Shanishchare Multiple Campus

Campus Overview

Shanischare Multiple Campus is located in Arjundhara Municipality, Jhapa district, within Koshi Province of eastern Nepal. It is situated at approximately 26.41° latitude and 86.59° longitude, about 20 kilometers north of Chandragadi, the district headquarters of Jhapa, and 5 kilometers north of the East-West Highway, near Birtamode, the commercial center of Jhapa. The campus borders Rong Rural Municipality in Ilam to the north, Buddhshanti Rural Municipality to the north, Mechinagar Municipality to the east, Birtamode Municipality to the south, and Kankai and Mai Municipalities in Ilam to the west.

Established in 2064 B.S. (2007 A.D.), Shanischare Multiple Campus is situated in Arjundhara Municipality-7, Jhapa, at Shanischare Bazar. The campus was founded with the aim of offering bachelor's-level higher education at an affordable cost, with special provisions for promising students. It was established through the collective efforts of the local community, various organizations, and donations, functioning as a non-profit, community-based public institution affiliated with Tribhuvan University of Nepal.

The campus operates on its own property, encompassing an area of One Bigha, One Katha, and Nine and a Half Dhur. It features four two-storey RCC buildings:

  • Block 'A': Constructed with financial grants from local contributions through Maha Puran (2067 B.S.), Arjundhara Municipality, Parliamentary Regional Development Fund, and the University Grants Commission of Nepal.
  • Block 'B': Built with funds provided by the Ministry of Social Development, Koshi Province, and the University Grants Commission of Nepal.
  • Blocks 'C' and 'D': Funded by the University Grants Commission of Nepal.

Academic Programs and Scholarships

These buildings support a range of administrative and academic activities. The campus includes 29 well-equipped rooms for the Administrative Section, Library, Free Students' Union, various departments, and student study areas, along with seven temporary rooms. Additionally, the campus ensures well-managed facilities including pure drinking water, lavatories, and furniture.

Shanischare Multiple Campus is affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU), Nepal, and currently offers the following undergraduate programs:

  • Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS): A 4-year program, offered on a yearly basis.
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed): A 4-year program, offered on a yearly basis.

Our campus provides higher education in the fields of Education and Management, with specializations under the Faculty of Education including English, Nepali, and Economics.

Faculty and Student Body

The campus is supported by a dedicated team of 26 qualified and experienced teachers and 7 non-teaching staff. We currently have 592 students enrolled, comprising 431 girls and 161 boys (72.80% and 27.19%, respectively). For more detailed student statistics, please refer to Annex One.

Community and Demographics

Shanischare is a vibrant and diverse community, exemplifying 'unity in diversity.' The area is home to various ethnic groups, including indigenous peoples such as Danuwar, Dhimal, Majhi, Rajbanshi, Santhal (Satar), Meche, and Kumal; tribal communities like Limbu, Rai, Tamang, Gurung, Magar, and Sunuwar; and Dalit groups including Kami, Damai, and Sarki. The population also includes Brahmin, Chhetri, and Newar communities, as well as followers of different religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. Celebrations in the area include Dashain, Tihar, Holi, Id, Ramjan, Buddha Jayanti, Christmas, Lhosar, Udhauli, and Ubhauli.

Despite the rich cultural tapestry, many residents face economic challenges, with most engaged in labor or farming and a limited number holding government positions. Economic hardships often lead youth to seek opportunities abroad.

In the catchment area, approximately 85% of residents are literate. The educational infrastructure includes 7 public and 5 secondary schools, with 10 public and 1 private basic schools.

Scholarship Schemes

To support students from diverse backgrounds, the campus offers the following scholarships:

  • GPA-Based Discounts (applied only during the admission period):

    • 3.20 to 3.60 GPA: Rs 2,000 discount
    • 3.61 to 4.00 GPA: Rs 3,000 discount

  • Special Provisions:

    • Rs 6,000 for the highest marks in the final examination in both the Management and Education streams.
    • Rs 4,000 for the top performer in any year in the final examination in both streams.

Additionally, a 25% to 50% tuition fee discount is available for 15% of the students based on merit and financial need.

We welcome students from all walks of life to pursue quality education at Shanischare Multiple Campus

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