KATHMANDU: The Nepal Students’ Union (NSU), the student wing of the Nepali Congress, has staged a protest by burning the newly issued admission guidelines of the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT).
The protest took place in the presence of CTEVT Member Secretary Mahesh Bhattarai. NSU representatives expressed strong opposition to the council’s decision to eliminate the entrance examination system and base student admissions solely on Grade Point Average (GPA).
According to the NSU, the removal of entrance exams undermines the merit-based system and risks denying opportunities to capable and deserving students.
“Entrance exams are essential for maintaining the quality of education. Doing away with them opens the door for political interference,” said an NSU representative.
In response, CTEVT defended the new guidelines, stating they were introduced to improve access to education for students from all backgrounds. The council claimed the revised system aims to make technical and vocational education more inclusive and accessible.
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