Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS)
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Nepal Medical Council (NMC)
- Private
- Estd:2010
The Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), located in Kathmandu, is a prestigious non-profit medical institution established in 2010 to produce skilled healthcare professionals for both the military and the general public. Affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU) and recognized by the Nepal Medical Council and the World Health Organization (WHO), NAIHS is celebrated for its disciplined academic environment and its status as one of Nepal’s top-tier medical colleges.
The institute offers a variety of health science programs across its specialized colleges, including B.Sc. Nursing, Bachelor of Public Health (BPH), and B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology, alongside several postgraduate MD/MS residencies.
5.5 year MBBS course including 4.5 years of academic study and a one-year compulsory rotating internship.
INR 55 to 65 lakhs for the entire MBBS course
Admission to the MBBS program at the Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS) requires clearing the Medical Education Commission (MEC) entrance exam or equivalent, with a minimum of 50% in 10+2 (PCB). Applicants must submit online applications, participate in counseling, and provide academic, medical, and identification documents, often with a focus on army background for specific seats.
- Separate, fully furnished hostels for male and female students.
- Specialized high-skill labs for simulation-based learning (life support, birthing skills), as well as dedicated labs for Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Microbiology.
- A massive central library housing over 21,000 reference books, digital databases, and international medical journals.
- A dedicated fleet of college buses ferries students between the Bhandarkhal campus and the teaching hospital.
- A dedicated IT department and Wi-Fi zones across the campus and hostels to support digital learning.
