Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGD Education)

Tribhuwan University
1 years
Rs.
Updated November 30, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

1 years

Fee

Rs.

Colleges

9+

Summary

Three-semester program designed to build pedagogical knowledge, subject mastery, and understanding of Nepal’s educational system for graduates entering the teaching profession.

Curriculum covers foundational education concepts, instructional methods, curriculum processes, educational philosophy, sociological bases of schooling, policy developments, and Nepal’s educational evolution. Emphasis is placed on methodological skills and teaching competence for specific secondary-level subjects across multiple specialization areas.

 

Description

Curricular structure 

AreaFocus
Foundations of EducationCore principles, philosophy, sociological bases
Pedagogy & MethodologySubject-specific teaching methods and classroom practice
Curriculum & PolicyCurriculum analysis, education commissions, policy evolution
School & SocietyRelationship between education and social structures
Teaching PracticeSupervised instructional work and project tasks

(Exact subjects follow TU’s approved 14-discipline structure.)

 

Features

Features

  • Three-semester academic design
  • Multi-disciplinary specialization options
  • Strong emphasis on pedagogy and methodological skill
  • Focus on Nepal’s education system and policy development
  • Integrated teaching practice

 

Admission Process

Eligibility (stream-specific)

  • Science Education: bachelor in science fields
  • Mathematics Education: bachelor in mathematics
  • English Education: bachelor in English
  • Nepali Education: bachelor in Nepali
  • Educational Administration & Supervision: bachelor in any subject
  • ICT Education: bachelor in IT, computer science, engineering, or BCA
  • Economics Education: bachelor in economics or management
  • Social Studies Education: bachelor in social sciences
  • History Education: bachelor in history
  • Geography Education: bachelor in geography, environmental science, or population
  • Political Science Education: bachelor in political science
  • Population Education: bachelor in population studies or geography
  • Health & Physical Education: bachelor in medicine, sport science, or any field with sports training
  • Inclusive Education: bachelor in any discipline

Admission process (points)

  • Confirm eligibility for selected specialization
  • Submit application to the chosen campus
  • Departmental screening
  • Enrollment and fee completion

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects

  • Secondary-level subject teacher
  • Curriculum and evaluation assistant
  • Education program officer
  • Instructional facilitator in community or NGO programs
  • Academic coordinator (school level)
  • Education research assistant

 

Colleges Offering This Course

Mahendra Ratna Campus Kathmandu

Mahendra Multiple Campus Nepalgunj

Dhankuta Multiple Campus

Surya Narayana Satya Narayan Marwaita Multiple Campus

Dadeldhura Multiple Campus

Mahendra Ratna Multiple Campus, Ilam

Thakur Ram Multiple Campus

Central Department of Education | Tribhuvan University

Butwal Multiple Campus