In the recently conducted registration license examination for physicians pursuing degrees in MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), facilitated by the Nepal Medical Council, the assessment spanned from Magh 26 to 29. The examination revealed an overall passing rate of 56.68%. Out of the 2048 candidates who participated, 1146 individuals successfully passed the examination, forming 55.96% in the MBBS category, where 972 candidates out of 1737 participants secured a passing grade. In the BDS category, the passing rate was 61.05%, with 174 candidates out of 291 participants succeeding in the examination.
Conversely, 876 candidates, constituting 43.32% of the total participants, did not pass the examination. The MBBS examination accounted for 765 candidates who did not pass, while in the BDS examination, 111 candidates faced similar outcomes. Further insights into the examination results reveal that there were 20 absent candidates in the MBBS category, accompanied by 4 withheld results. In the BDS category, 6 candidates were absent, and there were no withheld results.
This comprehensive examination outcome provides a critical understanding of the performance and challenges faced within the medical education sector in Nepal. It underscores the importance of continual assessment and improvement in medical education to ensure the proficiency and competence of future healthcare practitioners.
