About

Ratna Kumar Bantawa Polytechnic Institute (RKBPI) has been established as a model polytechnic institute by Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) in Ilam municipality-1, Ilam in 2074 BS. The aim of its establishment was to produce trained and skilled human resource for the growing field of agriculture, forestry, health service and construction of Nepal. RKBPI is well equipped with the required facilities to provide technical & vocational education on agriculture, forestry, health service and construction management.

In the academic sector RKBPI launched a three year Diploma in Animal Science program from 2074 BS. From 2075 BS onward, we launched three year Diploma in Plant Science program. Furthermore, we lunched Diploma in Forestry program in 2076 BS and Diploma in Pharmacy and Diploma in Civil Engineering program was launched in 2077 BS.

In term of vocational sector RKBPI offers short term training programs. As being a model polytechnic institute in Koshi province, RKBPI operates its own veterinary clinic to provide practical experience to the students and community services for animal treatment.

Since its establishment (2074 BS) RKBPI has been providing quality training in agriculture, forestry, health service and construction related occupations. So far the institute has produced more than 70 competent graduates and 75% of them are full time and self-employed in the domestic and overseas countries.