Shanker Dev Campus (SDC)

Overview

Shanker Dev Campus (SDC) is Tribhuvan University's most prestigious constituent campus for management education, located at Ram Shah Path, Putalisadak — in the very heart of Kathmandu. Widely regarded as the pioneer institution of management education in Nepal, SDC has been synonymous with business studies for over seven decades.

The campus was originally founded in 1951 AD as Nepal National College, first housed temporarily at Durbar High School and then at Tri-Chandra College. In 1973 AD, it was formally merged into Tribhuvan University and renamed Shanker Dev Campus in honor of Professor Shanker Dev Pant, who, driven by missionary zeal, personally worked to acquire land and construct a permanent building for the institution.

Today, SDC runs programs across multiple shifts — morning, day, and evening — making quality management education accessible to a wide range of students including working professionals. Its graduates hold key positions in government offices, financial institutions, corporations, the private sector, and have reached the highest levels of political and administrative careers in Nepal.

Programs Offered

• Bachelor's Level (TU): BBS, BBA (99 seats), BBM (88 seats), BITM (66 seats), BBA-Finance (66 seats)
• Master's Level (TU): MBS (1,620 seats), MBM (44 seats), MITM, MBA-Finance

Admissions

Shanker Dev Campus follows Tribhuvan University's admission guidelines. Programs are offered in morning, day, and evening shifts. CMAT (Central Management Aptitude Test, conducted by TU's Faculty of Management) is required for most bachelor's programs.

BBS (Bachelor of Business Studies)

• Minimum D+ in each subject of NEB +2 or equivalent
• No CMAT required — admission is based on merit from +2 results

BBA / BBM / BITM

• Minimum Grade 'C' in all subjects of +2, or minimum second division marks in 10+2/PCL or equivalent in any discipline
• Must pass CMAT conducted by TU's Faculty of Management

BBA-Finance (BBA-FI)

• Minimum 2.41 CGPA with at least Grade 'C' in each subject, or 60% marks in +2 or equivalent
• Must pass CMAT

MBS (Master of Business Studies)

• Completed BBS or any bachelor's degree from TU or a TU-recognized university
• Must pass TU's CMAT for MBS entrance

MBM (Master of Business Management)

• Completed both a bachelor's and master's degree in any discipline from TU or a TU-recognized university
• Minimum second division marks at both levels
• Open to Nepali and non-Nepali nationals

For the latest admission notices, CMAT schedules, and intake dates, visit sdc.tu.edu.np or call +977-01-4226490 (general) / 4218016 (BBA).

Campus Life

Shanker Dev Campus occupies a centrally located urban campus along Ram Shah Path, between the Tukucha River and Putalisadak, making it one of the most accessible campuses in Kathmandu from all corners of the valley.

Facilities

• Library: Well-stocked academic library covering management, accounting, finance, marketing, and economics
• Computer Lab: Dedicated computing facility for students
• Multi-Purpose Hall: Used for seminars, events, and academic programs
• Academic Departments: Separate departments for Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Economics
• Student Union: Active student governance body
• Sports: Basketball court and volleyball court on campus
• Other: Dedicated teachers' room, administrative wings, separate restrooms for students, and a fountain courtyard

Academic Environment

SDC runs programs across three daily shifts — morning, day, and evening — allowing working professionals and full-time students alike to pursue management education. The campus retains a faculty widely regarded as among the best in management education in Nepal, with significant experience in both academia and industry.

Legacy & Alumni

Since the introduction of Nepal's National Education System Plan in 1971, Shanker Dev Campus has played a pioneering role in developing management education in Nepal. Its alumni hold positions as senior managers, economists, politicians, civil servants, and executives across Nepal's public and private sectors — with several reaching the highest levels of national leadership.

Scholarships

Shanker Dev Campus offers merit-based and need-based scholarships annually for eligible students, primarily for the BBS program and selected bachelor's-level programs.

Scholarship Seats by Program

Scholarship eligibility for BBA/BBM/BITM/BBA-FI: Applicants must be graduates of a government school at SEE level and must have passed CMAT. Additionally, the campus offers several named trust fund scholarships each year for BBS students who achieve the highest academic standing — established by Nepali educators in their memory.

For the current scholarship application process and deadlines, visit sdc.tu.edu.np.