Kathmandu Medical College — MBBS Admission 2026
Kathmandu Medical College (KMC) is Nepal's premier private medical institution, affiliated with Kathmandu University since 1996.
Why parents shortlist Kathmandu Medical College.
Kathmandu Medical College (KMC) is Nepal's premier private medical institution, affiliated with Kathmandu University since 1996. Located in the Sinamangal area of Kathmandu, KMC operates a 700+ bed teaching hospital with strong tertiary-care exposure. SG families consistently rank it as the top-preference Nepal MBBS option — the trade-off is that at ₹62 L (SG-negotiated total) it sits at the top of the Nepal fee range. Chosen most by families who prioritise Kathmandu's tertiary clinical exposure and don't need the lowest-cost option.
Kathmandu Medical College — fees, intake, duration.
Fee breakdown
| SG-negotiated total (5.5 yrs) | ₹62 L |
| Public counter rate | ₹75 L |
| Savings via SG | See counsellor |
As of 2026-07-28. Fees revise annually. Confirm on your SG counselling call.
Location
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu University
Intake
September – October
Duration
5.5 years (4.5 yr academics + 1 yr internship)
Medium
English
NMC Recognition
All partnered Nepal colleges are listed on the NMC portal (nmc.org.in). Graduates must clear FMGE/NExT per prevailing NMC rules to practise in India.
Verify current status at nmc.org.in
Kathmandu Medical College admission — step by step.
- 1Clear NEET-UG at the current-year qualifying cutoff (213 general / 177 SC-ST-OBC for 2026)
- 2SG counselling call — shortlist 2-3 Nepal colleges matching budget + city preference
- 3Documents: passport, Class 10 + 12 marksheets, NEET scorecard, migration certificate, 8-12 passport photos
- 4SG applies to shortlisted colleges — offer letters issued in 2-4 weeks
- 5Family reviews written fee structure + admission letter (no payment yet)
- 6Family pays college directly (not SG); SG never handles fee money
- 7Travel + hostel setup with SG's Nepal desk support
- 8Classes start September – October
Life at Kathmandu Medical College for Indian students.
On-campus hostels for 1st and 2nd year students, then most students move to nearby PGs in Sinamangal/Baneshwor for ₹8-12K/month. Indian mess arrangements available on campus (contracted with senior-student groups). Vegetarian food widely available in Kathmandu. Distance to Tribhuvan International Airport: 3 km.
Off-campus living cost: ₹8,000-12,000/month beyond hostel + mess
What makes Kathmandu Medical College a strong pick.
- Located in Kathmandu — access to specialty tertiary hospitals for clinical rotations (rare in Terai colleges)
- 700+ bed KMC Teaching Hospital on campus — high case volume from year 3 clinicals
- Strongest FMGE pass-rate track record among SG's Nepal partners (available on request)
- Direct flights India–Kathmandu daily — parents can visit on short notice
- Kathmandu University affiliation — well-recognised curriculum + external moderation
Honest cautions about Kathmandu Medical College.
- Highest fee in the Nepal set (₹62 L SG rate) — Terai colleges like Janaki (₹52.8 L) offer ₹9 L savings.
- Kathmandu high-altitude (1,400m) — mild adjustment period for first week; not a long-term issue.
- Kathmandu winter (Dec-Feb) cold enough (0-10°C) to be a shock for South Indian students.
Kathmandu Medical College — questions answered.
How much does KMC MBBS cost through SG Education?
SG-negotiated total is ₹62 L for the full 5.5-year MBBS programme — includes tuition, hostel (1st-2nd yr), and services. Counter (walk-in) rate at KMC is ~₹75 L. Confirmed in the admission letter.
Is KMC recognised by NMC?
Yes — KMC has been on the NMC-recognised foreign medical institutions list since Nepal college recognition began. Graduates clear FMGE/NExT per prevailing NMC rules.
How is the clinical exposure at KMC?
Strong — the 700+ bed KMC Teaching Hospital on campus sees Kathmandu's full tertiary case-mix (trauma, cardiac, paediatric ICU, oncology). Better clinical volume than most Terai-region Nepal colleges.
Do I need Nepali to study at KMC?
No — MBBS is fully English medium. Faculty are Nepali (many India-trained) and Hindi conversation is common. During clinicals, Nepali is close enough to Hindi that patient interaction is smooth from day one.
What's the earliest I can start applications for the September intake?
SG opens applications the moment NEET-UG results are out. For September 2026 intake, the safe window is May-July 2026. Admission letters take 3-4 weeks; visa (not required for Nepal) is a non-issue.
Talk to SG's Nepal desk about Kathmandu Medical College.
Free 20-min call. Written college quote. Admission letter in your name before any payment.