Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS) in Ghorahi, Dang, established in 2017 by an Act of Nepal Parliament, is a fast-growing government autonomous health university offering affordable, government-regulated MBBS training in mid-western Nepal.
Academic Excellence & Clinical Facilities
Rapti Academy of Health Sciences was created by upgrading the existing sub-regional hospital in Dang into an autonomous university center. RAHS fulfills the vital mission of delivering quality medical professionals to western Nepal.
Because it is an autonomous government institution, its fees are among the most economical for international students. Students gain direct bedside clinical experience across medicine, obstetrics, trauma surgery, and community health.
Why Indian Students Choose Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS)
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.
- Autonomous Government Health Academy
- Highly Affordable Government Tuition Fee
- 400-Bed Expanding Referral Hospital
- Established by Act of Parliament
- NMC & WHO Listed Medical Degree
- Dedicated Faculty Mentorship
Admission Eligibility & Requirements (2026 Intake)
Indian students seeking direct MBBS admission at Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS) 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