Al-Karim University, Katihar — Complete Guide (2025)

Introduction

Established in 2018 under the Al-Karim Educational Trust, Al-Karim University (AKU) is a private institution in Katihar recognized by the UGC. It offers a wide range of faculties, including Medicine (through Katihar Medical College & Hospital), Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering & Technology, and Information Technology & Management. The university runs 50+ programmes spanning diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD levels.

Fast Facts (snapshot)

About the University

AKU’s academic ecosystem is built around healthcare sciences and industry-aligned professional programmes. Beyond the large teaching hospital attached to the medical college, the campus lists modern labs, a library, IT services, sports facilities, and student support services. New programmes have rolled out in phases since 2020 (e.g., BBA, B.Pharm, B.Sc. Nursing), reflecting steady expansion.

Courses Offered (examples)

Below are representative programmes; full details appear on each course page.

·         Medicine: Through Katihar Medical College & Hospital, students can pursue MBBS, MD, and MS programs in a variety of specializations.

·         Pharmacy: Pharmacy programs offered are D.Pharm, B.Pharm with 60 seats, B.Pharm through lateral entry, and M.Pharm across different specializations.

·         Nursing: B.Sc. Nursing (100 seats; majority female intake), with clinical training at the teaching hospital.

·         IT & Management: BCA, BBA, and related programmes under the Faculty of Engineering & Technology / IT & Management.

Fee Structure (selected programmes)

Fees vary by course and are periodically revised. Always refer to the official course page or prospectus for the latest and accurate information.

*Notes: Student amenities and other charges may apply; late fees, refund policy, and bank-guarantee clauses are detailed in course pages/prospectus.

Admission Process

Non-MBBS programmes (e.g., B.Pharm, B.Sc. Nursing, BBA, BCA):

1.      Explore programme pages (“Find a course”).

2.      Review eligibility, intake, fees, and important dates.

3.      Apply online via the university portal or submit a physical form; AKU conducts its entrance test (AKU-CEE) for many programmes; merit lists are published on the website.

MBBS / MD / MS:

·         Must qualify NEET and participate in BCECEB (UGMAC/PGMAC) counselling for seat allotment at Katihar Medical College. Follow BCECEB/AKU notices each cycle.

Eligibility Criteria (illustrative)

·         B.Pharm: 10+2 with English and PCM/PCB; minimum age 17 by 31 Dec of the admission year; lateral entry requires a PCI-approved D.Pharm.

·         B.Sc. Nursing: 10+2 (PCB & English) with 45% aggregate; 17+ years; medical fitness; NIOS candidates permitted per norms.

·         BCA/BBA: 10+2 qualification; programme-specific criteria as listed on the course pages.

·         MBBS:  MBBS admissions are based on NEET qualification followed by counselling conducted through BCECEB.

Cut-Offs (MBBS – indicative)

MBBS admissions are cut-off driven through Bihar state counseling (UGMAC). BCECEB provides round-wise admission updates, listing the closing ranks and NEET AIR ranges for different colleges and seat categories. For Katihar Medical College, the official allotment PDFs show seat-type-wise AIR ranges (e.g., Government Quota / Management / NRI categories) for 2023–24 cycles; applicants should consult the latest UGMAC notices for precise year-wise closing ranks before applying.

Tip: Track BCECEB’s “Provisional seat allotment” PDFs during UGMAC. They list college-wise seat types and the NEET AIR of the last allotted candidate—your best reference for real cut-off bands.

Placements & Career Outcomes

·         Medicine (MBBS/MD/MS): Traditional “placements” don’t apply; graduates complete internship/house-surgency at the teaching hospital and typically pursue PG/super-specialty or government/private clinical roles. Student-reported reviews highlight strong clinical exposure due to patient inflow.

·         Non-medical programmes (B.Pharm, BBA, BCA, etc.): The University conducts an entrance and maintains programme pages describing career prospects (e.g., Drug Inspector, CRA, Pharma sales/QA for B.Pharm; analyst/developer roles for BCA; entry-level management for BBA). Salary claims on third-party portals are self-reported and should be treated as indicative, not official.

Student Reviews (what learners say)

·         Katihar Medical College/AKU: Aggregated portals show ~3.9–4.0/5 student sentiment on academics and infrastructure, citing helpful faculty and robust clinical exposure; some feedback mentions timetable management and campus-life trade-offs. As with any crowd-sourced platform, consider these directional.

How to apply (at a glance)

1.      Find your programme → read “Overview,” “Admission requirements,” “Annual intake,” and “Fee structure.”

2.      Watch dates → see “Important Dates/Notices.”

3.      Apply online (or obtain/purchase the physical form on campus).

4.      Entrance/merit → sit for AKU-CEE where applicable; MBBS/MD/MS strictly through NEET + BCECEB counselling.

5.      Counselling & fee payment → follow offer letter instructions and fee/guarantee clauses on the official page.

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