ABOUT
The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) is an English-medium co-educational institution, patronized and promoted by a team of esteemed academicians, researchers, and professionals both domestically and internationally. NAST has established itself as a center of learning renowned for academic excellence in the fields of science, technology, and management.
The institution offers exceptional facilities and significant opportunities to uncover talents, particularly among economically disadvantaged groups in Province No. 7 of the country. NAST takes pride in pioneering engineering education in the country's western region. Since its inception in 2057 B.S. (2000 A.D.) as the first and only engineering college in the midwest and farwest regions, it initially offered a Bachelor of Computer Engineering (BE Computer) program affiliated with Pokhara University.
The positive response from prospective students and the broader community encouraged NAST to expand its course offerings. Recognizing the needs of the province, it introduced a Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) program in 2001 A.D., a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program in 2008 A.D., and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BE Civil) program in 2010 A.D. NAST remains committed to providing quality education by producing highly qualified and capable human capital, ready to excel in both national and international academic and professional arenas with honor and appreciation.
Vision of NAST
Our vision is to establish NAST as a model institution in the field of science, technology and management.
Mission of NAST
Our mission is to produce graduates and scholars who contribute to the advancement of knowledge and skills in the field of science, technology and management.
Goal of NAST
The overarching goal of the plan is to produce qualified, competent and committed graduates in science, technology and management to meet the human resource demand of the country.
Objectives of NAST
- 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 as 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.
