Ten Plus Two in Animal Science

Ten Plus Two in Animal Science is a two-year technical education program under the National Examinations Board (NEB), Nepal, focused on livestock production, animal health, and applied agricultural practices.

Description

Ten Plus Two in Animal Science is designed to produce skilled middle-level technical manpower for the livestock and agriculture sector. The program integrates theoretical instruction with extensive practical training in animal breeding, nutrition, health management, dairy processing, meat production, and aquaculture. It emphasizes farm-based learning and applied science to support Nepal’s agricultural economy and rural development while maintaining progression to higher education in animal and veterinary sciences.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Compulsory Subjects

Technical / Vocational Subjects (Core)

Subject titles may vary slightly by curriculum updates and institutional implementation.

Features

• NEB-recognized technical education program
• Strong farm-based and laboratory-oriented training
• Focus on livestock, dairy, meat, and fisheries
• High practical exposure through demonstration farms
• Supports self-employment and rural entrepreneurship
• Clear academic progression to higher agricultural studies

Admission Process (Points)

• Completion of Grade 10 (SEE)
• Minimum GPA 1.6
• Minimum C grade in English, Science, and Mathematics
• Minimum D+ in Nepali and Social Studies
• Application to NEB-affiliated technical secondary school
• Academic document verification
• Enrollment and NEB registration

Fee (Approximate)

• Government-supported institutions: NPR 20,000 – 45,000 per year
• Private or specialized institutions: NPR 40,000 – 90,000 per year
  Fees vary based on farm facilities, laboratories, and institutional resources.

Job Prospects

• Livestock technician
• Veterinary assistant (entry-level)
• Animal health and production assistant
• Dairy farm supervisor
• Poultry and goat farming technician
• Feed and nutrition assistant
• Meat processing and slaughterhouse technician
• Fisheries and aquaculture assistant
• Agriculture and livestock project assistant (NGO/INGO)
• Self-employment in commercial livestock farming
• Pathway to Diploma or Bachelor’s degrees in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, or Livestock Management