Committee meant to fix MBBS fee structure finds itself in a fix

Kathmandu: One year on, the committee tasked with preparing a fee structure for medical colleges is yet to complete its task.

The Cabinet had, on September 28, 2010, formed a nine-member Medical College Promotion Development Committee (MCPDC), assigning it to evaluate the colleges, look into their affiliation process and propose a fee structure.

After the expiry of its tenure on December 25, the cabinet had decided that the panel should remain in existence till it submits its report to the government.

Explaining the reason behind the delay, one under-secretary at the Ministry of Education said it was almost impossible to ensure the participation of all members in committee meetings because of their ‘busy schedule’. He said, “We make a decision, only to find that absentee committee members are opposed to it.”

He said they have managed to hold only six meetings within the past 11 months.

The committee comprises representatives from the National Planning Commission, ministries of Education and Health, Nepal Medical Council, BP Koirala Health Science Academy, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and the Kathmandu University.

Currently, the country has 19 medical colleges and some of them charge up to Rs 3.8 million for the completion of five-year MBBS courses.

These colleges offer 30 to 130 seats in their programmes. Apart from Nepalis, students from SAARC member-states, including India and Sri Lanka, have been studying in these institutions.

According to sources, the committee has maintained that a medical college should not take more than Rs 2.5 million for the completion of MBBS studies, though it is yet to take a formal decision in this regard.

source: The Himalayan Times

Posted on: 2011-08-04

Misc. News

Pokhara University 20th Convocation Ceremony Notice
Pokhara University, Officer of Contoller of Examinations, has published notice regarding…
TU holds 50th Convocation with participation of 14,308 graduates
The 50th Convocation Ceremony of Tribhuvan University was held today at local Dashrath…
List of Awardees in TU 50th Convocation Ceremony
The Tribhuvan University Office of the Controller of Examinations has published…
Nepal Pharmacy Council (NPC) License Examination​ Notice
To work as a registered pharmacist in Nepal, graduates must pass the licensure examination…
Nepal Medical Council Licensing Examination Notice
The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) is a statutory body regulating medical education…
TU Appoints 8 Deans and 3 Exectuive Directors
Tribhuvan University (TU) has appointed deans for eight faculties and executive…

Featured News

TU Master CMAT Entrance Exam Center Notice
Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, Office of the Dean has published Admission…
NEB Class 12 Exam Application Form Notice for Regular and Partial Students 2081-2082
Government of Nepal, National Examination Board (NEB), Examination Control Office…
Pokhara University 20th Convocation Ceremony Notice
Pokhara University, Officer of Contoller of Examinations, has published notice regarding…
TU Bachelor Level 1st Year Exam Center Notice published
Tribhuvan University, Office of the Controller of Examination, Balkhu has published …
SEE 2081 Registration Form Fill Up Notice
Government of Nepal, National Examination Board (NEB), Examination Control Office…
List of Awardees in TU 50th Convocation Ceremony
The Tribhuvan University Office of the Controller of Examinations has published…

Featured Articles

Lok Sewa Aayog (PSC) Exams Reading Materials 2081 (2024)
Lok Sewa Reading Materials from the year 2081 B.S. that were printed in publications…
Nepal Rastra Bank Exam Preparation: Question, Answer, Syllabus
Nepal Rastra Bank advertises vacancies for various levels and positions on a regular…
Lok Sewa Old Past Exam Questions for Assistant and Officer Level
Collection of Lok Sewa Old / Past question for various Assistant and Officer level…
Nepal Electricity Authority-NEA Lok Sewa Old Exam Questions and Answer
Only by practicing authentic NEA question papers will you gain a true understanding…
Nepal Telecom-NTC Lok Sewa Old Exam Question and Answer
Only by practicing authentic Nepal Telecom question papers will you gain a true…
Officer Cadet Exam Syllabus - Nepal Army
This article delves into the extensive syllabus designed to provide aspiring cadets…
Would you like to advertise here?
Connect with us