MECEE-PG MD/MS Syllabus & Subject Weightage
A concise guide to the 200-mark MD/MS entrance distribution and exam format in the postgraduate syllabus currently listed by Nepal's Medical Education Commission (MEC).
MECEE-PG MD/MS subject weightage
The MEC-listed MD/MS table totals 200 marks: 115 clinical and 85 basic medical science, Community Medicine/Research, Forensic Medicine and mandatory CPD.
Clinical — 115 marks
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 18 |
| Surgery | 18 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | 12 |
| Pediatrics | 12 |
| Orthopedics | 10 |
| Otorhinolaryngology | 10 |
| Ophthalmology | 7 |
| Anesthesiology | 7 |
| Psychiatry | 7 |
| Radiology | 7 |
| Dermatology | 7 |
| Total clinical | 115 |
Basic Medical Science and related components — 85 marks
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | 12 |
| Physiology | 12 |
| Pathology | 10 |
| Pharmacology | 10 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Microbiology | 8 |
| Community Medicine + Research Methodology | 10 |
| Forensic Medicine | 5 |
| Mandatory CPD topics | 10 |
| Total basic + related | 85 |
Community Medicine + Research Methodology is divided as 6 + 4 marks. The listed mandatory CPD areas include medical ethics, rational use of medicines, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS and communication skills.
What the weightage actually tells you
Weightage tells you where the paper allocates marks. Medicine and Surgery lead at 18 marks each; OBGYN, Pediatrics, Anatomy and Physiology carry 12 marks each. That helps you allocate broad study time.
It does not tell you which topics inside those subjects deserve attention first. For that second decision, combine the official blueprint with direct MECEE-PG previous-year evidence and your own performance.
Next: see how to turn weightage and PYQ evidence into a study priority.
Exam format in the MEC-listed syllabus
The listed 2020 postgraduate syllabus describes the examination as:
- 200 multiple-choice questions.
- Single Best Response Type (Type A), with four options.
- 3 hours duration.
- MCQ stems or vignettes not exceeding 60 words.
- Difficulty distribution: Recall 30%, Understanding 50%, Application and above 20%.
- The document states a 50% pass mark and no negative marking.
- For MD/MS, 10 marks are allocated to mandatory CPD topics.
Eligibility in the MEC-listed syllabus
The listed syllabus gives these core requirements:
- MBBS or equivalent qualification.
- Registration with the relevant professional council in the applicant's country.
- One year of experience for Nepalese candidates, subject to the exceptions stated for MDGP and MD/MS Basic Medical Sciences.
- At least 50% in the Medical Education Commission entrance examination for inclusion in the merit list, as stated in the 2020 document.
Confirm the current requirement in the latest MEC notice before applying.
Official MEC sources
This article is a readable interpretation of the MEC-listed syllabus, not a replacement for the official documents.
- MEC syllabus directory
- MEC postgraduate syllabus detail page
- Official MEC postgraduate entrance syllabus PDF
Reviewed: 5 Oct 2026 against the MEC-listed postgraduate syllabus.
MECEE-PG syllabus: quick questions
Is the MEC-listed 2020 syllabus the same as the current exam notice?
No. The syllabus provides the listed academic blueprint. Current-cycle administrative and examination rules should be checked in the latest MEC notice.
Does subject weightage tell me exactly what to study first?
No. Weightage sets the broad subject priority. Topic-level PYQ evidence and your own performance can then narrow the next study action.