Scholarship for TSLC(Pre-Diploma) and Diploma in CTEVT

Overview

The CTEVT Centralized Classified Scholarship Scheme is a major technical education funding track launched by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT). This statutory framework grants 100% free education to meritorious Nepalese students, letting them pursue professional technical careers without paying institutional fees across constituent, partnership, community (TECS), and private affiliated institutions. ⚠️ Important Terminology Update: If you are looking for the historical TSLC (Technical School Leaving Certificate) program tier, note that CTEVT has formally restructured these curricula into the modern Pre-Diploma Level bracket. The advanced technical pathways are run under the Diploma and Certificate Level frameworks (which includes PCL Nursing, Health Assistant, Pharmacy, and Civil Engineering). The classified scholarship systematically sets aside a fixed allocation of free seats based on total batch sizes: 2 free seats for a batch of 30, 3 free seats for a batch of 40, and 4 free seats for a standard class capacity of 48 students.

The Dual Scholarship Tiers

• Diploma & Certificate Level: Rigorous 3-year academic and practical matrices targeting higher technical specializations. Entry is highly competitive and managed via provincial merit quotas linked with secondary school board performance.
• Pre-Diploma Level (Formerly TSLC): Shorter, career-focused technical modules designed to generate immediate, skilled grassroots workforces across engineering, medical tech, and agricultural fields straight after secondary school.

⚠️ Strict Fee Waiver Policy: Under official CTEVT rules, hosting institutions are strictly prohibited from charging classified scholarship winners for baseline tuition, laboratory access, institutional registration, library fees, or regular examination submissions. However, students must manage their own food, lodging, toolkits, uniform costs, and external project expenses out-of-pocket.

Currently Active Alternatives

If the intensely competitive CTEVT classified application timeline has closed for the current cycle, you can monitor these active parallel choices:

• CTEVT Special Program Scholarships: Look into the specialized, separate government-funded pools allocating fully-funded seats (often including lodging/stipends) for targeted Dalit, Muslim, and highly marginalized remote communities.
• CTEVT Merit Scholarships: If enrolled as a full-paying student, aim for the top rank in your intake entrance or ongoing semester exams to secure internal institutional fee waivers.
• Local Municipal Technical Subsidies: Check your local Ward or Municipality Office portals, as many local government bodies in Nepal sponsor local youths into regional technical colleges independently.

Eligibility

Who is Eligible

• School Background: Applicants must have cleared their SEE/SLC from a recognized Government or Community school within Nepal. Students coming out of private/boarding schools are excluded from the classified pool.
• Pre-Diploma Pathways: Requires a clean pass in the Secondary Education Exam (SEE) with a minimum aggregate GPA matching current program prospectus limits.
• Diploma Pathways (Engineering/IT): Requires a valid SEE/SLC certificate showing passing grades in core structural subjects including Mathematics, Science, and English.
• Diploma Pathways (PCL Health/Nursing): Demands rigorous entry clearances, typically requiring strong academic scores across health and science prerequisites in compliance with national medical regulatory councils.
• Targeted Quotas: To claim seats in the reservation pool, you must present official recommendations certifying your status (e.g., Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi, Conflict Victim, or Remote Area resident) stamped by local government offices.

Who is Not Eligible

• Private School Grads: Students who passed their SEE from a private/institutional school cannot bypass the system to claim a Classified (Free) seat.
• Prior Beneficiaries: The CTEVT scholarship is a strict one-time developmental benefit. If you have previously utilized a free scholarship seat for any CTEVT course, you cannot apply again.
• Multi-Province Filers: You are legally confined to competing within **one chosen province and one specific technical program** per application cycle. Filing duplicate forms across multiple provinces triggers automatic system rejection.

How to Apply

The entire application process is fully digitalized and managed through the Integrated Training Management System (ITMS) portal:

1. Track the Asar/Shrawan Notice: Monitor the official CTEVT Exam Control Office portal (ctevtexam.org.np) immediately after SEE results are made public for the official open call.
2. Access the Application Portal: Navigate to the web domain at ctevtexam.org.np and select the appropriate entry tier: Classified Scholarship (Diploma) or Pre-Diploma.
3. Pay the Portal Processing Fee: Deposit the required application processing fee (typically NPR 1,000) using authorized digital payment partners like eSewa, Khalti, or designated bank vouchers. Make sure to download your official transaction statement with a clear Transaction ID.
4. Scan and Upload Verified Credentials: Complete the online profiles and upload legible, high-resolution copies of:
   • SEE/SLC Grade Sheet and Character Certificate clearly proving government/community school completion.
   • A scanned copy of your valid Nepalese Citizenship Certificate or minor identity registration card.
   • A recent passport-sized digital photograph against a plain background.
   • Official, verified reservation group recommendation letters issued by your local municipality or target commission (if applying under the reservation quota).
5. Submit and Print the Admit Card: Select your single target province, desired technical course, and preferred training institutions. Review your entries, submit the online form, and regularly log back in to print your generated entrance examination admit card.
6. Sit for the Merit Selection: Attend the centralized selection examination on the scheduled date. Selection is determined cleanly through a merit-based system that blends your written exam scores with your raw high school board academic rankings.