Common questions
Which is the best IT training institute in Kathmandu?
It depends on what you are optimising for, so compare on the things you can verify: how many students sit in a batch, whether the person teaching still ships production work, what you leave with, how admission works, and whether the outcomes are honest. At Saarathi Academy the mentor teaching you still ships for a living. The syllabus is rebuilt from the job descriptions employers are actually posting, so it goes past the basics every institute covers. Batches cap at 10, which is what makes it possible for that mentor to read your work. Every program ends with a proctored certification exam or a capstone review, and every student gets a 1:1 mock interview before finishing. Read our full week-by-week syllabus before you pay a rupee, and compare it against anyone else you are considering.
It is not the cheapest option and it is not a lecture hall. Read the reviews on our Google Business Profile, then visit the Old Baneshwor classroom and ask to see the last batch's shipped projects. Ask any institute the same two questions.
Does Saarathi Academy guarantee a job or an internship?
No, and we say so on every course page. Saarathi provides CV and LinkedIn audits, a 1:1 mock interview, and referrals into the hiring-partner network, and the program is built so you finish with deployed work you can show an employer. We do not sell placement guarantees; an institute that does is describing its marketing, not your outcome.
Is Saarathi Academy a registered, legitimate institute?
Yes. The legal entity is Saarathi Academy For Digital Excellence Pvt. Ltd., at Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu, with a verified Google Business Profile and a public Wikidata entry. Every certificate we issue can be checked by ID at /verify.
Is it spelled Saarathi or Sarathi? Are you the same as Saarthi.ai or Saarathi Finance?
The registered name is Saarathi Academy For Digital Excellence Pvt. Ltd., spelled Saarathi. Most people type Sarathi Academy or Saarthi Academy, and in Nepali it is written सारथी एकेडेमी. All of those mean this school, in Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu. The word saarathi means charioteer, a guide, which is where the name comes from.
We are not connected to the other companies that share the name: Saarthi.ai is a conversational-AI company in Bengaluru, Saarathi Finance is a lender in India, and Saarathi Fund is a private equity firm. If you are looking for the IT training institute in Kathmandu, you are in the right place. Our only website is saarathiacademy.com.np.
Where can I find AI training in Nepal?
Saarathi Academy runs two separate AI tracks from its Old Baneshwor classroom in Kathmandu. AI Engineering and Machine Learning is the build track: LLMs, retrieval, agents, fine-tuning and getting a model deployed and serving. Data Science and Machine Learning is the analysis track and starts from Python and SQL, so it is the better first step if you have not programmed before.
Both cap the batch at 10 so a mentor reads your code rather than grading it in bulk, and both publish the full week-by-week syllabus so you can compare them yourself before paying. If you are still not sure which fits, talk to us and we will tell you honestly which one to start with.
Where can I find cybersecurity training in Kathmandu?
Our Cybersecurity course runs in Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu, and is built around what a penetration tester actually does: reconnaissance, exploitation, reporting, and the defensive side that follows. There is also an Advanced Security track for cloud security posture and zero trust once you have the fundamentals.
Ethical hacking and cyber security are not the same job, and the honest answer is that they lead to different work. We wrote about how to pick between them before you pay for either.
Are there free online IT courses in Nepal, and does Saarathi offer any?
Plenty of free material exists online and some of it is genuinely good. What free courses do not give you is someone reading your code, telling you what is wrong with it, and holding you to a deadline. That is what people are usually missing when they arrive here after a year of tutorials.
Saarathi does not offer free online courses. We do run a free Sunday Open Classroom at our Old Baneshwor space: bring your own project, pair with whoever is there, ask a mentor. No enrolment needed. Paid programs range from a few weeks to three months and every syllabus is published in full before you pay.
What makes Saarathi different from other IT training providers in Nepal?
Every batch is capped at 10 students, so you get direct mentor time and a pace tuned to you. The curriculum is project-first: every module ends in a deployed, public project, and mentors are working engineers and designers, not full-time lecturers. Classes run in our Old Baneshwor classroom, with a free Sunday Open Classroom for pair-programming.
You graduate with a portfolio, CV, LinkedIn profile, a 1:1 mock interview, and the Saarathi Certificate of Completion (earned by passing the end-of-course exam).
How do admissions work at Saarathi Academy?
Start with the inquiry form on the admission page, a WhatsApp message to +977-9761095364, or a visit Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM. Our team helps you pick a track that fits your goals and current skill level.
Before your batch begins you take the Saarathi Gate Assessment, a short diagnostic (not a pass-or-fail exam) that produces a personalised plan covering pace, focus areas, and weak spots. Seats are capped at 10 per batch and fill quickly, so apply at least four weeks before your target start month.
What courses does Saarathi Academy offer in 2026?
We currently offer 11 programs: 10 career programs and 1 skill module. Career programs include Full Stack Development with Vibe Coding, Data Science & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing & DevOps, Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking, Software Quality Assurance, Digital Marketing with AI, Graphic Design, Video Editing, AI Engineering & Machine Learning, and Backend Engineering. Skill module covers No-Code Generative AI & Automation.
Every program is project-first: you build something deployable each module and ship a capstone. See all courses for fees, durations, schedules, technologies, and seats remaining.
How long are the programs at Saarathi Academy?
Career programs run 5 to 14 weeks of guided learning, with the capstone in the final weeks so you ship a deployed, portfolio-grade app before demo day. Short modules such as Generative AI & Automation for Everyone (No-Code) run 5 to 8 weeks.
Classes run 5 days a week, two hours of live mentorship per session, plus self-study. Exact duration, weekly hours, contact hours, and start dates are on each course page under all courses. Sunday Open Classroom hours are extra and free for enrolled students.
Are Saarathi classes online or in-person in Kathmandu?
In-person is the default. Core mentorship runs at our Old Baneshwor classroom in Kathmandu, Monday to Friday, with recorded sessions and online office hours so you can revisit lessons. Sunday Open Classroom is in-person and free for enrolled students.
Select cohorts run fully online for learners outside Kathmandu Valley, live over video with the same 10-seat cap, mentor access, project reviews, mock interviews, and capstone deployment. Unsure which fits you? Book a consultation and we will help you choose.
Do I need a programming background to apply to Saarathi?
No. Foundation tracks such as Full-Stack Web, Frontend, Mobile Development, Graphic Design, and Digital Marketing need no prior coding, and many students start from zero. Nobody is filtered out for being new. We just expect curiosity and daily practice.
Advanced tracks such as Backend Engineering, Data Engineering, AI/ML, and Cloud/DevOps assume familiarity with one programming language, basic Git, and the command line. Unsure if you qualify? Read the published week-by-week syllabus on the course page, then talk to us and we will point you at a foundation track or a short bridge module first if that is the honest answer.
What career and job placement support does Saarathi Academy provide?
We do not guarantee jobs, but career support is built into every track. You leave with a deployed capstone, a resume reviewed by working engineers, a LinkedIn audit and rewrite, at least one 1:1 mock interview (technical and behavioral), and direct referrals to our hiring-partner network in Kathmandu and remote-first companies.
We also help you prep for whiteboard rounds and negotiate offers. Outcomes depend mostly on your own work: how well you ship, how visible your GitHub is, and how seriously you take interview prep.
What are the fees and payment options at Saarathi Academy?
Fees depend on the length and toolkit of the course, and the exact fee for each one is on its own page under all courses. An online seat is 20% cheaper than an in-person seat on every course. We accept cash at the office, bank transfer, and Fonepay.
Need-based scholarships are available. The booking fee is 30% of the course fee and is non-refundable; if you clear the full fee at admission and then decide not to continue, you can request a 50% refund within the first 7 days of class, counted from your batch start date. If we do not start your batch within 30 days of the date we gave you, you get everything back including the booking fee, or you can take the next batch instead. Full terms are in your enrolment agreement. For pricing, scholarships, or group rates, contact [email protected] or +977-9744442469.
Where is Saarathi Academy located in Kathmandu?
We are in Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu, a central spot with easy access by bus, taxi, and ride-share. We have classrooms, a project lab, and a Sunday Open Classroom. Hours: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM (Open Classroom for enrolled students), Saturday closed.
Call +977-9744442469 or +977-9761095364, or email [email protected]. Find the map pin under "Saarathi Academy For Digital Excellence" or on the contact page. Drop by before applying to see the place and meet the team.
How do I apply to Saarathi Academy?
Four steps. First, reach out via the inquiry form on the admission page, a visit Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, or WhatsApp to +977-9761095364, and we help you pick a track. Second, complete enrolment and secure one of the 10 seats in your batch.
Third, take the Saarathi Gate Assessment, an aptitude diagnostic (not a pass-or-fail exam) that produces a personalised plan covering pace, focus areas, and gaps. Fourth, meet your mentor and start day one. Apply at least four weeks ahead since seats fill quickly.