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{{Short description|University for Agriculture and Forestry in Bharatpur, Nepal}} |
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| name = Agriculture and Forestry University |
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| native_name = कृषि तथा वन विज्ञान विश्वविद्यालय |
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| image_name = Logo Of Agriculture And Forestry University 2014-05-30 13-10.png |
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| caption = Logo of Agriculture And Forestry University |
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| established = June 2010 |
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| type = [[Public university|Public]] [[Coeducational]] |
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| endowment = |
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| chancellor = [[Prime Minister of Nepal]] |
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| vice_chancellor = Punya Prasad Regmi<ref name="AFU Vice-chancellor">{{cite web | url=https://afu.edu.np/contact-us | title=Vice-chancellor of the AFU | publisher = Agriculture And Forestry University}}</ref> |
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| dean = Arjun Kumar Shrestha<ref name="Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, AFU">{{cite web | url=https://afu.edu.np/ag/ | title=Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, AFU | publisher = Agriculture And Forestry University}}</ref><br />Hom Bahadur Basnet<ref name="Dean of the Faculty of Animal Sciences, Veterinary Sciences and Fisheries, AFU">{{cite web | url=https://afu.edu.np/vet/ | title=Dean of the Faculty of Animal Sciences, Veterinary Sciences and Fisheries, AFU | publisher = Agriculture And Forestry University}}</ref><br />Gandhiv Kafle<ref name="Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, AFU">{{cite web | url=https://afu.edu.np/forestry/ | title=Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, AFU | publisher = Agriculture And Forestry University}}</ref> |
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| faculty = 107 <ref name="AFU in Numbers">{{cite web | url=https://afu.edu.np/about-us | title=AFU in Numbers | publisher = Agriculture And Forestry University}}</ref> |
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| total_staff = 362 <ref name="AFU in Numbers" /> |
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| students = 1,978 <ref name="AFU in Numbers" /> |
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| undergrad = 1883 <ref name="AFU in Numbers" /> |
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| postgrad = 367 <ref name="AFU in Numbers" /> |
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| doctoral = 45 <ref name="AFU in Numbers" /> |
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| city = [[Rampur, Chitwan|Rampur]], [[Chitwan District|Chitwan]] |
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| country = [[Nepal]] |
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| coor = {{coord|27.650407|84.350143|type:edu|display=inline,title}} |
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| campus = |
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| campus_size = {{Convert|690|acre}} |
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| website = [http://afu.edu.np/ afu.edu.np] |
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The Agriculture and Forestry University |
The '''Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU)''' ({{lang-ne|कृषि तथा वन विज्ञान विश्वविद्यालय |
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}}) is a public agricultural university in Nepal. AFU has its central offices at [[Rampur, Chitwan]], [[Nepal]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal, {{!}} EducateNepal.com |url=https://www.educatenepal.com/affiliation-body/detail/agriculture-and-forestry-university |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=www.educatenepal.com}}</ref> It was established by the [[Parliament of Nepal]] through a bill passed in June 2010 merging two constituent campuses of [[Tribhuvan University]] namely Rampur Agriculture Campus of [[Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science|IAAS]] and [[Hetauda Campus]] of [[Institute of Forestry|IOF]] in [[Hetauda]], [[Makwanpur District|Makwanpur]].<ref>{{cite web |title=त्रिवि र कृषि विश्वविद्यालय विवादको स्रोत ऐन |url=http://annapurnapost.com/news/57891 |website=Annapurnapost.com |accessdate=19 July 2019 |language=en}}</ref> |
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The university is the country's first technical university that offers agricultural [[workforce development]] and promotes research in agriculture, forestry, and allied disciplines through teaching, research, and extension programs across the country. The soul aim of the university is to produce mainpower for agriculture and forest industry.<ref>{{cite web |title=Agriculture and Forestry University halts student admissions in private colleges |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/agriculture-and-forestry-university-halts-student-admissions-in-private-colleges/ |website=The Himalayan Times |accessdate=19 July 2019 |date=28 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=PM against providing AFU's land for cricket stadium |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/pm-against-providing-afus-land-for-cricket-stadium/ |website=The Himalayan Times |accessdate=19 July 2019 |date=16 September 2018}}</ref> |
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The Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) is Nepal’s premier University for higher education,research and extension in the field of agriculture, veterinary, animal science,fisheries and forestry. The University was established with the enactment of Agriculture and Forestry University Act 2010 by Nepalese Parliament. This is only Specialized University of the country in agriculture and forestry. It was established in the investment of Government of Nepal for the development of agriculture. The purpose is to conduct study, teaching and research within the country to produce high standard academic and skilled human resource in the concerned subject in an integrated manner for the improvement of social and economic status of the rural people by modernization of agriculture. The University was constituted by combining the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS), Rampur agriculture campus, Rampur, Chitwan and Hetauda forestry campus, Hetauda, Makwanpur which were previously under Tribhuvan University. |
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==History== |
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Objectives of AFU |
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Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) was established as a result of a bill enacted by the Nepalese Parliament in June 2010 authorizing the creation of three new universities at campuses owned by [[Tribhuvan University]]. The Rampur Agriculture Campus, associated with the [[Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science]] and the Forestry Campus, Hetauda, associated with the [[Institute of Forestry]] were designated as campuses for the new university. As of February 2015, [[Tribhuvan University]] had refused to transfer ownership of the campuses to the new university, citing its autonomy from the Nepalese legislature.<ref>{{cite news |date=10 February 2015 |title=New ones struggle to get by |newspaper=Kathmandu Post |url=http://www.ekantipur.com/2015/02/10/development/new-ones-struggle-to-get-by/401518.html |accessdate=31 July 2015 |author1-last=Thapa |author1-first=Chitranga |author2-last=Poudel |author2-first=Motilal |author3-last=Khatiwada |author3-first=Bimal}}</ref> |
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==Academics== |
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1. To design and implement educational programs in agriculture, veterinary, animal science, fisheries and forestry for the established and emerging needs of the above sectors in the country. |
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The university offers undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs in agricultural sciences from the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Veterinary Sciences and Fisheries, Rampur. Undergraduate and Postgraduate program in forestry is run from the Faculty of Forestry, Hetauda.<ref>{{cite web |title=Affiliation to private colleges stopped |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/affiliation-to-private-colleges-stopped/ |website=The Himalayan Times |accessdate=19 July 2019 |date=2 August 2018}}</ref> |
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The university has 107 faculty members and 255 support staffs. The university strength consists of around 1883 undergraduate students, 367 postgraduate students and around 45 PhD scholars in disciplines of agriculture and forestry. The Rampur academic complex extends in an area of {{convert|280|ha|acre}} and the Hetauda Campus has an area of {{convert|95|ha|acre}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Collegenp |title=Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) {{!}} Collegenp |url=https://www.collegenp.com/college/agriculture-and-forestry-university-afu/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=www.collegenp.com |language=English}}</ref> |
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2. To develop technically competent manpower in the field of agriculture, veterinary, animal science, fisheries and forestry to apply the knowledge and skills for the development of the nation. |
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== Courses offered == |
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3. To promote excellence in teaching, research and extension in agriculture and forestry. |
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Sources:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Agriculture and Forestry University |url=https://edusanjal.com/university/agriculture-and-forestry-university/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=edusanjal.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Agriculture and Forestry University, AFU, Chitwan, Nepal {{!}} Colleges Nepal |url=https://www.collegesnepal.com/agriculture-and-forestry-university/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=www.collegesnepal.com}}</ref> |
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4. To encourage and support faculty membersand students for research and scholarly activities relevant to the needs ofagriculture and forestry |
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!Faculty of Forestry<ref>https://www.afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/UG_Forestry_Admission_Notice_2080.pdf</ref> |
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!Faculty of Agriculture |
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!Faculty of Animal Sciences, Veterinary Sciences and Fisheries |
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! colspan="3" |Course |
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* BSc. Forestry |
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* MSc. Forestry |
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* BSc. Agriculture |
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* MSc. Agriculture |
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* MSc in Agriculture (Biotechnology) |
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* Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry |
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* BSc. Fisheries |
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* Master of Veterinary Science |
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* MSc in Veterinary Science (Biotechnology) |
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* MSc in Animal Science (Biotechnology) |
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* MSc in Fisheries (Aquaculture) |
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== Constituent Campuses == |
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.5. To foster students self development,commitment and responsibility for the welfare of Nepalese society. |
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!College/ |
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Campus<ref name="Setopati">{{Cite web |last=Setopati |first=राजेश घिमिरे |title=खाली हुँदैछन् कृषि विश्वविद्यालयका आंगिक क्याम्पस |url=https://www.setopati.com/kinmel/agriculture/314028/ |access-date=2023-10-16 |website=Setopati |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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!BSc Agriculture |
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!BSc Forestry |
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!Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry |
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!BSc Fisheries |
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!Central Campus, [[Bharatpur, Nepal|Rampur]] |
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|162 |
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|50 |
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|21 |
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!Hetauda Campus |
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|80 |
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!Total |
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!162 |
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!80 |
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!21 |
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! colspan="2" |College/ |
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Campus<ref name="Setopati"/> |
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!BSc Agriculture |
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!BSc Forestry |
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! rowspan="10" |College of Natural Resource Management |
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![[Katari Municipality|Katari]], [[Udayapur District|Udayapur]] |
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|54 |
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![[Puranchaur]], [[Kaski District|Kaski]] |
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|54 |
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![[Marin Rural Municipality|Kapilakot]], [[Sindhuli District|Sindhuli]] |
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|54 |
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![[Tikapur]], [[Kailali District|Kailali]] |
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|54 |
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![[Pakhribas Municipality|Pakhribas]], [[Dhankuta District|Dhankuta]] |
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|54 |
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![[Bardibas]], [[Mahottari District|Mahottari]] |
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|54 |
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![[Khajura Rural Municipality|Khajura]], [[Banke District|Banke]] |
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|54 |
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![[Madi Rural Municipality, Rolpa|Madhichaur]], [[Rolpa District|Rolpa]] |
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|49 |
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![[Dullu]], [[Dailekh District|Dailekh]] |
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|49 |
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!422 |
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!54 |
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== See also == |
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1.2 Rampur agriculture campus,Rampur, Chitwan |
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The Rampur agriculture campus is located at Rampur in Chitwan district. The Rampur agriculture campus was established in 1974. It is 9 kilometers west of the town of Bharatpur, headquarter of Chitwan district and 157 Km South West from Kathmandu . It is situated at an altitude of 228 meters above mean sea level. It has subtropical humid climate with three distinct seasons: rainy season (June- October), cool winter (November– February) and summer season (March- May). The hottest month is May and the coolest month is January. The average annual rainfall is about 2000 mm. The Rampur agriculture campus has two faculties at present in the North and South campuses. The South campus lies in the south of Bharatpur – Meghuli road. Ithas 110 hectares of land which includes administrative and PG building, classrooms, library, auditoriums, laboratory buildings, boys and girls hostels,dispensary, staff and faculty quarters, sport ground, agronomy and horticulture farms. The faculty of agriculture is in the South campus. The North campus lies in the North of Bharatpur – Meghauli road. It has 125 hectares of land which includes class room building, veterinary teaching hospital, laboratory buildings, staff and faculty quarters, livestock and aquaculture farms. The faculty of veterinary, animal science and fisheries lies in the North campus. |
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1.3 Hetauda forestry campus, Hetauda,Makwanpur |
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The Hetauda forestry campus is located in Hetauda municipality in Makwanpur district. It lies in 132 Km south from Kathmandu and 79 Km South East from Narayanghat. The campus is situated at an altitude of 450 meters above mean sea level. It has subtropical humid climate with three distinct seasons: rainy season ( June – October ) , winter season ( November –February) and summer season ( March – May) . The hottest month is May and the coolest month is January. The average annual rainfall is about 1972 mm. The campus has 105 hectares of land which includes administrative building, museum complex, class room buildings, auditorium halls, staff and faculty quarters,student hostels and forest area. The significance of this campus lies on the fact that different type of forests such as Terai, Siwalik and Mahabharat ranges are at easily approachable distance for conducting excursions as well as short and long term researches. |
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2 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS |
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The Agriculture and Forestry University offers following degree from different faculties and campuses: |
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2.1 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B. Sc. Ag.) |
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The aim of this program is to train academically competent and practical oriented professional agriculturist. The B. Sc. Ag. Program is eight- semester ( four- year ) afterI. Sc. or I. Sc. ( Agriculture) or 10 + 2 ( Science). This program is run bythe faculty of agriculture in the south campus, Rampur, Chitwan |
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.2.2 Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry ( B. V. Sc. & A. H.) |
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The aim of this program is to train skilled and competent man power in the areas of livestock health,production and management. The B. V. Sc. & A. H. is a five – year course after I. Sc. or I. Sc. ( Agriculture) or 10 + 2 ( Science) which includes ninesemesters of academic courses and a final one semester of internship. This program is run by the faculty of veterinary, animal science and fisheries in the north campus, Rampur, Chitwan |
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.2.3 Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (B. Sc. Fisheries) |
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The aim of this program is to train skilled and competent man power in fisheries. The B. Sc. Fisheries is a four – year course after I. Sc. or I. Sc. ( Agriculture) or 10+2(Science). This program is run by the faculty of veterinary, animal science andfisheries in the north campus, Rampur, Chitwan |
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2.4 Bachelor of Science in Forestry (B. Sc. Forestry) |
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The aim of this program is to train academically competent and practical oriented professional inforestry. The B. Sc. Forestry is eight- semester (four- year) course after I.Sc. or I. Sc. ( Forestry) or 10 + 2 ( Science). This program is run by the faculty of forestry in the Hetauda forestry campus, Makwanpur |
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.2.5 Master of Science in Agriculture(M. Sc. Ag.) |
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The aim of the programis to train highly competent man power in the various specialized field of agriculture. This is two- year program after B. Sc. Ag and maximum allowableduration is four years. The M. Sc. Ag. is conducted in eight departments offaculty of agriculture in the south campus, Rampur, Chitwan |
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.2.6 Master of Science in Animal Science(M. Sc. An. Sc.) |
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The aim of the program is to train highly competent man power in the various specialized field of animal science. This is two- year program after B. Sc. Ag or B. V. Sc. & A.H. and maximum allowable duration is four year. The M. Sc. An. Sc. program is conducted by three departments of faculty of veterinary, animal science and fisheries in the north campus, Rampur, Chitwan. |
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2.7 Master of Veterinary Science (M. V. Sc.) |
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The aim of the programis to train highly competent man power in various specialized field of veterinary science. This is two- year program after B. V. Sc. & A. H. and maximum allowable duration is four years. The program is conducted by four departments of faculty of veterinary, animal science and fisheries in the north campus, Rampur, Chitwan |
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.2.8 Master of Science in Fisheries ( M. Sc. Fisheries) |
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The aim of this programis to train highly competent man power in various specialized field of fisheries. This is two- year program after B. Sc. fisheries, or B. F. Sc., or B. Sc. Ag. or B. V. Sc & A.H. or M. Sc. Zoology ( Fisheries) and maximum allowable duration is four years.This program is conducted by faculty of veterinary, animal science and fisheries in the north campus, Rampur , Chitwan. |
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2.9 Master of Science in Forestry ( M. Sc.Forestry) |
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The aim of this programis to train highly competent man power in the various specialized field offorestry. This is two year- program after B. Sc. Forestry and maximum allowableduration is four years. This program is conducted by the faculty of forestry inHateuda forestry campus, Hateuda, Makwanpur |
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.2.10 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) |
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) program is conducted in various departments of faculty of agriculture and faculty of veterinary, animal science and fisheries in the north and southcampuses of Rampur, Chitwan. Ph. D. is three years program after master degree in the relevant field and maximum allowable duration is seven years. The Ph.D. program is conducted either by course and research or by research. |
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3. Admission of the students |
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3.1 Admission committee |
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The faculty dean forms an admission committee within the framework of the Agriculture and Forestry University rules and regulations to formulate the policies concerning studentintake and entrance examination. |
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3.2 Advertisement for Admission |
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An advertisement regarding student admission is done in national newspaper and on the website of Agriculture and Forestry University ( http:// www. Afu. edu.np). The exact date of admission process may vary from year to year but it generally starts in August- September and classes starts from mid of November |
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.3.3 Admission requirements for Bachelor degree. |
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Students with I. Sc. (Basic science) or 10+2 ( Science)with compulsory English, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology securing aminimum of 50% marks in aggregate from any recognized Universities or Boards are eligible to apply for B.Sc. Ag, B. V. Sc. & A. H., B. Sc. Fisheries, B.Sc. Forestry program. The selection for admission is on merit basis through anentrance examination. Girls students and students from disadvantage group are provided some preferences in terms of reserved quota and leaverages inadmission requirements. |
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4. EducationSystem |
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4.1 Semester system |
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The Agriculture and Forestry University follows a semester system of education for all academic programs. There are two semesters in each academic year. One semester covers a period of ninety effective working days of teaching and two weeks for final examination. The academic calendar is prepared in the beginning of academic session by the faculty dean and circulated to all departments for effective functioning of academic program. |
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4.2 Vacations and holidays |
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There will be one month vacation at the start of Dashain festival and one month vacation during summer generally after the middle of Jestha. The other vacations depend upon the calendar of Agriculture and Forestry University. The class work generally remains closed during vacation. |
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5. Examination System |
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5.1 Internal assessment: |
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The Agriculture and Forestry University follows semester system of examination for evaluation. A total of 20% of full marks in theory in each subject is evaluated internally by the subject teacher through an internal assessment. The student must secure 40% marks in the internal assessment to qualify for final examination. The course teacher gives one chance for makeup test to those who fail in the first internal assessment or missed for valid reasons. |
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5.2 Final theory and practical examination |
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The Examination Board of Agriculture and Forestry University conducts a separate final theory examination of 80% of total marks, and 100% of practical for each level externally through an external system of examination. A students must secure at least 40% marks in theory and practical separately to pass the final theory and practical examination in each subject. The students who fail in the final theory or practical examination are allowed to take a back-paper examination conducted by the examination board of AFU in each semester after about a month of announcement of final examination result of previous semester.Those who fail in the back paper examination must register th e course again and take the regular class along with regular students of the particular semester. |
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5.3 Attendance Requirement |
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A student must attend at least 80% of classes in theory and practical in each subject to be eligible for final examination. All teachers will submit their attendance register to the faculty dean after the end of classes of each subject. |
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5.4 Grading System |
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A student will be graded at 1- 4 scale; 1 being the lowest and 4 being the highest grade. A, B, C and D grade will be awarded according to marks obtained in the courses.Grade Marks obtained |
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A 80% and above |
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B 65% and less than 80% |
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C 50% and less than 65 % |
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D 40% and less than 50 % |
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6. Curriculum design and Delivery |
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The curriculum is designed to provide learning opportunities to meet the requirements for the degree. The curriculum includes the basic and core courses and practical required for each disciplines. The content of courses has been discussed critically among the experts and faculty of related disciplines. The course codes listed have short text of the subject matter with numbers. Thefirst digit of the number indicates the year in which a course is offered andother digit indicates the serial number of course. Each theory or practicalcredit hours is equivalent to 25 marks in theory or practical. For example, acourse with credit hours of 2+1 has full marks of 75(Theory 50 and practical25). One credit for theory means one- hour of theory per week, and forpractical means two to three hours of practical per week.7. Otherrequirements and rulesTheaspects of instruction, evaluation and other areas of academics not mentionedin here are as per rules and regulations of the Agriculture and ForestryUniversity. The university may change any rules and regulations any times asrequired for effective functioning.{{Multiple issues| |
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{{Refimprove|date=September 2010}} |
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* [[Institute of Forestry]] |
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The '''University of Agriculture and Forestry''' is a proposed independent educational institution to be based in Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal, that has been initiated and been approved by the government of Nepal. The idea is to merge the [[Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science]] and its affiliated campuses in Sundarbazaar and [[Bhairahwa]] and the [[Institute of Forestry]] in Hetauda, Makwanpur, Nepal and its affiliated campus in Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal . All the aforementioned institutes and campuses are currently affiliated to [[Tribhuwan University]]. |
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* [[Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science]] |
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The official website of this university is http://www.afu.edu.np/ . |
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==References== |
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The University of Agriculture and Forestry will formally be launched some time this year{{When|date=September 2010}}.Office of the Vice Chancellor and Office of the Rector will be located in Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*{{official website|http://www.afu.edu.np/}} |
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*[http://www.forestrynepal.org/forum/2388 Draft Proposal of Agriculture and Forestry University] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080705103800/http://www.forestrynepal.org/forum/2388 Draft Proposal of Agriculture and Forestry University] |
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*[http://www.lawcomission.gov.np ACT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY UNIVERSITY]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} |
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www.lawcomission.gov.np( ACT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY UNIVERSITY |
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Latest revision as of 01:53, 1 May 2024
कृषि तथा वन विज्ञान विश्वविद्यालय | |
Type | Public Coeducational |
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Established | June 2010 |
Chancellor | Prime Minister of Nepal |
Vice-Chancellor | Punya Prasad Regmi[1] |
Dean | Arjun Kumar Shrestha[2] Hom Bahadur Basnet[3] Gandhiv Kafle[4] |
Academic staff | 107 [5] |
Total staff | 362 [5] |
Students | 1,978 [5] |
Undergraduates | 1883 [5] |
Postgraduates | 367 [5] |
45 [5] | |
Location | , 27°39′01″N 84°21′01″E / 27.650407°N 84.350143°E |
Campus | 690 acres (280 ha) |
Website | afu.edu.np |
The Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) (Nepali: कृषि तथा वन विज्ञान विश्वविद्यालय) is a public agricultural university in Nepal. AFU has its central offices at Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal.[6] It was established by the Parliament of Nepal through a bill passed in June 2010 merging two constituent campuses of Tribhuvan University namely Rampur Agriculture Campus of IAAS and Hetauda Campus of IOF in Hetauda, Makwanpur.[7]
The university is the country's first technical university that offers agricultural workforce development and promotes research in agriculture, forestry, and allied disciplines through teaching, research, and extension programs across the country. The soul aim of the university is to produce mainpower for agriculture and forest industry.[8][9]
History
Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) was established as a result of a bill enacted by the Nepalese Parliament in June 2010 authorizing the creation of three new universities at campuses owned by Tribhuvan University. The Rampur Agriculture Campus, associated with the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science and the Forestry Campus, Hetauda, associated with the Institute of Forestry were designated as campuses for the new university. As of February 2015, Tribhuvan University had refused to transfer ownership of the campuses to the new university, citing its autonomy from the Nepalese legislature.[10]
Academics
The university offers undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs in agricultural sciences from the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Veterinary Sciences and Fisheries, Rampur. Undergraduate and Postgraduate program in forestry is run from the Faculty of Forestry, Hetauda.[11]
The university has 107 faculty members and 255 support staffs. The university strength consists of around 1883 undergraduate students, 367 postgraduate students and around 45 PhD scholars in disciplines of agriculture and forestry. The Rampur academic complex extends in an area of 280 hectares (690 acres) and the Hetauda Campus has an area of 95 hectares (230 acres).[12]
Courses offered
Faculty of Forestry[15] | Faculty of Agriculture | Faculty of Animal Sciences, Veterinary Sciences and Fisheries |
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Course | ||
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Constituent Campuses
College/
Campus[16] |
BSc Agriculture | BSc Forestry | Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry | BSc Fisheries |
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Central Campus, Rampur | 162 | 50 | 21 | |
Hetauda Campus | 80 | |||
Total | 162 | 80 | 50 | 21 |
College/
Campus[16] |
BSc Agriculture | BSc Forestry | |
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College of Natural Resource Management | Katari, Udayapur | 54 | |
Puranchaur, Kaski | 54 | ||
Kapilakot, Sindhuli | 54 | ||
Tikapur, Kailali | 54 | ||
Pakhribas, Dhankuta | 54 | ||
Bardibas, Mahottari | 54 | ||
Khajura, Banke | 54 | ||
Madhichaur, Rolpa | 49 | ||
Dullu, Dailekh | 49 | ||
Total | 422 | 54 |
See also
References
- ^ "Vice-chancellor of the AFU". Agriculture And Forestry University.
- ^ "Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, AFU". Agriculture And Forestry University.
- ^ "Dean of the Faculty of Animal Sciences, Veterinary Sciences and Fisheries, AFU". Agriculture And Forestry University.
- ^ "Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, AFU". Agriculture And Forestry University.
- ^ a b c d e f "AFU in Numbers". Agriculture And Forestry University.
- ^ "Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal, | EducateNepal.com". www.educatenepal.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "त्रिवि र कृषि विश्वविद्यालय विवादको स्रोत ऐन". Annapurnapost.com. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ "Agriculture and Forestry University halts student admissions in private colleges". The Himalayan Times. 28 November 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ "PM against providing AFU's land for cricket stadium". The Himalayan Times. 16 September 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ Thapa, Chitranga; Poudel, Motilal; Khatiwada, Bimal (10 February 2015). "New ones struggle to get by". Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ "Affiliation to private colleges stopped". The Himalayan Times. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ Collegenp. "Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) | Collegenp". www.collegenp.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Agriculture and Forestry University". edusanjal.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Agriculture and Forestry University, AFU, Chitwan, Nepal | Colleges Nepal". www.collegesnepal.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ https://www.afu.edu.np/sites/default/files/UG_Forestry_Admission_Notice_2080.pdf
- ^ a b Setopati, राजेश घिमिरे. "खाली हुँदैछन् कृषि विश्वविद्यालयका आंगिक क्याम्पस". Setopati. Retrieved 16 October 2023.