Madan Bhandari Memorial College

Madan Bhandari Memorial College (MBMC) is a community-based, non-profit higher education institution established in 2001 and managed by the Madan Bhandari Foundation. The college is strategically located on the eastern bank of the Dhobikhola River in Ward No. 10, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, New Baneshwor, one of the prime and accessible urban centers of Kathmandu.

Since its establishment, the college has remained committed to providing affordable, inclusive, and high-quality higher education to a diverse student population from urban, peri-urban, and surrounding regions. It has played a significant role in national human resource development by focusing on academic excellence, community engagement, and student-centered learning.

MBMC offers a wide range of academic programs, including BA, BBS, BBM, BCA, BSc CSIT, and Master’s Degree programs in Sociology, Journalism and Mass Communication, and English. Over the years, the college has made notable progress in both academic quality and infrastructure, supported by contributions from government bodies, institutions, and well-wishers.

The college is managed by a dedicated team of educationists, academicians, and social leaders, ensuring effective governance and continuous institutional growth. It has further strengthened its academic credibility by being Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) Certified by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Nepal, demonstrating its compliance with national quality standards in higher education.

Aligned with its vision, mission, and Strategic Development Plan (SDP), MBMC is focused on achieving academic excellence, student success, research advancement, infrastructure development, and institutional sustainability. The college continues to evolve as a dynamic learning institution committed to producing competent, ethical, and transformative leaders for national and global contexts.

Vision

“Excellence in Leadership for Transformation”

The college aspires to produce competent, ethical, and visionary graduates who are capable not only of competing in the job market but also of leading in diverse professional and social spheres. The vision emphasizes:

• Excellence is the pursuit of high academic and professional standards
• Leadership is the capacity to guide and influence society positively
• Transformation as meaningful social, intellectual, and economic change

MISSION

The mission of the college is to provide quality education at an affordable cost to students from all strata of society, guided by the principle of “Education for All.”

The college is committed to:

• Developing skilled, disciplined, and socially responsible graduates
• Creating a dynamic learning environment both inside and outside the classroom
• Promoting knowledge, research, and innovation
• Contributing to national development and global communities

Core Values

• Student-Centered: Prioritizing student growth and success
• Excellence: Commitment to high academic standards
• Innovation: Adapting to emerging educational and technological trends
• Respect: Upholding dignity, ethics, and inclusivity
• Inclusion: Ensuring equitable access and diversity
• Sustainability: Promoting responsible academic and institutional practices

Objectives

The college aims to:

• Provide accessible and inclusive education to marginalized and disadvantaged groups
• Promote scientific, practical, and innovative higher education
• Develop disciplined, creative, and responsible citizens
• Preserve and promote Nepalese art, culture, and values
• Enhance students’ physical, mental, and intellectual capacities
• Ensure active participation of stakeholders in institutional development