SEE Science & Technology
SEE (Secondary Education Examination) - Science & Technology
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The Secondary Education Examination (SEE), known in Nepali as माध्यमिक शिक्षा परीक्षा, is the school-leaving examination taken at the end of Class 10 (Grade 10) in Nepal. It is conducted under the National Examination Board (NEB), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, which publishes the Assessment Framework for SEE, sample question papers, and subject-specific item-construction handbooks - including a dedicated handbook for Science & Technology (विज्ञान तथा प्रविधि). This page supports candidates preparing for the Science & Technology paper, the single subject area covered here. Science & Technology rewards understanding of concepts and their application rather than rote recall: expect questions that ask you to explain processes, interpret data, apply laws and principles, and connect science to technology and everyday life. Because NEB issues an assessment framework and sample papers for SEE, the most reliable preparation is to work through the official framework and sample papers first, then the Science & Technology handbook, so you know the item formats and the weight given to knowledge, understanding, and higher-order skills before you drill content. Build a revision cycle around the Class 10 curriculum: master each unit's definitions and diagrams, practise numerical and reasoning questions, and time yourself on full sample papers. Confirm all dates, routines, and administrative notices directly with NEB and the Examination Control Office, since schedules are published separately each session.
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Who conducts the SEE Science & Technology exam, and who is it for?
It is conducted by the National Examination Board (NEB), Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, for students completing Class 10 (Grade 10). Science & Technology is one of the subjects assessed at that level. NEB publishes the SEE assessment framework, sample question papers, and a Science & Technology item-construction handbook on its website.
What does the Science & Technology paper actually test?
It tests more than recall: explanation of processes, application of laws and principles, interpretation of data and diagrams, and links between science, technology, and daily life. Use the NEB Assessment Framework for SEE and the Science & Technology handbook to see how knowledge, understanding, and higher-order skills are weighted before you plan revision.
Where can I get official sample question papers?
NEB's website lists downloadable sample question papers (नमुना प्रश्नपत्रहरू) alongside the Assessment Framework for SEE and the subject handbooks. Work through these rather than third-party papers, because they show the item styles and marking expectations set by the board itself.
Is there negative marking or a penalty for guessing?
The source material available here does not state the marking scheme, item counts, or whether any penalty applies. Treat any specific claim about negative marking as unverified and check the Assessment Framework for SEE and the current sample papers, which set out how marks are awarded.
How long is the exam, and what is the pass mark?
Those details are not stated in the NEB material summarised here, so no figure is given. Duration, full marks, and passing requirements are fixed in the assessment framework and the annual examination routine. Confirm them from NEB's official notices and the Examination Control Office for Class 10 before your exam.
Can I retake the exam if I fail or want a better grade?
NEB publishes separate notices for grade-improvement and partial candidates, and its results pages include retotaling lots and rechecking application notices for SEE. Eligibility, forms, and deadlines are announced per session, so read the current notice rather than relying on an earlier year's rules.
What is the biggest mistake candidates make in this paper?
Answering from memorised definitions alone. Questions often ask you to explain why something happens, apply a law to a new situation, or interpret a diagram or table. Practise writing short structured answers with correct scientific terms, units, and labelled diagrams, and check your work against the official sample papers.
In what order should I revise the syllabus?
Start with the NEB Assessment Framework for SEE to see the weighting, then read the Science & Technology handbook for item formats. Revise unit by unit from the Class 10 curriculum, consolidating definitions, laws, and diagrams, then attempt timed full sample papers and revisit weak units. Keep checking NEB notices for routine and schedule changes.
Are phones or electronic devices allowed in the exam hall?
No. NEB has published a notice stating that mobile phones and other electronic devices are prohibited in the examination hall. Leave such devices behind or arrange storage outside the hall; carrying one can put your candidature at risk regardless of whether you use it.
How do I check my result or apply for rechecking?
Results and related notices are published on NEB's website, which carries separate sections for SEE results, retotaling results by lot, and notices inviting applications for rechecking of answer sheets. Follow the current notice for the exact procedure, form, and deadline for your session.