

About Kadambari Memorial College
Kadambari Memorial College of Science and Management (KMCSM), established in 2005 under the Society Registration Act 2034, is a premier institution in Nepal dedicated to professional social work education. Affiliated with Purbanchal University, the college was founded with the motto of encouraging students to educate themselves through their own potential, spirit, and pace. KMCSM focuses on providing higher education in Social Work, aiming to strengthen professional skills and knowledge among students to improve the quality of life of individuals, groups, and communities. The college offers Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with 48 seats and Master in Social Work (MSW) with 33 seats, along with other programs such as Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Rural Development (BASWRD). Admission requires successful completion of 10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% marks, and the selection process includes a written exam and individual interview. The institution provides a wide range of modern facilities including a well-stocked library, computer lab with high-speed internet, auditorium, science labs, sports and physical activity centers, counseling services, conference halls, cafeteria, and support for extracurricular activities. KMCSM emphasizes experiential and project-based learning, international social work practicums, study tours, and co-curricular activities like “Active Sundays” to nurture personal and professional growth. Scholarships are available for academically strong and economically disadvantaged students, ensuring inclusivity and access to education. With experienced faculty, strong international linkages, and community engagement programs, Kadambari Memorial College prepares its students to become competent, ethical, and socially responsible professionals. Its vision is to create a sustainable and just society by empowering students to address social challenges, reduce inequalities, and contribute positively to their communities. Over the years, KMCSM has earned a reputation for its student-centered learning, research opportunities, and commitment to holistic development, making it one of the leading institutions for social work education in Nepal.
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Message from Leadership
Why Choose Kadambari Memorial College
- Specialized Social Work Focus: One of the first colleges in Nepal to offer BSW and MSW under Purbanchal University.
- Experienced Faculty: Skilled in social work, social sciences, and indigenous knowledge; contribute to curriculum development.
- International Linkages: Partnerships with global universities and organizations for student exposure and faculty development.
- Inclusive and Experiential Learning: Emphasizes hands-on learning, co-curricular activities, and community engagement.
- Affordable Education: Reasonable fees and scholarship opportunities for deserving students.
- Track Record: Over a decade of experience in developing social work professionals in Nepal.
Conclusion
- Kadambari Memorial College is a premier institution for Social Work education in Nepal, established in 2005.
- It provides a holistic, inclusive, and globally aligned education for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Focuses on nurturing students into ethical, skilled, and socially responsible professionals.
- Offers international exposure, research opportunities, and practical field experience to prepare students for real-world challenges.
- Emphasizes reducing inequalities, sustainable development, and community engagement as integral parts of its educational philosophy.
- With experienced faculty, modern facilities, and strong academic programs, KMCSM ensures that students are well-prepared for careers in social work both locally and internationally.
Message from the Principal

Education is a process. It is a continuum mechanism of creating momentum of learning, experiencing, exploring and growing as scholars and professionals. With this notion, Kadambari Memorial College has established in 2005 as a learning spaces for students in university level program. It is affiliated to Purbanchal University and is delivering Bachelor of Social Work, BSW as pioneer college of Social Work.
We take a pride to present our college as a vibrant, proactive and innovative college in Nepal, determined to develop Social Work graduates with quality Social Work education and ability to respond to changing social environment and shape their practice and actions in different tiers of social development.
In these 14 years, we have nurtured more than 250 graduates as professional social workers, enhanced our Social Work pedagogy towards experiential and practice based learning.
In our adherence to 10 core competencies of Social Work practice identified by the Council on Social Work Education, CSWE in USA, our contact classes, field work practicum and co curricular activities are based in the competency based framework to facilitate action oriented learning in all of our eight semesters.
In this endeavor, we have remodeled our Social Work field practicum to the global standards and extended our international students field practicum and study tour to Australia, Columbia, India, Canada, USA, Singapore and Bangkok. We are dedicated to craft the knowledge and skills of Global Social Work in heart of our students and expose them to challenges in order to build their competency in performing locally, in any context and continent.
Social Work is our passion and profession. We have been moving towards inclusion to provide accessibility to students with different challenges. We have owned the SDGs no 4, 10, 11 as per our capacity and competency to provide quality education, reduce inequalities to our education and contribute to sustainable cities and communities through our policies and programs.
I thank, Purbanchal University, all of our students, parents, our field work educators, collaborators, partners and well wishers for your solidarity and support to embolden us in our commitment to quality Social Work education in this decade long journey and wish to be together in coming years as well.
Pradipta Kadambari
Principal
Contact Information
Location
Buddhanagar
Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
01-4795051