KIST Medical College
MBBS · Kathmandu, Nepal
KIST Medical College is a medical university in Kathmandu, Nepal (Asia) offering a 5.5-year MBBS program taught in English. The estimated total cost of the full course is about $46,459 (≈ ₹39 lakh), with annual tuition around $4,800. Indian students should confirm KIST Medical College's current recognition on the official National Medical Commission (NMC) list and meet NMC's FMGL-2021 eligibility rules to qualify for the FMGE / NExT licensing exam.
Some figures for KIST Medical College are still being verified by our research team. Treat fees and estimates as indicative and confirm with official sources before paying any deposit.
Key facts
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Country | Nepal |
| City | Kathmandu |
| Degree awarded | MBBS |
| Course duration | 5.5 years |
| Medium of instruction | English |
| Ownership | Private |
| Year established | 2007 |
| NMC recognition | Verify on the current National Medical Commission (NMC) list |
| Intake months | September |
| Annual intake (est.) | 100 |
| Indian students (est.) | 100 - 180 |
| Teaching hospital | KIST Medical College Teaching Hospital Lalitpur |
| Teaching hospital beds | 350 |
Cost overview
| Cost item | Amount (USD) | Approx (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition | $4,800 | ≈ ₹4.1 lakh |
| Hostel / year | $1,440 | ≈ ₹1.2 lakh |
| Living cost / month | $120 | ≈ ₹10,200 |
| One-time admission fee | $1,000 | ≈ ₹85,000 |
| Medical insurance / year | $120 | ≈ ₹10,200 |
| Visa / residence per year | $100 | ≈ ₹8,500 |
| Other one-time charges | $1,000 | ≈ ₹85,000 |
| Estimated total (full course) | $46,459 | ≈ ₹39 lakh |
Always request the latest official fee sheet from KIST Medical College before paying any deposit. INR figures are approximate (at ₹85/USD) and for guidance only.
Admission & eligibility
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| NEET requirement | Yes — Mandatory for all Indian nationals per NMC FMGL 2021. |
| Minimum 12th (PCB) | 12th Standard (10+2) pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General/OBC/EWS; 40% for SC/ST/PwD as per NMC FMGL 2021. |
| PCB minimum | General/OBC/EWS: 50% in PCB subjects | SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL: 40% in PCB subjects | Per NMC FMGL 2021 — verify before admission. |
| Age requirement | Minimum 17 years as of 31st December of the admission year. No upper age limit per current NMC guidelines — verify latest NMC circular before admission. |
| Entrance exam | Yes — MBAT (Medical and Dental Admission Test Nepal) required in addition to NEET. Conducted by Medical Education Commission Nepal. Register 2–3 months before target intake. NEET + MBAT both mandatory for Indian nationals. |
| English test | No — NEET is English-medium and accepted as English proficiency proof. |
| Application intake / deadline | Applications: May–August for September intake. MBAT registration must be completed 2–3 months before intake. IOM (top government college) has very limited Indian seats — apply earliest. |
Eligibility rules change every cycle — always confirm the current NEET/FMGL-2021 requirements and the college's own admission criteria before applying.
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NMC recognition & licensing
To practise in India, a graduate of KIST Medical College must meet NMC's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) 2021 rules — NEET-qualified admission, a course of at least 54 months, a 12-month internship, and the entire course completed in Nepal — and then clear the FMGE (being replaced by the NExT). Confirm the college's current standing on the National Medical Commission (NMC) list and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) before applying.
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Sources & verification
- Recognition / licensing authority: National Medical Commission (NMC)
- Independent medical-school listing: World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)
- Official university website: kistmcollege.edu.np/
Figures are compiled by THE IMG PATH from program data and our research team's assessment, and can change. Always confirm current fees, NMC recognition and licensing eligibility with official sources before paying any deposit.