MECEE-BL 2026

I. MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing/BSc Midwifery, BASLP & B. Perfusion Technology Program

a. Candidates who have passed 10+2 Science or equivalent (with Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or a GPA of 2.4

OR
Secured an equivalent percentage/GPA as specified above in certificate-level programs under different grading systems (e.g. A-Level)

OR
b. Candidates who have completed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level / Diploma (General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Radiography, Physiotherapy) containing Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with a Certificate of Equivalence to Grade 12 Science issued by the National Examination Board

AND
Secured at least 50% aggregate marks in both the Diploma program and the equivalence examination

AND
Must be registered with the Nepal Health Professional Council or Nepal Pharmacy Council or Nepal Ayurveda Council, as applicable to the respective program

II. BAMS, BSc MLT, BSc MIT, BSc Radiotherapy Technology, BPT, B.Pharm & B. Optometry Programs

a. Candidates who have passed 10+2 Science or equivalent (with Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or a GPA of 2.4

OR
Secured an equivalent percentage/GPA as specified above in certificate-level programs under different grading systems (e.g. A-Level)

OR
b. Candidates who have completed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level / Diploma in relevant health science programs containing Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with a Certificate of Equivalence to Grade 12 Science issued by the National Examination Board

AND
Secured at least 50% aggregate marks in both the Diploma program and the equivalence examination

AND
Must be registered with the respective professional council (Nepal Health Professional Council, Nepal Pharmacy Council, or Nepal Ayurveda Council), as applicable to the program

III. BPH (Bachelor in Public Health) Program

a. Candidates who have passed 10+2 Science or equivalent in any stream recognized by the relevant education board, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or a GPA of 2.4

OR
Secured an equivalent percentage/GPA as specified above under different grading systems (e.g. A-Level or equivalent qualifications)

AND
Must meet the minimum eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Medical Education Commission for public health programs

IV. BNS (Bachelor in Nursing Science) / BMS (Bachelor in Midwifery Science) Program

a. Candidates who have passed 10+2 Science or equivalent (with Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or a GPA of 2.4

OR
Candidates who have completed the Proficiency Certificate Level / Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery or related health science programs, with a Certificate of Equivalence to Grade 12 Science issued by the National Examination Board

AND
Secured at least 50% aggregate marks in both the Diploma program and the equivalence examination

AND
Must be registered with the Nepal Nursing Council as per the respective program requirement

Examination Format

a. Question type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questions
b. Option: Four options (A, B, C, D)
c. Number of questions: 200
d. Full marks: 200
e. Cognitive ratio: Recall: Understanding: Application – 50:30:20
f. Duration: 3 hours
g. Pass Mark: 50th Percentile

I. MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing/BSc Midwifery, BASLP & B. Perfusion Technology Program

a. Zoology – 40

1. Evolutionary Biology – 3
2. Animal Diversity and Classification – 4
3. Animal Tissues and Histology – 4
4. Study of Selected Animals – 6
5. Human Biology and Physiology – 15
6. Microbial Diseases and Immunology – 4
7. Medical Technology and Applied Biology – 2
8. Biota, Environment and Conservation – 2

b. Botany – 40

1. Basic component of life – 2
2. Biodiversity – 9
3. Ecology and vegetation – 4
4. Cell biology – 5
5. Genetics – 6
6. Plant anatomy – 3
7. Developmental botany – 2
8. Plant physiology – 6
9. Applied botany – 3

c. Chemistry – 50

1. Physical chemistry – 17
2. Inorganic chemistry – 10
3. Organic chemistry – 17
4. Applied chemistry – 3
5. Analytical chemistry – 3

d. Physics – 50

1. Mechanics – 10
2. Heat and thermodynamics – 7
3. Wave and optics – 8
4. Current electricity and magnetism – 9
5. Electrostatics and capacitors – 4
6. Modern physics – 12

e. Mental Agility Test (MAT) – 20

1. Verbal reasoning – 5
2. Numerical reasoning – 5
3. Logical sequencing – 5
4. Spatial relation / Abstract reasoning – 5

Total – 200

Mental Agility Test (MAT) Overview

The MAT section consists of 20 questions designed to assess cognitive and analytical ability. It includes:

• Verbal Reasoning – 5
• Numerical Reasoning – 5
• Logical Sequencing – 5
• Spatial Relation / Abstract Reasoning – 5

Additional Examination Guidelines

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark
• 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer
• MCQ stem/vignette length will not exceed 60 words
• Questions are based on cognitive levels: Recall (50%), Understanding (30%), Application (20%)
• Pass requirement is based on the 50th percentile (norm-referenced scoring system)

Note for Other Programs

For other programs (BAMS, BSc MLT, BSc MIT, BPT, B.Pharm, B. Optometry, BPH, BNS, BMS, etc.), please refer to the detailed syllabus provided in the official document.

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