Kathmandu, Dec. 24 -- The British College, which offers courses in affiliation with foreign universities in Nepal, has been accused of duping students, prompting the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to launch an investigation.

Dozens of bachelor's students have repeatedly protested on the college premises and have also lodged complaints with the ministry, alleging the college administration deceived them.

Both last year and this year, the college enrolled students in the Bachelor's in Hospitality Business Management (BHM), promising a foundation-level course (semesters 1 and 2) in Nepal, a next-level course (semesters 3 and 4) in Dubai, and a final-level course in Australia and the United Kingdom (UK).

But more than a year...