The Medical Education Commission (MEC), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, has officially released the Integrated Annual Academic Calendar for 2083/84 B.S. (2026/27 A.D.). The calendar outlines the complete admission schedule for Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG)/Specialty, and DM, MCh & Subspecialty medical education programs across Nepal.
In accordance with Section 17, Sub-section (1) of the National Medical Education Act, 2075, all universities, academies, teaching institutions, and health centers that conduct medical programs are required to strictly adhere to this timeline. The calendar provides a uniform structure for application notices, examinations, matching processes, and class commencements, ensuring complete transparency across the healthcare education sector.
Official MEC Notice
MEC Academic Calendar 2083/84: Full Schedule
Undergraduate (UG) Level: MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing & Allied Health
| Activity | Scheduled Deadline |
| Publication of Application Form Notice | By the 1st week of Shrawan 2083 (mid-July 2026) |
| Application Form Submission Deadline | By the 1st week of Bhadra 2083 (mid-August 2026) |
| On-site Monitoring of Teaching Institutions | By the 3rd week of Bhadra 2083 (late August 2026) |
| Seat Determination in Teaching Institutions | By the 2nd week of Ashoj 2083 (late September 2026) |
| Conducting the Bachelor-Level Common Entrance Examination (CEE) | By the 3rd week of Ashoj 2083 (early October 2026) |
| Publication of CEE Result | By the end of Ashoj 2083 (mid-October 2026) |
| Application for Retotaling and Result Publication | By the 2nd week of Kartik 2083 (late October 2026) |
| Priority Order Determination | By the 1st week of Mangsir 2083 (mid-November 2026) |
| Matching and Admission | By the 2nd week of Magh 2083 (late January 2027) |
| Commencement of Classes | From the 2nd week of Magh 2083 (late January 2027) |
Sciences Postgraduate (PG) / Specialty Level: MD, MS, MDS, MSc Nursing
| Activity | Scheduled Deadline |
| Filling of Self-Appraisal Form | By the end of Shrawan 2083 (early August 2026) |
| Self-Appraisal Verification | By the 3rd week of Bhadra 2083 (late August 2026) |
| On-site Monitoring of Teaching Institutions | By the end of Kartik 2083 (mid-November 2026) |
| Seat Determination in Teaching Institutions | By the 3rd week of Mangsir 2083 (early December 2026) |
| Publication of Application Form Notice | By the 3rd week of Mangsir 2083 (early December 2026) |
| Application Form Submission Deadline | By the 3rd week of Poush 2083 (early January 2027) |
| Conducting the Integrated Entrance Examination | By the 4th week of Magh 2083 (early February 2027) |
| Publication of Entrance Examination Result | By the end of Magh 2083 (mid-February 2027) |
| Application for Retotaling and Result Publication | By the 1st week of Falgun 2083 (late February 2027) |
| Priority Order Determination | By the end of Falgun 2083 (mid-March 2027) |
| Matching and Admission | By the end of Chaitra 2083 (mid-April 2027) |
| Commencement of Classes | From the 1st week of Baisakh 2084 (mid-April 2027) |
DM, MCh & Subspecialty Level
| Activity | Scheduled Deadline |
| On-site Monitoring of Teaching Institutions | By the 3rd week of Bhadra 2083 (late August 2026) |
| Seat Determination in Teaching Institutions | By the 4th week of Bhadra 2083 (early September 2026) |
| Publication of Application Form Notice | By the 1st week of Ashoj 2083 (mid-September 2026) |
| Application Form Submission Deadline | By the 3rd week of Ashoj 2083 (early October 2026) |
| Conducting the Integrated Entrance Examination | By the 1st week of Mangsir 2083 (mid-November 2026) |
| Publication of Entrance Examination Result | By the 1st week of Mangsir 2083 (mid-November 2026) |
| Application for Retotaling and Result Publication | By the 2nd week of Mangsir 2083 (late November 2026) |
| Matching and Admission | By the 2nd week of Poush 2083 (late December 2026) |
| Commencement of Classes | From the 2nd week of Poush 2083 (late December 2026) |
How to Prepare Around This Timeline?
With the crucial Bachelor-level Common Entrance Examination (CEE) scheduled for the 3rd week of Ashoj (early October 2026), students currently finishing Class 12 or awaiting their National Examination Board (NEB) results have a clear three- to four-month preparation window.
To successfully manage this timeline, aspirants should align their preparation with these strategic milestones:
- Syllabus Completion
Target: End of Bhadra 2083 (Mid-September 2026)
Conclude all core text revisions and finish covering the official MEC syllabus. Ensure deep comprehension of high-weightage topics across biology, chemistry, physics, and mental agility.
- Document Compilation
Target: Prior to Shrawan 2083 (Mid-July 2026)
Gather and verify all administrative credentials before the online application portal launches. This includes your SEE/SLC marksheet, +2 transcript, character certificates, and a valid national citizenship document.
- Mock Testing and Optimization
Target: Throughout Ashoj 2083 (Late September – Early October 2026)
Shift completely toward high-intensity exam simulations. Complete full-length, timed mock exams to practice pacing and analyze errors to iron out weak performance spots.
- Strategic Enrollment Planning
Target: Post-Result Publication (Mangsir 2083 / November 2026)
Once scores and merit lists are made public, analyze past matching cutoffs to outline your college choices. Having a calculated priority list ready ensures a seamless online prioritization phase.
Why This Academic Calendar Matters?
The release of a single, unified calendar by the MEC matters because it stabilizes Nepal’s entire medical education system. Historically, fragmented schedules among various universities led to delayed sessions and academic overlap. By establishing strict, predictable deadlines for monitoring, seat determination, testing, and enrollment, the MEC academic calendar guarantees:
- Academic Predictability: Students can pace their exam studies precisely without fear of sudden date shifts.
- Administrative Transparency: Seats are verified and allocated under strict oversight before applications open, preventing arbitrary adjustments to enrollment.
- Regional System Synchronization: Domestic programs align more closely with international calendars, creating reliable timelines for foreign applicants, particularly Indian students seeking to pursue an MBBS in Nepal.
About the Medical Education Commission (MEC)
Established in 2014, the Medical Education Commission (MEC) is the apex statutory authority responsible for regulating, organizing, and monitoring the quality of health professional education in Nepal. Formally operationalized under the landmark National Medical Education Act, 2075, the Commission brings all medical teaching institutions under a single regulatory standard. Headquartered in Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, it has core mandates that include maintaining equity in seat distribution, standardizing educational outcomes, and organizing the centralized Common Entrance Examination (CEE).
- Official website: www.mec.gov.np
- Email: [email protected]
- Official academic calendar notice: View on mec.gov.np
