KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has warned educational consultancies against misleading students by sending them to unapproved training centres under the pretext of enrolling them in recognised academic institutions, following a rise in complaints related to overseas education fraud.
In a public notice, the ministry said some consultancies—both licensed and unlicensed—have been using false advertisements and fake offer letters to deceive students. As a result, students are being sent to training centres that are not legally recognised by authorities in destination countries, despite being told they are enrolling in accredited colleges.
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The MoEST said it has received complaints from the Nepal Medical Council and Nepali diplomatic missions abroad, along with evidence of misleading advertisements. “Such practices have caused significant financial and emotional distress to families seeking overseas education,” the ministry said.
According to the ministry, some students only realise after arriving abroad that the institutions named in their offer letters either do not exist or lack official recognition. In several cases, training centres have been falsely presented as accredited colleges.
An internal review also found that a number of consultancies cited in complaints are not listed in the ministry’s official records, making monitoring and investigation difficult.
The ministry has urged students and parents to use only authorised consultancies and to verify the authenticity of offer letters before proceeding. Those who have been cheated or wish to lodge complaints have been advised to contact the ministry’s Educational Counselling and Certification Section for assistance.
