Nepal Medical Council Licensing Examination (NMCLE)

The Nepal Medical Council Licensing Exam (NMCLE) is a significant assessment conducted by the Nepal Medical Council. The NMCLE is conducted in a computer-based format (CBT), allowing candidates to take the test digitally.

Why Knowing About NMCLE is Important for Indian Students

• The National Medical Commission (NMC) of India mandates obtaining a medical license in the country of study.
• If you study MBBS in Nepal. without obtaining an NMCLE license afer completion of MBBS Degree, Indian students will not be eligible to practice in India.
• This Ensures compliance with Indian regulations for overseas medical graduates.
• Essential for a smooth transition to medical practice in India after completing MBBS in Nepal.

Purpose of NMCLE

• A licensure exam required by the Nepal Medical Council (NMC)
• Mandatory for all MBBS, MD, and MS graduates to practice in Nepal

Frequency of the Examination

• Conducted every 4 months

Eligibility Criteria

• MBBS Degree : Candidates must have successfully completed the MBBS program from a medical college recognized by the relevant authorities.
• Internship : A six-month internship, following the MBBS degree, is mandatory.
• Recognition of Foreign Degrees : For foreign medical graduates, the NMC must recognize their medical degree.

Exam Format and Duration

• The NMCLE is a computer-based test with a duration of 3 hours.
• The exam comprises a total of 180 marks, testing a candidate’s knowledge across the entire MBBS curriculum.

Exam Structure

• Type of Exam : Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration : 3 hours
• Total Questions : 140
• MCQs : 130 multiple-choice questions (1 mark each)
• CSQs : 10 clinically-based short answer questions (5 marks each)
• Total Marks : 180

Key Features

• No Negative Marking : You are encouraged to attempt all questions.