Nepal Medical Council


The Nepal Medical Council is a statutory body regulating medical education and registration of doctors in Nepal.
NMC was established in 1964 under Nepal Medical Council Act 1964. Chairman of NMC is nominated by Government of Nepal whereas Vice-Chairman is elected from NMC members.
NMC is one of many statutory bodies related to Healthcare in Nepal. Other are Nepal Nursing Council, Nepal Pharmacy Council, Nepal Ayurvedic Medical Council, Nepal Health Professional Council, Nepal Health Research Council.

Medical Education in Nepal

There are 18 medical schools in Nepal that award the MBBS degree. Nepal Medical Council is the regulatory board that gives recognition to medical institutions for providing formal studies in medical science and training.

Kathmandu University (KU) and affiliated colleges

National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu is an NMC-recognized medical college that has post-graduate residency training programs but does not award MBBS degree.