MoEST Selects Proposals for Second Phase of STEAM University-Level Competition
Kathmandu | February 5, 2026 [Magh 22, 2082 (BS)]
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has selected second-phase proposals for a university-level competitive program in “Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics” (STEAM). The ministry stated that the selection was made by evaluating proposals received in accordance with Clause 5 of the approved Procedure 2082.
The list includes 18 selected proposals across 10 categories, involving student groups from various universities and campuses. The selected proposals focus on areas such as disaster risk reduction, health access, modern agriculture, waste management, and modernization of traditional technology. The list includes projects from Far Western University, Pulchowk Campus, Kathmandu University, Mid-West University, and other institutions.
Selected proposals for the second phase
Disaster Risk Mitigation and Management
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Landslide Alert System (LAS) — Far Western University
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Community Slope SAFE — Pulchowk Campus
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Surakshya Krishi — Pulchowk Campus
Air Pollution Mitigation
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Aero Clean — Pulchowk Campus
Easy Health Access for Rural Community
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Datlink-Rural Health — National Institute of Engineering and Technology
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Dual-Function UAV for Medicine Transport — Pulchowk Campus
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Telemedical App — Kathmandu University
Cultural Heritage Preservation
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Hamro Sampada-3D GS-based Digital Conservation Cultural Heritage — Kathmandu University
Earthquake Resistant Building
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Seismic Retrofitting of Existing Masonry Building — Mid-West University
Waste Management
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Composting System for Organic Waste Management — Far Western University
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Mycelium-based Biocomposite EcoMyco Board Panels — Himalayan College of Agricultural Science
Agriculture
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Hydroponics AI — Kathmandu University
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Design of Low-Cost Multispectral Camera System for Precision Agriculture — Pulchowk Campus
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Dragon Rakshak — Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus
Modernization of Traditional Technology
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Clay 3D Printing — Pulchowk Campus
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Interactive Platform for Traditional Musical Instruments of Nepal — Advanced College of Engineering
Others
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Portable Device to Detect Coliform from Water — Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus
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Chlorella Nutritab and Cookies — Kathmandu University
Key points
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Second-phase selection results were published on February 5, 2026 [2082-10-22 (BS)].
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A total of 18 proposals were selected across 10 categories under the approved Procedure 2082.
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Selected proposers and participating students must now participate in the second-phase competitive process.
Official Info / Notice Details
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Institution: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
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Program: STEAM University-Level Competitive Program
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Level: University level
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Schedule: Second-phase selection result published on February 5, 2026 [2082-10-22 (BS)]
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Contact / Address / Website: Singha Durbar, Kathmandu; www.moest.gov.np
View the official notice below.
