Rapti Academy of Health Sciences, (RAHS): Fee, Admission & Courses

Why Choose Rapti Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal?

1. Quality Education

   RAHS was created by the government to operate as a medical school on the campus of an established referral hospital. The curriculum at RAHS is based on the government-approved MBBS syllabus of Nepal, which is closely aligned with the Indian MBBS syllabus.

2. Global Recognition

   RAHS is approved by the Nepal Medical Education Commission and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

3. Practical Training

   MBBS students at RAHS receive clinical training at the RAHS Teaching Hospital, the main referral hospital for Dang district and the wider mid-western region. This provides early exposure to a high volume of real government hospital patients.

4. Experienced Faculty

   Faculty members are drawn from RAHS's established hospital departments, many of which have long provided specialist services and postgraduate medical education.

5. Indian Faculty

   Official sources do not confirm the presence of a dedicated Indian faculty at RAHS.

6. Safe & Student-Friendly Environment

   Dang is considered a safe region of Nepal. Nepal is generally regarded as a safe and welcoming country for Indian students, who also do not require a visa to enter Nepal.

Student Life at Rapti Academy of Health Sciences

Campus Activities

The RAHS performs extracurricular tasks through student groupings for fun and continued learning (through examples) like cultural events or performances.

Cultural Events

Most schools in Nepal are involved, in one manner or another, in some combination of either the country’s national holidays or local celebrations throughout the year-in addition to any events sponsored by the school itself.

International Student Community

The MBBS curriculum at RAHS is new and is mostly for Nepali citizens who are assigned a government seat in the program. There may be a lack of any established international/foreign-student involvement in this course; however, as the course becomes more established there may be an opportunity for an international/foreign-student community to arise as well.

Career Options for MBBS Graduates

Practicing in India

Students from India can practice in India after satisfying NMC criteria, which includes NEET, MBBS course and internship.

FMGE/NExT Eligibility

Students should pass their FMGE/NExT in order to register themselves as doctors in India. Nepal’s curriculum resembles India’s curriculum, thus helpful during exam preparation.

Post-Graduation

Students may join MD/MS courses in India after qualifying their FMGE/NExT and getting registered through NMC.

Global Career Options

Students may also qualify licensing tests like USMLE (USA) and PLAB (UK) or can practice in Nepal under Nepal Medical Council.