Radiant College

What Radiant College does

Radiant College is a private undergraduate educational institution headquartered in Shankarpur, Tilottama, Rupandehi, Nepal, operating as an extension program of Kathmandu University's School of Education (KUSOED) under a Letter of Agreement signed on May 8, 2024. The college serves prospective undergraduate students who have completed 10+2 or equivalent education, primarily in Nepal (with India listed as a secondary served geography), and offers a portfolio of four-year Kathmandu University-affiliated programs: BTech Ed. in Information Technology (BTech Ed. IT, 136 credit hours, NPR 656,000), Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT, 127 credit hours, NPR 960,000), BA-BEd in TESOL dual degree (150 credit hours, NPR 388,000), plus proposed programs in Health Informatics and Social Work expected to commence from August 2026. Coursework blends technical IT instruction (computing, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, Data Science) with educational theory, complemented by an Earn & Learn stipend program (NPR 8,000-15,000 monthly), seed funding of NPR 100,000-500,000 for student ventures, and 25+ industry partnerships supporting internships and placements.

The core technology and platform architecture is essentially academic — Kathmandu University curricula delivered through the Radiant campus — with no proprietary software platform, app, or API disclosed. The institution is led by Principal Mr. Ananta Pandey and Chairman Mr. Alok Kumar Pandey, with Prof. Dr. Bal Chandra Luitel (Dean, KUSOED) providing academic governance; total disclosed headcount is approximately 6 employees, with student services, placement, and event facilitation handled by Information Officer and Vice Principal Prakash Poudel. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through tuition and program fees on a subscription/multi-year contract basis, with admissions funneled via the college website, campus visits, entrance examinations, and interviews — a direct-to-consumer GTM motion with no enterprise anchor customers, no venture or equity funding, and no public-market listing.

Name

Radiant College

Legal name

Radiant College

Website

https://radiantcollege.edu.np

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Radiant College is a Nepal-based private undergraduate educational institution operating as an extension program of Kathmandu University, offering four-year KU-affiliated programs in IT, education technology, and English language teaching to prospective students completing 10+2.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate programs
• Information technology education
• Teacher education
• Work-integrated learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Shankarpur, Tilottama

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: The college generates revenue primarily through tuition and program fees charged for various undergraduate degree programs including BTech Ed. IT, BIT, BA-BEd in TESOL, and proposed programs in Health Informatics and Social Work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Radiant College is a private undergraduate educational institution in Nepal that delivers Kathmandu University-affiliated four-year degree programs in Information Technology (BTech Ed. IT, BIT), Education (BA-BEd in TESOL dual degree), and proposed programs in Health Informatics and Social Work. The college sells tuition-based degree programs supplemented by Earn & Learn part-time work, seed funding for student ventures, industry internships through 25+ corporate partners, and personalized mentorship. Customers are individual prospective undergraduate students who have completed 10+2 or equivalent education.

Product overview

Radiant College is an extension program of Kathmandu University offering a portfolio of undergraduate programs focused on technology and education. The core offerings include the BTech Ed. in Information Technology and Bachelor of Information Technology programs, both affiliated with Kathmandu University, which blend technical IT expertise with practical skills in AI, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Data Science. Supporting programs include BA-BEd in TESOL (dual degree), and proposed programs in Health Informatics and Social Work. The college also provides ancillary services including placement support, industry partnerships, student clubs, and career development programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTech Ed. in Information Technology (BTech Ed. IT) A four-year undergraduate program (136 credit hours) affiliated with Kathmandu University that blends technical IT expertise with educational theory and practice, preparing IT professionals who can shape the next generation of tech educators. Total program fee: Rs. 656,000. Requires 10+2 or equivalent in any stream with minimum GPA 2.0 or 50% aggregate.
• Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) A four-year program (127 credit hours) affiliated with Kathmandu University that equips students with a strong foundation in computing, Cybersecurity, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, and digital innovation, preparing them for careers in the global tech industry. Total program fee: Rs. 960,000. Requires 10+2 with PCM or PMCs subjects in both XI and XII, and minimum GPA 2.0 or 50% aggregate marks.
• BA-BEd in TESOL (Dual Degree) A four-year dual degree program (150 credit hours) affiliated with Kathmandu University designed for students building careers in English language, literature, education, communication, teaching, writing, research, and professional training. Total program fee: Rs. 388,000. Requires 10+2, PCL, or equivalent qualification with CGPA of 1.6 or second division marks.
• Bachelor in Health Informatics (Proposed) A proposed four-year undergraduate program combining healthcare knowledge with information technology to improve patient care, healthcare systems, and medical research outcomes, with clinical practicums and industry partnerships. Fee to be updated. Requires 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate.
• Bachelor in Social Work (Proposed) A proposed four-year undergraduate degree (126 credit hours) developing professional social workers equipped to serve individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations through classroom learning, field practice, and community engagement. Fee to be updated. Requires 10+2 / NEB or equivalent from any stream with minimum GPA 2.0 or 40%.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students earn NPR 8,000-15,000 monthly through Earn & Learn part-time opportunities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kathmandu University (School of Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadiant College is an extension program of Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED). Programs are designed in collaboration with KU and degrees are awarded by Kathmandu University. The partnership provides academic credibility, curriculum oversight, and recognized certification.
• Solveetech SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT company providing internship and placement opportunities to Radiant College students. Selected six interns from the college for paid internships.
• Nepal MentorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT company that hired five .NET developers from Radiant College, demonstrating strong recruitment partnership for graduate employment.
• GurzucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company continuing training-to-placement programs with Radiant College, providing ongoing career pathways for students.
• Ureka SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT company shortlisting Radiant College students for interviews and employment opportunities.
• GrowByDataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany offering AI and data-entry internships to first-semester students, providing early career exposure.
• 25+ National and International CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with over 25 national and international companies providing internships, industrial knowledge, placement opportunities, and career guidance. Includes companies like Leapfrog Technology, SQLHelps, iMark, Danfe Solutions, Swift Technology, Nimble Infosys, Agile Solutions, TechKraft, Code Himalaya, Codeology, Qniverse, Dogma Group, Devfinity Nepal, Adex International, Wolfmatrix, Technables, YenyaSoft, ARKBO Technologies, InfoDevelopers, First Fintech.
• Pathak Manch (Nepal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiterary organization from Nepal that collaborated with Radiant College to host Nepal-Sri Lanka Literary Symposium. MoU signed for long-term cooperation in literary and cultural activities.
• Sabuddhi (Sri Lanka)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned literary organization from Sri Lanka that signed MoU with Pathak Manch Nepal during symposium hosted at Radiant College for literary exchange and cultural cooperation between Nepal and Sri Lanka.
• Kathmandu University (Department of Language Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Language Education at KU organized workshop on Social Entrepreneurship in collaboration with Radiant College, bringing together English language teachers from across Rupandehi district.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Xavier's College, Kathmandu: Established Kathmandu-based undergraduate college affiliated with Tribhuvan University. Comparable as a private Nepali higher-education institution competing for the same domestic student pool, though anchored to TU rather than KU.
• Nagarjuna College of IT: Nepal-based IT-focused college offering undergraduate technology programs. Similar in scale, geography, and program focus (computing and IT degrees) to Radiant College.
• Islington College: Kathmandu University-affiliated college in Nepal offering IT and computing undergraduate programs. Operates the same KU extension/affiliate model as Radiant College and competes for the same domestic Nepali IT student pool.
• Nepal College of Information Technology (NCIT): Nepali higher-education institution focused on IT and engineering programs. Directly comparable to Radiant in target market (Nepal), IT-centric curriculum, and undergraduate degree offerings.
• Trinity International College: Kathmandu-based private college offering undergraduate programs including IT tracks. Comparable as a private Nepali college targeting the same 10+2-completer student segment with technology-focused degrees.
• Presidential Graduate School: Nepal-based graduate and undergraduate institution with technology and management programs. Comparable in scale and the Nepali private-higher-education market that Radiant College serves.

Emerging players

• NxtWave: India-based technology upskilling platform targeting undergraduate students with AI/ML, full-stack, and data curricula. Adjacent competitor for the same South Asian IT-student demand pool, though delivered online rather than on-campus.

Regional players

• Padmakanya Multiple Campus: Tribhuvan University-affiliated community campus in Nepal offering undergraduate programs including IT. Comparable in the Nepali private/affiliated higher-education category.
• Quest International College: Private Nepali college offering undergraduate programs including science and IT. Overlaps with Radiant in target market and student segment but is generally based closer to the Kathmandu valley.

Broad incumbents

• Kathmandu University (Main Campus): The parent academic institution that awards Radiant's degrees. Operates a much broader portfolio of programs at its main Dhulikhel campus and is the ultimate authority over Radiant's curriculum and accreditation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Radiant_College
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/radiantcollegeit
• Instagraminstagram.com/ku.radiantcollege

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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