National Academy of Science and Technology (Dhangadi Engineering College)

Kailali, Dhangadhi-04, Uttar Behadi



The college started Bachelor of Computer Engineering (BE Computer) under the affiliation of Pokhara University in its initial years and later added other programs such as Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) in 2001 A.D., Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Civil Engineering(BE Civil) in 2010 A.D. and Bachelors in Computer Engineering (BCE).

Appreciating the need of the regions and always striving for excellence in academic pursuit, NAST also intends to carry out research and promotional activities for the growth and dissemination of scientific, technical, and managerial knowledge, which then positions NAST into a leading academic institution of the country.

Goals and Objectives

The goal of NAST is to establish itself as the technological and managerial hub of the country. NAST has set the following objectives to achieve its goal:

  • 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.
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