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Nepal Introduces Free Education Up To Bachelor’s Level For Gen Z Martyrs’ Families And Seriously Injured Protesters

Nepal has introduced guidelines providing educational support from basic school through bachelor’s level for eligible families of Gen Z martyrs and seriously or critically injured beneficiaries. Universities will reserve scholarship quotas, while eligible bachelor’s students who are not selected can receive up to Rs 30,000 annually through the UGC, or the prescribed tuition fee, whichever is lower.

Sep 24

Changing Universities? Nepal’s New UGC Rules Let Students Carry Eligible Academic Credits

Nepal’s University Grants Commission has introduced the Academic Credit Bank Establishment and Operation Directive, 2082, creating a common framework for storing, verifying and transferring academic credits between recognized higher education institutions. Students may carry eligible credits to another institution or program instead of losing their previous academic work, but transfers depend on subject equivalency, institutional approval and limits set by the directive.

Aug 10

How Nepali Ethical Hackers Are Climbing Bugcrowd’s Global Rankings

Nepali ethical hacker Bishal Shrestha ranked first among Nepal-based researchers on Bugcrowd’s June 2026 leaderboard with 110 points, while Birendra Shah continues to lead Nepali researchers in the platform’s all-time standings. Nepal’s presence also extends to the broader global rankings, with Birendra Shah and Abiral Shrestha among the country’s strongest performers on the international bug-bounty platform.

Aug 6

UGC To Take Over Foreign Degree Equivalency From TU Starting July 17

UGC will take over higher education degree equivalency from TU starting July 17, with new authority over foreign degree recognition, credit transfer and quality assurance.

Jul 16