Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (HICAST)
| Motto | Agricultural Revolution through Quality Education |
|---|---|
| Type | Degree College, Undergraduate College |
| Established | May 25, 2000 |
| Students | Approx 600 |
| Location | Kalanki, Kathmandu |
| Website | www.hicast.edu.np |
The Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (HICAST) (Nepali: हिमालयन कलेज अफ एग्रीकल्चरल साइन्सेस एण्ड टेक्नोलोजी (हिकास्ट)) was established by a group of agricultural processionals in the leadership of Dr Binayak P Rajbhandari in 2000 in Nepal. The concept based on public private partnership approach was that of Dr Binayak P. Rajbhandari. The college is intended to teach and make contributions in all fields of knowledge in agricultural and applied sciences, from the farmer's intuitive knowledge to the sciences, and from the theoretical knowledge to the applied fields. It runs with a Mantra 'Agricultural Revolution through Quality Education'. New educational blocks are under construction in Kirtipur city.
Courses
Bachelors Level
- B.V.Sc. & A.H.; 40 quota available
- B.Sc.(Hons) Agriculture; 96 quota available (with scholarship to 10% of the enrolled number of students in both programmes)
Masters Level
- M.Sc. Ag. (Agri-Business)
- M.Sc. Meat Technology (equivalent to Animal Science & Veterinary Science)
- M.Sc. Dairy Technology (equivalent to Animal Science & Veterinary Science)
Planned M.Sc. Ag. courses
- Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change
- Commercial Horticulture
Founders
- Chairperson
- Dr Binayak P Rajbhandari
- Members:
- Dr Mohan Kharel
- Dr Mana Raj Kolachhapati
- Dr Bidur Prasad Chaulagain
- Dr Naba Raj Devkota
- Mr Shreeram Pokharel
- Dr Rebati Man Shrestha
- Dr Neeraj Narayan Joshi
- Dr Sarba Raj Khadka
- Ms Meena Pandit
- Dr Yogesh Hari Shrestha
- Dr Dilli Ram Baral
- Mr Beda Nidhi Dahal
- Ms Sagun Bista
- Ms Rashmi Dhaubhadel