Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus (RRLC) is a public constituent campus of Tribhuvan University, located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Established as a higher‑education institution in the early 1960s, the campus is named in honor of Queen Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Devi, the late queen consort of King Mahendra of Nepal.
History
- The campus was founded in the early 1960s (exact year varies among sources) as Ratna Rajya Laxmi College, with the aim of expanding access to tertiary education in the capital region.
- It became a constituent campus of Tribhuvan University, Nepal’s oldest and largest university, after the university’s formation in 1959.
Academic Programs
- RRLC offers undergraduate (Bachelor’s) and postgraduate (Master’s) programs across several faculties, including:
- Faculty of Science (e.g., B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics)
- Faculty of Management (e.g., B.B.S., B.B.A.)
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (e.g., B.A. in English, Sociology)
- Faculty of Education (e.g., B.Ed.)
- The campus provides both full‑time and part‑time study options and is involved in research activities, particularly within the science disciplines.
Campus Facilities
- The campus occupies an urban site in Kathmandu and includes academic buildings, laboratories, a library, computer labs, and student hostels.
- Facilities support both curricular and extracurricular activities, with various student clubs and societies active on campus.
Affiliation and Governance
- As a constituent campus, RRLC operates under the administrative and academic regulations of Tribhuvan University.
- The campus is overseen by a Campus Chief (principal) appointed by the university, along with departmental heads and a campus council.
Notable Aspects
- RRLC is recognized for its contribution to science education in Nepal and has produced alumni who have entered governmental, academic, and private sectors.
- The campus participates in national academic competitions and collaborative projects with other universities and research institutes.
References
- Tribhuvan University official publications and campus directories.
- Government of Nepal education ministry records.
- Academic listings and program brochures issued by Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus.