Chase Your White Coat Dream: A Motivational Journey After 10+2 Science in Nepal

Congratulations! You’ve just completed your 10+2 in Science—a monumental step that closes one chapter and opens the door to an extraordinary future. If your heart is set on becoming an MBBS or BDS doctor in Nepal, you’re not just dreaming of a career; you’re envisioning a life of impact, healing, and purpose. The path ahead—whether it’s the 5.5 years of MBBS or the 5.5 years of BDS (4.5 years of study plus a 1-year compulsory internship)—is no walk in the park. It’s a crucible of challenges, from entrance exams to sleepless nights of study. But here’s the truth: every step you take is a brick in the foundation of a legacy. You’re not just a student; you’re a future hero in Nepal’s healthcare story. Let’s explore why this journey is worth it and how you can seize it with both hands.

The Power of Your Calling

Imagine a child in a remote village flashing a confident smile because you, a BDS doctor, restored their oral health. Or picture a family in tears of gratitude because you, an MBBS graduate, brought their loved one back from the brink. In Nepal, where healthcare disparities loom large—especially in places like Ramechhap or Bajura—doctors are more than professionals; they’re beacons of hope. The Nepal Medical Council highlights a stark reality: Nepal’s doctor-to-population ratio is far below the WHO’s 1:1,000 benchmark. By choosing MBBS or BDS, you’re not just building a career—you’re answering a national call to serve. This is your chance to rewrite lives, one patient at a time.

Your 10+2 Science foundation has armed you with the basics—Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Now, it’s time to wield that knowledge like a scalpel. Whether you aim for MBBS at Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Medicine (IOM) or BDS at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), you’re stepping into a legacy of resilience. Every doctor who’s made it started where you are—fresh from 12th grade, nerves tingling, asking, “Am I enough?” Spoiler: you are. And you’ll prove it.

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, BPKIHS, Dharan

Conquering the Entrance Exam Mountain

The medical entrance exam in Nepal—IOM’s test for MBBS or the entrance for BDS—is your first dragon to slay. With thousands vying for limited seats (around 1,800 for MBBS and 400 for BDS annually), the competition is fierce. But don’t see it as a barrier; see it as a proving ground. It’s not about luck—it’s about preparation. You’ve already tackled complex equations and dissected frog anatomy in 10+2. Now, channel that into focused study.

Start now. Enroll in a coaching center in Kathmandu or Pokhara—NAME or Orbit have a track record of turning aspirants into toppers. Short on funds? No excuses—free resources like YouTube tutorials, past papers from NMC, and online platforms like Khan Academy are at your fingertips. Prioritize high-yield topics: Human Biology, Organic Chemistry, and Physiology. Wake up daily with a warrior’s mindset: I’m one step closer. The entrance exam isn’t a gatekeeper; it’s your launchpad to medical college in Nepal.

MBBS vs. BDS: Your Purpose, Your Path

Why MBBS? It’s 5.5 years of becoming a versatile healer—a general physician, a surgeon, a lifesaver across all fields of medicine. Why BDS? It’s 5.5 years (4.5 years of study plus a 1-year internship) of mastering oral health—a field where over 60% of Nepalis face untreated dental issues due to a shortage of dentists. Both are noble. Both are needed. Both offer a future where you’re a pillar of your community, whether in a hospital in Nepalgunj or a clinic in Dhading.

Forget the rumors: “MBBS is tougher” or “BDS lacks prestige.” MBBS trains you broadly; BDS hones you sharply. Both come with scholarships—75% subsidized seats in government colleges—and both lead to respect and stability. Choose what sets your soul ablaze. Passion trumps perception every time.

Silencing the Doubts

Right now, you might feel crushed by expectations—your family’s hopes, society’s gaze, or your own whispers of self-doubt. Maybe you’re from a small town in Okhaldhunga or the bustle of Biratnagar, wondering if you’ve got what it takes. Listen: every doctor doubted themselves once. Every doctor fell. What defines them? They rose. If the entrance exam slips through your fingers the first time, it’s not defeat—it’s a lesson. Regroup, refine, retry. Icons like Dr. Bhagawan Koirala, who transformed Nepal’s cardiac care, didn’t win on their first swing. They fought. So will you.

Finances a worry? Private colleges like Kathmandu Medical College or Manipal might cost NPR 40-50 lakhs for MBBS or NPR 20-30 lakhs for BDS, but government seats slash that to NPR 4-10 lakhs. Scholarships—merit-based, need-based, or reserved quotas—level the field. Your 10+2 grades are your ammo; aim for 80%+ to shine. The cost is steep, but the reward? A lifetime of meaning.

The Forge of Medical School

Medical school is a forge—hot, relentless, transformative. For MBBS, 5.5 years shape you through anatomy labs and hospital wards. For BDS, 4.5 years of study dive into dental anatomy and oral surgery, capped by a 1-year internship where you’ll extract teeth and restore smiles. You’ll burn the midnight oil memorizing bones or dental materials. It’s grueling—but it’s alive with purpose. By year three, you’re not just a student; you’re in clinics, hands on patients, seeing theory turn to triumph.

Nepal’s medical education is raw but rigorous. Graduates from IOM or BPKIHS shine globally—USA, UK, beyond. Your MBBS or BDS isn’t just a Nepali degree; it’s a world-class credential. Stay disciplined. Find your tribe—study groups, mentors. The grind isn’t punishment; it’s preparation.

Your Moment to Rise

You’re young, fierce, and fresh from 10+2 Science—a spark ready to blaze. Nepal hungers for doctors—MBBS to mend bodies, BDS to mend smiles—from the Terai’s heat to the Himalayas’ chill. This isn’t just about you; it’s about the mother in Syangja with no dentist, the elder in Taplejung with no physician. You’re their future.

Take a breath. Look at yourself and see the doctor within. Act today—crack open that Biology book, tackle a past paper, explore colleges like Chitwan Medical College or Nepal Medical College. The white coat isn’t a gift; it’s a conquest. You’ve got the will. Now wield it. The 5.5-year journey to MBBS or BDS in Nepal is yours to claim—go get it.

All of the following hormones are secreted by anterior pituitary except:

# All of the following hormones are secreted by anterior pituitary except:

 A. ACTH

 B. TSH

 C. ADH

 D. FSH

The correct answer is C. ADH.

The anterior pituitary gland, also known as the adenohypophysis, secretes several key hormones that regulate various physiological processes. These include:

ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone): Stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, a hormone involved in stress response.

TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone): Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism.

FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone): Plays a crucial role in regulating the reproductive processes, stimulating the development of follicles in ovaries and sperm production in the testes.

On the other hand, ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone), also known as vasopressin, is not produced by the anterior pituitary. 

Instead:

ADH is synthesized in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis). Its main function is to regulate water balance in the body by controlling the kidneys' water retention, which helps maintain blood pressure and hydration.

Thus, while ACTH, TSH, and FSH are secreted by the anterior pituitary, ADH is released from the posterior pituitary.

This makes the correct answer: C. ADH.

The mechanism ensuring genetic continuity is:

 # The role of mitosis is not merely to divide a cell into two daughter cells but to ensure genetic continuity from one cell generation to another generation. The mechanism ensuring genetic continuity is:

A. Formation of cells with new chromosomes

B. Formation of two daughter cells

C. Formation of two cells with identical DNA

D. Halving the chromosome number between the two new cells

The correct answer is C. Formation of two cells with identical DNA.

All the daughter cells of a multicellular organism have the same number and type of chromosomes as parent cells due to equitable distribution of all the chromosomes in mitosis. This helps in ensuring genetic continuity. 

What type of meiosis takes place in the life cycle of algae?

 # _______ takes place in the life cycle of algae:

 A. Gametic meiosis

B. Sporic meiosis

C. Centric meiosis

D. Zygotic meiosis

The correct answer is D. Zygotic meiosis.

In the life cycle of algae, zygotic meiosis occurs. This involves a unique pattern where the diploid zygote resulting from the fusion of gametes undergoes meiosis to produce haploid spores. These spores then develop into new haploid individuals, completing the life cycle. Unlike in animals and plants, where meiosis usually occurs during gamete formation, in algae, it takes place after the zygote is formed. 

The category which includes related families is:

 # The category which includes related families is:

 A. Phylum

 B. Order

 C. Class 

 D. Genus

The correct answer is B. Order.

Phylum: A phylum is a higher taxonomic category that includes related classes. It represents a major division of organisms based on certain fundamental characteristics. 

For example: The phylum Chordata includes all animals with a notochord (such as vertebrates). Within the phylum Chordata, we have classes like Mammalia (mammals), Ayes (birds), and Reptilia (reptiles).

Order: An order is a group of related families that exhibit a few similar characters. In the plant kingdom, families like Convolvulaceae and Solanaceae are included in the same order (e.g., the order Solanales). Similarly, in the animal kingdom, families like Felidae (cats) and Canidae (dogs) are included in the same order Carnivora.

Class: The class is a higher taxonomic category that includes related orders. It represents a broader grouping of organisms. For example: In the plant kingdom, orders like Solanales and Rosales are included in the same class Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons). 

 

In the animal kingdom, orders like Carnivora (cats, dogs) and Primates (humans, apes) are included in the same class Mammalia. 

Genus: The genus is a more specific taxonomic category that includes related species. It represents a group of species that share a common ancestry and broad features of organization. For example, the genus Panthera includes species like lions (Panthera leo) and tigers (Panthera tigris). 

A projection in the alimentary canal of earthworm that increases absorptive surface area is:

 # A projection in the alimentary canal of earthworm that increases absorptive surface area is:

A. Villi

B. Typhlosole

C. Gizzard

D. Stomach 

The correct answer is B. Typhlosole.

A typhlosole is an internal fold of the intestine or intestine's inner wall. Typhlosoles occur in bivalve mollusks, lampreys, and some annelids and echinoderms.

In earthworms, it is a dorsal flap of the intestine that runs along most of its length, effectively forming a tube within a tube, and increasing the absorption area by that of its inner surface. Its function is to increase intestine surface area for more efficient absorption of digested nutrients. In different earthworm families, typhlosole appears to have multiple origins. The Lumbricidae, for example, have a typhlosole which is an infolding of all layers of the intestine wall, whereas in some other families (e.g. Megascolecidae), it is an infolding of only the inner layer, and in many earthworms it is absent.

Parkinson’s disease , a disease related to the brain is caused due to the deficiency of:

 # Parkinson’s disease , a disease related to the brain is caused due to the deficiency of:

 A. Dopamine

B. Vasopressin

C. Adrenaline

D. Parathormone

 

The correct answer is A. Dopamine.

Parkinson's disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra.

Nerve cells in this part of the brain are responsible for producing a chemical called dopamine.

Dopamine acts as a messenger between the parts of the brain and nervous system that help control and co-ordinate body movements.

If these nerve cells die or become damaged, the amount of dopamine in the brain is reduced.

This means the part of the brain controlling movement cannot work as well as normal, causing movements to become slow and abnormal.

The loss of nerve cells is a slow process. The symptoms of Parkinson's disease usually only start to develop when around 50% of the nerve cell activity in the substantia nigra have been lost.

Renin is secreted by:

 # Renin is secreted by:

A. Liver

B. Kidney

C. Intestine

D. Stomach

The correct answer is B. Kidney.

Renin (etymology and pronunciation), also known as an angiotensinogenase, is an aspartic protease protein and enzyme secreted by the kidneys that participates in the body's renin–angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS)—also known as the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone axis—that mediates the volume of extracellular fluid (blood plasma, lymph and interstitial fluid) and arterial vasoconstriction. Thus, it regulates the body's mean arterial blood pressure.

Sleep inducing drugs are called:

 # Sleep inducing drugs are called:

A. Hypnotic

B. Tranquilizers

C. Sedatives

D. Emetics

The correct answer is A. Hypnotic.

Hypnotics are medications used to induce, extend, or improve the quality of sleep, and to reduce wakefulness during sleep. The most commonly used hypnotics include benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BzRAs), antidepressants, antipsychotics, antihistamines, and melatonin (or melatonin receptor agonists).

The cerebral hemispheres are joined with midbrain by:

 # The cerebral hemispheres are joined with midbrain by:

A. Foramen of Monro

B. Foramen of Magendie

C. Foramen of Luschka

D. Crura Cerebri

The correct answer is A. Foramen of Monro.

In the brain, the interventricular foramina (or foramina of Monro) are channels that connect the paired lateral ventricles with the third ventricle at the midline of the brain. As channels, they allow cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) produced in the lateral ventricles to reach the third ventricle and then the rest of the brain's ventricular system. The walls of the interventricular foramina also contain choroid plexus, a specialized CSF-producing structure, that is continuous with that of the lateral and third ventricles above and below it.