Al-Karim University

Al-Karim University, established in 2017, is a private institution located in Katihar, Bihar, India. The university was founded under the Al-Karim University Act, 2016, passed by the Bihar Legislative Assembly and received assent from the Governor of Bihar. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, Al-Karim University offers quality education across diverse disciplines. The institution is committed to providing accessible and affordable higher education to students from rural and semi-urban backgrounds of Bihar and neighbouring states. The university offers programmes across multiple levels including Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels in various streams such as Engineering and Technology, Management, Science, Arts, Commerce, Education, Agriculture, Law, and Pharmacy. Admission to various programmes is conducted through entrance examinations including the university's own entrance tests, as well as national and state-level examinations. Al-Karim University focuses on holistic development, combining academic excellence with extracurricular activities, research initiatives, and skill development programmes. The institution aims to create socially responsible professionals equipped with contemporary knowledge and skills relevant to industry requirements.