CEE Entrance 2083 Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Admit Card

CEE or Common Entrance Examination is a national-level entrance examination organized by the Medical Education Commission (MEC) every year for admission to bachelor-level medical and health professional education programs in Nepal. The MECEE-BL entrance examination is conducted in written (offline) mode using an OMR answer sheet. The examination duration is three hours

The Medical Education Commission (MEC) conducts the medical entrance examination for admission to MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BSc Midwifery, BAMS, BPH, BNS/BMS and other medical and allied health programs in Nepal. Thousands of candidates participate in the bachelor-level common entrance examination for admission to medical education programs.

Medical Education Commission (MEC), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur has announced the CEE Entrance 2083 examination schedule for MECEE-BL 2027. MEC conducts the common entrance examination for admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), BSc Nursing, BSc Midwifery, BASLP, B Perfusion Technology, BAMS, BNS/BMS, BSc MLT, BSc MIT/BSc Radiotherapy Technology, BPT, B Pharm, B Optometry and Bachelor in Public Health (BPH).

CEE Entrance Examination

The Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2083 dates for MECEE-BL 2027 have been announced by the Medical Education Commission (MEC). The MBBS entrance examination will be held on Kartik 14, 2083 (October 31, 2026), followed by the examinations for other programs through Kartik 18, 2083 (November 4, 2026). All examinations will be conducted from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The examination centers will be located inside Kathmandu Valley, and the exact examination center will be mentioned on each candidate’s admit card.

Candidates whose applications have been approved can download their CEE Entrance Exam admit card from their MEC profile beginning five days before the respective entrance examination. Candidates should report to the allotted examination center two hours before the examination. Nepali candidates must bring their admit card along with the original citizenship certificate and National Identity Card, while foreign candidates must bring the required original passport or e-Aadhaar Card. The examination consists of 200 objective multiple-choice questions using a single-best-response format. The full mark is 200, with 1 mark awarded for each correct answer and 0.25 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.

CEE Entrance Examination Schedule 2083

The Medical Education Commission has announced the MECEE-BL 2027 entrance examination schedule for 2083. The entrance examinations will be conducted from Kartik 14 to Kartik 18, 2083.

CEE Entrance Exam 2026 (MECEE-BL 2027) Dates

Documents Required for CEE Entrance Exam

To apply for the MECEE-BL 2027 CEE Entrance Exam online, candidates need the required identification, academic and supporting documents. Scanned copies must be prepared directly from the original documents

Payment Details: The application fee must be paid using the payment methods available through the MEC application portal. Candidates using bank counter payment must enter the last six digits of the Transaction Number (TRN) shown on the bank voucher.

+2 / PCL / Diploma Transcript: Candidates must submit a scanned copy of the transcript for Grade 12, Proficiency Certificate Level, Diploma or other equivalent qualification applicable to the program.

Passport-size Photo: Upload a recent digital passport-size photograph. The photograph should be in JPEG/JPG format and within the file-size limit prescribed by MEC.

Citizenship Certificate and National Identity Card: Nepali candidates must upload scanned copies of their citizenship certificate and National Identity Card. The National Identity Card number is mandatory. Candidates who have not yet received the physical National Identity Card can submit an official document issued by the concerned authority showing or certifying their National Identity Card number.

Passport or e-Aadhaar Card for Foreign Candidates: Foreign candidates must submit a scanned copy of the required passport or e-Aadhaar Card according to MEC requirements.

Equivalence Certificate: Nepali candidates who completed their qualifying education under a foreign board must submit the required equivalence certificate.

Professional Council Registration / License: Candidates applying through qualifications for which registration with a professional council is required must submit a valid registration or license issued by the concerned council.

Reservation / Scholarship Documents: Candidates applying under a reserved scholarship category must upload the documents specified by MEC to verify the reservation.

Note: MEC requires scanned copies to be prepared from the original certificates or documents. Scans of photocopies are not accepted. Candidate photographs must be JPEG/JPG with a maximum size of 200 KB. Certificates and other documents can generally be uploaded as JPEG up to 200 KB or PDF up to 500 KB. Candidates should ensure that all documents are clear and readable.

Required Grade Percentage for CEE Entrance Exam

To pursue medical and health sciences programs such as MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BPT, BAMS and other programs through MECEE-BL 2027, candidates must meet the minimum educational qualifications prescribed by the Medical Education Commission.

For MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing/BSc Midwifery, BASLP, B Perfusion Technology

• Candidates must have passed Proficiency Certificate Level or Grade 12 from a recognized educational institution after studying Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% aggregate marks or a minimum GPA/CGPA of 2.4.
• Candidates completing A-Level or another equivalent program with a different grading system must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology, obtained at least 50% aggregate marks or a 2.4 GPA/CGPA and obtained the required equivalence.
• Eligible health-science diploma holders must meet the applicable academic-equivalence requirements and must be registered with the concerned professional council where required.

For BAMS, BSc MLT, BSc MIT/BSc Radiotherapy Technology, BPT, B Pharm, B Optometry

• Candidates may qualify by completing Proficiency Certificate Level or Grade 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% aggregate marks or a minimum GPA/CGPA of 2.4.
• A-Level or equivalent candidates must meet the same Physics, Chemistry and Biology requirement and obtain the required equivalence.
• Applicants holding relevant health-science diplomas, such as Ayurveda, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiography/Radiotherapy, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy or Ophthalmic Science, must have at least 50% aggregate marks and satisfy the program-specific qualification requirements.
• Registration with the concerned professional council is mandatory where applicable.

For BPH (Bachelor in Public Health)

• Candidates may apply after completing Proficiency Certificate Level or Grade 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% aggregate marks or a minimum GPA/CGPA of 2.4.
• A-Level or equivalent candidates must meet the required Physics, Chemistry and Biology criteria and obtain equivalence.
• Candidates with a Proficiency Certificate Level or diploma in recognized health sciences such as General Medicine, Medical Laboratory Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Radiography, Radiotherapy, Ayurveda or Physiotherapy must have at least 50% aggregate marks and be registered with the concerned council.

For BNS/BMS:

• Candidates must have passed Proficiency Certificate Level or Diploma in Nursing with at least 50% aggregate marks or a minimum GPA/CGPA of 2.4.
• Registration with the Nepal Nursing Council is mandatory.

CEE Entrance Syllabus 2026 (MECEE-BL 2027)

The Medical Education Commission (MEC) publishes the official syllabus for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination on its website. Candidates preparing for MECEE-BL 2027 should follow the official MEC undergraduate common entrance syllabus applicable to their program. For MBBS/BDS and related programs, important subject areas include Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and Mental Agility Test (MAT). (Medical Education Commission – Official Undergraduate CEE Syllabus)

Exam Format & Core Subjects

The exam is composed of:

• Total Questions: 200 objective MCQs (single-best response)
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Answer Method: OMR Answer Sheet
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and Mental Agility Test (MAT)
• Marking: +1 mark for every correct answer and −0.25 mark for every incorrect answer

Syllabus: Topic-Wise Breakdown

Physics

• Mechanics
• Heat and Thermodynamics
• Geometrical Optics & Physical Optics
• Current Electricity & Magnetism
• Sound and Waves, Electrostatics, Capacitors
• Modern Physics & Nuclear Physics
• Solid State and Semiconductor Devices (Electronics)
• Particle Physics, Sources of Energy & Universe

Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry: Basic Concepts, Atomic Structure, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Kinetics, Bonding, States of Matter
• Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles, Purification & Characterization, Halogen Compounds, Nitrogen Compounds, Chemistry in Everyday Life
• Inorganic Chemistry: Periodicity, Hydrogen, s-block, p-block (Groups 13–18), d-block/f-block, Environmental Chemistry

Botany

• Basic Components of Life & Biodiversity
• Ecology & Environment
• Cell Biology & Genetics
• Plant Anatomy & Physiology
• Developmental & Applied Botany

Zoology

• Biology, Origin, & Evolution of Life
• Classification: Protozoa to Chordata
• Study of Plasmodium, Earthworm, Frog
• Human Biology & Diseases
• Animal Tissues
• Environmental Pollution, Adaptation, Animal Behavior, Application of Zoology

Mental Agility Test (MAT)

• Spatial / Abstract Reasoning
• Verbal Reasoning
• Numerical Reasoning
• Logical Sequencing

The CEE Exam Pattern details are provided below:

Mode: The CEE 2083 / MECEE-BL 2027 examination will be conducted in written offline mode using an OMR answer sheet.

Shifts: Each scheduled CEE examination will be conducted from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Exam Duration: 3 Hours.

Question Paper Language: English

Number of Questions: The examination contains 200 objective questions.

Subjects: For MBBS/BDS and related PCB-based programs, the syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany and Mental Agility Test (MAT).

CEE Question Type: The questions are multiple-choice questions with a single best answer. Each question contains four options with one correct answer.

Number of Questions: The total number of questions in the CEE paper is 200.

Total Marks: The CEE entrance examination is conducted for a total of 200 marks.

Marking Pattern: For every correct answer, 1 mark is awarded and 0.25 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.

The Medical Education Commission publishes the MECEE-BL result and merit list after the entrance examination. Under the current examination provisions, candidates generally need to obtain the 50th percentile or above to be included in the merit list.

If the number of candidates appearing in the entrance examination for a particular educational program is less than twice the number of available seats, candidates scoring 50% or above may also be included in the merit list according to the applicable MEC provision.

Admission is not determined only by obtaining the qualifying score. Final admission depends on the candidate’s merit position, category, available seats, submitted priority choices and the MEC matching process.

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