B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

The BPKIHS campus is a large, self-contained township that people in the area call "Ghopa Camp." It has modern medical facilities and beautiful natural surroundings.

• The Autonomous University Complex is a large area that has four colleges: Medical, Dental, Nursing, and Public Health.
• Central Library: A huge building with more than 14,000 medical books and journals, as well as a reading room that is open 24 hours a day for students and faculty.
• Skill Lab & Simulation Center: This place has high-tech manikins and medical simulators that let you practice clinical skills before going to the hospital.
• The E-Learning & ICT Center has labs with high-speed internet that let students access international medical databases and research portals.
• Auditorium and amphitheater: There is a big, modern auditorium and an outdoor amphitheater for cultural events and academic ceremonies.
• Golf Course and Sports Complex: The campus has its own golf course, as well as places to play football, cricket, basketball, and work out.
• Research Centers: The Kala-azar Project is a specialized project here, and there are also advanced labs for studying tropical and infectious diseases.
• Anatomy Dissection Hall is a big, well-ventilated room where students can study gross anatomy, which is an important part of the pre-clinical curriculum.
• Safety and security: The campus is gated and has security guards on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Hostels have electronic keycard access, and there are emergency hotlines.
• Utility Services: The campus is like a small city with its own bank, ATMs, post office, and co-op stores.

The BPKIHS Teaching Hospital is the biggest tertiary healthcare center in Eastern Nepal. It is a lifeline for the region and nearby Indian states.

• 700+ Bed Teaching Hospital: A huge hospital that sees a lot of patients (over 1,000 OPD visits every day).
• Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Building: A new 400-bed hospital just for pediatrics and obstetrics.
• Specialized Units: This includes a cutting-edge Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Intensive Care Units (ICU), and advanced dialysis services.
• Diagnostic Imaging: Has modern MRI, CT scan, C-arm, and mobile X-ray machines.
• Teaching District Concept: The school provides services to district and zonal hospitals in eight districts, giving students a wide range of community-based learning opportunities.

BPKIHS offers a high-quality education at a lower cost than other private colleges in India.

Funding

• Government Quota: A lot of seats are set aside for Nepali students who get full government scholarships.
• MEC Quota: Both Indian and international students can get seats through the competitive MEC entrance process.
• In-Service Support: Medical graduates who have worked in primary health centers have a better chance of getting into certain postgraduate programs.

• The Vibe: Dharan is a beautiful sub-metropolitan city at the foothills of the Mahabharat Range. It is known for its cleanliness, pleasant weather, and proximity to hill stations like Bhedetar.
• Connectivity:
• Air: The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport (BIR), which is about 40 km (1-hour drive) from the campus.
• Road: Dharan is well-connected by bus and taxi services. It is a major hub for eastern Nepal, with easy road access to the Indian border (Jogbani/Forbesganj).

• Mandatory Residency: All students must live in the hostels on campus to create a focused academic atmosphere.
• Hostel Facilities: Separate, fully furnished hostels for boys and girls, each with its own mess hall and common areas for recreation.
• Eating: Canteens serve both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian and Nepali food that is known for being clean and cheap.
• Cultural Diversity: The campus is a mix of cultures, with a lot of Indian students, which makes it feel like a "home away from home."
• Recreation: Students plan a lot of different events, like "Research Culture Days," festivals, and community service projects, in addition to sports.

• MCI/NMC Recognition: Since the 1990s, the MBBS degree from BPKIHS has been recognized by the Medical Council of India, making it a top choice for Indian students.
• Interdisciplinary Learning: The integration of Medical, Dental, and Nursing colleges allows for a holistic team-based approach to healthcare education.