Central Campus of Technology

What Central Campus of Technology does

Central Campus of Technology (CCT Dharan) is a constituent public higher-education campus of Tribhuvan University, located at Dharan-14, Hattisar, in the eastern region of Nepal. Established in 1972 as the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IASTech) and later rebranded to its present form, the campus operates under oversight of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Nepal and the Tribhuvan University Institute of Science and Technology (IOST). Its primary customer segment is undergraduate and postgraduate students seeking quality technical and science education in eastern Nepal, particularly those pursuing degrees in food technology, nutrition, microbiology, and information technology.

The campus delivers semester-based undergraduate and postgraduate programs — including a flagship B.Tech in Food Technology, B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics, B.Sc. in Physics and Biology, B.Sc. CSIT, BIT, and M.Sc. in Microbiology — alongside laboratory, library, hostel, transportation, and hostelfacilities. Supporting digital infrastructure comprises a KOHA-based Library Automation Open Access System, a DSpace institutional Digital Repository, an Online Admission portal, and a CCT Dharan mobile application. CCT positions itself as the pioneer of food technology education in Nepal, with reported graduate-outcome metrics of more than 500 alumni produced, 25% pursuing further studies abroad, 10% securing government jobs, and approximately 65% pursuing further studies or employment within a year.

As a government entity, CCT generates revenue primarily through government funding and tuition fees set under Tribhuvan University guidelines; specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market model relies on the centralized Tribhuvan University entrance examination and merit-based admission process, complemented by the campus's online admission portal, regional information sessions, and a Facebook presence. CCT holds no private ownership, operates within a single-country (Nepal) domestic geography, and has no disclosed mergers, acquisitions, funding rounds, or external investments.

Name

Central Campus of Technology

Legal name

Central Campus of Technology

Website

https://cctdharan.edu.np

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Central Campus of Technology (CCT Dharan) is a public constituent campus of Tribhuvan University in Nepal offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in food technology, nutrition, microbiology, and information technology to students in eastern Nepal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Food technology programs
• Science and technology education
• Academic research
• University campus

Headquarters

HQ city

Dharan

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Central Campus of Technology (CCT Dharan) is a public constituent campus of Tribhuvan University that delivers undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs in science and technology disciplines, including food technology, nutrition and dietetics, microbiology, computer science and information technology, physics, biology, chemistry, and geology. The campus operates as the pioneer of food technology education in Nepal and provides associated academic facilities such as laboratories, hostels, transportation, and digital library and repository infrastructure.

Product overview

Central Campus of Technology (CCT) Dharan is a constituent campus of Tribhuvan University offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs primarily in science and technology disciplines. The institution operates as a single educational institution with multiple academic departments rather than a product company. Its primary offerings include B.Tech (Food Technology), B.Sc. programs (Nutrition & Dietetics, CSIT, Physics & Biology), BIT (Bachelor of Information Technology), and M.Sc. Microbiology. Supporting digital infrastructure includes a KOHA-based library automation system and a DSpace institutional repository for research publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech (Food Technology) Four-year bachelor's degree program in Food Technology, offered as a semester-based system under Tribhuvan University. This is the flagship program of the campus, which positions itself as the pioneer of food technology education in Nepal.
• B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics Four-year undergraduate program focused on nutrition science and dietetics, offered under the semester system.
• B.Sc. CSIT (Computer Science and Information Technology) Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science and Information Technology, offered in collaboration with Tribhuvan University.
• BIT (Bachelor of Information Technology) Four-year undergraduate program in Information Technology offered under Tribhuvan University.
• M.Sc. Microbiology Master's degree program in Microbiology, with specialization in food microbiology.
• Library Automation and Open Access System KOHA-based library management system providing automated cataloging, circulation, and open access to digital resources.
• Digital Repository (DSpace) Institutional digital repository for storing and accessing research publications and academic documents using DSpace JSPUI interface.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% of graduates pursue further studies abroad or find employment in government or food industries
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tribhuvan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCT Dharan is a constituent campus of Tribhuvan University (TU), the oldest and largest university in Nepal. The affiliation provides academic credibility, standardized curriculum, and degree certification.
• University Grants Commission (UGC) NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUGC Nepal is the regulatory body for higher education in Nepal that oversees and funds constituent and affiliated institutions of universities.
• Tribhuvan University Institute of Science and Technology (TU IOST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parent institute under Tribhuvan University that oversees science and technology programs across affiliated campuses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kathmandu University: Nepal's leading private-not-for-profit university offering engineering, science, and food technology programs. Comparable as a higher-tier Nepalese institution competing for the same science and technology student pool, with broader resources.
• Nepal Open University: Nepal's open and distance-learning public university offering science and technology programs. Comparable as an alternative public higher-education channel competing for non-traditional and working students.

Direct peers

• Purbanchal University: Another Nepalese public university offering science and technology programs. Comparable as a domestic, government-funded higher-education provider competing for similar STEM applicants in eastern Nepal.
• Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU): Nepalese public university focused on agriculture, food science, and applied sciences. Highly comparable given overlap in food science/technology education, government ownership model, and rural Nepal footprint.
• Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University: Sister constituent campus of Tribhuvan University offering engineering and technology degrees. Directly comparable as a TU-affiliated technical higher-education institution operating under the same regulatory and funding framework as CCT.

Regional players

• Mid-Western University: Nepalese public university serving the mid-western region with applied science programs. Comparable structurally as a public multi-campus higher-education provider, though serving a different geographic region.
• Far-Western University: Nepalese public university operating in the far-western region with science and technology programs. Comparable as another government-funded multi-program university, but geographically distinct from CCT's eastern Nepal catchment.

Others

• University Grants Commission (UGC) Nepal: Nepal's higher-education regulatory and funding body overseeing CCT and its peer institutions. Relevant as the governing authority that shapes funding, curriculum standards, and accreditation across Nepalese universities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dharancct
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-campus-of-technology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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