No visa for Indian nationals. Medicine (MBBS) in Dharan, Nepal.
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS)
BPKIHS in Dharan reports a 72.2% FMGE pass rate, one of the highest anywhere for an overseas medical school. Indian nationals need no visa or passport to study in Nepal, the time zone is the same, and the institute runs one of Nepal's busiest teaching hospitals.
Overview
Why families consider BPKIHS
Autonomous government institute, established 1993. Medicine (MBBS) in English medium. Compare it with the other universities in Nepal and the wider medicine list.
Recognitions, as published
- Reported FMGE pass rate of 72.2%, among the highest globally
- No visa required for Indian nationals
- No passport required for travel to Nepal from India
- One of Nepal's busiest teaching hospitals, with exceptional clinical diversity
- Hindu and Buddhist culture, similar food, festivals and language proximity
- Same time zone as India, so family communication is easy
Courses
Curriculum overview
Medicine (MBBS). 5.5 years. The phases below are as the university describes them.
Years 1 to 2, pre-clinical
Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry
Years 3 to 4, para-clinical
Pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, community medicine
Years 4 to 5, clinical
Medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT, ophthalmology
Years 5 to 5.5, internship
One-year compulsory rotatory internship at BPKIHS Hospital
Fees
Fee structure
Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
See how BPKIHS compares with 63 other medical universities in the MBBS fee table.
| Item | Cost, as published |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition | USD 13,500 |
| Hostel (annual) | USD 400 |
| Mess (annual) | USD 100 |
| Visa, registration and insurance (annual) | Nil |
| One-time charges | Published as USD 5000 -1000; the counsellor confirms the exact figure |
| Total course fee (USD, approx.) | About USD 70,000 |
Eligibility
Eligibility for Indian students
The counsellor checks these against the student's marksheets and NEET scorecard in the first call. The full document list is on the admissions and visas page.
- 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in physics, chemistry and biology
- NEET qualified (mandatory)
- No IELTS or TOEFL required
- No visa required for Indian nationals
Hostel and city
Living in Dharan
Nepal is the choice for Indian families who want geographic proximity, no visa requirement, cultural familiarity and strong FMGE outcomes. BPKIHS reports a 72.2% FMGE pass rate, and Kathmandu University and Tribhuvan University add first-ranked engineering and management faculties.
Study cities in Nepal
- Hostel at USD 400 a year and mess at USD 100 a year, as published
- Dharan, Province No. 1: reachable by road, bus or flight via Biratnagar
- No visa, registration or insurance charges published
- On arrival, a Global Minds representative meets the student at the airport, accommodation has been checked in advance, and a local coordinator is reachable 24/7. See placement and support.
Admission process
Step by step
- Intake
- February and September
- Apply by
- January and August
Admission decisions are made by the university. Global Minds prepares and checks the file, tracks the application and arranges the invitation letter the visa needs. The full sequence is on the how it works page.
After graduation
- FMGE or NExT for India
- Nepal Medical Council registration for practice in Nepal
- Postgraduate study in India, Nepal or abroad
- 1
Submit 10+2 marksheets and the NEET scorecard
- 2
Apply for the February or September intake
- 3
Receive the offer letter from BPKIHS
- 4
Travel to Dharan by road, bus or flight via Biratnagar
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Questions about BPKIHS
When is the intake at BPKIHS and when should I apply?
Intake: February and September. Apply by: January and August. The counsellor confirms the current dates with the university before you commit.
What are the entry requirements for Indian students at BPKIHS?
10+2 with a minimum of 50% in physics, chemistry and biology. NEET qualified (mandatory). No IELTS or TOEFL required. No visa required for Indian nationals.
What does BPKIHS cost?
USD 13,500 a year tuition; About USD 70,000 for 5.5 years. Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
What is the FMGE pass rate at BPKIHS?
Reported FMGE pass rate: 72.2%. FMGE and NExT pass rates are as reported for each university at the time of writing. They describe past cohorts and are not a prediction of any individual result.
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