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Is an MBBS scholarship in Nepal available to me, and how many private college seats are reserved for awardees?

03 Nov 2026 · Answered by Chaithrakala P L · 1 min read
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In Nepal, the government decides MBBS scholarships and announces the number of scholarship seats each year, then divides them among universities and colleges. Private medical colleges must reserve 10 percent of intake for Nepali-owned institutions and 20 percent for foreign-owned ones, free of cost for awardees.

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In Nepal, the government decides the MBBS scholarship and announces how many scholarship seats are open each year. Those seats are then divided among the different universities and colleges.

How the Scholarship Seats Work

Type of private medical collegeShare of annual intake reserved free for awardees
Nepali-owned institutions10%
Foreign-owned institutions20%

Who Selects the Awardees

  • Scholarship awardees are selected by the Ministry of Education (MoE).
  • The number of scholarship seats is announced by the government each year.
  • The seats are later divided among the different universities and colleges.

My Advice

Watch the government announcement each year instead of relying on older figures, and keep your documents ready before it opens. Check the official Ministry of Education notice for the latest seat numbers and rules.

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