Al-Karim University
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| Motto | Rabbi zidni ‘ilma |
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Motto in English | My lord, increase me in knowledge |
| Type | State Private University |
| Established | 2018 |
| Chancellor | Ahmad Ashfaque Karim |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Syed Moied Ahmed |
| Location | , , |
| Colors | Green |
| Affiliations | UGC, MCI |
| Website | www |
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Al-Karim University is a state private university[1] located in Katihar, Bihar, India. The university was established in 2018 by the Al-Karim Education Trust, which also established, maintains and manages Katihar Medical College and Hospital since 1987.[2] It operates under the Bihar Private Universities Act, 2013,[3] one of the first six private universities planned in Bihar.[4]
The university has a span of about 55 acres and runs 32 academic courses including 9 undergraduate and 23 postgraduate courses.[citation needed]
The university offers MBBS courses as well as MD/MS courses in various medical specialties.[5] In addition it offers 4½-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) courses in various paramedical fields such as radio imaging and optometry, as well as Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT). It also offers a 3-year Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) and 3-year postgraduate Master of Science (M.Sc.) studies in various allied medical fields such as biochemistry and anatomy.[6]