Medical Education Common Entrance Examination (MECEE) Syllabus – Nepal
Comprehensive guide to the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination (MECEE) conducted by the Medical Education Commission (MEC) for admission to medical programs in Nepal.
About Medical Education Commission (MEC)
The Medical Education Commission (MEC) is an autonomous body established by the Government of Nepal under the National Medical Education Act, 2075 B.S. Its primary mandate is to regulate and streamline medical education throughout the country.
MEC's key functions include conducting a common entrance examination for admission to all medical and health sciences programs, setting standards for academic institutions, determining student capacity, and managing scholarship programs.
By conducting the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination (MECEE), MEC ensures a transparent, merit-based, and unified selection process for all aspiring medical and health professionals in Nepal.
Official Links
How to Fill the Exam Form
The process is entirely online. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Account Registration
- For Freshers: Create a new profile on the MEC entrance portal.
- For Droppers/Repeaters: Use your existing account from the previous year's application.
Step 2: Paying the Application Fee
Pay the application fee via a bank deposit or online payment services (eSewa, Khalti, ConnectIPS). Remember to get a transaction reference number or a scanned copy of the bank slip. A separate fee is required for each program you apply for.
Step 3: Gathering Required Documents
Prepare the following documents in scanned format (JPEG/PNG):
- Recent Passport-Sized Photograph
- Candidate's Signature
- Academic Transcripts (10+2 or equivalent)
- Citizenship Certificate
- Fee Payment Proof
- Additional: Equivalence Certificate (for foreign boards), Professional Council Registration, or Reservation documents if applicable.
Step 4 & 5: Filling and Submitting the Form
Fill in your personal and academic details, upload the documents, and select your desired program. Review everything carefully before clicking "Submit." Download and print the confirmation page for your records.
Programs Covered
Exam Details
- 1Question Type: Single Best Response Type (Type A) with four options (A, B, C, D)
- 2Number of Questions: 200
- 3Full Marks: 200
- 4Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deduction for each wrong response
- 5Pass Mark: 50th percentile
- 6Duration: 3 hours
- 7Language: English
Syllabus Review
Zoology
Review of Key Topics:
- General Characteristics and Classification: Focus on key phyla and their defining features. Expect questions on examples of organisms from each phylum.
- Human Biology and Diseases: Understand human systems (digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous). Be prepared for common diseases, causes, symptoms, and prevention.
- Animal Tissues: Questions on types of tissues and their functions. Pay attention to diagrams and locations within the body.
Important Question Types:
- Questions on the life cycle of Plasmodium (Malaria).
- Diagram-based questions on the human heart or digestive system.
- Questions on common diseases like dengue, typhoid, tuberculosis.
- Classification and examples of animals from various phyla.
Botany
Review of Key Topics:
- Cell Biology and Genetics: Understand mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian genetics, DNA/RNA.
- Plant Anatomy, Physiology, Reproduction: Photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, plant hormones, reproduction modes.
- Ecology and Environment: Ecosystem, food chains, environmental issues like greenhouse effect.
Important Question Types:
- Stages of mitosis and meiosis.
- Mendelian genetics problems (monohybrid/ dihybrid).
- Calvin cycle and light-dependent reactions.
- Diagrams of plant cells and tissues.
Chemistry
Review of Key Topics:
- Physical Chemistry: Stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry. Practice numerical problems.
- Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic table, element trends, properties of s-, p-, d-block elements.
- Organic Chemistry: Nomenclature, isomerism, reaction mechanisms, named reactions.
Important Question Types:
- Stoichiometric and mole concept problems.
- IUPAC nomenclature questions.
- Named reactions like Wurtz, Fittig, etc.
- Hybridization and molecular geometry.
Physics
Review of Key Topics:
- Mechanics: Kinematics, dynamics, work-energy principles. Practice problems extensively.
- Optics: Geometrical and wave optics. Lens formulas, mirrors, interference, diffraction.
- Electricity and Magnetism: Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, electromagnetic induction, circuits.
Important Question Types:
- Numerical problems on fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
- Lens and mirror formulas.
- Electric circuits: series and parallel.
- Theory questions on photoelectric effect.
Weightage / Marks Distribution (General Programs)
| S.N. | Content/Domain | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | Zoology | 40 | 40 |
| b | Botany | 40 | 40 |
| c | Chemistry | 50 | 50 |
| d | Physics | 50 | 50 |
| e | Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
Zoology Syllabus (40 Questions)
- 1Biology, origin and evolution of life (4 questions): Introduction to biology, theories of origin of life, evidences and theories of organic evolution, human evolution
- 2General characteristics and classification of protozoa to chordates (8 questions): Classification of animal kingdom, characteristic features of different phyla with examples
- 3Plasmodium, earthworm and frog (8 questions): Study of life history, morphology, anatomy and economic importance of Plasmodium, Pheretima (earthworm) and Rana tigrina (frog)
- 4Human biology and human diseases (14 questions): Digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, nervous, reproductive and endocrine systems; Common human diseases; Sense organs
- 5Animal tissues (4 questions): Epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissues - their structure, location and functions
- 6Environmental pollution, adaptation and animal behavior, application of zoology (2 questions): Causes and control measures of environmental pollution; Animal adaptations and behavior; Application of zoology
Botany Syllabus (40 Questions)
- 1Basic component of life and biodiversity (11 questions): Cell structure and function, biomolecules, enzymes, classification of plants, viruses, bacteria, fungi, lichens, and conservation of biodiversity
- 2Ecology and environment (5 questions): Ecosystem, ecological adaptation, ecological imbalance and its consequences, greenhouse effect and global warming
- 3Cell biology and genetics (12 questions): Cell division, Mendel's laws, linkage and crossing over, mutation, genetic materials and genetic code
- 4Plant anatomy, physiology, and reproduction (6 questions): Plant tissues, photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, growth regulators, reproduction in plants
- 5Algae and fungi (3 questions): General characteristics and life cycles of algae and fungi, economic importance
- 6Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms (3 questions): General characteristics and life cycles
Chemistry Syllabus (50 Questions)
- 1General and Physical Chemistry (25 questions): Atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, solutions, electrochemistry
- 2Inorganic Chemistry (15 questions): Periodic table, s-block, p-block, d-block elements, coordination compounds, metallurgy, environmental chemistry
- 3Organic Chemistry (10 questions): Basic concepts of organic chemistry, hydrocarbons, haloalkanes, alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, biomolecules
Physics Syllabus (50 Questions)
- 1Mechanics and Heat (20 questions): Kinematics, dynamics, work, energy, power, simple harmonic motion, fluid mechanics, heat, thermodynamics
- 2Optics and Modern Physics (15 questions): Geometrical optics, wave optics, photoelectric effect, atomic physics, nuclear physics
- 3Electricity and Magnetism (15 questions): Electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, alternating current
Mental Ability Test (MAT) Syllabus (20 Questions)
The Mental Ability Test (MAT) section assesses your critical thinking and logical reasoning skills. The questions are designed to evaluate your ability to think quickly and solve problems.
- •Verbal Reasoning: Analogies, classifications, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, logical sequence of words, direction sense test
- •Quantitative Aptitude: Numbers, percentages, profit & loss, ratio & proportion, time & work, simple & compound interest, averages
- •Logical Reasoning: Puzzles, statements and conclusions, syllogisms, Venn diagrams, non-verbal reasoning, series, analogies
Weightage / Marks Distribution (BPH Programs)
| S.N. | Content/Domain | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | Zoology | 25 | 25 |
| b | Botany | 25 | 25 |
| c | Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
| d | Physics | 25 | 25 |
| e | Public Health | 50 | 50 |
| f | Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
BPH Syllabus (50 Questions)
- 1Introduction to Public Health: Definition, history, principles, scope, and ethics of public health
- 2Epidemiology: Basic concepts, measures of disease frequency, study designs, outbreak investigation, and public health surveillance
- 3Biostatistics: Measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, probability, and sampling methods
- 4Environmental Health: Water, sanitation, hygiene, air pollution, and solid waste management
- 5Health Management: Health care system in Nepal, primary health care, health policy and planning, and community diagnosis
- 6Nutrition: Macronutrients, micronutrients, nutritional deficiencies, and public health nutrition programs
- 7Health Education and Promotion: Principles of health education, communication, and behavior change theories
Weightage / Marks Distribution (BNS/BMS Programs)
| S.N. | Content/Domain | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | Zoology | 25 | 25 |
| b | Botany | 25 | 25 |
| c | Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
| d | Physics | 25 | 25 |
| e | Nursing | 50 | 50 |
| f | Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
BNS/BMS Syllabus (50 Questions)
- 1Fundamental of Nursing: Nursing process, vital signs, medication administration, and infection control
- 2Medical-Surgical Nursing: Common medical and surgical conditions, their management, and nursing care
- 3Child Health Nursing: Growth and development, common childhood diseases, and immunization
- 4Community Health Nursing: Public health principles, epidemiology, health education, and maternal and child health
- 5Maternal Health Nursing: Antenatal, natal, and postnatal care, complications of pregnancy, and family planning
- 6Midwifery Science (for BMS): History and principles of midwifery, anatomy and physiology of female reproductive system, normal pregnancy and childbirth
MECEE Affiliated Colleges
The Medical Education Commission's common entrance exam is applicable for admission to various medical colleges in Nepal. Here are some of the prominent ones, categorized by their university affiliation:
Tribhuvan University (TU) Affiliated Colleges
- Institute of Medicine (IOM), Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Kathmandu
- National Medical College, Birgunj
- Chitwan Medical College (CMC), Bharatpur
- KIST Medical College, Lalitpur
Kathmandu University (KU) Affiliated Colleges
- Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), Dhulikhel
- Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
- Kathmandu Medical College (KMC), Kathmandu
- Nepal Medical College, Kathmandu
- Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar
Autonomous & Other Institutions
- B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan
- Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS), Lalitpur
- Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS), Jumla
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