Simpani Campus, located in Khotang Rural Municipality–8, has been offering accessible higher education since 2064 BS (2007 AD). Affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU), the campus offers the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program under the semester system. This program was started in 2076 BS (2019 AD).
This two-year, four-semester course is intended for students aiming to develop advanced knowledge and professional skills in education, classroom practice, and research.
Affiliation: Tribhuvan University (TU)
Program Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Credit Hours: 69 total (Core: 21, Specialization: 39, Teaching Practice: 3, Thesis: 6)
Evaluation: Semester-based internal (40%) and external (60%)
Facilities: Library, computer lab, counselling, E-library, multimedia, journals, and scholarship support
The M.Ed. program includes:
Core Courses (21 credits): Covers foundations of education, psychology, research methodology, measurement and evaluation, and educational issues
Specialization Courses (39 credits): Students select a subject area studied at the B.Ed. level
Teaching Practice (3 credits): Conducted in the fourth semester
Thesis Writing (6 credits): Guided research project in the final semester
Specializations available include English, Nepali, Science, Math, Health, ICT, Population, Curriculum and Evaluation, Educational Planning and Management, and others.
The M.Ed. program aims to:
Prepare competent secondary and higher secondary-level educators
Support future educational researchers, planners, and curriculum specialists
Strengthen leadership and professional growth in the education sector
Graduates are equipped to work as teachers, administrators, researchers, curriculum planners, or pursue further academic research (e.g., MPhil or PhD).
After graduation, students are expected to:
Apply theory and research in real educational settings
Conduct independent research using appropriate methods
Demonstrate subject expertise and critical understanding of pedagogy
Academic writing and thesis preparation
Instructional practice
Evaluation and curriculum analysis
Subject-specific teaching tools and techniques
Classes involve lectures, seminars, discussions, project work, fieldwork, and case studies. The thesis is completed with faculty supervision and internal–external evaluation.
Applicants must hold a B.Ed. or a one-year B.Ed. following a relevant bachelor’s degree. Specialization area must align with prior academic background.
Graduates can:
Teach at secondary and higher secondary levels
Work as planners, school heads, or educational officers
Engage in curriculum development or educational consultancy
Simpani Campus offers scholarships to academically capable students from financially marginalized backgrounds.
This program allows students from rural and semi-urban areas to continue their academic journey in education while gaining practical skills and research experience through local access.
The M.Ed. program at Simpani Campus offers an affordable, practical, and academically sound pathway for future educators seeking to make a meaningful impact in the field of education.
