SEE Results Raise Concern in Bedkot Municipality’s Community Schools
The SEE (Secondary Education Examination) results in Bedkot Municipality of Kanchanpur have shown a worrying performance by community schools.
While only one student from community schools scored a 3.7 GPA, 18 students from institutional schools in the same area achieved this GPA level.
A total of 721 students from 12 community schools appeared in the SEE.
However, only 217 students passed, leaving more than 70% of the students unsuccessful.
Mayor Bhojraj Bohara, who also serves as the education coordinator, has come under scrutiny for the results.
Allegations of Favoritism and Poor Oversight
Parents allege that appointing close affiliates to the school monitoring teams has compromised student futures.
Social activist Karn Bahadur Patali expressed concern that the municipality has not properly managed teacher recruitment or subject-specific instructors in community schools, while favoring private institutions.
Alarming Performance from Several Schools
According to Education Section Head Padmaraj Bhatt:
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In Ratnamavi, Ward No. 10, out of 40 SEE candidates, only 1 passed with a 2.0 GPA.
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In Siddhanath Secondary School, Musepani, only 1 out of 14 students passed.
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In Saraswati Secondary School, Dharampur, only 3 out of 72 students passed.
Lack of Qualified Teachers Affects Results
Bhatt stated that due to a lack of subject teachers, primary-level teachers are forced to teach upper-level classes, which has directly affected the academic performance.
He added:
“There is a severe shortage of subject teachers in schools within the municipality. From next year, schools facing teacher shortages will receive municipal grants, and we expect to see improvement.”
Mayor Claims Gradual Improvement
Despite criticism, Mayor Bohara claimed that SEE results are gradually improving compared to previous years.
Last year, 24% of students passed, whereas this year the pass rate increased to 30%.
He explained:
“There are only three staff members in the Education Section, making regular school monitoring difficult.”
Monitoring Teams Deployed in Groups
Mayor Bohara said members of the municipal education committee were deployed in two groups to monitor schools.
He acknowledged that structural improvements will take time.
He noted that while three schools had a zero pass rate last year, at least one student passed from each this year, indicating some progress.
Parents Demand Uniform Education Policy
Parents have called for:
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The implementation of a unified education policy across private and community schools
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Improved quality of education in community institutions
They stressed the urgent need for equal standards and teacher availability to ensure fair academic opportunities for all students.
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