History of Computer In Nepal

            The first computer brought in Nepal was IBM 1401 which was brought by the government in Lease for the Population census of 1972 (2028 BS). Later, in 1975 (3031 BS) Yantrik Sarinikaran Kendra (Electronic data processing center) was established which was later called as National Computer Center (NCC). Again, for the population census of 2038 BS ICL 2950/10 computer having 64 terminals was brought in Nepal by the aid of UNDP. After 2039 BS microcomputers like; Apple, Vector, Sirus were introduced in the capital. From that time computers have been used in different government sectors like Banking, Agriculture, Universities etc. Now there are thousands of computer institutes providing computer education, assembling, maintenance etc. through out the kingdom of Nepal.