National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST Dhangadhi)

National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST Dhangadhi) was established in 2000 AD (2057 BS) and is also known as Dhangadi Engineering College as a product of a noble vision of distinguished intellectuals of the Country. It is a landmark that creates the atmosphere to promote technical and managerial skills in the region. It aims to provide greater opportunities for learning, to the unexplored talents, especially in the western region of our country.

NAST Dhangadhi was founded with the objective to provide Computer/Civil Engineering program. While affiliated with Pokhara University, It aimed to fulfill the deficiency in modern technical know-how in Nepal. The college started to teach Computer Engineering in the year of its establishment. Taking into consideration, the inevitable importance of technical education as well as management scenario in the world, it was best realized by NAST Dhangadhi who pioneered in Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) in 2058 BS, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in 2065 BS and Bachelor of Civil Engineering(BE Civil) in 2067 BS In order to back up technical and managerial scholars, NAST Dhangadhi initiated the 10+2 (Science and Management) program with high priority from 2058 BS and 2062 BS respectively.

Striving for excellence in its academic pursuit, NAST also intends to carry out research and promotional activities for the growth and dissemination of scientific, technical, and managerial knowledge, which then positions it as a leading academic institution in the country.

Courses Offers:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BE Civil)
• Bachelor of Computer Engineering (BE Computer)
• Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

SALIENT FEATURES:

• Well-equipped laboratories, library with an adequate number of books and open access.
• Qualified, experienced, and dedicated teaching faculties.
• Scholarship package for deserving and needy students.
• Peaceful and Pollution free environment.
• High-speed Internet Facility. Healthy and spacious classrooms.
• Sufficient and separate sanitation facilities for boys and girls on each floor.
• Different scientific seminars and conferences, project presentations, etc.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

College is to establish itself as the technological and managerial hub of the country. NAST has set the following objectives to achieve its goal:

• Exploring potential talents in the western region of the country.
• Providing affordable and quality education at global standards.
• Producing highly competent and skilled bureaucrats, technocrats and efficient managers to meet the challenges of the space age.
• Establishment of institutional linkage and collaboration with the regional, national and international institutions involved in the fields of research and development in different areas of science, technology, and management.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

College provides an attractive scholarship to needy and talented students who fulfill the categories set by the College. The Scholarship plan for the new intake in the Undergraduate (UG) Level is given below:

1. NAST provides different scholarships to deserving and needy students as follows:

• 80% and above in +2 or equivalent level – 100% waiver in monthly fees and admission fees.
• Below 80% and above 75% in +2 level, 50% discount on monthly fee and admission fee.
• Below 75% and above 70% in +2 level, 25% discount on monthly fee and admission fee.
• Below 70% and above 65% in +2 level, 10% discount on monthly fee and admission fee.
• Below 65% and above 60%in +2 level, 10% discount on a monthly fee only.

2. The students who have passed +2 levels from NAST secondary school would be given a 100% waiver in admission fees at any academic discipline.
3. There will be totally free to the students who have been formally forwarded by Pokhara University in written directives.
4. Other types of scholarships would be available if written and specified directives from the Government of Nepal, the Ministry of Education is received.
5. The Entrance toppers of each program would enjoy a 50% discount for one semester in tuition fees only.
6. The semester toppers in the University exam would be provided scholarships as below:
7. Semester topper with at least 3 to 3.79 SGPA 50% in tuition fee for one semester. (Semester toppers with less than 3 SGPA will not be provided the scholarship).
8. Semester topper with 3.8 or more 100% in tuition fee for one semester.
9. If more than one student of the same feeder parent is studying at NAST, a 50% discount will be given to the students who are studying in the cast of academic scholarship winners.
10. The college will provide Rs. 20,000/- cash reward to the students who are awarded Gold medal by the university for his highest CGPA score in the University.
11. Any type of scholarship is subject to withdraw if the student violates any rule, or code of the college or fails in more than one subject in semester examinations or continuously in two semesters, or remains more than two back papers.
12. Except in the case of University or government regulations and written directives to the college, generally, the annual college charges, as well as total charges of the university, are to be paid even by all types of scholarship holders.
13. Other scholarship conditions would be as per the university rule and specified Government directives. Pokhara University has the provision of providing a full scholarship for 2 students in each program every year. To grab this opportunity, only the students who have passed S.E.E. from Community Schools and succeeded in the test examination for the Scholarship conducted by the University at Pokhara can apply.

Students fulfilling the required eligibility will have to pass the written entrance test and oral test separately administered by NAST or University authorities.