Manipal Pokhara vs Birat Medical College
MBBS fees, seats, teaching hospital and recognition compared side by side for Indian students. All fees are indicative for the 2026 intake.
| Compare |  Manipal Pokhara Pokhara View college |  Birat Medical College Biratnagar View college |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Location | Pokhara, Gandaki Province | Biratnagar, Koshi Province |
| College type | Private | Private |
| Established | 1994 | 2014 |
| University / affiliation | Kathmandu University | BP Koirala Health Sciences University (BPKHU) |
| Recognition | NMC (India) · NMC Nepal · WHO / WDOMS | NMC (India) · NMC Nepal · WHO / WDOMS |
| MBBS seats | 59 | 43 |
| Duration | 5.5 years (incl. 1-year internship) | 5.5 years (incl. 1-year internship) |
| Medium | English | English |
| Typical NEET range | 300–450+ | 200–350+ |
| Indian students | 400+ | 100+ |
| Our rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Fees (indicative, 2026 intake) | ||
| Tuition per year | USD 18,000 | ₹10-12L |
| Total tuition | USD 90,000 | ₹52L |
| Hostel + mess per year | USD 5,000 | ₹7L |
| Total all-in cost | USD 95,000 | ₹52-53L |
| Teaching hospital | ||
| Hospital | Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara | Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar |
| Beds | 700+ | 500+ |
| Daily OPD | 1,200+ | 800+ |
| IPD per day | 160+ | 80+ |
| ICU beds | 35+ | 20+ |
| NICU beds | 15+ | — |
| Operation theatres | 10+ | 6+ |
| Surgeries per day | 20+ | 10+ |
| Deliveries per month | 250+ | 150+ |
| Trauma centre | Yes | No |
* Indicative figures for planning. Confirmed, college-specific fees and seats are shared during counselling.
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