Minister Pokharel asks university to strictly follow academic calendar
Summary
Education Minister and Tribhuvan University Pro-Chancellor Sasmit Pokharel has urged the university to strictly follow its academic calendar and strengthen good governance and technology use. He said universities should become more research-oriented and internationally competitive, with students at the center of reforms.
Key Points
- Minister Pokharel chaired the 67th Senate meeting of Tribhuvan University in Kirtipur and stressed enforcing the academic calendar.
- He directed university officials to keep entrance exams, admissions, classes, examinations and result publication aligned with the calendar.
- Pokharel said universities should focus on research, creativity, problem-solving skills and employability.
- He called for greater use of technology, including artificial intelligence, in university reform.
