Overview
College of Natural Resource Management, Bardibas, Mahottari, commonly known as CNRM Bardibas, is located in Bardibas, Mahottari, Madhesh Province, Nepal. It is a constituent college of Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) and conducts undergraduate study in agriculture.
The college runs the four-year B.Sc. Agriculture program under AFU. Academic study combines classroom teaching with laboratory sessions, field studies, project work, and practical training. The curriculum covers major agricultural disciplines such as agronomy, horticulture, soil science, agricultural economics, plant pathology, entomology, genetics and plant breeding, animal science, and ichthyology. Students also participate in field- and laboratory-based projects as part of their academic work.
Quick Highlights
| Area | Details |
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| Institution | College of Natural Resource Management, Bardibas, Mahottari |
| Common name | CNRM Bardibas |
| Location | Bardibas, Mahottari, Madhesh Province, Nepal |
| University | Agriculture and Forestry University |
| Institutional status | Constituent college |
| Academic level | Undergraduate |
| Program | B.Sc. Agriculture |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Academic structure | 8 semesters |
| Admission basis | AFU Entrance Examination Result |
| Course delivery | As per the AFU Bulletin |
| cnrmbardibas@afu.edu.np |
Academic Programs
CNRM Bardibas operates within the academic framework of Agriculture and Forestry University. Its undergraduate program focuses on agriculture through a combination of scientific study, practical work, laboratory activities, and field-based learning.
Agricultural study at the college covers several connected disciplines rather than a single subject area. Students work across crop production, horticulture, soil, agricultural economics, plant health, insects, genetics and breeding, animal science, and fisheries-related study.
The program follows the academic structure and course delivery requirements of Agriculture and Forestry University.
B.Sc. Agriculture Program
CNRM Bardibas offers the four-year, eight-semester undergraduate B.Sc. Agriculture program. Program-specific details are also available on the B.Sc. Agriculture at College of Natural Resource Management, Bardibas course page.
The curriculum covers the following academic areas:
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Agronomy
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Horticulture
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Soil Science
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Agricultural Economics
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Plant Pathology
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Entomology
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Genetics and Plant Breeding
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Animal Science
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Ichthyology
Together, these areas introduce students to crop production, soil, plant health, agricultural economics, genetics, livestock-related subjects, and fisheries-related study. The academic structure includes both theoretical and practical components.
Courses and their delivery follow the AFU Bulletin.
Teaching and Practical Learning
Teaching at the college combines several forms of academic activity. Classroom lectures cover theoretical concepts, while laboratory work, field studies, projects, and practical training provide opportunities to work with agricultural subjects in applied settings.
Teaching and learning activities include:
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Classroom lectures
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Laboratory work
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Field studies
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Project work
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Practical training
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Field-based projects
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Laboratory-based projects
Professors teach within their respective subject areas and bring academic knowledge and field-related understanding into classroom and practical sessions.
Laboratory and field activities are relevant across agricultural disciplines such as agronomy, horticulture, soil science, plant pathology, entomology, genetics and plant breeding, animal science, and ichthyology. These activities allow students to engage with course content through observation, practical exercises, and structured academic work.
Field and Laboratory Projects
Students are encouraged to participate in field- and laboratory-based projects. These projects form part of the college's practical academic approach and complement classroom study.
Project work gives students opportunities to examine agricultural topics through observation, assignments, laboratory activities, and field exercises. It also supports critical thinking and introduces students to academic and scientific writing connected with agriculture.
The combination of project work, laboratory study, field activities, and classroom teaching gives the B.Sc. Agriculture program both theoretical and practical components.
Admission Criteria
Admission to the B.Sc. Agriculture program is based on the Entrance Examination Result published by Agriculture and Forestry University.
Admission Criteria: As per the Entrance Examination Result published by AFU.
The admission process therefore follows the university's entrance examination framework.
Quota Allocation
The admission quota is distributed across the following categories:
| Quota Category | Seats |
| Merit | 21 |
| Province | 7 |
| Dalit | 1 |
| Janajati | 1 |
| Madhesi | 1 |
| Disable | 1 |
| Martyr/Sahid quota | 1 |
| Dwanda Pidit | 1 |
| Female | 3 |
| Subsidized Staff | 1 |
| Full payment staff | 1 |
| Full pay/UDF/CDF | 13 |
| Full pay local quota | 2 |
The quota allocation includes merit, province, inclusion-related, staff, full-payment, and local categories. Admission remains linked to the AFU entrance examination result and the applicable quota category.
Location
CNRM Bardibas is located in Bardibas, Mahottari, Madhesh Province, Nepal.
Location: Bardibas, Mahottari, Madhesh Province, Nepal
The college operates in Bardibas while remaining academically connected with Agriculture and Forestry University as a constituent college.
Contact Information
The available contact details for the college are:
College: College of Natural Resource Management, Bardibas, Mahottari
Common Name: CNRM Bardibas
Location: Bardibas, Mahottari, Madhesh Province, Nepal
Email: cnrmbardibas@afu.edu.np
