Student Enrollment Begins April 24, Regular Classes to Start April 28, Mayor’s Forum Decides

The Kathmandu Valley Mayors Forum has decided to request all municipalities to launch the new student enrollment campaign starting April 24, with regular classes commencing from April 28. The Forum made this decision considering local government authority and rulings from the Supreme Court regarding school operations.

In light of the ongoing fuel crisis, the Mayors Forum has also suggested prioritizing the use of electric vehicles and preparing alternative methods such as online classes. The decision was made in the Forum meeting held on April 11 in Kathmandu, drawing upon the rights of local bodies and Supreme Court directives.

“Taking into account the recent directives from the Government of Nepal and according to the academic calendar specified in the education regulations, it has been decided in the Kathmandu Valley Mayors Forum meeting on April 11, 2026, to request all municipalities within the valley to start the new student enrollment campaign from April 24 and to conduct regular classes from April 28,” stated a press release issued by the Mayors Forum.

Furthermore, given the current fuel crisis in the country, the Forum recommended prioritizing electric vehicle use and preparing alternative solutions such as online classes to ensure uninterrupted school operations and avoid class disruptions if the fuel shortage worsens. The Council of Ministers meeting on April 5 had earlier decided to begin the enrollment campaign for the 2026 academic session from April 28 and classes from May 12. The Mayors Forum expressed serious concern as this decision created uncertainty in school operations and impacted regular educational activities.