Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for Bachelor Level Programs (MECEE-BL 2026)

The Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for Bachelor Level Programs (MECEE-BL 2026) is a competitive medical entrance exam conducted in Nepal for students seeking admission into various health professional programs, including:

1. MBBS
2. BDS
3. BSc Nursing / BSc Midwifery
4. BASLP
5. B. Perfusion Technology
6. BAMS
7. BNS / BMS
8. BSc MLT
9. BSc MIT
10. B.Pharm
11. B.Optometry
12. BPT
13. BPH

Organized by the Medical Education Commission (MEC), this exam is open to both Nepali and international candidates applying for medical and allied health science programs offered by universities, affiliated colleges, and academies across Nepal.

Examination Structure (2026)

The MECEE-BL 2026 will be conducted in five separate clusters on consecutive days, with each cluster having its own merit list. Candidates must select programs within their chosen cluster. The clusters are:

1. MBBS
2. BDS
3. BSc Nursing / BSc Midwifery, BASLP, B. Perfusion Technology
4. BAMS, BNS/BMS, BSc MLT, BSc MIT, B.Pharm, B.Optometry, BPT
5. BPH

Exam Format & Scoring

Total Questions: 200 MCQs (Single Best Response Type)

Exam Duration: 3 Hours

Marking Scheme:

+1 for each correct answer

-0.25 for each wrong answer

Mental Agility Test: 20 MCQs (included in the total 200 questions)

Selection & Admission Process

• Candidates must score at least the 50th percentile to be eligible for the merit list.
• Seat allocation will be done through the Open House Matching System.
• If there are fewer qualified foreign candidates than available seats, matching will be done in a single round.
• Each academic program will have its own separate merit list.
• Once a candidate secures admission in a program, they will no longer be considered for other programs.

Admission Requirements

• Original academic certificates must be submitted at the time of admission.
• Candidates must arrange their own travel and accommodation.
• All applicants must follow the Government of Nepal's regulations.

Important Notice

The Medical Education Common Entrance Committee maintains full authority over all aspects of the examination. This includes the right to modify:

Examination format
Admission requirements
Any other related procedures

The Committee's decisions regarding these matters will be considered final.

MBBS Entrance Exam Syllabus (2026)

Other Medical Programs (BDS, Nursing, BAMS, etc.)

Eligibility: Similar to MBBS (varies slightly for specific diplomas).

Exam Pattern: Same as MBBS (200 MCQs, 3 hours).

Key Differences:

• BDS / BSc Nursing / BASLP: Follows MBBS syllabus but with adjusted weightage.
• BAMS / B.Pharm / BPT:
  • Reduced Physics & Chemistry (40 Qs each)
  • Extra 20 Qs from Diploma-level subjects
• BPH (Public Health):
  • Includes 20 Qs on public health (diseases, sanitation, biostatistics)
• BNS (Nursing):
  • 150 Nursing-specific Qs (Midwifery, Community Health)
  • 30 Basic Science Qs

Common for All:

• 20 Mental Ability Questions (Logical, Numerical, Spatial Reasoning).
• Negative marking | 50th percentile cutoff.

Admission Process:

• Merit-based selection (Open House Matching System).
• Original documents required during admission.

Source: entrance.mec.gov.np