Technical Education Faces Enrollment Shortfall Amid Declining Student Attraction
Summary
Enrollment in CTEVT programs has fallen short of available capacity across Nepal, with sharp gaps in diploma and pre-diploma seats. Stakeholders at a national policy dialogue in Singha Durbar called for a practical, production-oriented TVET Act to better link education with jobs and market demand.
Key Points
- CTEVT says vacant seats in diploma and pre-diploma programs are rising despite 669 active institutions nationwide.
- In 2083 BS, only 24,005 students enrolled in diploma programs against a capacity of 32,345, and 3,231 enrolled in pre-diploma against 6,492 seats.
- Experts at a National TVET Policy Dialogue in Singha Durbar urged a new law to connect technical education with skills, production, and employment.
- Speakers said technical education must be made more practical and aligned with local governments, universities, and the labor market.
