Tharpu Campus, established in 2065 BS (2009 AD), is a community-run academic institution located in Tharpu, Panchthar. Affiliated with Tribhuvan University and recognized by the University Grants Commission of Nepal, it offers a full-time Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program designed to prepare qualified educators for Nepal’s school system.
This four-year annual system program equips students with subject specialization and pedagogical expertise in both major and minor subject areas. The program is conducted in English-medium classrooms by experienced faculty, integrating theory with practical learning through field visits, modern teaching aids, and practicum.
Affiliation: Tribhuvan University (TU)
Program Duration: 4 years (Annual Examination System)
Medium of Instruction: English
Academic Calendar: Yearly exams are conducted by TU
Eligibility: Completion of Class 12 or equivalent
Scholarships: Available for:
Students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds
Students from marginalized groups
Top-performing and deserving candidates
Fee Structure: Affordable (as per government-supported model)
Qualified and experienced teaching faculty
Peaceful and student-friendly learning environment
Technology-enabled smart classrooms
Dedicated computer and science laboratories
Library and self-study resources
Access to agricultural and technical fieldwork spaces
Practical field visits to educational, scientific, and community institutions
Government-funded, allowing lower tuition fees
General English
General Nepali
Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education
Educational Psychology
Curriculum and Evaluation
Elective (Choose One):
Instructional Technology
ICT in Education
ICT in Specialized Subject
Students can choose one major subject based on prior qualifications. Options include:
English Education
Nepali Education
Mathematics Education
Science Education (Physical Science)
Population Education
Health & Physical Education
Geography, History, Economics, or Political Science Education
Each major includes progressive coursework across all four years.
Students select a minor subject different from their major. Available areas include:
English or Nepali Education
Mathematics or Science Education
Health or Physical Education
Geography, Economics, History, Political Science
Primary Education, Non-formal Education, and others
Note: Only students majoring in Physical Science can select Biology as a minor.
Fourth-year practical teaching internship in real school settings
Compulsory: General English, General Nepali, Foundations of Education
Major subject – introductory concepts and subject foundations
Minor subject – one foundation course
Core: Educational Psychology
Major and minor subjects – advanced topics, methods, and interdisciplinary relevance
Core: Curriculum and Evaluation
Major and minor – teaching methodology, communication, and applied pedagogy
Core: Teaching Practice + Elective in ICT/Instructional Technology
Major and minor – final specialization courses and research projects
Graduates of the B.Ed. program are well-prepared for careers as:
Secondary-level teachers (in their major/minor fields)
Educational coordinators or trainers
Researchers or curriculum developers
Candidates for M.Ed. and other postgraduate programs
The program supports holistic development through subject mastery, classroom teaching skills, and exposure to modern educational practices.
Interested candidates who have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in relevant streams can apply during the regular admission cycle announced by Tharpu Campus. Priority is given to eligible applicants from disadvantaged and rural backgrounds, and entrance criteria are based on TU norms for specialization subjects.
