Rampur Campus

Overview

Rampur Campus is a constituent campus of Tribhuvan University (TU) and the first agriculture college in Nepal under the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS). Established in 1972 AD at Jagadamba Bhawan, Pulchowk, Lalitpur, the campus was relocated in 1974 to Rampur, Chitwan, with 110 hectares of land — expanding to 235 hectares by 1978. Its current home is at Khairahani-04, Chitwan, a site declared by TU's Executive Council from the Kankali Community Forest Area.

For decades, Rampur Campus served as the foremost center for agricultural higher education in Nepal, producing graduates who now hold key positions across Nepal's ministries, government departments, I/NGOs, academic institutions, and international organizations. The campus was significantly developed between 1976 and 1992 with financial support from USAID and the World Bank.

Following the establishment of Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU), the campus went through a period of institutional transition — with programs paused and resources briefly shifted. Following a government-commissioned review, the necessity of maintaining TU's agricultural programs in both Chitwan and Hetauda was reaffirmed, and Rampur Campus was reestablished at its current Khairahani location with the support of Khairahani Municipality.

Programs Offered

• BSc Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag.) — 50 seats, Tribhuvan University (IAAS)
  A four-year residential program comprising 67 subjects across 167 credit hours. Includes field practicals, project works, and study visits. The final semester includes an Undergraduate Practicum Assessment (UPA) requiring students to complete original agricultural research.

Mission

To train competent manpower in agriculture and allied disciplines and to promote research, development, and technology dissemination in agriculture for the benefit of Nepal's farmers and rural communities.

Admissions

Rampur Campus admits students for the BSc Agriculture program under Tribhuvan University's IAAS admission process. Admissions follow the IAAS central entrance examination calendar.

BSc Agriculture — Eligibility

• Completed NEB +2 in Science stream (with Biology or Agriculture) or I.Sc. Ag. or equivalent from a recognized board
• Must pass the IAAS entrance examination conducted by Tribhuvan University
• 50 seats available
• The program is fully residential — all students are required to live on campus for the four-year duration

Program Structure

• Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
• Total: 67 subjects, 167 credit hours
• Includes field practicals, study visits, project works, and a final-semester Undergraduate Practicum Assessment (UPA) with original research

For the current IAAS entrance examination schedule, admission notices, and application procedures, visit rc.tu.edu.np or contact the campus at +977-056-583002 or info@rc.tu.edu.np. Admission notices are also published on the IAAS website at iaas.edu.np.

Campus Life

Rampur Campus offers a fully residential agricultural education experience on a sprawling 235-hectare campus in Chitwan — one of the most distinctive academic environments in Nepal. The campus functions not just as a place of study but as a living agricultural ecosystem with production farms, research plots, and practical field facilities integrated into daily campus life.

Facilities

• Residential Hostels: Separate hostel facilities for male students, female students, and postgraduate students, accommodating up to 750 students
• Central Library: Academic library with agriculture-focused textbooks, journals, and research materials
• Advanced Laboratories: Specialized laboratories supporting crop science, soil science, animal science, and related agricultural disciplines
• Veterinary Teaching Hospital: On-campus facility for veterinary training and animal health services
• Production and Research Farms: Working farms where students apply classroom knowledge through hands-on cultivation, husbandry, and field research
• Farm Machinery Workshop: Training facility for agricultural mechanization and equipment operation
• Auditorium and Covered Hall: For academic events, seminars, and extension activities
• Cafeteria, Dispensary, and Post Office: Full campus support services for the residential student community
• Sports and Recreation Centers: Facilities for student physical development and recreation

Research & Extension

Research is embedded in the BSc Agriculture curriculum — every final-semester student must complete original agricultural research through the Undergraduate Practicum Assessment (UPA). The campus also runs faculty-led research programs in coordination with TU's Directorate of Research.

Extension programs were formally initiated in 1999 and include short courses for farmers and extension workers, technical advisory services, and distribution of seeds and planting materials to farming communities in and around Chitwan.

Collaborations

Rampur Campus maintains active collaborations with government organizations (including the Agriculture Development Office, Chitwan), non-government organizations, and private sector agricultural enterprises. These partnerships support research, internship placements, and technology transfer for students.

Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities at Rampur Campus are governed by Tribhuvan University's scholarship policies under the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS). As a public constituent campus, government-provided scholarships and TU-level fee concessions are available to eligible students.

Categories typically include:

• Government Scholarships: Reserved quotas for students from marginalized communities, women, and students from remote districts as per GoN policy
• TU Merit Scholarships: Awarded to top performers in the IAAS entrance examination
• Dalit and Janajati Scholarships: As per TU and government affirmative action guidelines

For current scholarship availability, seat quotas, and application procedures, visit rc.tu.edu.np or the IAAS website at iaas.edu.np. Contact the campus at info@rc.tu.edu.np or call +977-056-583002.