Kathmandu Institute of Science & Technology (KIST)
Akancha Chhetri
Content Writer | Updated: July 4, 2025 17:51 NST
Kathmandu Institute of Science & Technology (KIST), established in 1995, is a leading college in Nepal offering high-standard NEB +2 Science & Management courses, as well as a range of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
KIST College Highlights
The important highlights of KIST College are as follows.
| KIST College | |
|---|---|
| Estd. | 1995 A.D |
| Type | Private |
| Location | Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu |
| [email protected] | |
| Contact No. | +977-01-4534990/4534178 |
| Scholarship Offered | Yes |
KIST College Courses and Fees
| Courses | Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 10+2 Science |
|
- |
| 10+2 Management |
|
- |
KIST College Scholarships
KIST College offers various scholarships for +2 Science and Management students based on merit, performance, talent, and need.
A. Merit Scholarships
1. Based on SEE GPA & Entrance Test
Cumulative Marks = 40% SEE GPA + 60% Entrance Test Score
Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to seat availability.
| Merit Level | Cumulative Marks | Science (Adm./Tuition/Annual Fee) | Seats | Management (Adm./Tuition/Annual Fee) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit I | 80+ | 100% / 100% / 100% | 15 | 100% / 100% / 40% | 10 |
| Merit II | 75–79 | 100% / 80% / 75% | 15 | 100% / 80% / 40% | 10 |
| Merit III | 70–74 | 100% / 60% / 50% | 15 | 100% / 60% / 30% | 10 |
| Merit IV | 65–69 | 100% / 50% / 25% | 15 | 100% / 50% / 20% | 10 |
| Merit V | 60–64 | 100% / 40% / 25% | 15 | 100% / 40% / 10% | 10 |
| Merit VI | 55–59 | 50% / 30% / 25% | 15 | 50% / 30% / 10% | 10 |
| Merit VII | 50–54 | 50% / 20% / 25% | 15 | 50% / 20% / 10% | 10 |
SEE GPA to Marks Conversion
| GPA | 4 | 3.95 | 3.9 | 3.85 | 3.8 | 3.75 | 3.7 | 3.6+ | 3.4+ | 3.2+ | 2.8+ | 2.6+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marks | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
2. Based on Term Results
| Award Type | Tuition Fee Waiver | Minimum GPA (Science & Management) |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Award | 100% | 3.69 |
| Achievement Award | 50% | 3.54 |
| Scholastic Award | 25% | 3.39 |
B. Talent & Need-Based Scholarships
| Type | Seats | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Science Award | 2 | For innovative scientific work |
| Arts Award | 2 | For creative/artistic achievements |
| Sports Award | 2 | For outstanding performance in sports |
| Social Equity | 10 | 50% tuition fee waiver for disadvantaged students |
C. Community Scholarships
Students from Kathmandu Metropolitan City can apply as per local government rules. Scholarship announcements will be made after the SEE results on KIST’s official website.
Popular Courses Offered by KIST College Kathmandu
NEB Ten Plus Two
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
SEE Passed
Exam Accepted
-
Total Tuition Fees
-/-
Bachelor of Business Administration
Application Date : 27 Jul - 02 Sep 2025
Bachelor of Information Technology Management
Application Date : 27 Jul - 02 Sep 2025
Bachelors in Information Technology
Duration
4 years
Eligibility
10+2 Passed
Exam Accepted
-
Total Tuition Fees
-/-
Bachelor of Business Studies
Duration
4 years
Eligibility
10+2 Passed
Exam Accepted
-
Total Tuition Fees
-/-
KIST College Contact Address
Address
Kathmandu Institute of Science & Technology (KIST), Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone Number
+977-01-4534990
+977-01-4534178
Website
https://kist.edu.np/