The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) of Nepal is a nationally administered examination taken by students at the end of Grade 10. Formerly known as the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examination, it was renamed to SEE in 2016 as part of the country's educational reform to modernize and decentralize the assessment system.
📘 Overview of SEE
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Full Name: Secondary Education Examination
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Grade Level: 10 (End of basic education in Nepal)
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Conducted By: National Examination Board (NEB), Office of the Controller of Examinations (OCE)
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Timing: Generally held in March–April every year
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Result Publication: Typically within 2–3 months after the exam (around June–July)
📚 Purpose of SEE
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To evaluate students' academic performance at the end of basic education
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To determine eligibility for higher secondary education (Grade 11 and 12)
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To serve as a certification for completing Grade 10
✍️ Subjects in SEE
Students appear in 8 subjects:
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Compulsory English
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Compulsory Nepali
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Compulsory Mathematics
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Science
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Social Studies
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Health, Population and Environment
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Optional I (e.g., Optional Mathematics, Computer Science, Accountancy)
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Optional II (as per school's offering and student's choice)
🏆 Grading System
Nepal's SEE follows a letter grading system, introduced to reduce stress and focus more on learning. Grades are awarded based on students' performance, usually like this:
Grade | GPA Range | Remarks |
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A+ | 3.65–4.00 | Outstanding |
A | 3.25–3.60 | Excellent |
B+ | 2.85–3.20 | Very Good |
B | 2.45–2.80 | Good |
C+ | 2.05–2.40 | Satisfactory |
C | 1.65–2.00 | Acceptable |
D | 1.25–1.60 | Basic |
E | 0.00–1.20 | Insufficient |
🌍 Importance in Students' Lives
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The SEE is considered a gateway to higher studies.
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It determines placement into streams such as Science, Management, Humanities, or Technical Education.
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Many scholarships and school admissions after Grade 10 are based on SEE results.
🔄 Transition from SLC to SEE
In 2016, the Government of Nepal restructured the national education system. The SLC was shifted to Grade 12, and Grade 10 exams became known as SEE. This change aimed to:
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Align with the Education Act 2073 B.S.
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Improve assessment methods
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Reduce centralized pressure on students
🏫 Challenges and Developments
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Digitalization: Efforts have been made to digitize form submissions and results.
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Cheating and Leakage: The government faces ongoing challenges in maintaining exam integrity.
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COVID-19 Impact: In 2020 and 2021, SEE was conducted through internal evaluations due to the pandemic.
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