The admit card is released online about 5 days before the exam at entrance.mec.gov.np, and you must print it in colour. No hall entry without the printed card plus a valid photo ID. The 2027 exam date is not yet announced — note that “2027” is the academic year of admission, so the exam itself is expected around early October 2026 (Ashwin 2083).
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Admit card essentials How to download your admit card The exam-day carry checklist Before you leave home In the exam hall Frequently asked questionsAdmit Card Essentials
Everything you need to know about the card itself, straight from the MEC notice:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Where it is published | Online at entrance.mec.gov.np |
| When | About 5 days before the exam date |
| Print requirement | Printed in colour |
| What it carries | Your photo, name, programme(s) and exam center |
| Exam date | Not yet announced for the 2027 intake (exam expected early October 2026 — the “2027” is the admission year) |
Because the date is still unannounced, keep checking the portal rather than relying on rumour — and remember the registration window closes August 31, so if you have not applied yet, that deadline comes first.
How to Download Your Admit Card
The download flow sits on the same portal you used to apply, so your credentials from the application step are what you will need:
- Go to entrance.mec.gov.np and log in with the account you created during registration.
- Open the admit card section — it appears once MEC releases admit cards, roughly 5 days before the exam.
- Verify your details — name spelling, photo, programmes and exam center must match your application exactly.
- Download and print in colour. Print two copies and keep one in a separate bag; a lost card is a crisis you can avoid for NPR 20.
If any detail on the card does not match your application, contact MEC before exam day — do not assume the discrepancy will be ignored at the gate. When in doubt, the complete MECEE-BL medical guide pulls the portal, dates and fees into one place.
The Exam-Day Carry Checklist
These are the essentials. The first two are official; the pen is needed because the paper is a handwritten OMR sheet:
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
| Printed admit card (colour) | Mandatory for hall entry — print from the MEC portal |
| Valid photo ID | Citizenship certificate or the ID you used to apply, to match your identity |
| Blue or black ballpoint pen | The OMR answer sheet is filled by hand — carry a spare |
| Passport-size photo | Carry one in case the center asks for it at entry |
| Water bottle | Only if the center allows it |
This list matches how Nepali entrance halls operate, but the authoritative item list is the one MEC prints on the admit-card notice — confirm it when that notice is published, and adjust accordingly.
Before You Leave Home
Run this in order the night before, and again on exam morning:
- Two colour prints of the admit card, one in your bag and one with a parent or guardian.
- Original photo ID — not a photocopy, not a photo on your phone.
- Pen check. Two blue/black ballpoint pens that write smoothly.
- Center and route. Check the center on your admit card, work out travel time, and aim to arrive well before entry checks start.
- Know the paper. 200 MCQs, 200 marks, 3 hours — revisit the exam pattern and time budget so your pacing plan is fresh.
In the Exam Hall
The exam is offline pen-and-paper OMR: 200 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours. Keep these points in mind:
- Fill particulars carefully — name and details exactly as printed on the admit card.
- Darken one complete circle per question — half-filled bubbles and double marks can fail to scan.
- Watch the marking rule. +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong, 0 for blank — the negative marking guide has the guess-versus-skip decision rule.
- Leave electronic devices outside. Phones, smartwatches and earphones are not permitted in the hall — and they would not help you check your admit card anyway.
- Keep the OMR sheet clean and unfolded. It is scanned electronically; a damaged sheet can be rejected.