B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) was established on January 18, 1993. It was later upgraded to an independent Health Sciences University on October 28, 1998, with the mission of developing a socially responsible and competent health workforce, providing health care, and engaging in innovative health research. The Institute, located in Eastern Nepal, has expanded its ongoing health services throughout the region. This university is named after Bisheshwar Prasad Koirala, Nepal's visionary social and economic empowerment leader and ardent supporter of national cohesion.
This Institute is intended to be one of the most compelling examples of Nepal-India cooperation. The Institute is divided into four colleges: the Faculty of Medicine, the College of Dental Surgery, the College of Nursing, and the School of Public Health and Community Medicine. The University also runs a 700-bed Teaching Hospital and offers postgraduate, undergraduate, and university diploma programs.
The Institute awards Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees and many certifications. The MBBS program began on March 10, 1994, while the postgraduate programs commenced in 1999. The institute maintains its own College of Dental Surgery, which admits 60 students each year for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree through competitive admission tests. On the university grounds, the following nine independent Dental Departments operate smoothly:
- Oral Medicine and Radiology Department
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Department of Prosthodontics
- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Department of Public Health Dentistry
- Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
A Postgraduate Degree in Dentistry, MDS, is available in certain subjects.
Why choose BPKIHS?
Program variety: BPKIHS has a creative culture. As future educators, academic employees can use digital technology to improve their teaching methods. The Institute offers many undergraduate and postgraduate medical, dentistry, and nursing programs. Their programs are created in partnership with the industry and with a strong professional focus.
BPKIHS develops and delivers a practice-based and industry-informed curriculum within an educational setting, allowing students to learn the skills and knowledge required for future professions. Students benefit from digitally enhanced learning experiences, innovative and research-based teaching methods, and the freedom to study dynamically and independently.
The researchers of BPKIHS are public intellectuals and change makers. They use their discoveries to develop solutions that improve our societal and economic well-being. The research process has always been closely linked with the industry, with the industry and the community working on setting the study objectives. They are building new approaches, bringing about change, and making the nation's health sector a better place through research collaborations.
Institute Highlights
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Institute Type |
Public |
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Established Year |
1993 |
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Number of Programs |
3 |
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Tuition Fees |
Rs. 4,20,000 under HSTFS Rs. 36,00,000 under PSTFS USD 27-70000 under FTFS |
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Intakes |
Bhadra-Asoj (September) |
Main Intake
The main intake is in Bhadra-Asoj (September).
Application Process
Applicants can apply for admission to the college in two ways: online through the college website or by an education agent.
Documents/Qualification required for Admission
Academic Documents
- SLC Mark sheet
- School Leaving Certificate
- SLC Character Certificate
- Transcript of 12th-grade
- Individual Mark sheet of 12th-grade
- Character Certificate of 12th-grade
- Provisional Certificate of 12th-grade
- Migration Certificate of 12th-grade
For Masters, include the following:
- Transcript of Bachelor's Degree of 12th-grade
- Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree of 12th-grade
- Character Certificate of Bachelor Degree of 12th-grade
- Provisional Certificate of Bachelor Degree in 12th-grade
- Migration Certificate of Bachelor Degree of 12th-grade
Qualification Requirements
- MBBS/BDS/Nursing:
Passed 10+2 Science or similar (with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) with 50% aggregate in total marks or CGPA 2.4 OR Obtained the Percentage corresponding to the above eligibility in regards to the certificate level programs (A-Level) with different grading system OR Candidates who have cleared the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level/Diploma. The applicants must have attained at least 50% aggregate total marks in both the Diploma and the Examination for Equivalence and be Registered with the Nepal Health Professional Council, Nepal Pharmacy Council, or Nepal Ayurveda Council.
- MD:
MBBS or equivalent from a government-approved institution in Nepal.
Registered in Nepal Medical Council Registered in the applicant's home country's medical council for international applicants.
One year of experience is required (except for MDGP and MD/MS in Basic Medical Sciences).
To be qualified for the merit list, applicants must get a minimum of 50% (Pass Marks) in the Medical Education Commission Entrance Examinations.
FAQs
Where is BPKIHS located?
BPKIHS is located in the sub-metropolitan city of Dharan in the Sunsari District.
What is the primary intake date?
The main intake is in Bhadra-Asoj (September).
What are the costs of studying MBBS?
There are three tuition fees for MBBS; Rs 4,20,000 under the Heavily Subsidised Tuition Fees Scheme, Rs 36,00,000 under the Partially Subsidised Tuition Fees Scheme, and around USD 70,000 for those who are not eligible for the schemes as mentioned earlier.
Does the College provide scholarships to students?
Yes, the college does provide scholarships to students. The students are selected on a merit basis.