New Academic Session Begins in Nepal Amidst Enrollment Fee Controversy
Summary
Nepal's new academic session started on the 15th of Baishakh, delayed from the usual 2nd. The government enforces refund of illegal admission fees collected by private schools following a Supreme Court order.
Key Points
- Nepal's new academic session began on the 15th of Baishakh instead of the usual 2nd to address admission timing and fuel supply issues.
- The government ordered the refund of illegal admission and other fees collected by private schools before the session started.
- The Supreme Court issued an interim order prohibiting admission notices before the completion of annual exam results and academic session commencement.
- The Ministry of Education mandates admissions only after annual exams conclude, results are published, and new academic session starts.
