Reforming Universities

Following the opening up in the early 1990s, Nepal's higher education sector underwent significant change. The number of colleges and universities increased dramatically. Colleges run by the private sector also grew by leaps and bounds. Students got the opportunity to study new academic curricula and programmes. Though there has been diversification and specialisation of subjects, the Nepali universities were unable to satisfy the academic needs and passion of students. One visible problem facing our universities is the absence of specialised programmes that link education with innovation, entrepreneurship and the job market. An outdated curriculum, a focus on theoretical teaching and learning, political interference, frequent student agitations, and politically motivated teacher and student unions discourage many students from enrolling in the country's top academic institutions. This is a reason why Nepali students are leaving the country en masse daily.