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The introduction of computer-delivered IELTS gives candidates greater flexibility to choose the test format that best suits their preferences and comfort level. We have also introduced the **One Skill Retake** option, which allows candidates to retake only the module in which they wish to improve th...

Under the new regulations, educational consultancies are now required to deposit a mandatory security of Rs 2.5 million to operate. They must also pay a Rs 50,000 licensing fee. “Educational consultancy services can no longer operate without obtaining a license from the Ministry,” Semant...

The findings also reveal wide disparities by province, school type, family background, and access to learning resources.

ECD centers, considered the core base of children’s learning, rely heavily on teachers—almost all of whom are women—who play a crucial role in shaping early education outcomes. Despite the government’s announcement in the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 to increase remuner...

Prices of several staple vegetables commonly used in Nepali kitchens, including potatoes, onions, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower and green peas, have increased during the period. The rise in wholesale prices has also affected retail markets.

A review of budget trends over the past five years shows that only around 1 percent of total national allocation has consistently been set aside for higher education, including study, research, and academic reform.

At present, 760 education consultancies registered with the federal Ministry of Education and Sports and 522 registered under provincial social development ministries are in operation. 

The trend is driven by a combination of factors including a falling birth rate, rural-to-urban migration, changing parental aspirations, and growing concerns over the quality of public education.

The government’s proposed three percent education equity fee on private schools has reignited debate over fairness in education financing, with private school associations including PABSON, NPABSON, and HISSAN warning it will ultimately increase the financial burden on parents rather than prom...

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Centre for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD) say preparations have intensified to merge schools with low student numbers.