List of Health Assistant (HA) Colleges in Nepal

General Medicine (HA Program): List of All Colleges Offering the Program in Nepal

The Certificate Level General Medicine (HA) program, widely known as the Health Assistant (HA) program, is conducted under the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT).

It is a three-year program designed to prepare competent health workers who can provide primary healthcare, assist doctors, and contribute to community health services across Nepal.

Each affiliated institution offers 40 seats per intake, with scholarships reserved for eligible students.

Program Duration

• 3 Years

Seats per Institution

• 40 seats

Scholarship Seats

• 10% of seats, or a maximum of 4 seats per institution, are reserved under the scholarship quota

Eligibility Criteria

(a) For examinations conducted before the implementation of the letter grading system:

• Passed SLC or equivalent examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science.

• Alternatively, passed a related Technical SLC/Pre-Diploma program conducted by CTEVT with at least 68.33% of the total marks.

(b) For examinations conducted after the implementation of the letter grading system:

• Passed SEE or equivalent examination with compulsory English, Mathematics, and Science, securing a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 in aggregate.

• Alternatively, passed a related Technical SLC/Pre-Diploma program conducted by CTEVT with at least 68.33% of the total marks.

(c) Additional Provision:

• Students who have completed Pre-Diploma Level or Grade 9–10 Technical Stream or equivalent under CTEVT cannot enroll in a Diploma or Certificate Level program in the same field they have already studied.

Required Documents

Applicants must include the following documents with their application:

• Two recent passport-size photographs (35mm x 45mm) with the applicant’s name and chosen program written on the back

• Copy of SEE/SLC or Technical SLC (Pre-Diploma)/Equivalent mark sheet and transcripts

• Copy of citizenship certificate or another valid identification issued by the Government of Nepal

• Recommendation letter from the concerned authority for full-fee reserved quota (if applicable)

• Proof of entrance examination fee payment as per the “Entrance Examination Conduct, Scholarship Distribution, and Admission Guidelines”

Selection Method for Admission

The merit list of candidates is determined based on the average Grade Point (GPA) obtained in the SEE examination.

• Candidates from government or community schools receive a weightage of 1.0.

• Candidates from institutional/private schools receive a weightage of 0.85.

• For SLC graduates under the pre-grading system, marks are converted into equivalent GPA.

GPA Conversion and Achievement Levels

Additional Provisions:

• If GPA is the same, priority is given based on final grades in compulsory Mathematics, Science, and English (in that order).

• If still tied, priority is given to candidates from disadvantaged or remote areas.

• If still tied, the older candidate (by date of birth) will be prioritized.

• SEE candidates must enter grades for Mathematics, Science, and English.

• SLC candidates (pre-grading) must enter marks for all subjects.

• GPA calculation formula: GPA = Σ (Grade Point × Credit Hour) ÷ Total Credit Hour

Total Fees

• Rs. 404,000

Course Accreditation

The General Medicine (HA) program is recognized by the Nepal Health Professional Council (NHPC). After completing the program, graduates must pass the licensing examination to begin professional practice.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the General Medicine (HA) program can work in multiple healthcare and community settings, such as:

• Hospitals and health posts

• Clinics and diagnostic centers

• Community health centers

• NGOs and INGOs working in health services

• Research and development organizations

• Government health services

• Schools and health education projects

Future Scope

The demand for trained Health Assistants is growing across Nepal. Graduates have opportunities to:

• Pursue higher education in health sciences (Bachelor in Public Health, Bachelor of Nursing, MBBS, or related fields)

• Specialize in areas such as emergency care, maternal and child health, or community health development

• Work in government health services and contribute to national health programs

• Take on leadership and supervisory roles in healthcare delivery

• Participate in health policy and planning initiatives

• Work internationally in community health or public health projects

Why Choose the General Medicine (HA) Program?

Practical Curriculum

The course provides a strong foundation in medical science, patient care, and public health, with emphasis on practical training.

National Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Nepal Health Professional Council, ensuring recognition for licensing and practice.

Scholarship Support

With reserved scholarships, students from diverse backgrounds can access this program with financial support.

Growing Demand

Health Assistants are essential in rural and urban healthcare systems, offering reliable employment opportunities.

Pathway to Higher Education

Completing the HA program creates pathways to advanced studies in medicine, public health, and nursing.

Skill Development

Students gain clinical experience through internships and hospital rotations, preparing them for real-world challenges.

Community Contribution

Health Assistants play a key role in extending medical services to underserved communities, directly improving public health.

International Opportunities

Nepali Health Assistants are increasingly valued abroad, providing opportunities to work in global health projects.

List of Colleges Offering Certificate Level General Medicine (HA Program) Affiliated with CTEVT

The Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) has published the list of approved institutions to run the Certificate Level General Medicine (Health Assistant – HA Program) for the academic session 2082/83.

The province-wise institutions are as follows:

Koshi Province (25 Institutes)

• Madan Bhandari Memorial Foundation, Urlabari

• Aamda Institute of Health Science, Damak

• Life Line Hospital, Jhapa

• Manasrovar Institute of Science and Technology, Damak

• Mechi Technical Training Academy, Birtamod

• Purwanchal Health Cooperative Institute, Birtamod

• Om Sai Pathibhara Nursing College, Bhadrapur

• Birat Health College, Biratnagar, Morang

• Biratnagar Model College, Biratnagar

• Golden Park College, Biratnagar

• Koshi Health Institute, Biratnagar

• National Institute of Technology, Biratnagar

• Neuro Cardio and Multispecialty Hospital, Biratnagar

• Sagarmatha Technical Institute, Biratnagar

• Golden Multi Technical College, Itahari, Biratnagar

• Golden Hospital, Biratnagar

• Dhankuta Institute of Health Science, Dhankuta

• Dhankuta Technical Institute, Itahari

• Banglamukhi Multiple Technical College, Itahari

• Sunsari Technical College, Dharan

• Ambika Health Training School, Itahari, Sunsari

• Bijaypur Technical College, Dharan

• Modern Institute of Health Science, Triyuga

• Makalu Technical Institute, Khandbari

• Ilam Technical Institute, Ilam

Madhesh Province (24 Institutes)

• Sant Alpamai Ramnarayan Yadav Nursing College, Malangwa, Sarlahi

• Gajendra Narayan Singh Memorial Foundation, Rautahat

• Rajdevi Technical Institute, Rajbiraj

• Chhinnamasta Education Academy, Rajbiraj

• Unique College of Medical Science and Hospital, Rajbiraj

• Jagdamba Medical Institute, Rajbiraj

• Jagdamba Technical Institute, Rajbiraj

• Udayapur Technical Training Institute, Rajbiraj

• Agrima Academy, Lahan

• Medical Institute, Lahan

• Public Himal Institute of Technology, Lahan

• Lahan Public Technical College, Dhangadhimai

• Birendra Institute of Medical and Dental Technology, Janakpur

• Care Medical Center, Janakpur

• Central Hospital, Janakpur

• Institute of Health Research Development, Janakpur

• Mithila Technical Academy, Janakpur

• Model Medical Institute, Janakpur

• National Human Resource Development Academy, Janakpur

• Shankar Technical Training Center, Janakpur

• Sarlahi Institute of Public Health and Research Center, Janakpur

• Sharda Institute of Technology, Janakpur

• Rara Polytechnic Institute, Bardibas

• Shubha Swastik Technical Institute, Bardibas

Bagmati Province (34 Institutes)

• School of Health Science, Bharatpur, Chitwan

• Kispang Polytechnic Institute, Nuwakot

• Alka Health Institute, Dhobighat

• Shankharapur Academy, Satdobato

• Vinayak Technical Institute, Mahalaxmisthan, Lalitpur

• Nepal Institute of Medical Science and Technology, Gwarko

• Greentara College of Health Science, Bhainsepati, Lalitpur-25

• Star Academy, Sanepa

• Education and Community Health Organization, Lagankhel

• Iwamura College of Health Science, Sallaghari

• Community Health Institute, Dudhpati, Bhaktapur

• Nagarik Community Hospital, Gatthaghar

• Vinayak Health Care System, Bharatpur

• Nepal Polytechnic Institute Training Center, Bharatpur

• NPI Narayani Community Health Institute, Bharatpur

• Shri Chitwan College, Bharatpur

• Bal Kumari College, Narayanghat, Chitwan

• Baglung Polytechnic Institute, Bharatpur

• School of Public Health and Technical Studies, Nilkantha

• Dolakha Multi Sectoral Training Institute, Charikot

• Chhorolpa General Hospital, Charikot

• Kavre Health Training Institute, Banepa

• Technical Training Center, Kamalamai

• Makwanpur Technical Institute, Hetauda

• All Nepal College of Technical Education, Gaushala

• B.P. Memorial Health Institute and Research Center, Tokha

• Holy Vision Technical Campus, Kathmandu-10

• Human Resource Development and Research Institute, Babarmahal, Kathmandu-11

• Kantipur College of Medical Science, Sitapaila

• Lord Buddha College, Tokha, Gongabu, Kathmandu

• Manmohan Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences, Soltimode

• Nepal Institute of Health Science, Gokarneshwor, Boudha

• Nepal Bharat Maitri Hospital, Mitrapark

• Vinayak College of Health Science, Battisputali

Gandaki Province (11 Institutes)

• Charak Institute of Health Science, Pokhara

• Gandaki Technical Institute, Pokhara

• Pokhara Technical Training and Research Center, Pokhara

• Gorkha Technical Training Center, Satipipal

• Gandaki Technical Training Center, Damauli

• Bandipur Technical Institute, Bandipur

• Western Polytechnic Institute, Shuklagandaki

• Kalika Medical and Technical Institute, Kawasoti

• Kaligandaki Polytechnic Institute, Kawasoti

• Dhaulagiri Technical Education Foundation, Baglung Municipality-04

• Pioneers Higher Education Academy, Waling

Lumbini Province (18 Institutes)

• Bageshwari Health College, Nepalgunj-12, Banke

• College of Allied Health Science, Banke

• Kailpal Academy for Health Science, Nepalgunj

• Kailpal Hospital and College, Nepalgunj

• Nepalgunj Technical College, Nepalgunj

• Sushma Koirala Memorial Trust, Nepalgunj, Banke

• Dang Technical Institute, Tulsipur

• Nepal Sanjivani Institute of Health Science, Ghorahi-15

• Rapti Life Care Hospital, Tulsipur

• Lumbini Institute of Technical Science, Butwal

• Mayadevi Technical College, Butwal

• Meditech International Academy, Butwal

• Rambhadevi College of Medical Science, Butwal

• Butwal Academic Institute, Kalikanagar, Butwal

• Integrated Rural Health Training Center, Butwal

• Siddhartha Institute of Medical Technology, Siddharthanagar, Bhairahawa

• Siddhartha Polytechnic College, Butwal, Rupandehi

• Siddhartha Training Center, Bahadurganj, Kapilvastu

Karnali Province (5 Institutes)

• Dailekh Technical School, Narayan

• Surkhet Technical Institute, Birendranagar

• Surkhet Education Development Academy, Birendranagar

• Chandan Nath Polytechnic Institute, Birendranagar

• Aarti Technical Institute, Sharada, Khalanga

Sudurpaschim Province (9 Institutes)

• Mangalsen Polytechnic Institute, Mangalsen

• Mahakali Polytechnic Institute, Kanchanpur

• Bageshwar Academy for Health Science, Dhangadhi

• Community Health Institute, Tikapur

• Padma Health College, Dhangadhi

• Khaptad Medical Studies and Health Sciences, Dhangadhi

• Navajeevan College of Nursing and Health Science, Dhangadhi

• Shaileshwori Farwest School of Health Science and Technology, Dhangadhi

• Farwest School of Medicine, Mahendranagar

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