Kathmandu, July 4
Office bearers of the Kathmandu University have started lobbying to change the recommendation of University Grants Commission Nepal to operate the institution under the local government.
A study committee formed by the Commission under the leadership of Tri Ratna Manandhar had recommended categorising universities across the country into three levels – central, provincial and local levels. The panel had suggested operating the KU under the local government.
But, the university officials say it is inappropriate to operate the institution locally as its international ranking it better than other universities in the country including the Tribhuvan University.
“The universities should be categorised keeping the quality of the university in mind rather than just the geographical location. We do not agree with the report submitted by the committee to the Commission,” an official at the KU said.
The government had given permission to establish the KU in Changunarayan of Bhaktapur. However, due to land issues, it was later established in Dhulikhel of Kavre.
The committee has also recommended to categorise Tribhuvan University, Open University and Agriculture and Forestry University under the central government.
Similarly, Purbanchal, Pokhara, Mid-Western, Far Western, and Rajarshi universities have been placed at the provincial level.
The Commission will submit the report to the Ministry of Education soon after giving it the final shape.
