nepal:

1. MBBS
2. Post Graduate studies in medicine (M.D. / M.S./ M.Sc./M.LT/etc.)
3. Phil in Clinical Psychology
4. Biochemistry
5. Master in Public Health
6. B.Sc. Nursing
7. Bachelor in Speech Language Pathology
8. Bachelor in Ayurveda
9. BNS
10. BPH
11. Bachelor of Pharmacy
12. BMLT
13. B. Optom
14. B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology, etc.

MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Institute of Medicine, Nepal is one of the oldest institutes which impart the knowledge of medicine in Nepal and thus strive to focus on the traditional glory and produce efficient medical healthcare personnel and doctors.

Following the basic curriculum,  teaching basic medical sciences with development in  interdepartmental integration and clinical and community correlation for the first two academic years is done at Institute of Medicine, Nepal.

Clinical subjects, community medicine and forensic medicine are taught during the next one and a half year from the third academic year onwards, while all the clinical subjects along with management in health, community field experience and junior clinical clerkship(one year clerkship/internship after 4.5 years of MBBS) continue until the end of the four and a half year of the MBBS curriculum of Tribhuvan University.

The course starts from the month of August every year.

The departments of the college includes:

1. Anatomy
2. Department of Community Medicine
3. Biochemistry
4. Microbiology
5. Pathology
6. Pharmacology
7. Physiology
8. Forensic Medicine
9. Ophthalmology
10. Otorhinolaryngology
11. Obstetrics and Gynaecologists
12. Paediatrics
13. Anaesthesiology
14. Cardiology : Pulmonary Science
15. Dental Science
16. Dermatology
17. ENT
18. Gastrointestinal and General Surgery
19. Internal Medicine
20. Nephrology
21. Neurosurgery
22. Plastic Surgery
23. Psychiatry
24. Radiology
25. Urology and Kidney

The fee structure is based on several slabs of different students:

1. Non resident Nepali students
2. Students from SAARC countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka only)
3. Indian Students (citizens of India)
4. Students from other countries.

However, the fee is quite affordable and no donations are taken or demanded for admission to Institute of Medicine, Nepal. Also, it offers 45 seats for students who are admitted on basis of rewarding scholarships or concessions. These scholarships are awarded purely on basis of merit and under the discretion of Tribhuvan University.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS):

This is a similar course to the MBBS under Tribhuvan University: 4½ year course with one year of compulsory internship after the final examinations. he BDS program is also affiliated to Tribhuvan University and is recognized by Nepal Medical Council and Medical Council of India.

Medical Sciences and Dental science subjects in Part I are taught in the initial two years and the remaining two years are spentteaching Part II: Dental Clinical Sciences subjects including communityDentistry/Medical Clinical Sciences Subjects. In case a student fails to secure a pass mark in Part I, he/she/they will not be promoted to Part II.

The criteria for admission to this course are as follows: (for both national and international applicants)

The candidates eligible for admission should have (both national and international applicants):

1. Passed 10+2 Science (Biology Group) or Equivalent securing at least 50% separately in

Physics, Chemistry and Biology with 50% aggregate in total marks OR

Secured at least C+ grade separately in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least C

grade in remaining individual subjects along with GPA 2.4 OR

Secured the Percentage equivalent to above eligibility in regards to the certificate level

programs (A-Level) with different grading system

OR

1. Applicants who have passed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level /Diploma

(General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science,

Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Radiography, Physiotherapy) with Certificate of Equivalence to

Grade 12 Science program from National Examination Board AND

1. Secured at least 50% separately in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with 50% aggregate

in total marks both in Diploma and the Examination for Equivalence AND

1. Registered in Nepal Health Professional council or Nepal Pharmacy Council or Nepal

Ayurveda Council as per related educational program.

The college is highly reputed since after the influence of Professor Prakash Sayami as its dean who changed and revised the whole system of education and admission of both students and the staff. No corruption policy was implemented and the institution started housing only genuinely trained and able staff and none based on political affiliations or perusal. The dedication of these students and the staff has brought along a major change and a huge positive impact in the working of Institute of Medicine, Nepal.

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