About NIST Higher Education
A Legacy of Academic Excellence
"Learn, Explore & Lead"
NIST Higher Education is a constituent entity of NIST Foundation offering education from preschool through master's degrees. Three colleges — NACOL, NMCAL, and NCFST — established in 1998 and 2007, are affiliated to Tribhuvan University.
Registered as a private college, NIST is committed to quality education at a reasonable fee, situated in the heart of Lainchour, Kathmandu. With over 25 years of academic excellence, NIST has become Nepal's trusted institution for higher education.
Our three colleges specialize in different domains — NACOL for Management, IT, and Science programs; NCFST for Food Technology; and NMCAL for Pharmacy. All programs are designed to meet international standards while addressing local industry needs.
Founded
1998 (NACOL) · 2007 (NCFST & NMCAL)
Type
Private College
Affiliation
Tribhuvan University (TU)
Office Hours
Sun–Fri: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM