Diploma in Forestry

Three-year CTEVT diploma designed to produce skilled middle-level forestry technicians for community forestry, protected area management, soil and watershed conservation, and wildlife management in Nepal.

The Diploma in Forestry under CTEVT is a six-semester program aimed at developing competent forestry technicians capable of addressing contemporary forestry challenges in Nepal. The curriculum integrates basic sciences, forestry management, soil and water conservation, wildlife and protected area management, and community-based forestry practices. Students receive practical, field-based training to apply theoretical knowledge effectively, ensuring employability in government, private, and non-government forestry sectors. The program emphasizes participatory approaches with community forestry user groups to promote sustainable forest management and socio-economic development.

Curricular Structure

Features

• CTEVT nationally standardized curriculum
• Emphasis on field-based practical training
• Integration of community forestry, conservation, and enterprise management
• Preparation for government and private sector employment
• Skill development in forest management, wildlife conservation, and sustainable forestry practices
• Opportunities for self-employment in forestry enterprises

Admission Process

• Completion of SLC/SEE or equivalent with Mathematics, Science, and English
• Minimum grades: C in two subjects and D+ in the remaining subject
• Physical fitness for field-based training
• Application to selected CTEVT-affiliated institution
• Merit-based selection according to institutional and CTEVT guidelines

Job Prospects

• Ranger or technical staff in government and non-government forestry organizations
• Forestry enterprise technician
• Field officer in community forestry programs
• Wildlife and protected area management assistant
• Soil and watershed management technician
• Eligibility to pursue Bachelor’s in Forestry (Tribhuvan University)
• Eligibility for Non-gazetted 1st class (technical) positions via Public Service Commission

Employment sectors include government forestry departments, private forest enterprises, wildlife reserves, community forestry user groups, and environmental NGOs.