Admission open for Post-Graduate Diploma 2026- Kathmandu University School of Education

Kathmandu University’s School of Education is now accepting applications for a one-year program for the following programs:

• PGDE in Yakthung/Limbu Language Teaching (PGDE-YLT)
• PGDE in Maithili Language Teaching (PGDE-MLT)

The PGDE-MLT aims to develop educators who are proficient in Maithili culture, language, and script. It promotes multilingual and mother tongue-based education, enhances teaching skills, encourages research and community engagement, and contributes to the preservation and revitalization of the Maithili language.

The PGDE-YLT program is designed to prepare educators in Yakthung culture, language, and writing systems. It promotes multilingual, mother tongue-based education while enhancing teaching skills, encouraging research, and fostering community involvement to preserve and revitalize the Yakthung language. The program supports students’ cognitive development and contributes to Nepal’s linguistic and cultural diversity.

Important Dates:

• Application Period: February 05 to 25, 2026
• Entrance Exam: February 27, 2026
• Interview: February 28, 2026
• Session Starts: March 15, 2026

Program Details:

• Mode: Blended
• Credits: 27 credit hours
• Supplementary: Includes a supplementary language course

Entry Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 or equivalent.

Course Structure:

PGDE-MLT

• Core Course (3 Cr.): Education Philosophy and Practices
• Specialized Maithili Language Courses (18 Cr.):
  • Maithili Language Pedagogy
  • Maithili Grammar
  • Communicative Maithili Language
  • Maithili Linguistic Archaeology
  • Curriculum and Assessment in Maithili Language
  • Maithili Language and Culture
• Elective Course (3 Cr.): Translation (L1-L2-FL)
• Practical Course (3 Cr.): Practicum

For PGDE-YLT

• Core Course (3 Credits)
  • Education Philosophy and Practices – 3 Cr.
• Specialized Yakthung Language Courses (18 Credits)
  • Yakthung Language Pedagogy – 3 Cr.
  • Yakthung Grammar – 3 Cr.
  • Communicative Yakthung Language – 3 Cr.
  • Yakthung Linguistic Archaeology – 3 Cr.
  • Curriculum and Assessment in Yakthung Language – 3 Cr.
  • Yakthung Language and Culture – 3 Cr.
• Elective Course (3 Credits)
  • Translation (L1-L2-FL) – 3 Cr.
• Practical Course (3 Credits)

  • Practicum – 3 Cr.