International Center for Academics

Sinamangal, Kathmandu

International Center for Academics (ICA), located in Sinamangal, Kathmandu, is an award-winning center recognized by Indira Gandhi National Open University as the Best Overseas Partner Institution in 2011, 2013, and 2014. It is also the recipient of the Best Distance Education B School of Nepal 2013. Established in 1997, ICA has been providing educational services to the nation for more than two decades.

In 2002, ICA became the first Overseas Study Center of Indira Gandhi National Open University in Nepal. It is among the pioneer institutions of blended learning in Nepal and is approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Government of Nepal.

ICA currently offers eight academic, value-added, and awareness programs through the Open and Distance Learning mode. These programs cover Management, Humanities and Social Science, Tourism, Computer Science, and other disciplines. Learners at ICA include fresh graduates and working professionals from fields such as the hospitality industry, financial institutions, telecommunications, corporate houses, embassies, and diplomatic agencies.

The institution provides learners with a unique opportunity to study and work simultaneously. Thousands of students have completed graduation, undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate-level programs from ICA. Supported by qualified faculty members and dedicated staff, ICA consistently maintains a high student success rate.

Several ICA learners have been recognized nationally and internationally. Three learners, Gagan Gurung, Kirtan Shrestha, and Chahana Singh, have received the Nepal Bidhya Bhusan Award. Eleven learners have received the IGNOU Gold Medal in Management, Tourism Studies, Computer Science, Health Science, Sociology, and Rural Development. IGNOU degrees awarded through ICA are recognized by all major universities in Nepal, including Tribhuvan University, and are accepted by government, non-government, and corporate institutions across the country.

Objectives of ICA

To impart quality education at affordable rates
To provide flexible and individualized learning
To provide a platform for those who missed the opportunity to further their education
To introduce the latest global trends in education in Nepal
To promote blended learning in Nepal
To develop skilled human resources in various sectors of Nepal

Examinations

Examinations are conducted by IGNOU through ICA under the supervision of the Embassy of India.

Academic Session

January Cycle: January to June
July Cycle: July to December

Salient Features

Approved Study Center
ICA is approved by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Government of Nepal, ensuring credibility and adherence to academic standards.
Recognized Courses
IGNOU programs offered at ICA are recognized and granted equivalence by Tribhuvan University and Kathmandu University.
Flexible Learning
Study at your own place, pace, and time, allowing learners to balance education with work and personal commitments.
Modular Credit-Based Programs
Programs are structured in a modular format based on a credit system, offering flexibility and systematic learning.
Comprehensive Learning Materials
Learners benefit from interactive multimedia and comprehensive study materials to support effective learning.
Extensive Learner Support
ICA provides ample classes guided by qualified academic counselors, supported by well-equipped labs and library facilities.
Robust Student Support System
ICA ensures effective guidance and assistance throughout the learning journey, catering to diverse learner groups.
Active Student Clubs
- ICA Toastmasters Club: Established in 2021, it helps members enhance communication skills and leadership qualities.
- Alumni of IGNOU Learners of ICA: Formed in 2019 to build a strong professional network among ICA graduates.
- IGNOU Innovation Club: Initiated in 2019 to promote innovation and re-engineering in the Open and Distance Learning system.
Global Presence and Recognition of IGNOU
- Over 2000 Learner Support Centers worldwide and more than 3 million students globally.
- Offers 200 certificate, diploma, degree, and doctoral programs.
- Degrees are internationally acclaimed and recognized by major Indian and international bodies.
Awards and Accreditations
- Centre of Excellence Award in Distance Education (1993) and Award of Excellence for Distance Education Materials (1999) by the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada.
- Best Teaching Practices Award (2012) at India Today Education Summit.
- Accredited with an A++ rating by NAAC.
- Recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), and Distance Education Bureau, UGC, India.