SEE Result in Nepal: How to Check, Grading System, and What to Do Next

How to Check Your SEE Result

The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) is administered annually by the National Examinations Board (NEB), Office of the Controller of Examinations (Sanothimi, Bhaktapur). Once the board officially publishes the results, students can check their scores using web portals, SMS, and IVR services.

1. Checking Online via Websites

Online portals are generally the fastest way to view your provisional gradesheet. Make sure you have your correct Symbol Number (and your date of birth, if requested by the platform). You can check results on authorized portals such as:

• National Examinations Board (NEB): neb.gov.np
• SEE Office of Controller of Examinations: see.gov.np
• Nepal Telecom: see.ntc.net.np

Always verify that you are visiting the official domains announced in the NEB press release on results day.

2. Checking via SMS and IVR

When high server traffic slows down website loading, SMS or IVR services provided by telecommunication operators (such as Nepal Telecom) serve as reliable alternatives. Typically, sending your symbol number via text to designated shortcodes allows you to receive your GPA or status directly on your mobile phone. Refer to the official NEB notice for the active shortcode numbers for the current examination year.

Understanding the Letter Grading System

Nepal’s SEE operates on a standardized letter grading framework. Results are presented as letter grades and Grade Point Averages (GPA), rather than percentage totals.

The system evaluates theoretical and practical components according to the curriculum criteria implemented by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. Under current curriculum guidelines, students must secure a minimum threshold (typically grade ‘D’ or 35% in theoretical examinations) in each individual subject to be declared qualified for regular admission into higher secondary classes current passing criteria threshold percentage and NG grading rule under the revised Letter Grading Directive.

Key grade brackets include:

• A+ (Outstanding): 90% and above (GPA 4.0)
• A (Excellent): 80% to below 90% (GPA 3.6)
• B+ (Very Good): 70% to below 80% (GPA 3.2)
• B (Good): 60% to below 70% (GPA 2.8)
• C+ (Satisfactory): 50% to below 60% (GPA 2.4)
• C (Acceptable): 40% to below 50% (GPA 2.0)
• D (Basic): 35% to below 40% (GPA 1.6)
• Non-Graded (NG): Below standard threshold; candidates must participate in grade increment examinations.

What to Do After the Results Are Published

1. Collecting Your Official Documents

Internet printouts and SMS messages are provisional notices. Official grade sheets and character certificates are dispatched to your respective schools after a few weeks. You will need these verified physical documents for admission into Grade 11 or technical diploma programs.

2. Grade Increment (Retesting) Opportunities

If you receive an ‘NG’ (Non-Graded) or wish to improve results in eligible subjects, the NEB organizes supplementary grade increment examinations. The notice for retake application deadlines, allowable subject counts, and fee structures is published shortly after the main result announcement. Check directly with your school administration or the official NEB website to file your application in time.

3. Choosing Your Academic Path

A successful SEE result opens several distinct pathways in Nepal:

• General Higher Secondary (Grades 11 and 12): Students choose specialized clusters such as Science, Management, Humanities, Education, or Law, based on their career goals and institutional GPA requirements.
• Technical and Vocational Streams (CTEVT): The Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training offers 3-year diploma programs in fields such as engineering, nursing, pharmacy, and agriculture.
• Bridge Courses and Entrance Preparation: Many colleges and entrance exams require foundational review before formal admission.

Frequently asked questions

What information do I need to check my SEE result?

You need your SEE Symbol Number as printed on your admit card. Some websites may also ask for your Date of Birth (in BS format) to generate the full marksheet.

What does 'NG' mean on the SEE marksheet?

‘NG’ stands for Non-Graded. It indicates that the candidate did not achieve the minimum required score in that subject and must sit for a grade increment examination to qualify for higher education admission.

How can I apply for re-totaling if I am unsatisfied with my grades?

The National Examinations Board issues an official re-totaling notice shortly after results are published. Candidates must submit an application form along with the prescribed fee within the deadline mentioned in the notice.