Admissions Open for Master of Health Informatics 2026 at Pokhara University

Update: April 03, 2026

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Pokhara University has extended the application deadline for admission to the Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program for the 2026 academic session.

Key Details: 

• Application Deadline: May 07, 2026 (Baisakh 24, 2083)
• Entrance Examination: May 10, 2026 (Baisakh 27, 2083), at 10:00 AM (Fee-Paying) and 2:00 PM (Scholarship-Paying)
• Personal Interview: May 11, 2026 (Baisakh 28, 2083)
• Venue: Faculty of Health Sciences, Pokhara University, Time: 8 AM onwards
• Publication of Final Result: May 11, 2026 (Baisakh 28, 2083)

View the official notice:

Previous notice:

The Faculty of Health Sciences, Pokhara University, announces admission in the Master of Health Informatics (MHI) for the 2026 academic session.

Key Information: 

• Application Deadline: April 2, 2026 (Chaitra 19th, 2082)
• Entrance Examination: April 6, 2026 (Chaitra 23, 2082), at 10:00 AM (Fee-Paying) and 2:00 PM (Scholarship-Paying)
• Personal Interview: April 7, 2026 (Chaitra 24, 2082)
• Venue: Faculty of Health Sciences, Pokhara University, Time: 8 AM onwards
• Publication of Final Result: April 9, 2026 (Chaitra 26, 2082)
• Orientation Program: NA

Account Details:

• Bank Name: Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank Ltd.
• Account Name: Faculty of Health Sciences, Office
• A/C number: 01700300233533000001
• Original of Bank Deposit Voucher NRS. 2500

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must either hold a Bachelor's degree in Health and Medical Sciences/ Bachelor's in Sciences/Engineering (Computer/Software/ Information Technology/Electronics/Communication)/ Mathematics/ Statistics/Environmental Sciences/ Computer Application.
• Or a Bachelor's degree in any discipline and at least one year of working experience in health-related Government Organizations, research organizations, and NGOs/INGOs
• Have a minimum score of CGPA 2.0 out of 4.0 (grading system) or 50% (Percentage system) from schools/colleges of Pokhara University or recognized by Pokhara University.

About the program 

Health Informatics is an interdisciplinary domain that combines aspects of healthcare, information technology, and data science to improve the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of healthcare services. It emphasizes the management of health data, the rollout of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), and the analysis of health information to facilitate evidence-based decision-making in both clinical and public health contexts.

The Master of Health Informatics (MHI) is a two-year program divided into four semesters, each lasting six months. To earn this degree, students must complete 63 credit hours encompassing coursework, practical experience, seminars, and research activities.

The application form, the formats of the documents to be attached, along with the checklist for document submission, can be downloaded from the Pokhara University website HERE.

The final admission decision will be based on an entrance examination conducted by the Faculty of Health Sciences, Pokhara University. A total of 13 seats are available for the fee-paying category, and 2 seats are available for the Scholarship category.