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India-Nepal Educational Ties
Context
A Nepali woman student at KIIT, Bhubaneswar, died by suicide due to alleged harassment, leading to protests by Nepali students who accused the university of ignoring complaints; in response, KIIT ordered all Nepali students to vacate the campus, causing outrage and intervention by the Nepali government, before eventually withdrawing the order and resuming academic activities.
India-Nepal Educational Ties
- Historical Connection: Since the Rana regime, Nepalese students have studied in Banaras, Patna, Gorakhpur, Darjeeling, and Dehradun.
- Colonial Influence: Nepal’s first college, Tri-Chandra College (1918), was affiliated with Calcutta and later Patna University.
- Higher Education Growth in Nepal:
- 1959: Tribhuvan University established (Nepal’s first university).
- 1971: New Education System Plan (NESP) introduced to “Nepalise” education.
- Despite these developments, Nepali students continue to prefer Indian institutions due to quality education and cultural ties.
- Foreign Students from Nepal in India
- Nepalese students form the largest group of foreign students in India.
- 28% of all foreign students in India (2021-22) were from Nepal (highest among 170 countries).
- They are enrolled in 180+ universities across India, with a preference for engineering and technology courses in IITs, IISc, and private institutions like KIIT.
Impact on Indo-Nepal Relations
- Article 6 of the Indo-Nepal Peace Treaty of 1950 guarantees equal treatment for nationals of both countries.
- Article 7 of the Act ensures free movement, residence, trade, and education for each other’s citizens.
KIIT’s eviction order violated these treaty provisions, leading to diplomatic concerns.
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