CTEVT Announces Revised Fee Structures for Medical Courses
The Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) has officially announced revised fee structures for its medical programs. This includes increased fees for nursing, general medicine (Health Assistant or HA), and pharmacy courses.
A Sharp Increase in Medical Course Fees
CTEVT has significantly increased the study fee for three of its popular medical courses.
- The nursing course fee has seen a substantial hike of Rs. 1.5 lakh. The new fee for nursing studies is now set at Rs. 6 lakh 24 thousand 230, a steep rise from the previous fee of Rs. 4 lakh 75 thousand.
- The HA course fee has also escalated to Rs. 5 lakh 23 thousand 820, marking an increase from the former fee of Rs. 4 lakh 4 thousand.
- The pharmacy course fee has been hiked by Rs. 86,000, setting the new fee at Rs. 423 thousand 660, compared to the previous fee of Rs. 337 thousand.
Impact on Nursing Course Applicants and Seat Availability
CTEVT's nursing program is highly competitive, with over 10,000 applicants each year. However, due to a decreasing number of seats over the last three years — attributed to the closure of colleges without a 100-bed hospital — only about 1,500 seats are available for study.
Payment Terms and Application of New Fees
CTEVT has implemented a structured fee payment system for its students. They are required to pay 50 percent of the total fee as the first installment, followed by 25 percent in the second and third installments.
According to the council, these adjustments to the fee structures have been made after careful consideration and are based on the decision by the Education Minister on 078 Poush 6. The new fees will be applicable to students enrolling in the academic session 080/081.
Limited Availability in Private and Partnership Schools
It's worth noting that while the fee structures for private and partnership educational institutions have been fixed, the number of these institutions offering the aforementioned courses remains small. This further intensifies the competition for these highly sought-after medical courses.
These changes reflect the evolving landscape of medical education in the country, calling for students and their families to plan ahead financially to continue pursuing these paths. CTEVT's announcement serves as a crucial reminder of the commitment and resources required to equip future healthcare professionals.
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