Established in 2057 B.S. (2000 A.D.), National Academy of Science and Technology, popularly known as NAST, is an QAA Certified, english medium co- educational Institution located at Dhangadhi-4, Kailali. Patroned and promoted by a team of academicians, researchers and professionals renowned both at home and abroad, NAST has proved itself as a centre of learning for academic excellence in the field of science-technology and management.

Among the affiliated educational institutions of Pokhara University. it is the first educational institution to receive the Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) certificate from the University Grants Commission (UGC). It has been offering probably best facilities and greater opportunities to unexplored talents and economically less income groups especially in Sudurpashchim Province of the country.

NAST is committed to quality education by producing highly qualified and potential human capital that can easily acclimatize to the national and international academic and professional horizon with honour and appreciation.