To what the Tribhuvan University (TU) officials call a major reform in university education in the country, the TU and 13 student unions on Monday signed an agreement to go with the new system to regulate the academic calendar and improving the teaching learning system.

The meeting of the TU executive council followed by the agreement endorsed the decision to open entrance form for the Master´s program for Science, Management, Humanities and Education faculties at the TU Central Campus from Wednesday onwards.

The new academic session will begin from March, said the TU Registrar Chandra Mani Poudel.

The student seats have been limited to 300 per faculty to control the admission of students who just enroll and never attend the class. Likewise, the three faculties can charge Rs 8000 per semester, though the fee for practical subjects could vary based on their own assessments.

“To end the debate peacefully, the TU varsity showed much flexibility on fee issues endorsing the minimum amount proposed by the student leaders,” added Poudel. The science faculty is already practicing the semester system. However, the structure is new for Humanities, Education and Management faculties.

Initially, the TU varsity had given autonomy to the faculties to set admission, examination and practical assessment costs which was changed as per the students´ demands.
The Nepal Student Union Spokesperson UP Lamichhane said that the students unions have committed to support the institution for effectiveness of the new structure and help to make it more credible.

“The students jointly sought solidarity from officials to end the dual degree system and gradually adopt the new structure in all constituent colleges as well,” he added.

source: republica,10 feb 2014