The Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) constituted in 1989 (2045 BS) is a national autonomous apex body of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector committed for the production of technical and skillful human resources required to the nation. It mainly involves in policy formulation, quality control, preparation of competency based curriculum, developing skill standards of various occupations and testing the skills of the people, conduct various research studies and training needs assessment etc.

It has an assembly consisting of 24 members and a governing board known as Council comprising nine members. Minister of Education chairs both the Assembly and the Council. The Council has a full time Vice-Chairperson and a Member-Secretary.

Major Responsibilities
CTEVT mainly has the following responsibilities:
> Provide advice to the Government of Nepal regarding TEVT policy and programs.
> Determine scope and standards of TEVT programs.
> Arrange for and conduct TEVT Programs from basic level to higher education.
> Liaison and maintain coordination with national and international TEVT agencies for quality education and training.
> Extend technical input to establish TVET Fund
> Establish effective coordination with and among TVET Stakeholders