Nepal, Oct. 7 -- Despite growing attraction towards health education, other programs under the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) are seeing a steady decline in student enrollment.

According to CTEVT's Information Officer, Ekaraj Adhikari, a recent study conducted by the council revealed that fewer students who passed this year's SEE (Secondary Education Examination) are showing interest in technical education. The study found that students are reluctant to apply mainly because technical courses are expensive, take longer to complete and do not guarantee employment afterward.

CTEVT had allocated around 70,000 seats for three-year diploma courses in health, engineering, agriculture, and hotel management. "For...