Nepal Grading System Complete Guide 2083
Nepal Grading System 2083
TU · NEB · KU · PU · CTEVT
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Nepal has no single unified grading system. Each institution uses its own scale. Key formula for most: Percentage = GPA × 25 (NEB, TU annual, PU). TU semester and KU use credit-weighted GPA calculation.
Minimum pass: NEB = 1.6 GPA (35%) per subject · TU semester = 1.7 GPA (40%) · KU = 50% (C grade) · PU = 2.0 CGPA overall
Nepal's education system uses six different grading scales across institutions — a source of constant confusion for students, employers, and scholarship committees. This complete guide explains every official grading system in use in Nepal for 2083, with tables, formulas, and a free interactive checker.
The National Examinations Board (NEB) uses a 4.0 GPA letter grading system for both SEE (Class 10) and +2 (Class 11–12). This replaced the old percentage-based SLC division system to reduce unhealthy competition and rote learning.
| Percentage (%) | Letter Grade | Grade Point (GP) | Division | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 – 100 | A+ | 4.0 | Distinction | Outstanding |
| 80 – 89 | A | 3.6 | First Division | Excellent |
| 70 – 79 | B+ | 3.2 | First Division | Very Good |
| 60 – 69 | B | 2.8 | Second Division | Good |
| 50 – 59 | C+ | 2.4 | Second Division | Satisfactory |
| 40 – 49 | C | 2.0 | Second Division | Acceptable |
| 35 – 39 | D+ | 1.6 | Third Division | Minimum Pass ⚠️ |
| 20 – 34 | D | 1.2 | — | Supplementary needed |
| Below 20 | NG | 0.0 | Not Graded | Supplementary required |
NEB GPA to Percentage Formula
📎 Full guides: SEE GPA Guide 2082 · NEB Class 12 GPA Guide 2083
TU Semester GPA Scale (Official 2082/83)
| Percentage (%) | Letter Grade | Grade Point | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 – 100 | A | 4.0 | Distinction |
| 80 – 89 | A− | 3.7 | First Class |
| 70 – 79 | B+ | 3.3 | First Class |
| 60 – 69 | B | 3.0 | First Class |
| 55 – 59 | B− | 2.7 | Second Class |
| 50 – 54 | C+ | 2.3 | Second Class |
| 45 – 49 | C | 2.0 | Second Class |
| 40 – 44 | D | 1.7 | Pass (Min.) |
| Below 40 | F | 0.0 | Fail — Retake required |
TU CGPA Classification (Graduation)
| CGPA Range | Classification | Equivalent % |
|---|---|---|
| 3.60 – 4.0 | Distinction | 90%+ |
| 3.30 – 3.59 | Distinction (some faculties) | 82.5–89.7% |
| 3.0 – 3.29 | First Class | 75–82.2% |
| 2.30 – 2.99 | Second Class | 57.5–74.7% |
| 2.0 – 2.29 | Pass | 50–57.2% |
| Below 2.0 | Fail | Below 50% |
📎 Full guide: TU GPA Calculator · SGPA to CGPA Calculator
Kathmandu University (KU) uses a 4.0 absolute GPA scale across all programs. Unlike TU, KU applies a stricter 50% pass threshold (Grade C) rather than TU's 40%. All KU programs use the semester system with continuous evaluation.
| Percentage (%) | Letter Grade | Grade Point | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 – 100 | A | 4.0 | Distinction |
| 80 – 89 | A− | 3.7 | First Division |
| 70 – 79 | B+ | 3.3 | First Division |
| 60 – 69 | B | 3.0 | First Division |
| 55 – 59 | B− | 2.7 | Second Division |
| 50 – 54 | C+ | 2.3 | Second Division |
| 45 – 49 | C | 2.0 | Min. Pass (KU) |
| Below 45 | F | 0.0 | Fail |
📎 Full guide: KU CGPA Calculator
Pokhara University (PU) follows a broadly TU-aligned approach with some key differences. PU uses a 4.0 GPA semester system with internal assessments (40%) + finals (60%) weighting. Distinction requires 3.60 CGPA for undergraduate and 3.75 CGPA for postgraduate.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | % Range | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 90–100% | Distinction |
| A | 3.6 | 80–89% | First Division |
| B+ | 3.2 | 70–79% | First Division |
| B | 2.8 | 60–69% | Second Division |
| C+ | 2.4 | 50–59% | Second Division |
| C | 2.0 | 40–49% | Min. Pass |
| F | 0.0 | Below 40% | Fail |
📎 Full guide: PU GPA Calculator
Purbanchal University (PBU) uses a mix of annual and semester-based programs. The grading scale is broadly similar to PU and NEB, using a 4.0 GPA scale.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | % Range | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 90–100% | Distinction |
| A | 3.6 | 80–89% | First Division |
| B+ | 3.2 | 70–79% | First Division |
| B | 2.8 | 60–69% | Second Division |
| C+ | 2.4 | 50–59% | Second Division |
| C | 2.0 | 40–49% | Min. Pass |
| F | 0.0 | Below 40% | Fail |
📎 Full guide: PBU GPA Calculator
CTEVT is different from all universities — it uses a traditional percentage-based division system, not GPA. CTEVT covers diploma programs in engineering, health, agriculture, hotel management, and IT. Some newer CTEVT programs are transitioning to GPA.
| Percentage (%) | Division | GPA Equivalent* | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75% and above | Distinction | ≈ 3.0+ | Outstanding performance |
| 60% – 74% | First Division | ≈ 2.4–2.96 | Very good |
| 45% – 59% | Second Division | ≈ 1.8–2.36 | Satisfactory |
| 35% – 44% | Pass | ≈ 1.4–1.76 | Minimum pass |
| Below 35% | Fail | — | Retake required |
*GPA equivalent is approximate for reference only. CTEVT does not officially issue GPA certificates.
CTEVT Popular Diploma Programs
- Civil Engineering (Overseer) — 3.5 years
- Computer Engineering / IT — 3 years
- Electrical Engineering — 3 years
- Pharmacy — 3 years
- Hotel Management — 2–3 years
- Agriculture — 2–3 years
📊 All Nepal Universities — Grade Comparison Table
Same marks, different GPA across institutions. This is why always specifying your university matters:
| Marks % | NEB (SEE/+2) | TU Semester | KU | PU / PBU | CTEVT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90–100% | A+ (4.0) Distinction | A (4.0) Distinction | A (4.0) Distinction | A+ (4.0) Distinction | Distinction |
| 80–89% | A (3.6) First Div | A− (3.7) First Class | A− (3.7) First Div | A (3.6) First Div | First Division |
| 70–79% | B+ (3.2) First Div | B+ (3.3) First Class | B+ (3.3) First Div | B+ (3.2) First Div | First Division |
| 60–69% | B (2.8) Second Div | B (3.0) First Class | B (3.0) First Div | B (2.8) Second Div | First Division |
| 50–59% | C+ (2.4) Second Div | C+ (2.3) Second Class | C+ (2.3) Second Div | C+ (2.4) Second Div | Second Division |
| 40–49% | C (2.0) Second Div | D (1.7) Pass | F (0.0) FAIL ⚠️ | C (2.0) Pass | Second Division |
| 35–39% | D+ (1.6) Third Div | F (0.0) FAIL | F (0.0) FAIL | F (0.0) FAIL | Pass (Min.) |
| Below 35% | NG — Supp. needed | F (0.0) FAIL | F (0.0) FAIL | F (0.0) FAIL | Fail |
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Free GPA Calculator Nepal →❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal has no single unified grading system. NEB uses a 4.0 GPA letter system (A+ to NG). TU uses both annual percentage divisions (older programs) and 4.0 GPA semester system (newer programs). KU and PU use 4.0 GPA semester systems. CTEVT uses percentage-based divisions.
For NEB and TU annual system: Percentage = GPA × 25. Example: 3.6 GPA × 25 = 90%. For TU semester, KU, and PU: GPA is calculated using the formula Σ(Grade Point × Credit Hours) ÷ Total Credit Hours. Use our free calculator for instant results.
First Division varies by institution: NEB = A grade (80–89%, 3.6 GPA). TU annual = 60–74%. TU semester = First Class at CGPA 3.0–3.59. KU/PU = B grade or above (3.0+ GPA). Always check your specific institution.
Distinction thresholds: NEB = A+ grade, 90%+, GPA 4.0. TU semester = CGPA 3.60+. TU annual = 75%+. KU = CGPA 3.60+. PU undergraduate = CGPA 3.60+. PU postgraduate = CGPA 3.75+. CTEVT = 75%+.
No. Nepal does not have a unified grading system. Different boards and universities use different scales, making GPA comparison difficult. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has been working toward standardization, but as of 2083, each institution maintains its own scale.
Minimum passing GPA differs: NEB = 1.6 GP (35%) per subject. TU semester = 1.7 GPA (40%, Grade D) per subject + CGPA 2.0 to graduate. KU = 50% (C grade) per subject. PU = CGPA 2.0 (undergraduate), 3.0 (postgraduate). CTEVT = 35%.
TU annual (older programs): uses percentage and divisions (Distinction 75%+, First 60-74%). TU semester (newer programs like BCA, BBS, Engineering since 2074 BS): uses 4.0 GPA scale with letter grades (A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3 etc.). Minimum pass is Grade D (40%) per course in semester system.
Convert GPA to percentage using GPA × 25 for NEB/TU. Write on forms: "3.2 GPA (80%) — First Division". For Lok Sewa, no minimum GPA percentage is required beyond passing your degree. See: Lok Sewa GPA Requirements Guide.
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Sources: National Examinations Board (NEB) Nepal · Tribhuvan University Examination Office · Kathmandu University Academic Regulations · Pokhara University Grading Policy · CTEVT Nepal · University Grants Commission (UGC) Nepal · neb.gov.np · tuexam.edu.np · Last updated: April 2083 (2026) | GPA Calculator Nepal