The Tribhuvan University (TU), Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS), Office of the Dean, Kirtipur, Kathmandu has officially published the admission notice and entrance examination schedule for various Master's degree programs for the academic year 2083/084. The notice, issued on 2083-06-23 (October 9, 2026), invites online applications from eligible candidates seeking admission into postgraduate degrees in Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Statistics, Animal Science, Aquaculture, and Veterinary Sciences.
Prospective students must apply online via the official portal at https://entranceiaas.tu.edu.np starting from 2083-06-23 until 2083-08-05 (midnight 12:00). All required academic documents, photographs, and payment vouchers must be uploaded through the application portal.
Available Programs and Seat Distribution
A total of 150 regular seats (excluding in-service government quotas) across various postgraduate disciplines are open for admission:
Agricultural Sciences (M.Sc.Ag.) and Agricultural Statistics
| S.N. | Department / Program | Allocated Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural Economics (कृषि अर्थशास्त्र) | 15 |
| 2 | Horticulture (बागवानी) | 20 |
| 3 | Agricultural Extension (कृषि प्रसार) | 10 |
| 4 | Agronomy (बाली विज्ञान) | 15 |
| 5 | Entomology (किट विज्ञान) | 10 |
| 6 | Agricultural Ecology (कृषि पर्यावरण) | 10 |
| 7 | Soil Science (माटो विज्ञान) | 10 |
| 8 | Genetics and Plant Breeding (अनुवांशिकी र बाली प्रजनन) | 10 |
| 9 | Plant Pathology (बाली रोग विज्ञान) | 5 |
| 10 | Seed Science and Technology (सिड साइन्स एण्ड टेक्नोलोजी) | 5 |
| 11 | Agricultural Statistics (कृषि तथ्याङ्कशास्त्र) | 5 |
Note on Agricultural Statistics: Among the 5 seats, 3 seats are allocated for Agricultural Science candidates, 1 seat for Animal Science/Aquaculture candidates, and 1 seat for Veterinary Science candidates. Vacant seats will be dynamically reallocated across these streams as specified by the board.
Animal Science, Aquaculture, and Veterinary Sciences
| S.N. | Program / Specialization | Allocated Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Science (M.Sc.An.Sc. - General) | 5 |
| 2 | Animal Nutrition (पशु पोषण) | 5 |
| 3 | Animal Breeding (पशु प्रजनन) | 5 |
| 4 | Aquaculture (M.Sc.Aqua. - मत्स्यपालन) | 5 |
| 5 | Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health | 5 |
| 6 | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology | 5 |
| 7 | Veterinary Theriogenology | 10 |
| 8 | Veterinary Pathology | 5 |
Minimum Educational Eligibility
Applicants must fulfill the minimum qualification criteria with at least a Second Division in their respective undergraduate degrees:
- M.Sc.Ag.: B.Sc.Ag. or B.Sc.Hort. degree passed in at least Second Division.
- M.Sc.An.Sc.: B.Sc.Ag., B.Sc.An.Sc., or B.V.Sc. & A.H. passed in at least Second Division.
- M.Sc.Aqua.: B.Sc.Ag., B.Sc.An.Sc., B.Sc. (Aqua/Fisheries), B.V.Sc. & A.H., or M.Sc. (Zoology with Fisheries elective) passed in at least Second Division.
- M.V.Sc.: B.V.Sc. & A.H. or equivalent recognized degree passed in at least Second Division.
- M.Sc. Agri-Stat: Meeting the eligibility criteria of any one among M.Sc.Ag., M.Sc.An.Sc., M.Sc.Aqua., or M.V.Sc.
Application Fees and Payment Procedure
- Candidates must submit separate applications for M.Sc.Ag., M.Sc.An.Sc./Aqua., and M.V.Sc. (no separate form is required for M.Sc. Agri-Stat).
- Entrance Examination Fee: Rs. 2,500 per program.
- Payment Channels: Payments must be completed online via connectIPS, eSewa, or Khalti.
- After successful fee payment, the applicant receives a transaction/voucher code, which must be entered into the portal to complete and submit the entrance examination form. Fees once deposited are strictly non-refundable.
Important Dates and Examination Schedule
| Activity / Event | Designated Date and Timing |
|---|---|
| Online Application Window | 2083-06-23 to 2083-08-05 (until 12:00 Midnight) |
| Admit Card Online Distribution | From 2083-08-09 onwards via portal |
| Entrance Exam: M.Sc.Ag. & M.V.Sc. | 2083-08-12 (Morning 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM) |
| Entrance Exam: M.Sc.An.Sc. & M.Sc.Aqua. | 2083-08-12 (Afternoon 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM) |
| Entrance Result Publication | By 2083-08-13 |
| Merit List Publication | By 2083-08-14 |
| Examination Center | Kathmandu Valley (exact venues to be notified later) |
Candidates must print their admit cards in color via the portal and bring it along with an original government-issued photo identity proof (Citizenship Certificate, Driving License, or Passport) to the examination hall.
Entrance Examination Format and Marks Weightage
The entrance examination consists of 100 multiple-choice objective questions (MCQs) carrying 100 total marks, with an exam duration of 90 minutes.
1. M.Sc.Ag. (Plant Sciences and Social Science) - 100 Marks
- Agronomy: 9 marks
- Horticulture: 9 marks
- Soil Science and Agriculture Engineering: 9 marks
- Agricultural Economics: 9 marks
- Agricultural Ecology: 9 marks
- Genetics and Plant Breeding: 9 marks
- Plant Pathology: 9 marks
- Entomology: 9 marks
- Sociology and Agricultural Extension: 9 marks
- Animal Sciences: 9 marks
- Statistics: 4 marks
- Crop Physiology, Biochemistry & others: 4 marks
- General Knowledge: 2 marks
2. M.Sc. Animal Sciences and Aquaculture - 100 Marks
- Animal Sciences: 15 marks
- Animal Nutrition: 15 marks
- Aquaculture: 15 marks
- Animal Breeding: 15 marks
- Dairy Science & Technology: 8 marks
- Statistics: 8 marks
- Plant Sciences: 8 marks
- Agricultural Economics and Extension: 6 marks
- Animal Health: 4 marks
- Biochemistry and Others: 4 marks
- General Knowledge: 2 marks
3. M.Sc. Veterinary Sciences - 100 Marks
- Veterinary Theriogenology: 14 marks
- Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health: 14 marks
- Veterinary Surgery and Radiology: 14 marks
- Veterinary Pathology: 14 marks
- Other Animal Sciences: 7 marks
- Veterinary Physiology and Anatomy: 6 marks
- Veterinary Parasitology: 6 marks
- Veterinary Microbiology: 5 marks
- Veterinary Pharmacology: 5 marks
- Agricultural Economics and Extension: 5 marks
- Statistics: 4 marks
- Biochemistry and Others: 4 marks
- General Knowledge: 2 marks
Merit Determination and Quota System
- Qualifying Cutoff: The minimum passing mark for the entrance examination is 50%.
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Seat Allocation Category: Across all programs, total seats are apportioned as:
- 20% Open Merit quota
- 20% Half IDF (Institutional Development Fund) quota
- 60% Full IDF quota
- Tie-Breaking Priority: In the event of tied total entrance exam scores, ranking is resolved through prescribed subject-wise priority scores. If tie persists, selection is determined via lottery.
- In-Service Quota: Candidates must qualify in the entrance exam; eligibility for this quota is strictly restricted to permanent staff working in governmental institutions.
Required Documents to Upload
- Online payment deposit voucher / transaction receipt and recent passport-size color photograph.
- Scanned copy of Nepali Citizenship Certificate.
- Undergraduate Bachelor's degree certificate, academic transcript, or official provisional certificate.
- Equivalence certificate issued by the competent authority (applicable for applicants holding degrees from institutions outside Nepal).
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Applicants unable to upload their Bachelor's transcript at the time of online application must compulsorily produce and submit it at the time of final admission.
- Incomplete application submissions or submissions containing fraudulent documents will lead to immediate disqualification without fee reimbursement.
- Practical sessions and coursework will be held across designated constituent campuses equipped with requisite laboratory infrastructure and faculty.
- Foreign national admissions will follow the IAAS Postgraduate Regulations 2026 under separate upcoming notifications.
- Any unstated or ambiguous matters will be settled as decided by the Postgraduate Admission Committee.
Contact Information
- Institution: Office of the Dean, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS), Tribhuvan University
- Location: Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal (P.O. Box: 984)
- Phone: 01-4330500, 01-4330600
- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
- Coordinator: Dr. Pushpa Raj Paudel (डा. पुष्पराज पौडेल), Postgraduate Admission Committee
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TU IAAS Announces Master's Programs Entrance Exam and Admissions 2083 — official notice issued by TU Institute of Agriculture & Animal Science. Verified by Tyrocity.
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