HICAST

HICAST The Pioneer Agricultural & Veterinary academic institution. HICAST is the first private agricultural college of Nepal, situated in the capital city.
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Agriculture is the mainstay of more than two third of Nepal’s population; and it is the engine of national economic growth and livelihoods security. It was established in the leadership of Dr Binayak Prasad Rajbhandari in 2000 to respond to the need for specialized human resources in agricultural and veterinary sectors. The college has been substantially contributing to the attainment of sustainab

le livelihoods, agricultural and rural development by producing both theoretically and practically well educated graduates. HICAST's faculty members are highly qualified with national and international experience. The college uses interactive and practical learning approaches to give students a balanced education that will benefit them throughout their careers. Since its launch, the college has produced more than 1000 graduates, and many have pursued further education at the master’s and PhD levels. HICASTIAN Graduates ard successfully working in government and private sectors as well as in various I/NGOs both in Nepal and abroad.

HICAST DAY 2083 💐Celebrating 26th Anniversary with distribution of sports prizes to students and certificates to staff m...
26/05/2026

HICAST DAY 2083 💐
Celebrating 26th Anniversary with distribution of sports prizes to students and certificates to staff members for excellent management activities in FY 2082/83. 💐🙏

As HICAST enters its ongoing Thesis Defense season, congratulations and best wishes to all thesis defenders for their ha...
20/05/2026

As HICAST enters its ongoing Thesis Defense season, congratulations and best wishes to all thesis defenders for their hard work, dedication, and academic achievement.

Exam center has been published.All the best 👍
06/05/2026

Exam center has been published.
All the best 👍

02/05/2026

📘 **Advancing Agricultural Science from Nepal to the World**

We take pride in the growing scholarly impact of the *Nepalese Journal of Agricultural Sciences (NePJAS)* as a vibrant platform for research, innovation, and academic excellence in agriculture.

From foundational insights on **climate change and sustainability** to forward-looking advancements in **precision agriculture**, NePJAS reflects the dynamic transformation of Nepalese agriculture.
A recent example is: **“KrishiDrishti: Transforming Nepalese Farming into Precision Agriculture with Satellite and Digital Technology” (2025)**

🔗 Read the publication:
[https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/KrishiDrishti%3A-Transforming-Nepalese-Farming-into-Pandey-Chaulagain/747a0d502e663b8249b830c678cbee95b9016efc](https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/KrishiDrishti%3A-Transforming-Nepalese-Farming-into-Pandey-Chaulagain/747a0d502e663b8249b830c678cbee95b9016efc)

🌍 With increasing visibility through global platforms such as Semantic Scholar and international databases, NePJAS publications are reaching wider audiences—enhancing accessibility, academic recognition, and citation impact.

👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 The true strength of NePJAS lies in its contributors—dedicated researchers and academicians—whose work connects traditional farming wisdom with modern science and technology to address real-world agricultural challenges.

🌱 Together, we continue to strengthen the foundation for **sustainable, climate-resilient, and technology-driven agriculture in Nepal**.

02/05/2026

We are pleased to share that our scholarly work, **“Nepalese Agriculture in the Pretext of Climate Change and Sustainability” (2017)** by B.P. Chaulagain and B.P. Rajbhandari, has been officially indexed and made accessible through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) database.

🔗 Read here: https://hero.epa.gov/reference/7325284/

This publication highlights critical insights into Nepal’s traditional mixed farming systems and the challenges posed by climate variability, limited access to technology, and weak extension services. It also synthesizes key research contributions addressing sustainability, productivity, and resilience in Nepalese agriculture.

📘 Published in: *Nepalese Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Volume 15)*

This recognition reflects our continued commitment to advancing research, knowledge dissemination, and sustainable agricultural development.



Corrections: There is typo mistakes in two issues in the link, Year should be 2017 and volume should be 15.

HICAST Students & Alumni: Shining Across the Globe! 🤞🥇🎓A massive congratulations to our very own Ms. Kamana Kafle for he...
29/04/2026

HICAST Students & Alumni: Shining Across the Globe! 🤞🥇🎓

A massive congratulations to our very own Ms. Kamana Kafle for her incredible success at Arkansas State University! 🏆

Our Kamana has been awarded the Academic Excellence Award and the Greenway Equipment Scholarship, boasting a flawless 4.0 GPA in Digital Agriculture. By mastering the blend of data and technology, she is helping shape the next generation of farming systems.

Your HICAST family is incredibly proud of you, Kamana! Keep soaring and transforming the world of agriculture. 🌟🌱
Pride

Kamana Kafle 👩‍🌾

HICAST Students & Alumni: Shining Across the Globe! 🤞🥇🎓A massive congratulations to our very own Ms. Kamana Kafle for he...
29/04/2026

HICAST Students & Alumni: Shining Across the Globe! 🤞🥇🎓

A massive congratulations to our very own Ms. Kamana Kafle for her incredible success at Arkansas State University! 🏆

Our Kamana has been awarded the Academic Excellence Award and the Greenway Equipment Scholarship, boasting a flawless 4.0 GPA in Digital Agriculture. By mastering the blend of data and technology, she is helping shape the next generation of farming systems.

Your HICAST family is incredibly proud of you, Kamana! Keep soaring and transforming the world of agriculture. 🌟🌱
Pride

Kamana Kafle

🥇 HICAST CHAMPIONS – Genome Biothon 2026 🧬🎉🧬 ONE EPIC BIOTHON. A CLEAN SWEEP OF PRIDE! ☕🌾🧫At Genome Biothon 2026, a 36-h...
27/04/2026

🥇 HICAST CHAMPIONS – Genome Biothon 2026 🧬

🎉🧬 ONE EPIC BIOTHON. A CLEAN SWEEP OF PRIDE! ☕🌾🧫

At Genome Biothon 2026, a 36-hour national innovation marathon organized by the Biotechnology Society of Nepal on World DNA Day, HICAST didn’t just participate — we competed to win.

From the Science Business Innovation Lab, two teams entered the Biothon and, through rigorous screening, rose to the national stage, proving the strength of Nepali agri-biotech innovation.

🏆 WINNER – CoffeeCycle BioLab ☕🧬
“From spent coffee grounds to functional nutraceuticals”

Using Pleurotus, Ganoderma, and Hericium (Lion’s Mane) mycelium, the team designed a product to transform urban coffee waste into bioactive-rich biomass—β-glucans, triterpenes, and neuroactive compounds.

A powerful example of waste-to-value biotransformation with real circular bioeconomy potential.

“We add value to waste—transforming coffee grounds through mycelial biotransformation.”

🌾 Another aspiring participating team – Reed to Resources: MycoCycle 🎋🔄
“Turning invasive reeds into feed, fertility & wellness”

Harnessing Arundo donax, Phragmites australis, and spent mushroom substrate, the team developed a circular model producing:

· 🐄 Livestock feed supplement
· 🪱 Vermicompost
· 🌿 Botanical hair tonic

A zero-waste, multi-output system ready for rural enterprise.

🙌 Huge appreciation for both participating teams for their winning attitude, and congratulations to the first-place team from HICAST.

You carried:
• Scientific rigor
• Innovation with purpose
• Endurance across 36 intense hours

You didn’t just compete — you set a winning standard.

🌍 Why this matters for Nepal

• Waste → Value
• Invasion → Resource
• Students → Innovators

This is circular bioeconomy in action.
This is Nepali STEM rising with confidence. 🇳🇵🧪

Happy World DNA Day — April 25! 🧬B.Sc. Agriculture 7th Semester students actively participated in the World DNA Day cele...
25/04/2026

Happy World DNA Day — April 25! 🧬

B.Sc. Agriculture 7th Semester students actively participated in the World DNA Day celebration in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Biotechnology Society of Nepal.

Our students showcased their creativity and scientific insight by designing a nucleosome-based DNA model, reflecting the elegance of chromatin organization.

Following the preliminary screening, two teams have been selected to take part in a 3-day, 36-hour continuous residential Genome Biothon workshop and inter-college competition.

Students also displayed different biotechnology related and post-harvest products of HICAST developed by their involvements in college teaching labs and innovation lab.

We extend our best wishes to the teams as they continue to represent the institution with dedication and excellence presenting their innovation in research and product designing.

Graduating Scholars | HICASTHICAST proudly congratulates all our graduating scholars on the occasion of the 14th Convoca...
24/04/2026

Graduating Scholars | HICAST

HICAST proudly congratulates all our graduating scholars on the occasion of the 14th Convocation of Purbanchal University 🌿🎓

We honor not just your degrees, but your discipline, resilience, and growth. Each of you has carried forward the spirit of academic excellence that defines HICAST.

As you step beyond these gates, you carry knowledge with responsibility—towards science, society, and the future of agriculture.

We take pride in your journey and look forward to the impact you will create.

Congratulations, Graduating Class of 2026.

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Salyanthan
Kirtipur
44618

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 07:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00

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+97715195341

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