a. Passed 10+2 Science or equivalent (with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) with 50% aggregate in total marks or GPA 2.4, OR Secured the percentage equivalent to the above eligibility in regards to the certificate level programs (e.g., A-Level) with a different grading system, OR
b. Applicants who have passed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate/Diploma (General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Radiography, Physiotherapy) with at least 50% aggregate in total marks, AND
c. Registered in Nepal Health Professional Council or Nepal Pharmacy Council or Nepal Ayurveda Council as per related educational program.
a. Question type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questions
b. Option: Four options (A, B, C, D)
c. Number of questions: 200
d. Full marks: 200
e. Cognitive ratio: Recall: Understanding: Application - 30:50:20
f. Duration: 3 hours
| S.No | Content/Domain | Question |
|---|---|---|
a. |
Zoology |
40 |
| 1. | Biology, origin, and evolution of life | 4 |
| 2. | General characteristics and classification of protozoa to chordata | 8 |
| 3. | Plasmodium, earthworm, and frog | 8 |
| 4. | Human biology and human diseases | 14 |
| 5. | Animal tissues | 4 |
| 6. | Environmental pollution, adaptation and animal behavior, application of zoology | 2 |
b. |
Botany |
40 |
| 7. | Basic component of life and biodiversity | 11 |
| 8. | Ecology and environment | 5 |
| 9. | Cell biology and genetics | 12 |
| 10. | Anatomy and physiology | 7 |
| 11. | Developmental and applied botany | 5 |
c. |
Chemistry |
40 |
| 12. | General and physical chemistry | 15 |
| 13. | Inorganic chemistry | 10 |
| 14. | Organic chemistry | 15 |
d. |
Physics |
40 |
| 15. | Mechanics | 9 |
| 16. | Heat and thermodynamics | 5 |
| 17. | Geometrical optics and physical optics | 5 |
| 18. | Current electricity and magnetism | 7 |
| 19. | Sound waves, electrostatics, and capacitors | 5 |
| 20. | Modern physics and nuclear physics | 5 |
| 21. | Solid and semiconductor devices (electronics) | 2 |
| 22. | Particle physics, source of energy, and universe | 2 |
e. |
Contents from PCL level course of specific subject |
20 |
| 23. | Contents from PCL/ diploma level course of specific subject | 20 |
f. |
Mental Agility Test (MAT) |
20 |
| 24. | Verbal reasoning | 5 |
| 25. | Numerical reasoning | 5 |
| 26. | Logical sequencing | 5 |
| 27. | Spatial relation / Abstract reasoning | 5 |
Total |
200 |
|