M.Sc. in Animal Science at Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) is a two-year postgraduate program (maximum 4 years) focusing on advanced animal science, research methodology, and practical skills in livestock production, nutrition, breeding, and aquaculture.
Description
The program integrates coursework and research with a minimum requirement of 45 credits, including major (15–18), minor (5–10), supporting courses (5–11), seminar (1), and thesis (15). It emphasizes animal nutrition, breeding, biotechnology, dairy management, aquaculture, and social sciences in agriculture. Classes follow a semester system (two semesters per academic year) with 16 weeks of teaching and 2 weeks of exams per semester. Evaluation is via internal assessment, final exams, and thesis defense. CGPA minimum 2.5 required for degree; distinctions awarded for CGPA ≥3.8. Credit transfer from other universities is allowed under AFU regulations.
Tribhuvan University
The Institute of Engineering (IOE) entrance examination is the gateway to undergraduate engineering programs at Tribhuvan University. This highly competitive exam determines admission to BE programs in Civil, Computer, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Architecture and more across TU constituent and affiliated colleges.
Kathmandu University
Kathmandu University School of Engineering offers world-class engineering education with modern facilities. The KU entrance exam (KUCAT) is the gateway to programs including Computer, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Geomatics Engineering at Dhulikhel campus.
Pokhara University
Pokhara University offers BE programs through its School of Engineering and affiliated colleges across Nepal. The PU entrance examination determines admission to Civil, Computer, Electronics, Electrical, and other engineering programs.
University Grants Commission (UGC) Nepal
University Grants Commission provides scholarships to increase access to higher education for students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged students, Dalit students, children of martyrs and conflict victims, Mukta Kamlari, and Muslim women students.
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST)
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology provides scholarships for Nepali students to study abroad through bilateral agreements with countries like China, India, Bangladesh, Russia, Pakistan, Japan, and others.
Government of Nepal
Constitutional provision for 45% reserved scholarships across all higher education institutions. Quotas are allocated for women, Janajati, Madhesi, Dalit, disabled, Muslim, and remote area students as per Nepal's inclusive education policy.