KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has continued monitoring higher education institutions affiliated with foreign universities, as part of its ongoing implementation of regulatory directives.
Following a decision by Education Minister Mahabir Pun on December 29, 2025, the Ministry issued a 10-point directive to these institutions, in line with the Guidelines for Operating Higher Education with Affiliation from Foreign Educational Institutions, 2059 BS.
Minister Pun noted that complaints had been received alleging that some institutions were operating in violation of the directives, lacked transparency in fee structures and scholarships, and negatively affected students’ learning outcomes. The directive mandates that institutions must not appoint a discipline in-charge (DI), must establish a grievance-handling mechanism, and ensure transparency in fees and scholarship provisions.
Recently, disputes between teachers and students at the Thapathali-based British College, along with other related concerns, were reported to the Ministry, which is currently reviewing the matter.
According to Under-Secretary Parashuram Tiwari, both the government and the concerned institutions share responsibility for implementing and enforcing the directives. The Ministry has warned that permission to operate higher education programs may be revoked at any time if institutions fail to comply with the stipulated conditions and standards.
Currently, 69 academic institutions in the country operate higher education programs under affiliation with foreign universities.
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