TU Revokes Equivalence for 114 Nepali Students’ Degrees

TU Curriculum Development Centre Revokes Equivalence of 114 Nepali Students

The Curriculum Development Centre of Tribhuvan University has revoked the academic equivalence granted to 114 Nepali students who obtained degrees from various universities in India.

The equivalence was revoked for students who submitted questionable academic certificates from Sangai International University in Manipur, CMJ University in Meghalaya, Techno Global University and Pragyan International University in Jharkhand. Ratopati had previously published investigative reports raising questions about the degrees obtained from these universities and the equivalence granted in Nepal.

The TU Curriculum Development Centre had published a 35-day notice in Gorkhapatra seeking verification of the certificates of candidates who obtained degrees from these universities and were employed in government and private organisations.

None of the 98 people who received equivalence based on degree certificates from Sangai International University were able to submit the required evidence. Of the 16 people associated with CMJ University, only three submitted evidence and retained their equivalence, while the equivalence of the remaining 13 was revoked.

The decision was made under Regulation 21, concerning the cancellation of previous decisions, of the Tribhuvan University Degree Recognition and Equivalence Regulations, 2082. Regulation 21 allows equivalence to be revoked at any time when the information submitted by an applicant is found to be false, unlawful or insufficient for equivalence.

According to the source, India’s University Grants Commission removed Sangai International University from its list of universities through a public notice issued on 15 May 2024 and declared the academic degrees issued by the institution invalid for higher education and government employment.

Full Details of Students and Certificates with Revoked Equivalence

A. Sangai International University, Manipur: 98 Students

1. Rohit Kumar Thakur, Siraha: Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering.

2. Rabin Khadka, Dang: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering.

3. Prashant Kumar Jha, Sarlahi: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

4. Dipesh Karna, Dhanusha: Three-year Bachelor of Business Studies.

5. Gyanendra Bidari, Lalitpur: Bachelor of Commerce.

6. Samir Kumar Karna, Chitwan: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

7. Prabha Mishra, Mahottari: Master’s degree in Social Work.

8. Rabindra Kumar Yadav, Siraha: Bachelor’s degree in Radiology.

9. Ajit Yadav, Rautahat: B.Tech in Electric.

10. Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma, Sunsari: Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management.

11. Pramila Rajbhandari, Bhaktapur: MBA in Finance Management.

12. Sanjit Kumar Yadav, Siraha: Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience.

13. Sunil Kumar Singh, Mahottari: BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology.

14. Aniket Kumar Yadav, Mahottari: Master of Commerce.

15. Mina Kumari Kushwaha, Mahottari: BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology.

16. Dilip Kumar Mehta, Sunsari: Bachelor of Business Administration.

17. Suraj Siwakoti, Kailali: Bachelor of Commerce.

18. Rabin Ghimire, Morang: Bachelor of Commerce.

19. Bishal Ramdhamu, Chitwan: Bachelor of Business Administration.

20. Madhu Mahat, Kathmandu: Bachelor of Commerce.

21. Anita Acharya, Dang: Bachelor of Commerce.

22. Sirjana Gurung, Tanahun: Bachelor of Commerce.

23. Bijesh Ghatani, Sunsari: Bachelor of Commerce.

24. Khemraj Dulal, Sunsari: Bachelor of Commerce.

25. Suraj Sah, Siraha: Bachelor of Business Administration.

26. Bikash Mandal, Dhanusha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

27. Sushil Acharya, Jumla, Karnali Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

28. Arjun Kumar Sah, Dhanusha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

29. Santosh Kumar Thakur, Dhanusha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

30. Aman Sah, Siraha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

31. Arjun Devkota, Nawalparasi, Gandaki Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

32. Santosh Basyal, Nawalparasi West, Lumbini Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

33. Rekha Karki, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

34. Kanchan Basnet, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

35. Bikram Khadka, Dolakha, Bagmati Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

36. Ritesh Kumar Yadav, Sarlahi, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

37. Yogesh Acharya, Sarlahi, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

38. Rujal Shrestha, Sankhuwasabha, Koshi Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

39. Pushpa Rai, Khotang, Koshi Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

40. Sonika Upreti, Nuwakot, Bagmati Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

41. Ranjita Siwakoti, Dolakha, Bagmati Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

42. Bipin Koirala, Morang, Koshi Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

43. Deepak Karna, Dhanusha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

44. Aatish Ghimire, Sunsari, Koshi Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

45. Shivpujan Kumar Gupta, Shivpujan Kumar Gupta, Bara, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

46. Aarti Kumari Singh, Mahottari, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

47. Prasanna Sharma, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

48. Madan Pokharel, Kapilvastu, Lumbini Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

49. Tirtha Singh Kathayat, Mugu, Karnali Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

50. Mukesh Kumar Maharan, Dhanusha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

51. Rupak Sapkota, Lalitpur, Bagmati Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

52. Supriya Bastola, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

53. Sirjana Timalsina, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

54. Sachit Kumari Yadav, Siraha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

55. Bijay Thakur, Mahottari, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

56. Ranjit Kumar Pandit, Sarlahi, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

57. Nawaraj Jaishi, Dang, Lumbini Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

58. Rupesh Kumar Singh, Siraha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

59. Manmohan Jha, Rautahat, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

60. Manoj Kumar Yadav, Siraha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

61. Umesh Kumar Das, Dhanusha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

62. Pallabi Dev, Saptari, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

63. Sonu Kumar Sah, Mahottari, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

64. Pradeep Kumar Singh, Dhanusha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

65. Nishant Chhetri, Nawalparasi West, Lumbini Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

66. Manish Bhatta, Kanchanpur, Sudurpashchim Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

67. Prashant Bhandari, Palpa, Lumbini Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

68. Nabin Pathak, Dhading, Bagmati Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

69. Ajay Kumar Bhagat, Saptari, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

70. Bipin Thapa, Tanahun, Gandaki Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

71. Nitish Sah, Sarlahi, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

72. Aditya Sharma, Banke, Lumbini Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

73. Roshan Kumar Chitwan, Dhanusha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

74. Laxman Gautam, Gulmi, Lumbini Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

75. Bishal Waiba, Nuwakot, Bagmati Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year BSc degree

76. Dibash Kumar Yadav, Saptari, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

77. Sushil Babu Patel, Rautahat, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

78. Umesh Sharma, Rukum West, Karnali Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

79. Rajkumar Sah, Parsa, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

80. Sagar G.C., Bardiya, Lumbini Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

81. Jitendra Kumar Yadav, Mahottari, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

82. Anand Babu Yadav, Siraha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

83. Ambika Sah, Sarlahi, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

84. Gaurav Basnet, Surkhet, Karnali Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

85. Rani Yadav, Sarlahi, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

86. Aman Chaudhary, Dhanusha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

87. Nabin Paudel, Rukum West, Karnali Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

88. Sagar Kuwar Thapa, Nawalparasi West, Lumbini Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

89. Prashant Bhandari, Palpa, Lumbini Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

90. Shabnam Ara, Rautahat, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

91. Jayaram Mahato, Sarlahi, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

92. Suryadev Mahato, Siraha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

93. Rupa Kumari Mahato, Sarlahi, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

94. Pinky Kumari Singh, Mahottari, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

95. Niraj Dev, Saptari, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: [Unclear in source], Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

96. Aman Chaudhary, Dhanusha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: [Unclear in source], Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

97. Suraj Kumar Yadav, Saptari, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

98. Suryadev Mahato, Siraha, Madhesh Province

• Degree obtained: B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

B. CMJ University, Meghalaya: 13 Students

1. Sapana Pandey, Dhading

   • Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

   • Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

2. Sabita Adhikari, Bhaktapur

   • Degree obtained: Bachelor of Humanities

   • Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Humanities

3. Bablu Kumar Jha, Dhanusha

   • Degree obtained: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

   • Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

4. Sangam Kumar Jha, Lalitpur

   • Degree obtained: Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy

   • Equivalence previously granted: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

5. Hari Kesh Verma, Banke

   • Degree obtained: Bachelor of Laws

   • Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

6. Devendra Desar, Lalitpur

   • Degree obtained: Bachelor of Computer Applications

   • Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

7. Lalit Narayan Yadav, Dhanusha

   • Degree obtained: PhD in Clinical Biochemistry

   • Equivalence previously granted: PhD in the relevant subject

8. Dindayal Chaudhary, Bara

   • Degree obtained: PhD in Management

   • Equivalence previously granted: PhD in Management

9. Saroj Kumar Thakur, Dhanusha

   • Degree obtained: PhD in Clinical Microbiology

   • Equivalence previously granted: PhD in Clinical Microbiology

10. Sudip Gautam, Dang

• Degree obtained: PhD in Political Science

• Equivalence previously granted: PhD in Political Science

11. Shivendra Labh Karna, Dhanusha

• Degree obtained: PhD in Management

• Equivalence previously granted: PhD in the relevant subject

12. Dipendra Saud, Kailali

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Computer Applications

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

13. Jai Raj Kapadi, Baitadi

• Degree obtained: Bachelor of Commerce

• Equivalence previously granted: Three-year bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject

C. Techno Global University, India: Two Students

1. Uday Kishor Tiwari

   • Degree obtained: PhD in Management

2. Gungeshwar Kumar Yadav, Sarlahi

   • Degree obtained: Bachelor’s degree

D. Pragyan International University, Jharkhand: One Student

1. Niruta Adhikari, Banke

   • Degree obtained: Bachelor of Business Administration