Medical Education Commission, established in 2018, is a Nepali government agency that has been approved by the Council of Ministers of Nepal . The Medical Education Commission conducts a single, unified entrance exam for multiple medical programs, streamlining the admission process.

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

Both foreign and Nepali applicants wishing to enroll in medical professional education programs must take the medical entrance exam. These medical programs are offered by various universities, affiliated colleges, and academies across Nepal.


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 Examination (MECEE-BL)
a. The entrance examination 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 and 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.

Examination Format
a. Question type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questions
b. Option: Four options (A, B, C, D)
c. Number of questions: 200
d. Full marks: 200
e. Cognitive ratio: Recall: Understanding: Application - 30:50:20
f. Duration: 3 hours

Application Method
Application Method is Online via Commission’s official website: www.mec.gov.np   or https://entrance.mec.gov.np

MECEE-BL SYLLABUS
Syllabus for Bachelor level Common Entrance Examination -  Medical Education Commission [ VIEW DETAILS ]