Over 88,000 students obtain NOCs online in three years as system expands
Summary
About 88,500 students in Nepal have obtained their No Objection Certificates online for foreign studies over the past three years as the Ministry of Education expands digital services integrating major academic institutions.
Key Points
- Over 88,000 students have obtained No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for foreign studies online in Nepal over three years.
- Since May 2023, about 26% of NOC applications were fully processed remotely with students able to print certificates from home.
- The online system was improved by integrating data from the National Examinations Board, Tribhuvan University, and Kathmandu University.
- The Ministry aims for 50% of applicants to obtain NOCs online by expanding university integration and enhancing digital payment and verification processes.
