Medical Education Commission hikes MBBS seats to 130 and BDS to 60
Summary
The Medical Education Commission has increased MBBS seats from 100 to 130 and BDS seats from 50 to 60 in various medical colleges in Nepal following infrastructural assessments.
Key Points
- The Medical Education Commission decided to increase MBBS seats from 100 to 130 and BDS seats from 50 to 60.
- Birat Medical College, Chitwan Medical College, and the College of Medical Sciences were granted the highest 130 MBBS seats.
- Manipal College of Medical Sciences in Pokhara was allowed to increase MBBS seats up to 120.
- Prof Dr Govinda KC warned of a fast-unto-death protest if fee structures and MBBS seats were increased in medical colleges.
