Tribhuvan University (TU) has officially endorsed an annual budget of NPR 30.87 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. This newly approved outlay represents a 9.77 percent increase compared to the financial allocation of the previous fiscal year.
Budget Sources and Spending Breakdown
According to the university's financial plan, internal revenues are expected to contribute Rs 15.24 billion, which accounts for 49.38 percent of the total figure. The remaining Rs 15.63 billion, or 50.62 percent, is anticipated to be funded through direct support from the Nepal government's budget.
Regarding expenditure categories, operational costs dominate the planned spending. Recurrent expenditure takes up 86.14 percent of the budget, while only 13.86 percent has been earmarked for capital expenditure and physical infrastructure development.
Focus on Skill Enhancement and Financial Deficit
To upgrade institutional standards, TU has allocated Rs 217 million under the heading of training, workshops, and academic symposiums. These funds will be utilized to enhance the skills of professors and university personnel, making them more proficient with modern technology.
However, the university is confronting a major financial shortfall of Rs 6.31 billion. This budget deficit is primarily caused by a sharp drop in government funding. The state has provided Rs 7.31 billion in grants for this fiscal year—approximately Rs 4.5 billion less than the amount provided in the previous fiscal year.
