The Medical Education Commission (MEC) has published notice for students applying to the common entrance examination for bachelor's level medical education (MECEE-BL 2026) regarding Changes in MECEE-BL 2026 application requirements.

Changes in MECEE-BL 2026 application requirements
Nepali citizens who have passed Grade 12 but are under 16 years old can now apply for the common entrance exam using a minor's identification card, provided they fulfill all other qualifications.

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ENTRANCE NOTICE (18 August 2025)
The Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for Bachelor Level Programs, abbreviated as MECEE BL, conducted by the Medical Education Commission,  is a medical entrance examination held in Nepal for individuals aspiring to pursue health professional Education (MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BASLP, B.Perfusion Technology, BAMS, BNS, BSc MLT, BSc MIT, B.Pharm, B.Optometry, BPT and BPH).

MECEE-BL 2026: Notice for Nepali Candidates for Common Entrance Examination of Bachelor Level in Health Professional Education (18 August 2025)
Nepal Government, Medical Education Commission, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, has published a notice regarding the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for Bachelor Level Programs (MECEE-BL 2026) in medical education run by various Universities, affiliated colleges, and health science academies throughout the country for admission in the following programs:
- MBBS
- BDS
- BSc Nursing/B.Sc Midwifery, BASLP, B Perfusion Technology
- BAMS, BNS, BSc MLT, BSc MIT, B Pharm, B Optometry, BPT
- BPH

The online application portal will be open from 2082 Bhadra 02 (17 August 2025), 10:00 AM to 2082 Bhadra 22 (7 September 2025), 5:00 PM. Applicants may also apply with double fee payment from 2082 Bhadra 22 (7 September 2025), 5:00 PM until 2082 Bhadra 29 (14 September 2025), 5:00 PM.

Programs and Minimum Eligibility:
a) MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BSc Midwifery, BASLP, B Perfusion Technology
The Candidates should have passed +2/Proficiency Certificate Level with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing at least 50% marks or 2.4 GPA/CGPA, from a recognized institution.
OR A-Level or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing at least 50% or 2.4 GPA/CGPA, and obtained equivalency.
OR Health Science–related Proficiency Certificate/Diploma (General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Radiography, Ayurveda, Physiotherapy) with minimum 50% marks, and completed +2 equivalency in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum 50% or 2.4 GPA/CGPA, registered with the concerned council.

b) BAMS, BSc MLT, BSc MIT, BSc Radiotherapy Technology, BPT, BPharm, B Optometry
The Candidates should have passed +2/Proficiency Certificate Level with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing at least 50% or 2.4 GPA/CGPA.
OR A-Level or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing at least 50% or 2.4 GPA/CGPA, and obtained equivalency.
OR Proficiency Certificate/Diploma in Health Sciences (Ayurveda, Medical Lab Technology, Radiography, Radiotherapy, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Ophthalmic Science) with minimum 50% marks and registered with the concerned council.

c) BPH
The Candidates should have passed +2/Proficiency Certificate Level with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing at least 50% or 2.4 GPA/CGPA.
OR A-Level or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing at least 50% or 2.4 GPA/CGPA, and obtained equivalency.
OR Proficiency Certificate/Diploma in Health Sciences (General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Radiography, Radiotherapy, Ayurveda, Physiotherapy) with minimum 50% marks and registered with the concerned council.

d) BNS / BMS
The Candidates should have passed Nursing Proficiency Certificate Level/ Diploma with minimum 50% or 2.4 GPA/CGPA, and registered with Nepal Nursing Council.

Entrance Exam Dates and Time
Time: 11 AM to 2 PM
S.N.- Academic Program - Exam Date
1. MBBS - 2082/07/15 (2025 November 01)
2. BDS - 2082/07/16 (2025 November 02)
3. BSc Nursing/B.Sc Midwifery, BASLP, B Perfusion Technology - 2082/07/17 (2025 November 03)
4. BAMS, BNS/BMS, BSc MLT, BSc MIT, BSc Radiotherapy technology, B Pharm, B Optometry, BPT - 2082/07/18 (2025 November 04)
5. BPH - 2082/07/19 (2025 November 05)

Entrance Examination
a. The entrance examination of all the above-mentioned programs will be written examination and consists of an objective-type questions. The answer sheet will be based on an OMR system.
b. The duration of the examination will be three hours, will have a full integer of 200 marks.
c. Each correct answer will be awarded 1 mark, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
d. To be included in the merit list of the Common Entrance examination, candidates must score at or above the 50th percentile.
e. Notwithstanding clause (d), if the number of candidates appearing in the examination is less than double the number of available seats in a particular program, then candidates who score 50% or above marks will still be included in the merit list.
f. The candidates can apply for more than one program.

Application Fees
- Nepali Applicants: NPR 4,000/- (excluding service charges for card payments).
- Foreign Applicants: NPR 8,000/- or equivalent (excluding service charges for card payments).

Application Deadline:
- Normal Fee Deadline: 2082 Bhadra 02, 10 AM to 2082 Bhadra 22 up to 5 PM.
- Double Fee Deadline: 2082 Bhadra 22 5 PM to Bhadra 29 up to 5 PM.

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The available seats for the foreign candidates in the above academic programs will be upto:
- 8.25% of the seats in Government colleges/Academies
- 33% of the seats in Private colleges are run by the Nepalese management team.
- 50% of the seats in Private colleges run by Nepalese and foreign management teams.

ONLINE APPLICATION
Eligible candidates are requested to submit their application forms online through the Commission’s official system: www.mec.gov.np  or https://entrance.mec.gov.np .

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