The Master of Education (M.Ed.) at Siddhartha Campus, Kapilvastu, is a two-year, four-semester postgraduate program under the Faculty of Education, Tribhuvan University. The campus has been running the M.Ed. program since 2065 BS as part of its postgraduate academic expansion. Within Siddhartha Campus, the program is connected to a community-based academic setting, departmental teaching, internal academic follow-up, and student support systems.
At the postgraduate level in education, the campus runs classes in Nepali, English, and Health and Physical Education, linking the M.Ed. program with subject-based teaching, practical work, workshops, and research-oriented study.
Course: Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Institution: Siddhartha Campus, Kapilvastu
Affiliation: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Education
Duration: 2 years
Academic system: 4 semesters
Campus operation: Conducted since 2065 BS
Total load: 69 credit hours
Study model: Core courses, specialization courses, teaching practice or practicum, and thesis writing
Campus postgraduate study areas in education: Nepali, English, and Health and Physical Education
Admission basis: Entrance examination, merit, interview, and group discussion
The M.Ed. program combines professional education study, specialization-based learning, practical work, and thesis writing. It is designed for advanced study in education and follows the semester system of TU.
The overall course structure includes:
7 core courses carrying 21 credit hours
17 specialization courses carrying 39 credit hours
Teaching Practice or Practicum carrying 3 credit hours
Thesis Writing carrying 6 credit hours
Total: 69 credit hours
Core courses include:
Foundations of Education
Advanced Educational Psychology
Curriculum Practices
Education and Development
Research Methodology in Education
Measurement and Evaluation in Education
Contemporary Educational Issues
The broader TU M.Ed. framework includes specialization areas such as English Education, Nepali Education, Mathematics Education, Health Education, Physical Education, Curriculum and Evaluation, Educational Planning and Management, and other education-related fields. At Siddhartha Campus, postgraduate education classes are in operation in Nepali, English, and Health and Physical Education.
Prepare qualified and competent teachers for upper high schools
Develop educational planners, administrators, managers, supervisors, and other education professionals
Build advanced knowledge of education policy, pedagogy, and research
Support specialization-based academic development
Connect theory, research, and practice in the field of education
The M.Ed. program has a clear academic role at Siddhartha Campus because the institution serves students from Kapilvastu and nearby areas who seek postgraduate study within the district. Its community-based setting, departmental structure, internal academic system, and subject-based teaching environment make the program relevant for graduates who want advanced study in education.
The course also supports academic continuity in teacher education. Since Siddhartha Campus runs the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), the M.Ed. program extends that pathway to the master’s level within the same campus environment.
Understanding of advanced educational concepts and professional issues
Ability to engage in specialization-based study in education
Knowledge of educational research and academic writing
Experience in teaching practice or practicum
Ability to complete thesis-based postgraduate work
Educational foundations and policy understanding
Advanced educational psychology
Curriculum and evaluation
Research methodology in education
Teaching practice or practicum
Thesis proposal development and thesis writing
Seminar, assignment, case study, and field study work
At Siddhartha Campus, the M.Ed. program is supported through classroom teaching, practical academic work, and internal academic monitoring.
Smart boards and multimedia projectors are used in teaching
Departments conduct workshops such as research report writing and dissertation writing
Students take part in subject-based training and workshop activities
Three internal and unit examinations are conducted in each academic session with continuous evaluation
A Student Counselling Cell provides academic and personal guidance
Upper secondary and higher-level teaching roles
Educational planning and administration
Academic and research-related work in education
Further academic progression in education and related fields
Scholarships for needy and deserving students
Scholarships for outstanding students
Priority support for poor, women, indigenous groups, Dalits, persons with disabilities, and educationally disadvantaged students
TU-affiliated postgraduate education program in Kapilvastu
Semester-based master’s program within a community campus setting
M.Ed. program in operation since 2065 BS
Postgraduate classes in Nepali, English, and Health and Physical Education
Internal evaluation, workshops, and academic follow-up
Library, e-library, and computer lab support
Scholarship support for merit and disadvantaged groups
Applicants must have completed B.Ed. or a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from TU or a recognized university
Subject-specific entry requirements apply according to the chosen specialization area
Applicants must fill out the prescribed application form with personal and academic details
Students must pass the entrance examination conducted by the campus or the university
Admission is made on the basis of merit after interview and group discussion
Bachelor’s degree transcript or marksheet
Bachelor’s degree certificate or provisional certificate
Character certificate
Migration certificate, where applicable
Transfer certificate
Citizenship certificate or birth certificate copy
Passport-size photographs
Entrance examination scorecard, if required
Completed admission form
Admission fee payment receipt
The M.Ed. program follows the TU semester system. Semester-end examinations are conducted by the Dean’s Office. Taught courses are evaluated through internal and external components, with 40 percent internal evaluation and 60 percent external evaluation. Students must pass both components separately. Teaching Practice or Practicum and Thesis are practical components of the program, and thesis writing includes proposal development, supervised research, presentation, and final evaluation under the Faculty of Education framework.
The M.Ed. program at Siddhartha Campus combines TU’s semester-based postgraduate education structure with a local academic environment in Kapilvastu. Its course design includes core professional study, specialization, teaching practice or practicum, and thesis writing. Supported by departmental teaching, workshops, internal evaluation, and student guidance services, the program provides a postgraduate pathway in education for students seeking advanced study at Siddhartha Campus.
The M.Ed. program runs for two years under a four-semester system.
The program is affiliated with Tribhuvan University under the Faculty of Education.
The program carries 69 credit hours.
The course structure includes core courses, specialization courses, teaching practice or practicum, and thesis writing.
Applicants with B.Ed. or a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from TU or a recognized university can apply. Subject-specific requirements apply according to the specialization area.
Applicants submit the prescribed form, take the entrance examination conducted by the campus or the university, and are selected on merit after interview and group discussion.
