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Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Hold a Bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or second division marks.
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Have successfully completed at least 12 years of schooling (+2 or equivalent) followed by a minimum three-year Bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline from a university recognized by Tribhuvan University (TU), with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or second division marks.
The academy will conduct an admission test to assess and shortlist candidates. The selection process includes the following stages:
1. Group Discussion
Applicants will participate in a discussion on a specific topic. A panel will evaluate their performance based on leadership qualities, logical reasoning, and presentation skills.
2. Personal Interview
Candidates will be assessed through a one-on-one interview to evaluate their motivation, attitude, and ability to handle the demands of the program.
Established in 2002 AD (2059 BS), Nepal Mountain Academy (NMA) is a government-owned educational and training establishment under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal. The academy, which is situated in Thapagaun, Bijulibazar, Kathmandu, focuses on teaching, training, and research in the fields of adventure tourism, mountain science, and mountaineering.
The academy, especially through its facilities in Solukhumbu, blends theoretical classroom instruction with hands-on training in the Himalayan and mountainous regions. The Bachelor of Mountaineering Studies (BMS), which is associated with the Faculty of Management at Tribhuvan University, and the MSc in Mountain and Mountaineering Science (MSc MMS), which is associated with the Institute of Science and Technology at TU, are two of its main academic programs.