The NIST National School of Sciences (NSS) was founded in 1993, and it is a popular +2 institute located in Lainchour, Kathmandu, under the NIST Foundation. The school provides +2 Science and Management courses under the National Examination Board (NEB) with emphasis on a good academic foundation, discipline, and practical learning to equip the students with higher education.

NIST is an institution that is founded on the principles of innovation, teamwork, and overall growth of students based on academics and co-curricular activities. Students of different backgrounds are drawn into the institution every year, which makes the learning environment conducive. NIST still develops a quality education and forward-looking learning reputation due to its consistent academic results and successful alumni, both in Nepal and overseas.

Academic Programs

The National Examination Board (NEB), Nepal, offers +2 education through NIST National School of Sciences (NSS). It is a two-year secondary education post-SEE program that equips students with a university education after preparing them in a structured academic learning and subject specialization.

Streams Available

+2 Science
+2 Management

Subjects Offered

NO	Grade 11	Grade 12
01.	English	English
02.	Physics	Physics
03.	Mathematics or Social and Life Skills	Mathematics or Social and Life Skills
04.	Physics / Accountancy	Physics / Accountancy
05.	Chemistry / Economics	Chemistry / Economics
06.	Optional (Any One Subject) Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Business Studies, Hotel Management, and Business Mathematics	Optional (Any One Subject) Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Business Studies, Hotel Management, and Business Mathematics

Learning Approach and Teaching Method

NIST adheres to a student-centered and participatory instructional strategy, rather than relying solely on lectures. Research tasks, presentations, discussions, and practical activities are involved in classroom activities, which promote active participation. Educators are facilitators, and they assist the students to think critically, learn to work in groups, and learn to be independent learners.

Student Learning Evaluation

The school has an in-service assessment model, which tracks the academic performance using assignments, projects, quizzes, unit tests, and term exams. There are three quarter-to-quarter progress reports with yearly parent-teacher meetings where the performances and areas of improvement are discussed.

Continuous Learning and Career Readiness

Academic support of students is further provided in terms of preparation classes for Medical, Engineering, CA, IELTS, TOEFL, and SATs. Career counseling gives students guidance on higher studies and careers. Additional foreign language classes like Spanish, French, or Mandarin can be provided at the student's interest voluntarily.

Admissions & Scholarships

Admission Overview

Grade 11 admissions are done on an annual basis following SEE performance.
Both Science and Management streams are selected on a merit basis.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants should possess the SEE or a similar exam.

Science Stream: Minimum B grade in SEE with Optional Mathematics.

Management Stream: C+ grades in SEE.

For equivalent boards:

Science: Minimum 60%

Management: Minimum 50%

Entrance & Selection Process

The candidates have to take an entrance test.
The entrance test is followed by a short interview.
The Admissions Committee makes final admissions according to: Academic performance and Entrance test results

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities are provided on the basis of:

SEE grades
Entrance test performance
Financial need
Academic or extracurricular performance.

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There exist internal scholarships that are given based on the performance of the students in the academic year.

In admission, detailed scholarship information is given.