MECEE-BL 2027
As envisioned by the National Medical Education Act, 2075, the Medical Education Commission (MEC) conducts a common entrance examination for admission to health professional programs offered by universities, academies, and affiliated colleges across Nepal. To ensure a standardized and transparent admission process, MEC developed a common entrance syllabus in consultation with academic experts from various institutions experienced in conducting bachelor-level entrance examinations.
The MECEE-BL is conducted by the Medical Education Commission for both Nepali and international applicants seeking admission to bachelor-level medical and health professional education programs in Nepal.
The examination is divided into four clusters, with candidates appearing for the examination according to the academic programs they intend to pursue. All programs within the same cluster receive the same question paper, while separate merit lists are published for each cluster. Candidates can participate in the matching process only for the programs available within their respective cluster.
The four examination clusters are:
Cluster I
MBBS
BDS
BSc Nursing/BSc Midwifery
BASLP
B.Perfusion Technology
Cluster II
BAMS
BSc MLT
BSc MIT/BSc Radiotherapy Technology
BPT
B.Pharm
B.Optometry
Cluster III
Bachelor in Public Health (BPH)
Cluster IV
Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNS)
Bachelor in Midwifery Science (BMS)
About the Entrance Examination and Admission
The MECEE-BL examination consists of 200 Single Best Response (Type A) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with each question containing four answer options. The stem or vignette of each question does not exceed 60 words.
Each correct answer carries one mark, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect response. The examination is conducted over a duration of three hours.
A total of 20 MCQs are allocated to the Mental Agility Test (MAT).
The cognitive difficulty level of the examination is distributed as follows:
Recall: 50%
Understanding: 30%
Application and Above: 20%
Candidates must obtain the 50th percentile or above to be included in the merit list.
Admission is carried out through an Open House Matching Process. If the number of eligible merit-listed candidates is lower than the seats allocated for foreign applicants, the matching process for foreign candidates will be conducted only once.
A separate merit list is published for each academic program. Once a candidate is matched and admitted to a particular program, their name is automatically removed from all remaining matching processes.
Candidates selected for admission must present their original academic and supporting documents at the respective university or academy during the admission process.
Candidates are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and must comply with all prevailing rules and regulations of the Government of Nepal.
The Medical Education Common Entrance Committee reserves the right to make final decisions regarding all matters related to the entrance examination.
MECEE-BL 2027 Entrance Examination Schedule Published
Closed
Exam Date: October 30, 2026 10:45
Normal Fee: Rs. 4,000
Late Fee: n/a
Opens at 2026-08-10
Closes at 2026-09-16
Full Marks: 200
Pass Marks: N/A
Exam Type: Paper-based
Question Type: Objective
Number of Questions: 200
Duration:
3 hours
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks is deducted for a wrong answer
Eligibility
I. MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing/BSc Midwifery, BASLP & B. Perfusion Technology Program
a. Candidates who have passed 10+2 Science or equivalent (with Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or a GPA of 2.4
OR
Secured an equivalent percentage/GPA as specified above in certificate-level programs under different grading systems (e.g. A-Level)
OR
b. Candidates who have completed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level / Diploma (General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Radiography, Physiotherapy) containing Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with a Certificate of Equivalence to Grade 12 Science issued by the National Examination Board
AND
Secured at least 50% aggregate marks in both the Diploma program and the equivalence examination
AND
Must be registered with the Nepal Health Professional Council or Nepal Pharmacy Council or Nepal Ayurveda Council, as applicable to the respective program
II. BAMS, BSc MLT, BSc MIT, BSc Radiotherapy Technology, BPT, B.Pharm & B. Optometry Programs
a. Candidates who have passed 10+2 Science or equivalent (with Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or a GPA of 2.4
OR
Secured an equivalent percentage/GPA as specified above in certificate-level programs under different grading systems (e.g. A-Level)
OR
b. Candidates who have completed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level / Diploma in relevant health science programs containing Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with a Certificate of Equivalence to Grade 12 Science issued by the National Examination Board
AND
Secured at least 50% aggregate marks in both the Diploma program and the equivalence examination
AND
Must be registered with the respective professional council (Nepal Health Professional Council, Nepal Pharmacy Council, or Nepal Ayurveda Council), as applicable to the program
III. BPH (Bachelor in Public Health) Program
a. Candidates who have passed 10+2 Science or equivalent in any stream recognized by the relevant education board, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or a GPA of 2.4
OR
Secured an equivalent percentage/GPA as specified above under different grading systems (e.g. A-Level or equivalent qualifications)
AND
Must meet the minimum eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Medical Education Commission for public health programs
IV. BNS (Bachelor in Nursing Science) / BMS (Bachelor in Midwifery Science) Program
a. Candidates who have passed 10+2 Science or equivalent (with Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or a GPA of 2.4
OR
Candidates who have completed the Proficiency Certificate Level / Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery or related health science programs, with a Certificate of Equivalence to Grade 12 Science issued by the National Examination Board
AND
Secured at least 50% aggregate marks in both the Diploma program and the equivalence examination
AND
Must be registered with the Nepal Nursing Council as per the respective program requirement
Syllabus
Examination Format
a. Question type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questions
b. Option: Four options (A, B, C, D)
c. Number of questions: 200
d. Full marks: 200
e. Cognitive ratio: Recall: Understanding: Application - 50:30:20
f. Duration: 3 hours
g. Pass Mark: 50th Percentile
I. MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing/BSc Midwifery, BASLP & B. Perfusion Technology Program
S.N. Content/Domain Question
a. Zoology 40
1 Evolutionary Biology 3
2 Animal Diversity and Classification 4
3 Animal Tissues and Histology 4
4 Study of Selected Animals 6
5 Human Biology and Physiology 15
6 Microbial Diseases and Immunology 4
7 Medical Technology and Applied Biology 2
8 Biota, Environment and Conservation 2
b. Botany 40
1 Basic component of life 2
2 Biodiversity 9
3 Ecology and vegetation 4
4 Cell biology 5
5 Genetics 6
6 Plant anatomy 3
7 Plant Physiology 6
8 Developmental Botany 2
9 Applied Botany 3
c. Chemistry 50
1 Physical chemistry 17
2 Inorganic chemistry 10
3 Organic chemistry 17
4 Applied chemistry 3
5 Analytical chemistry 3
d. Physics 50
1 Mechanics 10
2 Heat and thermodynamics 7
3 Wave and optics 8
4 Current electricity and magnetism 9
5 Electrostatics and capacitors 4
6 Modern physics 12
e. Mental Agility Test (MAT) 20
1 Verbal reasoning 5
2 Numerical reasoning 5
3 Logical sequencing 5
4 Spatial relation / Abstract reasoning 5
Total 200
For other programs please refer to Syllabus given below.
New Syllabus MECEE-BL Entrance Examination.pdf
Past Questions
Examination Format
a. Question type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questions
b. Option: Four options (A, B, C, D)
c. Number of questions: 200
d. Full marks: 200
e. Cognitive ratio: Recall: Understanding: Application – 50:30:20
f. Duration: 3 hours
g. Pass Mark: 50th Percentile
I. MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing/BSc Midwifery, BASLP & B. Perfusion Technology Program
a. Zoology – 40
Evolutionary Biology – 3
Animal Diversity and Classification – 4
Animal Tissues and Histology – 4
Study of Selected Animals – 6
Human Biology and Physiology – 15
Microbial Diseases and Immunology – 4
Medical Technology and Applied Biology – 2
Biota, Environment and Conservation – 2
b. Botany – 40
Basic component of life – 2
Biodiversity – 9
Ecology and vegetation – 4
Cell biology – 5
Genetics – 6
Plant anatomy – 3
Developmental botany – 2
Plant physiology – 6
Applied botany – 3
c. Chemistry – 50
Physical chemistry – 17
Inorganic chemistry – 10
Organic chemistry – 17
Applied chemistry – 3
Analytical chemistry – 3
d. Physics – 50
Mechanics – 10
Heat and thermodynamics – 7
Wave and optics – 8
Current electricity and magnetism – 9
Electrostatics and capacitors – 4
Modern physics – 12
e. Mental Agility Test (MAT) – 20
Verbal reasoning – 5
Numerical reasoning – 5
Logical sequencing – 5
Spatial relation / Abstract reasoning – 5
Total – 200
Mental Agility Test (MAT) Overview
The MAT section consists of 20 questions designed to assess cognitive and analytical ability. It includes:
Verbal Reasoning – 5
Numerical Reasoning – 5
Logical Sequencing – 5
Spatial Relation / Abstract Reasoning – 5
Additional Examination Guidelines
Each correct answer carries 1 mark
0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer
MCQ stem/vignette length will not exceed 60 words
Questions are based on cognitive levels: Recall (50%), Understanding (30%), Application (20%)
Pass requirement is based on the 50th percentile (norm-referenced scoring system)
Note for Other Programs
For other programs (BAMS, BSc MLT, BSc MIT, BPT, B.Pharm, B. Optometry, BPH, BNS, BMS, etc.), please refer to the detailed syllabus provided in the official document.
View the Official Notice