Rising Interest in Studying Abroad among Nepalese Students: NOC Statistics
Statistics from the Foreign Study Permit Branch of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology show that there has been an increasing interest among Nepalese students in studying abroad.
NOC Application and Approval Process
The branch has introduced an online application system for No Objection Certificates (NOC). Once the online application is received, registration is done on the same day, and the NOC is issued on the following day. According to the Deputy Secretary of the Foreign Study Permit Branch, out of 699 online applications received on a single day, 529 applications were accepted.
NOC Issuance Numbers
In May 2022, 1,696 NOCs were issued, while in April 2023, the number rose to 14,613. The numbers have been consistently rising, with 16,348 NOCs being issued in March 2023. The highest number of NOCs have been issued for studying in Australia, Japan, America, and Canada.
Easing the Process with Online Application
Since the introduction of online applications, registration, and NOC issuance, service delivery has become more efficient and faster. The NOC branch claims that the number of queues has decreased, making the process easier for students.
Here are the statistics from the NOC Branch of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology on the number of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued for studying abroad by Nepalese students:
|
Month and Year |
Number of NOCs Issued |
|
May 2022 |
1,696 |
|
June 2022 |
4,560 |
|
July 2022 |
5,341 |
|
August 2022 |
5,860 |
|
October 2022 |
4,963 |
|
November 2022 |
3,757 |
|
December 2022 |
5,695 |
|
January 2023 |
7,085 |
|
February 2023 |
13,972 |
|
March 2023 |
16,348 |
|
April 2023 |
14,613 |
It's important to note that the number of NOCs issued has been consistently increasing, with the highest number being issued in March 2023.
Overall, the rising trend of Nepalese students pursuing higher studies abroad is reflected in the increasing numbers of NOCs issued. The online application process has made the process easier and more efficient for students, making it easier to access foreign education.
Published on 8th April 2023
