Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine - MBBS Fees, Admission & Eligibility 2026

Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine holds a world ranking of #1361 and ranks #1 nationally in Nepal. A position in the global top 2,000 places it among the more established medical institutions worldwide.

Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine holds NMC approval, WHO listing — the recognitions that directly determine whether your degree is valid for medical practice. For Indian medical students, NMC recognition is non-negotiable — without it, a degree cannot be used for FMGE registration regardless of how highly ranked the university is in Nepal.

Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine's FMGE pass rate of 14.29% (2024) is a more direct measure of training quality than any global ranking. FMGE results reflect how well a university's curriculum and clinical training prepare students for the Indian licensing exam — something rankings based on research output or web visibility cannot capture.

Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine operates as a teaching hospital with 700 beds, serving 60,000 students (100 MBBS seats per batch). A 500+ bed teaching hospital provides the case diversity and clinical volume that directly impacts graduate preparedness.

Founded in 1972, Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine is a public institution with 54 years of operation in Nepal. As a public university, it typically benefits from state funding, which supports infrastructure maintenance and faculty retention.

Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine delivers its MBBS program in English. English-medium instruction in Nepal eliminates the language barrier that affects clinical training and FMGE preparation at non-English universities.