Tribhuvan University received a substantial budget of NPR 10,866 lakh for the academic year 2021-22, courtesy of the University Grants Commission. This financial injection was intended to support the education of a significant 4,54,665 students enrolled in various programs throughout the academic year.
However, despite this substantial financial backing, Tribhuvan University finds itself facing a conundrum with a lower graduation rate compared to other universities in the country. The recent data released by the commission unveils a concerning pass percentage for bachelor education at the undergraduate level, with a staggering 88% of students reported to be at this stage.
Delving deeper into the statistics, the commission's findings expose that among the 16 institutions offering medical education across Nepal, three institutions dominate the concentration of undergraduate students. Surprisingly, these three institutions record a pass percentage of only 29.33%. The lowest pass percentage, at 23.5%, is attributed to Mid-West University, with Far-Western University not faring much better at 20.66%.
Within this landscape, certain institutions emerge as beacons of success, boasting high pass percentages at the undergraduate level. Patan Academy of Health Sciences and Karnali Academy of Health Science stand out with
a remarkable 100% pass rate. Similarly, the National Academy of Medical Sciences and BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences achieve impressive figures of 95% and 92.44%, respectively. In contrast, Kathmandu University reports a commendable pass percentage of 90%.
This disparity underscores the complex educational challenges faced by institutions in Nepal, prompting a reevaluation of strategies to ensure improved academic outcomes across the board.
