Technical programs entrance exams at CTEVT cancelled for the year 2082
In a significant shift, the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) has announced a revised admission process for technical programs, effective from the academic year 2082. The new system, detailed in the "Admission Directive 2082," aims to make technical education more accessible and straightforward for students.
## No More Entrance Exams
One of the most notable changes is the elimination of entrance exams for CTEVT courses. This means that students no longer need to prepare for and take an entrance exam to be considered for admission.
## Merit-Based Evaluation System
The admission process is now based on a merit system, where students are ranked based on their SEE (Secondary Education Examination) marks. This means that students with higher SEE GPA scores will be given preference in the admission process.
The CTEVT Examination Committee will prepare a merit list based on the SEE marks submitted with the application. The minimum SEE score requirements for admission vary according to the program, with different programs, such as Nursing, Pharmacy, and Engineering, having distinct cutoff marks at both diploma and pre-diploma levels.
## Programs Available
The programs currently in operation under CTEVT include Diploma in Nursing, Diploma in Pharmacy, Engineering Diploma Programs, and Pre-Diploma Technical Courses. Updates and model questions for these programs are available to help students prepare and understand the admission process better.
## Scholarship Opportunities
The admission process also includes details about scholarship opportunities available to students. Scholarships are often merit-based or need-based, providing financial support to deserving students.
Mr. Nirmal Sapkota, General Secretary of the Health and Technology Science Forum, believes this change will make technical education more accessible. He stated that efforts can now be redirected towards implementing academic calendars and improving quality.
The revised admission system will also apply to scholarship quotas offered by various technical institutes under CTEVT. However, specific details about additional points for students from community, private, or institutional schools were not provided in the announcement.
Students from private or institutional schools will receive an additional 0.85 point in the merit-based evaluation system. It is unclear whether this change applies to the new admission process or is a part of the previous system.
In the previous system, entrance exams used questions based on Grade 10 Mathematics, English, and Science. Repeated issues of question paper leaks and students failing to meet entrance cutoffs resulted in many seats going unfilled despite available quotas.
The new admission process simplifies the entry into CTEVT programs by relying solely on academic performance in the SEE exams, making it more accessible and straightforward for students. The Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training hopes that this change will encourage more students to pursue technical education and contribute to the development of Nepal's technical workforce.
- The new admission process for technical programs under CTEVT eliminates the requirement for entrance exams, allowing students to be considered for admission without preparing for and taking one.
- The admission process now operates on a merit system, with students ranked based on their SEE (Secondary Education Examination) marks and those with higher GPA scores being given preference.
- The CTEVT Examination Committee prepares a merit list based on SEE marks submitted with the application, and different programs such as Nursing, Pharmacy, and Engineering have specific cutoff marks at both diploma and pre-diploma levels.
- The programs currently in operation under CTEVT include Diploma in Nursing, Diploma in Pharmacy, Engineering Diploma Programs, and Pre-Diploma Technical Courses, with updates and model questions available to help students prepare for the admission process.
- The revised admission system includes details about scholarship opportunities, which can be merit-based or need-based, providing financial support to deserving students. Additionally, students from private or institutional schools receive an additional 0.85 point in the merit-based evaluation system.
