Asian College of Advance Studies

Asian College of Advance Studies, abbreviated as ACAS, offers courses related to health science under the affiliation of Purbanchal University. Established in 2005, it was promoted by the Asian Foundation of Education & Research (AFER) and is now owned by the Sumeru Group of Organization.

Asian College of Advance Studies was established to produce medical professionals and to make pioneering efforts in the field of medical science. Located in Biratnagar, Nepal, it provides Bachelor in Pharmacy (BPH), Bachelor in Public Health (BPH), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Post Basic Bachelor of Nursing (PBN) programs. The institution is said to have produced 207 PBN graduates, 117 BSN graduates, 190 BPH graduates, and 137 B. Pharmacy graduates and the number is on the verge of increasing.

Objectives

As per the official website, the objectives of ACAS are listed below:

• To promote academic activities that support government policies and initiations.
• To provide quality health science education at a reasonable fee and technical training focusing on rural areas.
• To conduct local initiatives with a global vision with the help of existing opportunities.
• To collaborate with national and international academic institutions for research work.

Principal Message

The Chairman of the Asian College for Advance Studies, Mr. Bikash Maharjan says that the organization has been providing various opportunities to involve students in activities such as sports, project works, charity works, etc to develop the confidence and skills required in the practical field. He informed me that its graduates have found good job opportunities in National and International arenas. They focus on providing academic amenities at a reasonable fee so that no students with possible potential will be deprived of quality education. He further added that it’s the ability and enthusiasm that takes to get admission to the Asian College of Advance Studies than economic circumstances and background.

Why Asian College of Advance Studies ?

Asian College of Advance A is the first institution affiliated with Purbanchal University to offer a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. The educational institution focuses on developing body-care professionals, and the institution has done so through a variety of local projects, camps, and seminars. To deliver quality and professional education to its pupils, a dedicated team of teaching faculty is appointed. They also manage to bring in well-known and renowned individuals as guest lecturers. Aside from academics, the university emphasizes extracurricular activities and encourages students to participate in such competitions.

Facilities

Asian College of Advance premise consists of a well-built huge own building, a spacious parking area, playground for sports like basketball, football, volleyball, etc. Well-equipped laboratories, a resourceful library, a hygienic cafeteria, and well-furnished classrooms are attractive facilities of ACAS. The institution regularly takes part in various indoor and outdoor games competitions such as volleyball, basketball, carom board, Table tennis, chess, football, etc. There is also an availability of merit-based scholarships. Asian College offers the following separate labs:

•  Pharmaceutics Lab
•  Instrumental Lab
•  Pharmacognosy Lab
• Chemistry Lab
•  Biochemistry Lab

Additional Information

Admission Procedure at Asian College of Advance Studies:

The admission criterion varies according to the course. The applicants are required to fill out the entrance form accurately and submit it. Along with the duly filled acceptance form, candidates should supply the necessary documents and certificates as demanded by the Academy. The students must have fulfilled all the requirements to be eligible to apply for the selected program and then should appear in the entrance examination.