Nepal SEE English
Secondary Education Examination (SEE), Grade 10, Nepal
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The Secondary Education Examination (SEE), also written माध्यमिक शिक्षा परीक्षा or एसइइ, is the Grade 10 examination administered by the National Examination Board (NEB), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, under the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports. It is the school-leaving credential for students who complete basic secondary education in Nepal and the result that determines admission to Grade 11. Candidates sit compulsory papers in English, Nepali, Mathematics, Science and Technology, and Social Studies and Life Skill Education, and the board publishes an Assessment Framework for SEE plus subject item-writing handbooks (English, Mathematics, and Science and Technology) that shape how questions are designed. The board lists both a written examination and practical work under the Practical Practice Implementation Directive, 2083, and SEE operation is governed by the SEE Examination Operation, Management and Answer-Sheet Checking Directive, 2082. Registration and application notices for SEE Grade 10 were published on 2083 Karthik 10. This page is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with NEB; always confirm dates, deadlines and procedures on neb.gov.np, because the board does not state the examination dates, duration, item counts, pass marks or fees on its home page.
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Who conducts SEE and where do I check official notices?
The National Examination Board, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, publishes SEE notices, results and directives on neb.gov.np. The board's site lists a Grade 10 examination control office contact and email for SEE queries. Registration and application form notices for SEE Grade 10 were published on 2083 Karthik 10, so check the notices page regularly rather than relying on second-hand summaries.
Which subjects does SEE cover?
The NEB site references compulsory English, compulsory Nepali, compulsory Mathematics, Science and Technology, and Social Studies and Life Skill Education. It also publishes item-writing handbooks for English, Mathematics, and Science and Technology, and an Assessment Framework for SEE. Treat your school's official subject list as final, since the board page does not print a complete subject table for Grade 10.
Is there a practical examination as well as the written papers?
Yes. The board lists the Practical Practice Implementation Directive, 2083 (व्यावहारिक अभ्यास कार्यान्वयन निर्देशिका, २०८३) among its current instruments, alongside the written examination. The directive's contents are not reproduced on the home page, so ask your subject teacher which practical tasks and internal assessments your school will conduct and how they are recorded.
How long is each paper and how many marks is it?
The board does not state SEE paper duration, full marks or item counts on the page summarised here, so no figure is given. Do not rely on numbers circulating online. Confirm the structure from the sample question papers (नमुना प्रश्नपत्रहरू) and the Assessment Framework for SEE published on neb.gov.np, and from your own school.
What is the pass mark or grading system?
The source does not state SEE pass marks, grade boundaries or a GPA requirement, so none are quoted here. NEB publishes results and grade sheets, and separate notices cover grade-sheet integration and certificate corrections. Check the Assessment Framework for SEE and your school for the current grading rules rather than assuming an older scheme still applies.
Can I get my answer sheet rechecked or retotalled?
Yes. NEB publishes notices for re-totaling (पुनर्योग) and rechecking (पुनःपरीक्षण) of SEE answer sheets, including a notice inviting applications for rechecking of SEE 2081 answer sheets, plus answer-sheet viewing notices, an application form and an affidavit. The board also publishes retotaling results in lots. Deadlines and fees are set in those notices, not on the home page.
How many attempts am I allowed if I want to improve my grades?
The source does not state the number of attempts permitted or the conditions for re-sitting SEE. It does show that the board handles supplementary and grade-improvement (मौका / ग्रेडवृद्धि) candidates for other levels and publishes a directive on withheld results, retotaling, rechecking, grade-sheet integration and record correction (2083). Confirm your eligibility with NEB or your school.
What is prohibited in the examination hall?
NEB has issued a notice stating that mobile phones and other electronic devices are prohibited in the examination hall (परीक्षा हलमा मोबाएल फोन लगायत अन्य Electronis Device निषेध गरिएको सम्बन्धि सूचना). Leave such devices outside. Carrying one into the hall risks action under the examination operation rules, so plan your travel and timing accordingly.
In what order should I prepare for the five compulsory subjects?
Start with the subject you find hardest, because SEE aggregates across compulsory papers, and use the NEB item-writing handbooks for English, Mathematics, and Science and Technology to see how questions are framed. Work through the sample question papers under timed conditions, then revise Nepali and Social Studies through writing full answers rather than reading only. Keep a weekly slot for each subject.