About Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MEMG), Nepal

Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS), Pokhara, is a premier private medical institution established in 1994 as a historic collaboration between the Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG) and the Government of Nepal. Affiliated with Kathmandu University, MCOMS was the first private medical college in Nepal and has set benchmarks in quality medical education and healthcare delivery.

The institution operates across two scenic campuses in Pokhara: the Basic Sciences campus at Deep Heights and the Clinical campus at Phulbari, which houses the state-of-the-art 750-bed multi-specialty Manipal Teaching Hospital (MTH). Offering an English-medium MBBS degree, MCOMS draws hundreds of Indian and international medical aspirants due to its high standard of clinical education and experienced Indian and international faculty.

Graduates of MCOMS enjoy exceptional career global pathways and consistently achieve top pass percentages in international medical licensing exams, including the National Medical Commission (NMC) FMGE / NExT in India, USMLE in the USA, and PLAB in the UK.

Why Study at Manipal College of Medical Sciences

• Affiliated with Kathmandu University and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC - India), Nepal Medical Council, WHO, ECFMG, and FAIMER.



• Curriculum structure closely aligned with Indian medical standards and taught entirely in the English language.



• Hands-on clinical exposure provided at the 750-bed modern tertiary care Manipal Teaching Hospital with high daily patient inflow.



• Backed by the renowned heritage, academic excellence, and management of the Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG).



• Cultural similarity, geographical proximity to India, and visa-free / hassle-free movement for Indian students.



• Safe, serene, and pollution-free learning environment situated against the picturesque backdrop of the Annapurna mountain range in Pokhara.

Admission Eligibility

Academic Criteria: Applicants must have completed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English from a recognized board.

Percentage Threshold: Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in PCB and at least 50% in individual core subjects.

Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the admission year.

Mandatory Entrance Test: Indian national applicants must possess a valid qualifying NEET-UG score for the current academic year or qualify in the Medical Entrance Test (MET) conducted by Medical Education Commission (MEC) Nepal / Kathmandu University.