As per provision of the National Medical Education Act 2075, in the context of the essence and spirit of the reports of the commission, committee and task force formed to improve medical education at different times, Medical Education Commission has been established to:
- increase the investment of the state in the field of medical education,
- develop medical education in line with the national needs of Nepal,
- regulate medical education in integrated and efficient way,
- organize the work related to the establishment and operation of medical institutions,
- maintain quality, professionalism, institutional accountability, geographical balance and social justice in medical education,
- ensure equal access of all students including the deprived.
The Act defines medical education as education of all disciplines and levels related to the health profession (Health Professional Education).
Salient Features
National Common Entrance Examiantion of Medical Education Commission
The Directorate of Examination is dedicated to ensuring quality and uniformity in medical education across the country by developing a rigorous examination system. In this regard, the directorate's primary concentration is on conducting the common undergraduate entrance examination, followed by those for postgraduate and super speciality (e.g., DM/MCh) programs.
Features of the Common Entrance Examiantion
- National common entrance examination to encompass all the academic institutions conducting medical/health professional courses so that students get rid of troubles due to several entrance examinations for the same academic programs and levels.
- Objective tests with technology-driven evaluation system with less human intervention.
- Merit based selection of the candidates among their choices through computer matching system.
- The merit is also applicable for pursuing National Board Specialty (NBS) degree to be conducted through MEC
- The pass score in the entrance examination is also a mandatory requirement for issuing eligibility certificate by MEC for pursuing the postgraduate courses abroad.
