South Asian Institute of Management (SAIM), established in 2005 in Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu, offers MBA (Global Business) and BBA programs affiliated with Pokhara University. It focuses on providing tailored management education, research, and consultation to develop leaders in South Asia amid its emergence as a hub for global trade and innovation.
OFFERED PROGRAMS - Pokhara University
Salient Features
Placements and Endeavors
The technical competencies imparted and the personality virtues accentuated by SAIM have helped lead its graduates to a diversified platter of jobs and employers after or even before graduation.
Career Counseling and Placement Cell
Career Counseling aims to help graduates identify the most appropriate career choice. Counseling helps identify and assess the personality and interests to assist them in successfully transitioning from school to the actual job market. SAIM mobilizes its extensive network of corporates and institutions to explore placement opportunities for its young graduates.
SAIM ensures that students receive personalized attention and advice to help them make informed decisions about their educational and career paths. Through its counseling program and with the help of its faculty members, SAIM strives to understand each student's unique needs and aspirations, creating an engaging environment for growth and success. SAIM takes pride in nurturing well-rounded, academically accomplished but also confident, and self-aware individuals.
SAIM Entrepreneurship Club
The SAIM Student Society is the governing student body at the South Asian College of Management. It is an initiative of the students, established with the vision of promoting a collaborative culture among students and enhancing their leadership skills. The Student Society aims to further the best interests of all students at the college through student representation in matters affecting student life and affairs by promoting and supervising club activities and improving community relations. SAIM Student Society supports the overall development of students by engaging them in various activities relating to business, sports, culture, and careers. Realizing the necessity for student self-governance, the SAIM Student Society was officially founded in 2010.
The SAIM Student Society consists of 18 members; 10 members are elected from the election among the students. These students will represent the core member of the Society, and the rest eight members will be the class representatives of their respective classes. SAIM Student Society will be led by the President of the Society, who will have a tenure of 1 Year for the operation.
SAIM Alumni Association
SAIM Alumni Association is a vibrant community initiated to maintain strong relationships with SAIM's esteemed alums from various programs, including Masters in Management (MM), Masters in Business Administration (MBA Global Business), and Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA). June 10, 2023, marked the establishment of the SAIM Alumni Association (SAA). The formal Executive Committee was installed and led by Mr. Rojesh Pradhan, MBA graduate of SAIM.
The newly formed SAIM Alumni Association (SAA) will facilitate members to build the SAIM Community by sharing their resources and network to create professional and career progression. Further, the SAA will collaborate with the college to organize regular special events, including CSR programs, blood donation drives, alum gatherings, and, most importantly, bridge the gap between students and the college.
Research and Consulting
SAIM has provided consulting services to the government and other national and international agencies. In the past,
SAIM has provided consulting services to the Ministry of General Administration of the Government of Nepal, which focused on the structural redesign of the ministry. Similarly, SAIM reviewed the organizational structure of the Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF), an autonomous body supported by the World Bank that implements poverty alleviation programs in Nepal.
For the South Asia Enterprise Development Facility (SEDF), a multi-donor funded, IFC-managed, regional initiative based in Bangladesh, SAIM assessed and identified potential SMEs in Nepal for future support and development. In the recent past,
SAIM has conducted numerous training in customer service management, valuation of securities, evaluation of mutual funds, understanding derivates, sales management, customer service management, and consulting skills. Various organizations from commercial banks, financial institutions, the Central Bank of Nepal, and manufacturing companies have participated in and benefited from this training.
SAIM Graduates Placement
The technical competencies imparted and the personality virtues accentuated by SAIM have helped lead its graduates to a diversified platter of jobs and employers after or even before graduation. The holistic and global mindset and the consummate capabilities of the SAIM students contribute integral inputs for operations, management, and strategy.
Admission Guidelines
FOR BCSIT
Eligibility
The entry requirement for a new student in BCSIT is an Intermediate or Higher Secondary level (10+2) or a Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) with a second division or equivalent, as recognized by Pokhara University. Additionally, students must pass the entrance test conducted by the respective colleges.
For BBA
Eligibility
The entry requirement for a new student in BBA is an Intermediate or Higher Secondary level (10+2) or a Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL), or an equivalent qualification as recognized by Pokhara University. Additionally, the student must pass the entrance test administered by the relevant college.
Document Requirement
The applicant is required to submit the following documents with the application form made available by the concerned college/school by paying a predetermined fee:
- Complete the application form and attach two passport-size photographs.
- Original copy of all certificates and transcripts of SEE or equivalent.
- Original copy of all certificates, transcripts, and migration to +2 level or equivalent.
- Certificate of equivalence from the CDC if the student has passed grade XII from a board other than NEB, Nepal.
Enrollment Procedure
A notice inviting applications for admission is publicly announced. Application forms and information brochures are provided upon request, after payment of the prescribed fee has been made. The concerned college scrutinizes the application. The eligible candidates are informed to take the entrance test. The date and time for the entrance test are informed to the applicants by the concerned colleges. The college may also conduct interviews with candidates as part of the final selection process. Candidates who receive provisional admission under special conditions are required to submit all necessary documents within one month after their regular classes begin. A student who fails to do so will have his/ her admission canceled.
College Admission Test
After submitting the documents, applicants should take a computer-based college admission test. The test is designed to assess the applicants’ ability in verbal and quantitative reasoning.
Personal Interview
After applicants are shortlisted based on their scores on the admission test, they are required to attend a personal interview. The applicants will be offered admission and a scholarship based on the assessment of the interview and the college admission test.
FOR MBA
Eligibility
Students who have successfully completed a minimum of 15 years of formal education (12 years of schooling plus 3 years of graduation) can apply for the course. Furthermore, the applicant must have secured a minimum CGPA of 2.0 or a grade of 45% in a Bachelor’s-level program. Students who have completed their Bachelor's degree from universities other than those in Nepal should bring the equivalent certificate from the Curriculum Development Centre, Tribhuvan University.
Document Requirement
The applicant is required to submit the following documents with the application form made available by the concerned college/school by paying a predetermined fee:
- Completed and signed the MBA application form along with two passport-size photographs.
- Original copy of all certificates and transcripts of SEE or equivalent.
- Original copy of all certificates, transcripts, and migration to +2 level or equivalent.
- Certificate of equivalence from the CDC if the student has passed grade XII from a board other than NEB, Nepal.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
MBA (Global Business)
Scholarships
The college management offers various scholarships to deserving students based on their merits and academic requirements. The scholarships are categorized based on;
Performance-Based Scholarships
This scholarship is provided to all students who are willing to join SAIM College. It is based on CGPA/Percentage secured in NEB or Equivalent examination. The scholarship is provided to the students in the admission amount.
Trimester-Based Scholarships
Scholarships will be awarded based on the trimester results of the previous trimester.Trimester topper will be awarded with 1/3 of fee waiver of total trimester fee applicable inthe upcoming trimester.
BBA
Scholarships
The college management offers various scholarships to deserving students based on their merits and academic requirements. The scholarships are categorized based on;
Performance-Based Scholarships
This scholarship is provided to all students who are willing to join SAIM College. It is based on CGPA/Percentage secured in NEB or Equivalent examination. The scholarship is provided to the students in the admission amount.
| +2 or Equivalent | Scholarship Amount |
| +2 CGPA 3.9 Above | 80% on Admission Fees + 25% on Semester Fees |
| +2 CGPA Above 3.7 -3.9 | 40% on Admission Fees + 10% on Semester Fees |
| +2 CGPA Above 3.0 -3.69 | 10 % on Admission Fees |
Need-Based Scholarships
Need-based scholarships are provided to students with special financial needs. Students must have enrolled in SAIM to apply for such scholarships. Selection is based on underlying qualifying criteria established by the relevant donor agencies and/or individuals.
BCSIT
Scholarships
The college management offers various scholarships to deserving students based on their merits and academic requirements. The scholarships are categorized based on;
Performance-Based Scholarships
This scholarship is provided to all students who are willing to join SAIM College. It is based on CGPA/Percentage secured in NEB or Equivalent examination. The scholarship is provided to the students in the admission amount.
+2 or Equivalent Scholarship Amount
| +2 CGPA 3.9 Above | 100% on Admission Fees |
| +2 CGPA Above 3.7 -3.9 | 40% on Admission Fees |
| +2 CGPA Above 3.0 -3.69 | 10 % on Admission Fees |
Need-Based Scholarships
Need-based scholarships are provided to students with special financial needs. Students must have enrolled in SAIM to apply for such scholarships. Selection is based on underlying qualifying criteria established by the relevant donor agencies and/or individuals.
- Pokhara University
- Established 2006 AD
- Private Institution
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- info@saim.edu.np
Recognitions
- Best BBA College of Nepal
- Best MBA College of Nepal











