KIST Medical College & Teaching Hospital in Imadol, Lalitpur, affiliated with Tribhuvan University, is celebrated for its student-centered education, strong clinical mentorship, and 550-bed modern multi-specialty hospital in the Kathmandu Valley.
Academic Excellence & Clinical Facilities
KIST Medical College was founded in 2006 with the objective of providing accessible, high-standard healthcare and medical training. Its location in Imadol, Lalitpur places it conveniently within the urban reach of Kathmandu while offering a self-contained academic environment.
The college features modular lecture theatres with audiovisual aids, spacious dissection halls, clinical skills laboratories, and an active emergency department. Indian students enjoy a safe campus environment with 24/7 security and dedicated faculty mentors.
Why Indian Students Choose KIST Medical College
The MBBS course duration in Nepal is 5.5 years (4.5 years of academic and clinical course work followed by a 1-year compulsory rotating clinical internship), aligning perfectly with National Medical Commission (NMC) Foreign Medical Graduate guidelines.
- Lalitpur / Kathmandu Valley Location
- Tribhuvan University (TU) Affiliated
- 550-Bed Multispecialty Hospital
- Student-Centric Modern Pedagogy
- NMC, WHO & MEC Regulated
- Safe On-Campus Hostels & Indian Food
Admission Eligibility & Requirements (2026 Intake)
Indian students seeking direct MBBS admission at KIST Medical College must meet the following criteria:
- NEET Qualification (Scorecard of NEET 2024 / 2025 / 2026)
- Minimum 50% Aggregate in 10+2 (PCB & English)
- Age requirement: Minimum 17 years by Dec 31st
- Valid Indian Passport or Voter ID (No visa required)
- MEC (Medical Education Commission) Nepal online registration
- Medical fitness certificate from an authorized physician