In Nepal’s evolving plus two landscape, where the choice of college can determine a student’s global trajectory, a few institutions have set themselves apart through vision, faculty quality, and technology. In this exclusive conversation with College Readers, Mr. Laxman Ghimire, Director of Cosmic International Academy, shares the philosophy that has positioned Cosmic among Nepal’s top-performing institutions in recent years. Cosmic’s guiding motto is rooted in excellence through digitalisation, holistic development, and faculty-led teaching, supported by AI-enabled labs and a fully modernised infrastructure across both academic streams. This interview explores how students should choose a college, select their subject wisely, and prepare for a career-defining stage with clarity, confidence, and care.

College Readers: Cosmic International Academy has emerged as one of Nepal’s most sought-after destinations for plus two education. What sets it apart for Science and Management students today?

Laxman Ghimire: Cosmic International Academy has steadily positioned itself among Nepal’s premier educational institutions, offering excellent education to plus two students in both Science and Management. Our faculty comprises some of the top teachers in the country—experienced, capable, and consistently able to deliver strong results. Since the day we launched our plus two programme, we have produced outstanding outcomes, and last year, Cosmic featured among Nepal’s top result-holders. We have also embraced a complete shift toward modernised education. Our classes use interactive panel boards, our laboratories are fully digital, and our students engage with AI robotics and emerging technologies in the natural course of their learning—not as separate add-ons.

College Readers: Plus two is one of the most consequential stages in a student’s academic life. What should families look for when choosing a school for these two years?

Laxman Ghimire: After grade twelve, a student can reach any corner of the world, or specialise here in Nepal as a doctor, engineer, or administrator. The two years between SEE and graduation prepare them for that leap. So the first consideration must be faculty—good teachers reflect directly in a student’s learning, and Cosmic invests heavily here. The second is digitalisation; the old white-board style cannot meet today’s challenges, and students must learn in a modern classroom. The third is extra-curricular and co-curricular activity—talents beyond academics deserve to bloom. The fourth is infrastructure: clean drinking water, well-designed classrooms, computer and practical labs, all built with serious investment.

College Readers: Beyond academics, what role do counselling and parental involvement play in this two-year journey?

Laxman Ghimire: An institution becomes excellent only when students, parents, and the college work as one. At plus two age, students benefit enormously from timely counselling and motivation, but parents also need guidance because the decisions taken now will shape the next decade of their child’s life. We host structured sessions for both students and parents throughout the year, and we keep that dialogue alive whenever new questions emerge—about subjects, careers, or even study habits. When these conversations happen openly and honestly, the entire ecosystem around the student strengthens. A great college is not only its building or its faculty; it is the relationship it builds with every family it serves.

College Readers: Digitalisation has become a buzzword in education. How is Cosmic translating this into actual learning?

Laxman Ghimire: For us, digitalisation is not decoration; it is the spine of how teaching happens at Cosmic today. Every classroom now uses interactive panel boards, replacing the chalk-and-talk tradition with multimedia-driven instruction that adapts to each lesson. Our science laboratories are fully digital, allowing students to simulate, model, and visualise concepts they would otherwise only read. We have integrated AI robotics into our learning environment, so by the time a Cosmic student steps into university, they are already comfortable with the technologies that will define their professional lives. The future will reward those who learn this language early, and our students gain that advantage from day one.

College Readers: When it comes to subject selection, what should students consider before locking in their choice?

Laxman Ghimire: Three factors matter, in this order. First, the student must trust their own ability. If a student is strong in Mathematics and genuinely interested, they should follow Maths-related subjects. If they have an aptitude for languages, media or law could be powerful paths. If they are drawn to entrepreneurship, Management opens those doors; if they love hospitality, Hotel Management is their stream. Second, that interest must be matched by genuine capability in the subject—both must align. Third, parents need to consider the long-term investment, especially for fields like medicine or engineering where financial commitments stretch over many years. Balance these three, and the right subject reveals itself.

College Readers: Many students dream of becoming doctors or engineers without examining the path. Could you give some specific examples of how subject choice should follow career intent?

Laxman Ghimire: Absolutely. If a student wants to become a doctor, Biology is non-negotiable from grade eleven. For a future engineer, Physics is the foundation, supported by Mathematics. A student aiming at Chartered Accountancy or business leadership should commit early to Business Studies and Accountancy. Those passionate about media should sharpen their language and communication subjects. Hospitality aspirants should pick Hotel Management. The earlier this alignment happens, the more naturally expertise builds over the next two years. Plus two is not just a school stage; it is the runway where future specialisation begins. Students who pick subjects in line with their career intent rarely have to look back later.

College Readers: Finally, what advice would you give to SEE graduates and their parents standing at this crossroads today?

Laxman Ghimire: Subjects should never be chosen on a whim, under peer pressure, or to follow what an elder sibling did. A student who has cleared the SEE has reached an age where they can reasonably worry about their own future. So consult your teachers, take advice from your school principal, listen to your parents, and study your own strengths honestly. But ultimately the decision must come from clarity—what do you actually want to become? Plan accordingly, study with discipline, and aim for excellence in whichever stream you choose. A student who picks well and works honestly will never have to look back with regret.