For decades, Nepal has witnessed a significant outflow of students seeking higher education abroad. In recent years, the numbers have surged with over 100,000 students leaving the country in the last fiscal year alone (The Rising Nepal, 2023). The rise in Nepali students pursuing international education has put the spotlight on the No Objection Certificate (NOC) policy, a mandatory requirement for students planning to study overseas. Through this article, I analyse the NOC policy, its importance, the issues surrounding its implementation, and the urgent need for reforms to better serve Nepalese students.