Nepal Private UniversityEst. 1997Kathmandu Medical College
Top-tier medical education in Nepal, culturally and geographically close to India.
300+
Indian Students
5.5 Years
Total Duration
₹66 Lakh(₹65,93,700 (Excluding Hostel))
Total Fee
Available
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About the University
Why KMC?
Kathmandu Medical College (KMC), established in 1997, is a premier private medical institution permanently affiliated with Kathmandu University and fully recognized by the Medical Education Commission (MEC) of Nepal, the NMC (India), and the WHO.
Located in the capital city of Nepal, KMC offers an environment culturally and geographically identical to Northern India. The MBBS program is taught entirely in English, and the disease pattern studied during clinical rotations perfectly matches that of India, giving Indian students a significant advantage for the licensing exams.
KMC operates a massive multi-specialty teaching hospital that provides students with immediate, high-volume patient exposure. The university follows a strict, high-quality academic regimen making it one of the most sought-after destinations for medical aspirants in South Asia.
Located in Kathmandu, offering a culturally familiar and identical climate to India
No Visa or Passport required for Indian citizens to travel and study
Massive teaching hospital providing a disease profile identical to Indian demographics
Fully accredited by NMC, WHO, WDOMS, and Kathmandu University
Fixed INR fee package protected from dollar exchange rate fluctuations
Hostel and cafeteria serve familiar Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food
1997
Founded
3,000+
Total Students
400+
Teaching Faculty
KMC Teaching Hospital
Hospitals
Campus & Life
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Finances
Fee Structure
Year-by-year breakdown of tuition and hostel fees. All figures are approximate and in Indian Rupees (₹).
| Year | Tuition | Hostel | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installment 1 (At Admission) | ₹26,00,000 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹31,37,700 | |
| Installment 2 (Due 01-08-2027) | ₹22,00,000 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹23,44,000 | |
| Installment 3 (Due 01-08-2028) | ₹14,00,000 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹15,44,000 | |
| Remaining Years | Nil | ₹1,44,000 | ₹1,44,000 | |
| 6-Year Total (Tuition + Hostel) | ₹65,93,700 (Excluding Hostel) | |||
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⚠️ Important
Fees shown reflect the official package. ALL payments are in INR. The total academic fee of ₹62,00,000 is ONLY applicable for candidates who pre-book by depositing ₹10,00,000 before the MEC notice. After the MEC notice, fees jump to approx. USD 75,000–80,000. Other one-time admission charges total ₹3,93,700 (Admission form: ₹5k, Admission Fee: ₹3L, Reg: ₹23.5k, Affiliation: ₹62k, NMC Reg: ₹3.2k). Hostel is mandatory (₹12,000/month, double sharing, increases 5% every 2 years). Food is extra at ₹5,000–5,500/month. EduFin Service Charges total ₹1,30,000 (Company Reg: ₹10,000; Service Charge: ₹1,20,000).
🏙️ Monthly Living Cost
₹5,000–5,500/mo (Food)
Food, transport, personal expenses. Affordable compared to Indian metro cities.
Academics
Curriculum
The 6-year MBBS program at KMC is structured into three phases, progressively building from basic sciences to full clinical practice.
Basic Medical Sciences (Year 1–2)
Clinical Sciences (Year 3–4.5)
Internship (Year 4.5–5.5)
Teaching Medium
All lectures, textbooks, practicals and examinations are conducted in English. A language course is included in Year 1 to help students communicate with patients during clinical rotations, but it is not a barrier to learning medicine.
Campus Life
Facilities
Everything you need to live comfortably and study effectively — all on or near campus.
Mandatory Hostels
Double sharing accommodation at ₹12,000/month. Staying in the campus hostel is compulsory for all international students for the entire course duration.
Campus Cafeteria
Provides daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner for approximately ₹5,000 to ₹5,500 per month, featuring predominantly Indian and Nepalese cuisine.
KMC Teaching Hospital
A top-tier clinical facility with hundreds of beds, ICU, specialized surgical units, and high daily out-patient footfall.
Central Library
A comprehensively stocked library with Indian author textbooks, international medical journals, and digital e-learning platforms.
Campus Safety
Secure, gated campus with round-the-clock CCTV surveillance and strict entry monitoring.
How to Apply
Admission Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have secured at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in 10+2 or equivalent
- Must have passed the National Board Entrance Examination of India (NEET UG) OR the Medical Education Commission (MEC) Nepal entrance exam
- Minimum age of 17 years by December 31st of the admission year
- Pre-booking deposit of ₹10,00,000 required before the MEC notice to secure the discounted fee structure
Documents Checklist
Admission Process at a Glance
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Offer Letter
Apostille Docs
Visa
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Living in Kathmandu
Student Life
Real information about day-to-day life as an Indian student in Kathmandu — food, climate, safety, and community.
Living in Kathmandu
Kathmandu is a bustling, historic city. The cost of living is comparable to Indian tier-2 cities, and Indian currency is widely accepted everywhere.
Climate
The climate is pleasant. Summers are warm and winters are chilly but rarely freezing, very similar to the climate of Dehradun or Shimla.
Travel Convenience
Extremely easy travel. Daily short flights run from Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Students can also easily travel by road via the UP/Bihar borders without a visa.
Culture
Festivals like Dashain (Dussehra), Tihar (Diwali), and Holi are celebrated with the same enthusiasm as in India, eliminating any homesickness.
Questions
Frequently Asked
No, Indian citizens do not require a passport or a visa to travel to, live in, or study in Nepal. A valid Indian government ID (like Aadhar or Voter ID) is sufficient.
To secure the total academic fee of ₹62,00,000, students must pre-book their seat by depositing ₹10,00,000 before the MEC (Medical Education Commission) Nepal issues its official entrance notice. If you wait until after the notice, the fee increases to approximately USD 75,000–80,000.
The ₹10 Lakh amount is non-refundable if the student or parent voluntarily cancels. However, it is fully refundable (via payee cheque) if the candidate fails to secure admission due to MEC rules or if KMC cancels the pre-booking.
No. The ₹62 Lakh covers the core tuition fee installments. One-time charges (approx ₹3.93 Lakhs), Hostel fees (₹12,000/month), and Food (₹5,000-5,500/month) are billed separately. The hostel is mandatory for all international students.
No, as per the official fee structure for Indians at KMC, all payments are calculated and must be paid in Indian Rupees (INR), safeguarding you from currency exchange rate fluctuations.
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