Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya is an undergraduate institution established in 1976 AD with contributions from the Nepali Army and Tribhuvan University. The college is situated in Bhaktapur, Nepal. 

Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya (SAM) is governed by the divine maxim "Gyanena Paramo Sewa" (Imparting Knowledge Is the Greatest Service), in letter and spirit. Nepali Army Welfare Fund operates SAM.

Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya has an illustrious past that dates to 2035 B.S. In the same year, Tribhuvan University established the Mahavidyalaya as a suping multiple campus at Bhimphedi, Makawanpur. Tribhuvan University and the Nepali Army then contributed jointly to its funding. The Mahavidyalaya was relocated from Bhimphedi to Sallaghari in Bhaktapur in Chaitra in 2042. As of 14th Poush, 2043 B.S., the campus began operating under affiliation with Tribhuvan University under her new name, Birendra Sainik Mahavidyalaya/Campus. Since then, the Mahavidyalaya has operated solely under the control of the Nepali Army. From Birendra Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya (BSAMV) to the current Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya, Bhaktapur, the Mahavidyalaya's name underwent a slight change in Shrawan 2067.

Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya offers 10+2 Management, Humanities, and Science programs in affiliation with National Education Boards (NEB) BSc Microbiology, and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in affiliation with Tribhuvan University (TU). The campus's success in producing intellectually gifted people who can compete on the national and international market is evidence of the high calibre of its academic programs.

For Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Dharan, Surkhet, Kailali, Chitwan, and Bardibas, Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya will be in class 6, while classes 1 and 3 for Vijeshwari Gyan Mandir Sainik Mahavidyalaya, and class 1 for Ripumardini Sainik Madhyamik Vidyalaya and Shwetatara Monteshwari Sainik Vidyalaya.

The Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya students have consistently strived for academic excellence and have achieved outstanding results in the SLC/SEE, HSEB/NEB, and TU Board Exams. The campus's current existence attests to its prior accomplishments. The tiny sapling sown in 2035 B.S. has risen into a massive tree that has spread the seed of learning worldwide. The result of long-term planning has given hundreds of students the necessary spark to forge a path to success and accomplishment.

Vision:

To make Mahavidyalaya an excellence centre.

Objectives:

To produce patriotic, skilful, adaptable, disciplined, and dedicated human resources who can lead the nation in many walks of life, Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya strives to provide quality education to the children of Nepalese Army (in-service and ex-Army personnel) and the children of civilian families. The Mahavidyalaya seeks to achieve the following goals following the instructional policy adopted by the government of Nepal:

• To provide high-quality education for active-duty and retired military personnel and the same services for children of civilians.
• To create a workforce that can lead the various institutions on a national and international level.
• To create a dependable, competent workforce able to handle nation-building responsibilities.
•  To encourage discipline, high moral standards, and feelings of nationalism.

College Highlights 

University Type	Private Institution
Established Year	1976 AD
Number of Courses	School level programs, 3 10+2 programs, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and BSc Microbiology
Tuition Fees	5 - 10 Lakhs
Intakes	September

Main Intakes

Every year, Mahavidyalaya enrols new students in Grade VI. For Grade VI, admission typically begins during the final week of Falgun. Besides this, the main intake for other programs provided at Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya is under the affiliation of Tribhuvan University (TU). So, the intake occurs in September.

Scholarships

Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya provides a merit-based scholarship scheme for both needy and deserving students from families of army personnel (both serving and former) and civilians.

Application Process

Candidates, before being considered for admission at Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya, must pass the written test, interview, and medical examination. 

Every year, the Mahavidyalaya enrols 60% of students from the families of army personnel (both serving and former) in various categories and 40% from civilians.

Eligibility for Admission in 10+2 programs:

Students should have passed the SEE, or equivalent examinations with at least a B grade in the aggregate are qualified to apply for the Science stream, and students with at least a C+ grade are eligible to apply for the Management and Humanities streams.

Documents Required:

• Copies of the SEE Character Certificate and Grade.
• A receipt for the college-set application processing cost.
• Two passport-sized colour photos.

Eligibility for Admission in B.Sc. (Microbiology) program:

To study Microbiology, candidates must have an excellent academic record in Grade XII (Science) or equivalent, with majors in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The candidate must complete the Institute of Science and Technology's Entrance Test (IOST). The students will be listed according to their merit.

Eligibility for Admission to BBA Program:

• Completed a twelve-year education or equivalent from any TU-accredited academic institution.
• Obtained at least a Second Division or in his/her twelve-year education.
• CMAT was passed by the TU Faculty of Management.
• Completed the entire application process.

Documents Required for bachelor's program:

• Transcript and individual mark sheet of 10+2.
• Character, Provisional, and Migration certificate of SEE/SLC and 12th grade.
• Transcript of SEE/SLC.

FAQs

Who currently serves as the principal of Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya?

Pun Dal Prasad is the present principle of Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya.

How many Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya are there?

There are 8 Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya in Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Dharan, Surkhet, Kailali, Chitwan, Bardibas, and Bansbari, Kathmandu.