Early Grade 12 results stretch wait for medical entrance exams
Summary
Early release of Grade 12 results has not sped up Nepal’s medical entrance exams, pushing many students to choose other university programmes instead. The delay, tied to late appointments at the Medical Education Commission, is raising concerns about lost academic years and unfilled medical seats.
Key Points
- The Medical Education Commission is preparing to hold this year’s integrated medical entrance exam on October 31, nearly a month later than its academic calendar had planned.
- Although Grade 12 results were published on June 19, earlier than last year, university and medical admissions have not advanced at the same pace.
- Many students have already enrolled in engineering and other programmes while keeping medicine as an option if they secure a seat.
- Delays in the commission’s appointments and exam schedule are increasing the risk of students losing an academic year and leaving seats unfilled.
