MBBS at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
If there is one university abroad that gives Indian parents the closest thing to studying MBBS in India itself, it is BPKIHS. No visa. No foreign language. Indian professors in many departments. Curriculum that mirrors what your child would study at ...
MBBS Fees at BPKIHS for Indian Students 2026-2027
45-55 Lakhs
Total MBBS Cost (6 Years)
Eligibility & Admission Process
Admission Process
Documents Required for BPKIHS Admission
About BPKIHS
History & Legacy
Founded in 1993 in Dharan, Sunsari District, eastern Nepal. Named after Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Nepal. Upgraded to full autonomous university status in 1998 under the BPKIHS Act.
The institute was established with the vision of producing health professionals for the underserved eastern region of Nepal, and its community medicine orientation remains a core strength.
Accreditation & Recognition
Government-funded autonomous institution. Recognized by Nepal Medical Council, WHO, WDOMS, NMC India. Over 3,000 students across MBBS, BDS, B.
Sc. Nursing, and postgraduate programs. 200-300 Indian students typically enrolled.
Ranked 7th in Nepal and ~2,624th globally per uniRank. Active research university with faculty publishing in indexed international journals.
Faculty & Teaching
Mix of Nepali and Indian faculty. Several departments have Indian professors who have trained at Indian medical colleges. Faculty includes MD/MS holders from reputed Indian and Nepali institutions.
Research-active faculty with publications in indexed journals. Faculty-student interaction is direct and accessible (smaller class sizes vs mega private colleges). Hindi/English bilingual instruction eliminates comprehension barriers.
Campus & Infrastructure
Sprawling campus in Dharan, Sunsari District, Province No. 1. Self-contained campus: academic block, hospital, hostels, library, sports grounds, canteen.
Central library with medical textbooks and digital journal access. Anatomy dissection hall, physiology and biochemistry labs, pathology and microbiology labs. Separate boys and girls hostels on campus.
Canteen/mess serving Nepali and Indian food. Sports: cricket ground, basketball court, volleyball, table tennis. Cultural programs and student societies active.
Security: campus gate controlled, warden system in hostels. Natural setting: Dharan is at the foothills of the Himalayan range, surrounded by greenery.
What You'll Study (Year-by-Year)
5. 5 year program: 4. 5 years academic + 1 year compulsory rotating internship.
Phase 1 (Year 1-2): Basic sciences. Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine. Phase 2 (Year 3): Para-clinical.
Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology + early clinical exposure. Phase 3 (Year 4-4. 5): Clinical.
Internal Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Anesthesiology. Medium: English for textbooks and written exams, Hindi widely used in clinical teaching and patient interaction. BPKIHS follows community-oriented medical education (COME) approach.
Strong emphasis on community medicine and public health (rural posting included). Examinations: theory (MCQ + SAQ + LAQ) + practical + viva. Curriculum closely mirrors Indian NMC standards, which directly explains the 71.
43% FMGE pass rate.
Teaching Hospital
BPKIHS operates its OWN 700+ bed multi-specialty teaching hospital on the same campus. Students literally walk from their hostel to the hospital in 5 minutes. The hospital is the primary referral center for the entire Province No. 1 (eastern Nepal), serving a catchment population of millions. This means massive patient volume and diverse clinical exposure. Departments: Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Pathology, Anesthesiology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine. Students start clinical exposure from Year 2 with bedside teaching. Years 3-4.5: intensive clinical rotations with hands-on patient interaction. Internship year: students function as junior doctors under supervision. Disease patterns mirror India (tropical diseases, malnutrition, infectious diseases, trauma), making clinical learning directly transferable to Indian practice.
Internship Details
Mandatory 1-year rotational internship. Students function as junior doctors under supervision through all major departments at BPKIHS Teaching Hospital.
Campus & Hostel Life
Sprawling self-contained campus in Dharan at the Himalayan foothills. Academic blocks, 700-bed hospital, hostels, library, labs, sports grounds, and canteen all within walking distance.
BPKIHS provides on-campus hostel with basic amenities. Separate boys/girls hostels, functional but not luxurious, mess facility available. AV Global additionally arranges curated off-campus accommodat
Indian food is NOT a problem in Dharan: the city has a large Indian-origin population, multiple Indian restaurants, and ingredients for home cooking are identical to Bihar/UP grocery items. Cost of living in Dharan is extremely low: Rs. 8,000-12,000/month for food + personal expenses.
Dharan is a hill town in eastern Nepal, Sunsari District, elevation ~300-400m. Population: ~120,000. Climate: subtropical. Hot summers (30-35 C), pleasant winters (8-18 C), monsoon June-September. Very different from Tbilisi or Moscow — no extreme winter, no snow.
Safety: Dharan is a small, peaceful town with low crime. Military cantonment area nearby. Transport: local buses, tempos, auto-rickshaws. No metro. Nearest Indian border crossing: Jogbani (Bihar), approximately 2-3 hours by road.
After MBBS: Your Career Paths
NExT exam (replacing FMGE), state medical council registration. BPKIHS advantage: 71. 43% FMGE rate means strong preparation.
Internship completed at BPKIHS's own hospital (mandatory 1 year in Nepal). After NExT clearance: practice in India, appear for NEET-PG. Starting salaries: Rs.
40,000-80,000/month as junior doctor. Some BPKIHS graduates have pursued PG in India at AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh, and other premier institutions.
BPKIHS graduates are eligible for the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) pathway via ECFMG eligibility obtained through WDOMS listing. The USMLE consists of Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS (or pathway equivalent), and Step 3. Graduates who clear these steps can apply for residency programs in the United States through the NRMP Match.
The process typically takes 2-3 years of dedicated preparation alongside or after MBBS completion. AV Global provides USMLE awareness sessions for interested students, though the primary focus of our coaching is NExT/FMGE preparation for India practice. Students interested in the US pathway should begin USMLE Step 1 preparation during Years 3-4 of their MBBS program.
BPKIHS graduates can pursue the PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) pathway to practice medicine in the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS). PLAB consists of two parts: PLAB 1 (computer-based MCQ exam) and PLAB 2 (OSCE clinical skills assessment conducted in Manchester). After clearing both parts, graduates apply for Foundation Year training or direct registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
Starting salaries for Foundation Year 1 doctors in the UK are approximately GBP 32,000-35,000 per year. The UK pathway is particularly appealing for BPKIHS graduates because their strong clinical training and English-medium education provide solid preparation for both the PLAB exams and NHS clinical work.
Graduates who wish to practice in Nepal can register with the Nepal Medical Council after completing their internship at BPKIHS. Nepal offers opportunities in government district hospitals, regional hospitals, and private healthcare facilities. Some graduates choose to pursue postgraduate specialization at BPKIHS itself or at Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu.
The healthcare sector in Nepal is growing, with increasing demand for trained doctors in rural and semi-urban areas. However, most Indian students at BPKIHS plan to return to India after completing their degree and clearing the NExT examination.
PG & Specialization Options
NExT exam for India practice, USMLE for USA, PLAB for UK, Nepal Medical Council registration, NEET-PG for Indian specialization
NMC + Exam Info
NMC India Approved: Yes. Nepal Medical Council Recognized: Yes.
WDOMS Listed: Yes (FAIMER maintained). WHO Recognized: Yes.
ECFMG Eligible: Yes, via WDOMS listing. Sri Lanka Medical Council Recognition: Yes.
Autonomous status under BPKIHS Act 1993 (amended 1998). Verify current NMC recognition at nmc.
org. in before enrolling.
Recognition is subject to periodic review.
Let me put this number in perspective for you. The national FMGE pass rate for all foreign medical graduates is around 25-28%.
Georgia's country average is 35. 65%.
Russia is 29. 54%.
China is 19. 21%.
BPKIHS alone delivers 71. 43%.
This is not a fluke based on 5-6 students. BPKIHS sends a meaningful number of Indian graduates to FMGE every year, and they consistently outperform because the curriculum IS the Indian curriculum.
AV Global NExT Prep
From our experience placing 40+ students at BPKIHS since 2019, we have observed that this university works best for families from Bihar, UP, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Assam who want their child close to home with no language or cultural adjustment. But we also place students from Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and South India here because the FMGE results speak for themselves.
71. 43% is not a number we can ignore regardless of which state you come from.
If your priority is passing FMGE and starting your medical career in India as quickly as possible, BPKIHS is among the safest bets we recommend.
What Our Students Say
“BPKIHS is 3 hours from my home. I go back every Chhath Puja. The clinical training at the hospital is better than many private colleges in India. AV Global's NExT coaching from Year 3 gave me a head start.”
“I was scared about going 'abroad' but Dharan does not feel foreign at all. Everyone speaks Hindi. The food is the same as home.”
“AV Global's coordinator in eastern Nepal checks on us regularly. The 700-bed hospital gives incredible clinical exposure.”
“The fees at BPKIHS are less than half of what my friend pays at a private college in Pune. And my FMGE chances are actually better.”
“Government university, Indian professors, Hindi teaching, and I cleared FMGE in first attempt. Cannot ask for more.”
“I chose BPKIHS over Georgia because of the FMGE rate. 71% is not a marketing number. Our seniors genuinely clear the exam.”
Complete Guide to MBBS at BPKIHS
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, B. P.
Koirala Institute of Health Sciences is fully approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). Graduates are eligible to appear for the NExT examination to practice medicine in India.
We always recommend verifying the current recognition status at nmc. org.
in before enrolling, as NMC reviews recognition periodically.
The total cost of the complete 5. 5-year MBBS program at BPKIHS including tuition, hostel, mess, and living expenses is approximately Rs.
45-55 Lakhs. Annual tuition is around $7,000 (Rs.
6. 2 Lakhs).
This makes BPKIHS significantly cheaper than most Indian private medical colleges which charge Rs. 60 Lakhs to Rs.
1. 5 Crores excluding donation fees.
Contact AV Global at +91 8530 450 888 for the latest verified fee breakdown.
Yes, NEET qualification is mandatory for Indian students per NMC guidelines. Additionally, Nepal's Medical Education Commission may require you to appear for the MECEE-BL entrance exam depending on the current year's admission policy.
AV Global guides you through the exact requirements applicable for your admission year.
BPKIHS achieved a 71. 43% FMGE pass rate in 2024, the highest among all Nepal medical universities and among the top globally.
This exceptional result comes from the curriculum being almost identical to Indian government medical college MBBS, Indian faculty in several departments, and clinical training with Indian-similar disease patterns at the 700-bed on-campus hospital. AV Global's NExT coaching further strengthens outcomes.
No. Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter or study in Nepal.
You can travel to BPKIHS Dharan by crossing the India-Nepal border at Jogbani (Bihar) with just your Aadhar card, voter ID, or passport. No embassy appointment, no invitation letter, no visa processing.
This is the simplest admission process of any MBBS abroad destination.
Absolutely. Dharan has a large Indian-origin community and the food culture is virtually identical to Bihar and eastern UP.
The campus mess serves dal-rice, roti-sabzi, and parathas daily. Multiple Indian restaurants operate within walking distance.
Indian grocery items including all spices, atta, dal varieties, and rice are readily available. Monthly food budget is just Rs.
4,000-8,000 if cooking, or Rs. 6,000-10,000 if eating out.
BPKIHS in Dharan is approximately 2-3 hours by road from the Jogbani border crossing in Bihar. Students from Bihar, UP, Jharkhand, and West Bengal can go home on weekends.
Direct bus services connect Dharan to the border. No passport control or visa check required for Indian citizens.
This proximity is one of the biggest advantages of choosing BPKIHS over destinations like Georgia or Russia.
Yes, MBBS degrees from NMC-approved Nepal medical colleges like BPKIHS are fully valid in India. Graduates must clear the NExT examination (which has replaced FMGE) to obtain a medical license and practice in India.
The BPKIHS curriculum closely mirrors Indian medical standards, which is why the FMGE pass rate is 71. 43%.
BPKIHS is a government autonomous university with 71. 43% FMGE pass rate and costs Rs.
45-50 Lakhs. KMC is a private college in Kathmandu with approximately 35-40% FMGE pass rate and costs Rs.
55-65 Lakhs. BPKIHS wins on FMGE results and affordability.
KMC wins on city lifestyle. If your priority is clearing FMGE and starting practice quickly, BPKIHS is the stronger choice.
Contact AV Global at +91 8530 490 888 to discuss which suits your child.
Yes, BPKIHS operates its own 700-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital directly on the university campus. It is the primary referral center for eastern Nepal, Province No.
1, serving millions of people. Students walk from their hostel to the hospital in under five minutes.
Clinical exposure begins from Year 2 with bedside teaching. This on-campus hospital with massive patient volumes is a key reason for BPKIHS graduates' exceptional FMGE performance.
The MBBS program at BPKIHS is 5. 5 years: 4.
5 years of academic study (pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical phases) followed by 1 year of compulsory rotating clinical internship at the BPKIHS teaching hospital. This matches the Indian MBBS duration, unlike European destinations where the program is typically 6 years.
Yes, Dharan is a peaceful, small hill-town with very low crime rates. The BPKIHS campus is gated with warden-supervised hostels.
A military cantonment is located nearby. Female students consistently report feeling safe both on campus and in the surrounding area.
The local population is culturally similar to eastern India, friendly toward Indian students, and Hindi is widely understood. AV Global's local coordinator in eastern Nepal is available 24/7 on our helpline at +91 8530 450 888.
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“A word of honest advice from our senior counsellors: FMGE pass rate is the single most important number when evaluating any MBBS abroad university. Everything else matters too, but if your child cannot clear FMGE/NExT, a beautiful campus and fancy hostel mean nothing. BPKIHS gives you 71.43%. That number is earned, not marketed. It comes from a curriculum that matches India, faculty who teach like Indian professors, and a hospital where diseases look exactly like Indian diseases. Add AV Global's NExT coaching from Year 3, and you have one of the highest-probability paths to becoming a practicing doctor in India.”