Education in Nepal

History of Education

                In the earlier days there was no formal institution like school and college to provide education. Education was provided in religious institution like Ashram, Monastery, Church and Madarsa. Pupils learnt about the holy scripts and religious rites and rituals from their teacher. In Nepal, the medium of education was Sanskrit.

Development of Modern Education

                The wave of education spread throughout the country with the establishment of democracy in 2007 B.S. The government and the people became more aware about the importance of education. At that time , the literacy rate was only two percent. After the establishment of ‘Tribhuwan University’ in 2016, further more efforts were made in education. After 2016 B.S. the national education system plan 2028 BS implemented.

                                                After 2049 BS, the concept of Multi University trend was brought in the field of higher education and according to it, Kathmandu University and Purbanchal University were established. The literacy rate was only two percent in the year 2007 BS has reached 53.74 percent in 2058 BS but it is still low in comparison to the other nations.