The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the selection of 12 higher education institutions for the fiscal year 2081/82 under the Entrepreneurship Support Program of the Nurturing Excellence in Higher Education Program.
In a notice published on Baisakh 4, 2081, the UGC stated that these institutions were selected based on their submitted Letters of Intent and have been approved for the program's implementation. The program aims to enhance entrepreneurship education and foster innovation in higher education institutions nationwide.
The selected institutions include multiple campuses affiliated with Tribhuvan University and one affiliated with Pokhara University.
The list of selected institutions is as follows:
| SN | Name of Institution | University / Affiliation | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Xavier's College | Tribhuvan University | Maitighar, Kathmandu |
| 2 | Madhyabindu Multiple Campus | Tribhuvan University | Kawaswoti, Nawalparasi |
| 3 | Madan Bhandari Memorial College | Tribhuvan University | New Baneshwor, Kathmandu |
| 4 | Kathmandu Shiksha Campus | Tribhuvan University | Satungal, Kathmandu |
| 5 | Prime College | Tribhuvan University | Nayabazar, Kathmandu |
| 6 | Achham Multiple Campus | Tribhuvan University | Mangalsen, Achham |
| 7 | Mahendra Ratna Multiple Campus | Tribhuvan University | Ilam Bazar, Ilam |
| 8 | Deukhuri Multiple Campus | Tribhuvan University | Lamahi, Dang |
| 9 | Kapan Multiple Campus | Tribhuvan University | Kapan, Kathmandu |
| 10 | Pokhara College of Management | Pokhara University | Pokhara, Kaski |
| 11 | N.R. College | Tribhuvan University | Nepalatar, Kathmandu |
| 12 | Ram Raja (M Shah) Multiple Campus | Tribhuvan University | Kalaiya, Bara |
The UGC has called on the selected institutions to begin preparations for the program's implementation as per the guidelines. This initiative is part of UGC’s broader effort to strengthen Nepal’s higher education system through innovation, entrepreneurship, and academic excellence.
