KATHMANDU- Only 56 percent of those who have passed MBBS have passed the license examination conducted by Nepal Medical Council (NMC).

Under the 68th license examination conducted by NMC, only 56.68 percent of doctors have passed, including 55.96 percent in medical and 61.05 percent in dental.

A total of 1,737 medical candidates and 2,285 dental candidates participated in the examination. Only 46 percent of the examinees passed the 67th license examination held last year.

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results of the examination can apply for re-registration in the email of NMC by clearly mentioning their name and roll number within 35 days from the date of publication of the notice and such candidates have to pay a fee of Rs 1,500, NMC said.

Candidates who have passed the examination have to apply online to get registration certificate within 35 days from the date of publication of this notification. According to NMC, the certificate will be prepared after 15 days from the date of application.

The NMC said that the concerned examinees should be present to get the certificate as they have to submit biometric attendance, photo check and signature verification.