According to the National Examinations Board, there are many irregularities in the high school exam system in Kathmandu. While students, officials, and school administrators try to rig exams to suit their interests, guardians also use their influence to help their children cheat. The higher the pass percentage, the more the students are being enrolled the following year. Educationists and administrators alike say systemic failures have led to the perpetuation of exam rigging in Nepal, however, policy or procedural reforms might not work unless there is a change in the mindset of the people.

The year 2014 was a rather eventful year for Nepal's educational sector. Following a number of manifestations against and arrests for corruption, the Nepalese government is taking steps to curb malpractices in education.

Nepal's Education Minister has been removed from his post amid allegations of corruption. The bribery allegations against the Minister led to international donors suspending millions of dollars in funding for schools. He denies accepting bribes from more than 1,000 teachers to secure them jobs in the schools of their choice.

International donors in Nepal on Monday suspended millions of dollars in funding. The move follows reports that the Education Minister is being investigated by a parliamentary committee over undisclosed financial irregularities. He denies any wrongdoing.