Manmohan Technical University has taken a significant step toward advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nepal by introducing a new academic pathway for diploma graduates.

In collaboration with Swisscontact, the University is launching Nepal’s first-ever B.Tech in Civil Engineering (NVQF Level 6)—a transformative program designed to enable engineering diploma graduates to seamlessly progress into higher education without starting from the beginning.

This competency-based, industry-driven program is scheduled to commence in early 2026 and aims to bridge the long-standing gap between diploma-level and higher-level engineering education in Nepal.

The agreement was formally signed by Sanjay Karki, Country Director of Swisscontact, and Dr. Rekha Shrestha, Dean of Manmohan Technical University, marking a milestone in collaborative efforts to strengthen Nepal’s education system.

This initiative is part of the Nepal Vocational Qualifications System Project (NVQS-P), a bilateral program between the Government of Switzerland and the Government of Nepal. The project is implemented by Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training / National Skill Testing Board with technical assistance from Swisscontact.

Through this initiative, Manmohan Technical University reaffirms its commitment to innovation in education, industry relevance, and creating inclusive pathways for technical graduates to achieve higher academic and professional success.