Kathmandu Don Bosco College

Established with the vision to foster leadership, innovation, and excellence in education, Kathmandu Don Bosco College (KDBC) stands as one of Nepal’s premier institutions for management education. Located at the heart of Kathmandu in the vibrant area of Lazimpat (north of Hotel Radisson), KDBC is renowned for its industry-oriented academic programs, experienced faculty, and a commitment to grooming globally competitive professionals. KDBC is the strategic partnership of Little Angels' College of Higher Studies (LACHS), Xavier Academy College of Graduate Studies (XACGS), and Kathmandu Don Bosco College. With a vision of becoming a leading institution and quality provider of education and research endeavors in the field of business management, Kathmandu Don Bosco College launched its undergraduate programs in 2000. 

After a decade-long experience, it offered the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) program in 2010. The strategic partnership of three reputed colleges is to create future leaders, business professionals, and entrepreneurs. This partnership will offer the students the opportunity of experiencing a unique educational experience, based on the varied, rich, interesting, and enviable track record of the three colleges.

KDBC hopes to provide one of the most challenging and one of the best places for learning to fully utilize the potential latent in each of the students so that they become successful in their chosen careers. The college will equip the students with the requisite skills to become self-made entrepreneurs. The new team of distinguished faculty members is keen to prepare graduates academically and intellectually to refresh their perspectives and rejuvenate their thinking and imagination in a new teaching-learning environment in XA premises at Lazimpat. 

KDBC shall strive to provide graduates the opportunities to get exposure to international universities. Don Bosco is and will work closely with the Federation of Business Houses of Nepal to provide firsthand business experience to students. Kathmandu Don Bosco (KDBC) lives by its motto, "To Create Future Leaders with Imagination, Inspiration, Illumination, and Insight."

Facilities

• A special structure is in place to handle daily needs, including photocopying and reference materials, guaranteeing the efficient satisfaction of students' daily needs. The coordinators will be playing a crucial role in helping students connect with administration and academic staff for those with special needs.
• The library at Kathmandu Don Bosco College is well-stocked with books and other educational materials. The library has a lot of space, so both individual and group study spaces are available at this facility. Thus, students can study in a comfortable way.
• Kathmandu Don Bosco College offers a sanitary cafeteria, enabling students to relish nutritious meals and beverages at affordable rates.
• At Don Bosco, the boundaries between curricular and extracurricular activities are intricately interwoven, making it challenging to differentiate between the two. The students will acquire presentation skills and leadership attributes. They will benefit from visits to prominent national industries and have the opportunity to engage in internships within the banking, industrial, agricultural, and tourism sectors, enhancing their educational journey. Graduates of Don Bosco will adopt a hands-on approach to learning.

Why Kathmandu Don Bosco?

One of Nepal's Top 5 Management Colleges, Kathmandu Don Bosco College (KDBC), offers MBA and MBA Executive programs that combine leadership training, global exposure, and academic excellence. Through a dynamic learning environment that emphasizes innovation, global thinking, and useful business skills, KDBC prepares tomorrow's leaders.

• Theory and Practice as a Dual Focus: Academic rigor and practical business applications are combined in the curriculum and frequent interaction with the industry through projects, case studies, and seminars.
•  Executive-friendly Format (For MBA executives): Designed with flexible class schedules for working professionals and  intended to assist professionals in advancing to leadership positions without interfering with their current careers.
• Global + Local Faculty Mix: Courses taught by seasoned professors and industry experts from Nepal and abroad.
• Strong Industry Network: Regular MBA students can receive assistance with internships and placement.
• Leadership & Innovation Focus: special seminars on digital transformation, fintech, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business. 

1+1 MBA / MBA Executive Program :  With our 1+1 MBA/MBA Executive Program, you can expand your career globally by attending Kathmandu Don Bosco College for the first year and one of our esteemed international partner universities for the second.intend

Eligibility

BBA Admission

Students who have successfully completed High School/Grade 12 or equivalent examination or A-Level with a minimum of 45% marks or 2.0 CGPA (minimum C grade in all subjects) are eligible to apply.

BIT Admission

The Candidate must have passed +2 or Equivalent (with a Mathematics subject of 100 marks with min. D+ grade) from any recognized academic institution and minimum 45% marks or D+ grade in each subject with GPA 2.00 in aggregate.

MBA Admission

Students with a standard academic record and an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with at least a CGPA of 2.0 or a second division (45%) are eligible to apply. The students must have completed 15 years of schooling including 3 or 4 years of Bachelor’s Degree in any faculty/stream. Work experiences are preferred but not mandatory.

EMBA Admission

Students with a standard academic record and an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with at least a CGPA of 2.0 or 40% in aggregate are eligible to apply. The students must have completed 15 years of schooling including 3 or 4 years of Bachelor’s Degree in any faculty/stream. Work experience is compulsory.

Admission requirements

• Completed KDBC application form and an essay.
• Two copies of passport size photographs (color) and a copy of citizenship.
• Original and a photocopy of migration certificate of Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two copies of academic transcripts of SLC, 10+2 and Bachelors’ Degree.
• Two copies of examination admit card (if applicant has completed his/her Bachelors’ Degree from a foreign university)
• Work experience letter (application for EMBA)

Principal Message

Kathmandu Don Bosco College (KDBC) is an oasis of knowledge amidst the bustling city of Kathmandu. With the vision of imparting holistic education, KDBC was established in 2000 A.D. The college runs three academic programs BBA, MBA, and EMBA. KDBC prides itself on being a student-centered institute. We believe in making our students the main priority and target a well-rounded approach in their development. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, our dedicated staff members are committed to impart up to date information through tried and tested pedagogy. We also invite corporate mentors to counsel the students, and industry visits help equip our students to easily amalgamate into the prized workforce. Besides that, KDBC also provides placement support to the students.

In today’s competitive environment, we endeavor to provide our students with national as well as international exposure. KDBC has strategic partnership with Sol Bridge International School of Business (S. Korea), Angelo State University (USA), Strathclyde Business School (UK), Mody University of Science and Technology (India), Panyapiwat Institute of Management, (Thailand) and the International Management Institute (Switzerland). These initiatives open up an avenue for our students to earn international degrees as well. Besides that, the students are taken on various field trips and tours that help them understand the domestic as well as the global market.

On behalf of the KDBC family, I would like to welcome you all to experience one of the best academic environments any student would look forward to.

Ms. Rashmi Sharma Mainali

Director / Principal

Scholarships at Kathmandu Don Bosco

BBA/BIT/MBA Scholarship

Need Based Scholarship

Need-based Scholarship will be awarded to the needy students after reviewing the supporting documents who are financially weak.

Merit Scholarship

The scholarships will be awarded to the highest scoring student in the university examination from first semester up to seventh semester. However, the scholarship offered during the time of admission will be valid for the first semester only. For the remaining semesters students will be eligible only for Performance-Based-Scholarship scheme.