MECEE-UG

MECEE-UG 2026: The Medical Education Commission (MEC) has announced the online application for MECEE-BL 2026. Students can apply from 2nd Bhadra to 22nd Bhadra 2082 (August 18 – September 7, 2025) through the official portal https://entrance.mec.gov.np. Late applications will be accepted until 29th Bhadra 2082 (September 14, 2025) with double fees.

What is MECEE UG?

MECEE UG is a national-level medical entrance examination conducted by the Medical Education Commission (MEC), Nepal. The full form of MECEE UG is the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination - Undergraduate, which is held annually for candidates aspiring to pursue undergraduate medical programs in Nepal. This examination is the gateway for admission to courses such as MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, and other allied health sciences programs.

MECEE UG 2026 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Conducting Authority	Medical Education Commission (MEC), Nepal
Exam Type	National Level Entrance Exam
Medium of Exam	English
Types of Questions	(200 Questions) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Duration	3 Hours
Application Submission Date	August 18, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Application Submission Date (Double Fee)	September 7, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Application Fee	NRs 4,000 (for Nepali) NRs 8000 (for International)

MECEE UG 2026 Exam Date

The Medical Education Commission (MEC) has officially announced the updated schedule for MECEE UG 2026. Here are the key dates:

Date	Program	Time
November 1st, 2025	MBBS	11 AM to 2 PM
November 2nd, 2025	BDS	11 AM to 2 PM
November 3rd, 2025	BSc Nursing/B.Sc Midwifery, BASLP, B Perfusion Technology	11 AM to 2 PM
November 4th, 2025	BAMS, BNS/BMS, BSc MLT, BSc MIT, B Pharm, B Optometry, BPT	11 AM to 2 PM
November 5th, 2025	BPH	11 AM to 2 PM

MECEE UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

For Higher Secondary or Equivalent Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed their Grade 12 from a recognized academic institution with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects, securing an overall minimum of 50% aggregate in total marks or GPA 2.4.

• Candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in A-Level or other equivalent programs with different grading systems must secure an overall minimum of 50% marks or a CGPA/GPA of 2.4 and must have obtained equivalence certification.

For Health Science-Related Diplomas or Proficiency Certificates

• MBBS/BDS/BSc Nursing/BASLP/B Perfusion Technology: Candidates with a Proficiency Certificate Level or Diploma in Health Sciences (General Medicine, Medical Laboratory Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Radiography, Ayurveda, or Physiotherapy) must have secured an overall minimum of 50% marks. Additionally, they must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and obtained equivalence to Grade 12 Science from the National Examination Board with an overall minimum of 50% marks or a CGPA/GPA of 2.4. Registration in Nepal Health Professional Council or Nepal Pharmacy Council or Nepal Ayurveda Council relevant council is also required.

• BAMS/BSc MLT/BSc MIT/BPT/BPharm/B Optometry/BPH: Candidates must have completed a Proficiency Certificate Level or Diploma in Health Sciences (Ayurveda, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiography, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, or Ophthalmic Science) with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. Additionally, candidates must be registered with the respective professional council. The specific requirements for each program are as follows:

  • For BAMS: Proficiency Certificate in Ayurveda
  • For BSc MLT: Diploma in Health Laboratory Technology
  • For BSc MIT: Diploma in Radiography
  • For BPT: Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • For BPharm: Diploma in Pharmacy
  • For B Optometry: Diploma in Ophthalmic Science

• BPH:  Candidates must have completed a Proficiency Certificate Level or Diploma in Health Sciences (General Medicine, Medical Laboratory Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Radiography, Ayurveda, or Physiotherapy) with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. Additionally, they must be registered with the respective professional council.

• BNS/BMS : Candidates must have completed a Proficiency Certificate Level or Diploma in Nursing with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or a CGPA/GPA of 2.4. Additionally, they must be registered with the Nepal Nursing Council.

Entrance Examination Fee and Payment Instructions

Entrance Examination Fee	NPR 4,000 for Nepali applicants, NPR 8,000 for foreign applicants (excluding bank service charges for card payment)
Bank Name	Himalayan Bank Limited
Bank SWIFT Code	HIMANPKA
Account Name	Medical Education Commission, Sanothimi
Payment Options	Bank deposit at any Himalayan Bank branch, Card payment, Connect IPS, Khalti, eSewa

Important Instructions:

• Applicants paying via bank deposit (counter payment) must submit a separate voucher for each academic program.
• Applicants paying without visiting the bank must enter the last six digits of the transaction number (TRN) in the designated field on the application form.
• One voucher cannot be used for multiple programs, each program requires a separate payment.
• The application fee is non-refundable once paid.

Admit Card and Exam Center

Details on how to download and use the admit card for the entrance exam.

• Admit cards will be available online 5 days before the exam.
• Log in to your profile, go to Application, View Details, and Download Admit Card.
• The admit card must be printed in color.
• The exam center will be mentioned on the admit card.

MECEE-UG 2026 Exam Syllabus

The entrance examination will be conducted in written form with objective questions, using an OMR sheet for answers. It will last three hours and total 200 marks. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. Candidates must achieve at least the 50th percentile to be included in the merit list.

MBBS/BDS/BSc Nursing/BASLP/B Perfusion Technology

S.N	Content	Questions
A.	Zoology	40
1.	Biology, origin and evolution of life	4
2.	General characteristics and classification of protozoa to chordata.	8
3.	Plasmodium, earthworm and frog,	8
4.	Human biology and human diseases	14
5.	Animal tissues	4
6.	Environmental pollution, adaptation and animal behavior, application of zoology	2
B.	Botany	40
7.	Basic component of life and biodiversity	11
8	Ecology and environment	5
9	Cell biology and genetics	12
10	Anatomy and physiology	7
11	Development and applied botany	5
C	Chemistry	50
12	General and physical chemistry	18
13	Inorganic chemistry	14
14	Organic chemistry	18
D.	Physics	50
15	Mechanics	10
16	Heat and thermodynamics	6
17	Geometrical optics and physical optics	6
18	Current electricity and magnetism	9
19	Sound waves, electrostatics and capacitors	6
20	Modern physics and nuclear physics	6
21	Solid and semiconductor devices (electronics)	4
22	Particle physics, source of energy and universe	3
E.	Mental Agility Test (MAT)	20
23.	Verbal reasoning	5
24	Numerical reasoning	5
25	Logical sequencing	5
26	Spatial relation / Abstract reasoning	5

BAMS/BSc MLT/BSc MIT/BPT/BPharm/B Optometry

S.N	Content	Questions
A.	Zoology	40
1.	Biology, origin and evolution of life	4
2.	General characteristics and classification of protozoa to chordata.	8
3.	Plasmodium, earthworm and frog,	8
4.	Human biology and human diseases	14
5.	Animal tissues	4
6.	Environmental pollution, adaptation and animal behavior, application of zoology	2
B.	Botany	40
7.	Basic component of life and biodiversity	11
8	Ecology and environment	5
9	Cell biology and genetics	12
10	Anatomy and physiology	7
11	Development and applied botany	5
C	Chemistry	40
12	General and physical chemistry	15
13	Inorganic chemistry	10
14	Organic chemistry	15
D.	Physics	40
15	Mechanics	9
16	Heat and thermodynamics	5
17	Geometrical optics and physical optics	5
18	Current electricity and magnetism	7
19	Sound waves, electrostatics and capacitors	5
20	Modern physics and nuclear physics	5
21	Solid and semiconductor devices (electronics)	2
22	Particle physics, source of energy and universe	2
E	Content from PCL level course of specific subject	20
23	Contents from PCL/diploma level course of specific subject	20
F.	Mental Agility Test (MAT)	20
24	Verbal reasoning	5
25	Numerical reasoning	5
26	Logical sequencing	5
27	Spatial relation / Abstract reasoning	5

BPH (Bachelor in Public Health)

S.N	Content	Questions
A.	Zoology	40
1.	Biology, origin and evolution of life	4
2.	General characteristics and classification of protozoa to chordata.	8
3.	Plasmodium, earthworm and frog,	8
4.	Human biology and human diseases	14
5.	Animal tissues	4
6.	Environmental pollution, adaptation and animal behavior, application of zoology	2
B.	Botany	40
7.	Basic component of life and biodiversity	11
8	Ecology and environment	5
9	Cell biology and genetics	12
10	Anatomy and physiology	7
11	Development and applied botany	5
C	Chemistry	40
12	General and physical chemistry	15
13	Inorganic chemistry	10
14	Organic chemistry	15
D.	Physics	40
15	Mechanics	9
16	Heat and thermodynamics	5
17	Geometrical optics and physical optics	5
18	Current electricity and magnetism	7
19	Sound waves, electrostatics and capacitors	5
20	Modern physics and nuclear physics	5
21	Solid and semiconductor devices (electronics)	2
22	Particle physics, source of energy and universe	2
E	Pre-requisite Health Knowledge (Basic Concepts)	20
23	Determinants of health and illness	5
24	Communicable diseases including vector-borne diseases and zoonotic diseases	3
25	Non-communicable diseases	3
26	Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)	2
27	Basic concept of biostatistics and epidemiology	5
F.	Mental Agility Test (MAT)	20
24	Verbal reasoning	5
25	Numerical reasoning	5
26	Logical sequencing	5
27	Spatial relation / Abstract reasoning	5

BNS (Bachelor in Nursing Science)

S.N.	Content	Question
A.	Core Subjects	150
1	Community health nursing	25
2	Adults health nursing	25
3	Child health nursing	25
4	Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing	25
5	Fundamental of nursing	20
6	Leadership and management	20
7	Behaviour science and mental health	10
B.	Basic and Integrated Health Science applied to nursing	30
C.	Mental Agility Test (MAT)	20
8.	Verbal reasoning	5
9	Numerical reasoning	5
10	Logical sequencing	5
11	Abstract reasoning / Spatial relation	5