AMC by Country · Updated August 2026
AMC from Nepal — Pathway, Costs in NPR & Timeline
By the Mostly Medicine team · reviewed by an AMC pass-graduate IMG on our team
A Nepali MBBS can absolutely carry you to Australian registration — but the two facts that surprise most Kathmandu-based candidates are that the MCQ can be sat at overseas Pearson VUE centres while the clinical exam is in-person in Australia, and that the true exam-side budget is roughly NPR 6.5–7.5 lakh, not the 2–3 lakh figures floating around Facebook groups.
Step 0 — confirm you’re eligible
- WDOMS-listed medical school — most Nepali colleges are listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools; confirm yours at search.wdoms.org
- English test (unless exempt) — AHPRA accepts OET, IELTS Academic (7.0 each band, Writing 6.5) and PTE Academic; see the IELTS vs OET comparison
- Recency of practice — long gaps out of clinical work raise questions later at registration; see the recency rules
- Clean standing with the Nepal Medical Council — good-standing certificates will be needed down the track
The free eligibility checker flags your specific gaps in about two minutes, before you spend a rupee.
Step 1 — EPIC verification (start this first)
EPIC — the Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials — is ECFMG’s primary-source verification of your MBBS. It is a document check, not an exam, and the AMC requires it before assessing you. Verification runs through your medical college, and response times from Nepali institutions vary widely — this is the single most common timeline-stretcher, so open your EPIC account and request verification before anything else. Budget roughly USD 130 plus per-credential fees.
The exams — what and where
| Exam | Format | Where Nepali candidates sit it |
|---|---|---|
| AMC CAT 1 (MCQ) | 150 questions, computer-adaptive, 0–500 scale, 250 to pass | Pearson VUE centres — international locations available; check the current list for Nepal/nearby cities |
| AMC CAT 2 (Clinical) | 16 stations, in person | Australia only (Melbourne NTC + approved sites) — budget travel, visitor visa & accommodation |
Scoring details are on the pass-mark explainer, booking windows on 2026 exam dates, and the station-by-station clinical format in the clinical stations guide.
Costs in NPR
Approximate 2026-cycle figures at ~88 NPR per AUD (use live rates; verify fees on amc.org.au):
| Item | AUD | ≈ NPR |
|---|---|---|
| EPIC verification | ~A$200–350 | ~18,000–31,000 |
| AMC CAT 1 (MCQ) | ~A$2,690 | ~2.4 lakh |
| AMC CAT 2 (Clinical) | ~A$3,490 | ~3.1 lakh |
| English test | A$410–587 | ~36,000–52,000 |
| AHPRA application | ~A$760 | ~67,000 |
| Exam-side total (single attempt) | ~A$7,500–8,500 | ~6.5–7.5 lakh |
Add travel to Australia for the clinical attempt, and remember a resit costs the full fee again. The complete breakdown (with the hidden costs) is on AMC exam total cost 2026, and the fee calculator converts everything to your currency.
Study strategy for Nepali MBBS graduates
Your clinical knowledge base is strong — the gaps are almost always Australian context: PBS/eTG-first therapeutics, conservative primary-care reasoning, and the “best answer” MCQ format. Start with the trap patterns that catch IMGs, drill the free specialty-wise MCQ bank, and structure prep with the 16-week study plan. Most candidates working full-time in Nepal budget 4–6 months for Part 1.
The pathway mechanics are nearly identical to neighbouring cohorts — the India and Pakistan guides cover shared gotchas like name-mismatch across documents, and pass rates by country shows how South Asian cohorts actually perform.
Common mistakes from Nepal
- Starting MCQ prep before EPIC — if verification stalls at your college, your booked timeline collapses. Verification first.
- Assuming the clinical exam is sittable nearby — it is in Australia; the travel + visa lead time needs to be in your plan from day one.
- Under-budgeting — the realistic exam-side number is ~NPR 6.5–7.5 lakh, before travel. Plan with a 10% buffer for fee and FX changes.
- Document name mismatches — NMC (Nepal) registration, MBBS certificate and passport must align exactly for EPIC; fix discrepancies before submitting.
Next steps
- Check your eligibility — 2 minutes, free
- Map your timeline backwards from a target exam date
- Budget it properly in NPR
- Ask the free AI mentor anything Nepal-specific — EPIC, centres, visas
- Join fellow IMGs (Nepali doctors included) on Telegram — an AMC MCQ drops every two hours
FAQ
Can I sit the AMC MCQ from Nepal?
The AMC CAT MCQ runs at Pearson VUE centres, including international locations — many Nepali candidates sit it overseas rather than flying to Australia. Check the current Pearson VUE centre list for Nepal and nearby cities when you book. The clinical exam is different: it is held in person in Australia.
Where do Nepali doctors sit the AMC clinical exam?
In Australia. The AMC clinical examination is delivered in person at the AMC’s National Test Centre in Melbourne and approved Australian sites — not in Nepal, India or Bangladesh. Nepali candidates need to budget for travel, an Australian visitor visa and accommodation for the clinical attempt.
How much does the AMC pathway cost in Nepali rupees?
Exam-side costs total roughly A$7,500–8,500 for a single-attempt run — approximately NPR 6.5–7.5 lakh at ~88 NPR per AUD (check live rates). The MCQ alone is ~A$2,690 (≈ NPR 2.4 lakh) and the clinical ~A$3,490 (≈ NPR 3.1 lakh). Fees change each cycle — verify on amc.org.au.
Is a Nepali MBBS accepted for the AMC?
Yes, if your medical school is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) — most Nepali medical colleges are. Your degree then needs primary-source verification through ECFMG’s EPIC before the AMC will assess you, which can take months, so start it first.
Last reviewed: 1 August 2026
Next review: 1 February 2027
Author: Mostly Medicine team