MBBS which stands for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is a four and half year program which is compulsorily followed by one year rotating internship training. In Nepal, two Universities Tribhuvan University (T.U) and Kathmandu University (K.U) and two autonomous institutions BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) & Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS) offers undergraduate medical education (MBBS program). Tribhuvan University and Kathmandu University offers MBBS program via their constitutent and affiliated Medical Colleges whereas BPKIHS (B.P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences ) and PAHS (Patan Academy of Health Sciences ) are running their in house MBBS program. They have their own entrance examination, curriculum and grading system for MBBS program.

Presently the students have to appear at competitive tests conducted by different universities, institutions to prove their merits. Different types of syllabi exist for the same entrance  tests at different institutions and students have to focus their effort accordingly.

Eligibility Criteria for MBBS (TU)
> Passed 10+2 Science or equivalent (with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) with 50% aggregate in total marks or CGPA 2.4
OR
Secured the Percentage equivalent to the above eligibility in regards to the certificate level programs (A-Level) with different grading systems
OR
Applicants who have passed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level/Diploma (General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Radiography, Physiotherapy) containing Physics, Chemistry, and Biology With Certificate of Equivalence to Grade 12 Science program from National Examination Board AND
Secured at least 50% aggregate in total marks both in Diploma and the Examination for equivalence AND
Registered in Nepal Health Professional council or Nepal Pharmacy Council or Nepal Ayurveda Councils per related educational program.

Admission Process (TU)
In order to pass the integrated admission process, a minimum of 50 percent marks should be obtained and there will be no negative marking for wrong answers.

Some of the Popular Institutes offering MBBS/ BDS/ Nursing  Entrance Preparation classes are as follows:

1. VIBRANT MBBS Entrance Preparation
> Address: New Plaza, Putalisadak, Kathmandu
> Phone no.: 01-4526149, 01 4540184

2. NAME Institute
> Adsress: Ramshah Path, Putalisadak, Kathmandu
> Phone no: 01-4231144

3. NIMS Institute
> Adsress: Bagbazar, Kathmandu
> Phone no: 01-4219278

4. NINE Institute
> Adsress: Putalisadak, Kathmandu
> Phone no: 985-1002377

5. Orbital Educational Foundation
> Address: Putalisadak, Kathmandu
> Phone no: 01-4248698, 4216552

6. HOPE "The Perfect Reading Room"
> Address: Kupondole, Lalitpur
> Phone no. : 01-5528822, 9851038670