Nagarik Community Teaching Hospital (NCTH), located in Kaushaltar, Ghattaghar, Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur district, is a trusted institution for healthcare services and health science education. Governed by Nagarik Community Hospital Ltd., NCTH manages the ANPC College of Health Science, a CTEVT-affiliated educational institution that offers the PCL in General Medicine (Health Assistant) program.
Since its establishment on 15th Baishak 2066 BS, the hospital has focused on expanding access to community-based, affordable, and skill-centered health education and services. What began as a 55-bed facility has grown into a well-equipped 100-bed hospital, with plans to expand further.
NCTH was founded by socially committed doctors and community leaders from Bhaktapur. Its core mission is rooted in social responsibility, healthcare accessibility, and the belief that quality education in health services contributes to sustainable development.
Through the ANPC College of Health Science, the hospital aims to produce competent and service-minded Health Assistants capable of addressing the growing healthcare needs of Nepal’s diverse communities.
The Health Assistant (HA) program is a three-year diploma-level course affiliated with the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT). This program is structured to prepare mid-level health professionals capable of delivering preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare services.
Total Seats: 40
Scholarship Quota: 4 seats (based on CTEVT rules)
Duration: 3 academic years
Curriculum: As prescribed by CTEVT
Eligibility: SEE passed (or equivalent)
Admission Requirement: Must pass the CTEVT entrance examination
The academic environment at ANPC focuses on a balance of theoretical instruction and hands-on clinical exposure. Learning is delivered through:
Structured lectures and class discussions
Laboratory experiments and practical assignments
Clinical postings at Nagarik Community Teaching Hospital
Community fieldwork and health awareness programs
Internal assessments and CTEVT-guided final examinations
Operated under an established hospital providing direct patient care exposure
Focus on community health, ethics, and practical service delivery
Managed by medical professionals and guided by a community-centric governance model
Integrated clinical practice from the first year
The institution offers a supportive academic environment backed by adequate infrastructure and student-centered resources:
Classrooms with multimedia support
Well-equipped science and computer labs
Separate hostel facilities for male and female students
In-house cafeteria and health clinic
Library with print and digital academic resources
Internet access throughout the campus
Academic and career counselling
Internship placements within NCTH
Conference hall for seminars and workshops
Student extracurricular and academic tours
ANPC College provides scholarships based on CTEVT guidelines. Four of the 40 seats in the HA program are reserved for scholarship recipients. Selections are merit-based and follow the quota system prescribed by the council.
ANPC College of Health Science / Nagarik Community Teaching Hospital
Location: Kaushaltar, Ghattaghar, Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur
