RUBY RAUNIYAR

Only 15.1 percent of Tribhuvan University’s 95,540 students are enrolled in technical programs, with general education accounting for 84.9 percent.

Govt spends Rs 36 billion on literacy campaign, but goal remains unfulfilled

The MoES has intensified scrutiny of community school teachers involved in political activities, warning of disciplinary action for violations of professional and legal provisions.

After years of debate and extensive parliamentary work, Nepal’s School Education Bill is back at the drafting stage, with a new task force preparing legislation aimed at addressing longstanding disputes over teachers, local government powers and private schools.

More than 25,000 stakeholders have called for a more practical school curriculum that incorporates AI, coding, climate education, skills and entrepreneurship.

Nepal is preparing to reshape its school curriculum to move beyond examinations and certificates, with greater emphasis on employment, practical skills, technology and everyday life.

Nepal's community school network is rapidly shrinking, with 2,190 fewer schools recorded nationwide over the past five years amid declining student numbers, migration and falling birth rates. More than 800 community schools have also been merged.

Five months into the government’s tenure, the appointment process looks increasingly familiar. Although the government has projected open competition, it has faced accusations of favouring people close to those in power. 

The government is preparing to introduce a new School Education Act after 55 years. A consultation workshop on the draft bill, covering school management and curriculum management, was held in Kathmandu on Sunday.

The selection process is in its final stage at Kathmandu University, while the appointment process has been halted at Lumbini Buddhist University.