Madan Ashrit Memorial Multiple Campus

Madan-Aashrit Smriti Multiple Campus (मदन आश्रित स्मृति बहुमुखी क्याम्पस) is a community campus located at Kamal Rural Municipality-3, Kerkha, Jhapa, Koshi Province. Established in 2057 BS through local community involvement, the campus is affiliated with Purbanchal University and conducts bachelor’s and master’s programs under the Faculty of Education.

The campus offers four-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), One Year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), and two-year Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs. Its academic services are directed toward students in the local and surrounding areas, including learners from rural, economically disadvantaged, and marginalized communities. Teaching combines classroom discussion with multimedia tools, while the campus also maintains a library, computer lab, classrooms, and other academic facilities.

Quick Highlights

Background

Madan-Aashrit Smriti Multiple Campus was established in 2057 BS with the participation of the local community and local leadership. It was originally established in the former Topgachhi VDC, which now falls within Kamal Rural Municipality.

The campus was created to make higher education more accessible to students in the surrounding area, particularly those who could face financial, geographic, or social barriers to pursuing university-level study elsewhere.

Community members, education-minded individuals, intellectuals, local leaders, political parties, and other stakeholders contributed to its establishment and institutional development. The campus continues to operate as a community-based higher education institution in Kamal Rural Municipality.

The principle of “Education for All” has remained part of its institutional direction, with attention to local access and community participation.

Academic Affiliation

Madan-Aashrit Smriti Multiple Campus is affiliated with Purbanchal University and conducts its academic programs under the Faculty of Education.

The campus provides education at bachelor’s and master’s levels through three programs:

• Four-Year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

• One Year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

• Master of Education (M.Ed.)

The B.Ed. program began in 2057 BS, while the M.Ed. program began in 2069 BS.

Programs and Seats

These programs form the academic base of the campus and focus on education, teaching, educational management, and related professional study.

Four-Year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

The four-year B.Ed. is one of the principal bachelor’s programs conducted by Madan-Aashrit Smriti Multiple Campus under Purbanchal University.

The main subjects available at the campus are:

• Social Studies

• IT (Information Technology)

• Nepali

• Health

Information Technology is available as an optional area in B.Ed. study according to student demand, interest, and academic needs.

B.Ed. Academic Features

The four-year B.Ed. program includes 20 percent internal evaluation.

Multimedia systems are used in teaching, supported by equipment such as laptops and projectors. Classes are handled by experienced teaching faculty, while discussion and interaction with students form part of regular classroom practice.

The campus also provides a special scholarship arrangement for poor and meritorious students.

Its location near the highway in Kerkha provides a practical travel connection for students commuting to the campus. Library and computer resources are also available for academic work.

One Year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

The One Year B.Ed. is available with 40 seats.

The program forms part of the campus’s teacher-education provision under Purbanchal University. It combines professional education studies with subject-focused learning and teaching-related academic work.

At the university curriculum level, areas of study include educational foundations, educational psychology, curriculum and evaluation, research methods, and teaching practice or practicum.

The program gives bachelor’s-level graduates an education-focused academic route connected with teaching and educational practice.

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Madan-Aashrit Smriti Multiple Campus offers a two-year Master of Education program with 180 seats.

The M.Ed. program has been conducted at the campus since 2069 BS and provides postgraduate study under the Faculty of Education.

M.Ed. Subjects Available

Students can study the following subject areas at the campus:

• Nepali

• English

• Health

• EPM (Educational Planning and Management)

The program combines postgraduate study in education with specialization and research-related academic work.

M.Ed. Academic Features

The M.Ed. program includes 20 percent internal evaluation.

Multimedia systems are used during teaching, and classes are conducted by experienced professors. The library and other academic resources support postgraduate study.

The campus is located near the highway, making Kerkha accessible for students travelling from surrounding areas.

Teaching and Learning

The campus mainly follows student-centered teaching practices, with classroom discussion given an important place in the learning process.

Internet access, laptops, projectors, and other information technology tools are used during face-to-face classes. Multimedia-supported teaching is used across academic activities where applicable.

Students who live farther from the campus and cannot attend regularly may communicate with relevant subject teachers through telephone, online platforms, and other technological channels.

This combination of classroom interaction and technology-based communication gives students additional ways to remain connected with their academic work.

Faculty and Staff

The campus has a total of 15 faculty and staff members.

Their responsibilities cover teaching, academic support, administration, accounts, library management, and other campus operations.

Teachers also provide subject-related communication outside regular classroom sessions when students need academic contact through telephone or online channels.

Physical Infrastructure

Madan-Aashrit Smriti Multiple Campus operates from a three-storey building with 20 rooms. The building is approximately 140 feet long.

The same building accommodates:

• Administration room

• Accounts section

• Library

• Computer lab

• Classrooms

• Other academic spaces

The available classrooms serve the present student population. Desks and benches are available for regular classes, although some classrooms have limited furniture.

Library and Learning Resources

The campus maintains physical and technology-based resources for teaching and learning.

The library contains books for different academic levels and programs conducted by the campus.

Six book racks are available for the collection. The number of racks is limited in relation to the total book collection, creating a storage constraint when the books are arranged together.

Computers, laptops, projectors, and printers support classroom instruction, academic preparation, and computer-related learning.

Scholarship Support

A special scholarship arrangement is available for poor and meritorious students.

This student-support provision is particularly relevant to the community-based purpose of the campus, which has focused on expanding access to higher education among students from different economic and social backgrounds.

Graduate Record

Since its establishment, the campus has recorded:

• 616 graduates at the bachelor’s level

• 136 graduates at the master’s level

Graduates from the campus are working in different sectors within Nepal and abroad.

These figures reflect the academic activity of the campus across its bachelor’s and postgraduate programs since establishment.

Community Role

The establishment and development of Madan-Aashrit Smriti Multiple Campus have been closely connected with the local community.

Community members, intellectuals, local leaders, political parties, and other stakeholders have contributed financial, social, and organizational support to the campus.

The institution also participates in community-oriented activities, including:

• Public awareness programs

• Blood donation programs

• Accident-reduction awareness programs

• Health camps

Students are encouraged to take part in activities connected with community needs and social participation.

Institutional and Financial Support

As a community campus, Madan-Aashrit Smriti Multiple Campus receives a regular grant from the University Grants Commission.

The campus has also received financial assistance from the University Grants Commission for building and classroom construction and for furniture.

Different Government of Nepal agencies have occasionally provided financial support for physical infrastructure and academic management needs.

These forms of assistance have contributed to the development of classrooms, furniture, and other campus requirements.

Community Participation and Campus Development

The campus plans to maintain wider participation from community members and stakeholders in its institutional activities.

Its development priorities include physical infrastructure, academic programs, academic management, and broader engagement with the local community.

The campus also plans interaction with:

• Local government

• Subject-area resource persons

• Community members

• Organizations

• Institutions interested in campus development

Donors and other contributors may also be recognized during annual campus programs.

Location and Accessibility

Madan-Aashrit Smriti Multiple Campus is located at Kamal Rural Municipality-3, Kerkha, Jhapa, Koshi Province.

The campus is situated near the highway, providing a convenient road connection for students travelling from Kerkha and nearby areas.

Its location within Kamal Rural Municipality also places bachelor’s and master’s education within reach of students who prefer to study within the local area.

Contact Details

• Address: Kamal Rural Municipality-3, Kerkha, Jhapa, Koshi Province
• Campus Phone: 023-475188
• Campus Head: Sitaram Bhattarai
• Campus Head Phone: 9852661444
• Accounts Phone: 9842671789
• Email: madanashritcampus@gmail.com