Nepal SEE GPA Calculator (Class 10, NEB 4.0 Scale)
Enter theory and practical marks for each SEE subject. The NEB rule applies: if theory marks fall below 35 percent of theory maximum, the subject is flagged Not Graded (NG) regardless of practical marks. Subjects without practical components leave the practical maximum at 0.
| Subject | Theory (obt / max) | Practical (obt / max) | Grade |
|---|
NEB SEE Letter Grade Reference (A+ through E with NG rule)
| Letter | Grade Points | Percentage Band | Performance Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 90 to 100 | Outstanding |
| A | 3.6 | 80 to 89 | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.2 | 70 to 79 | Very Good |
| B | 2.8 | 60 to 69 | Good |
| C+ | 2.4 | 50 to 59 | Satisfactory |
| C | 2.0 | 40 to 49 | Acceptable |
| D+ | 1.6 | 30 to 39 | Partially Acceptable |
| D | 1.2 | 20 to 29 | Insufficient |
| E | 0.0 | Below 20 | Not Graded (fail) |
| NG | 0.0 | Theory below 35% | Not Graded (grade-enhancement required) |
Source: National Examination Board (NEB) letter grading framework for SEE. NG applies when theory marks are below 35 percent of theory maximum even if practical marks compensate. All eight SEE subjects carry equal weight of 1 unit in the average. Last verified: 2026-05-25.
How SEE GPA Is Calculated in Nepal
The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) is the national Class 10 board examination in Nepal, administered by the National Examination Board (NEB). Since 2016, SEE results have been issued as letter grades and grade points on a 4.0 scale rather than the old SLC-era overall percentage. Each subject is graded out of 100 marks (typically 75 theory plus 25 practical), and the final SEE GPA is the simple average of grade points across all subjects on the marksheet.
- Grade Points = NEB 4.0-scale value assigned by the percentage band (A+ = 4.0; D = 1.2; NG = 0.0)
- Percentage = (Theory marks + Practical marks) / (Theory max + Practical max) x 100
- NG rule = if Theory marks / Theory max x 100 is below 35, the subject is Not Graded and grade points = 0
NEB Grading System for SEE: Letter Grades and Theory Rule
The NEB grading system for SEE uses the same nine-tier letter grade scale used at Plus Two (Grades 11 and 12). The key difference from the Plus Two scale is the NG (Not Graded) rule, which is applied per subject based on the theory component alone. The NG rule prevents a strong practical score from masking a failed theory paper, which is critical because the practical component is internally assessed by the school and the theory component is centrally examined by NEB.
| Letter | Percentage Band | Grade Points | Performance Label | Stream Admission Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 90 to 100 | 4.0 | Outstanding | Top-tier science colleges (St. Xavier's, Trinity, Budhanilkantha) |
| A | 80 to 89 | 3.6 | Excellent | Most reputed science colleges; full management eligibility |
| B+ | 70 to 79 | 3.2 | Very Good | Mid-tier science; management; education streams |
| B | 60 to 69 | 2.8 | Good | Community science colleges; full management; humanities |
| C+ | 50 to 59 | 2.4 | Satisfactory | NEB minimum for science (with C+ in Math and Science) |
| C | 40 to 49 | 2.0 | Acceptable | Management and education streams; humanities |
| D+ | 30 to 39 | 1.6 | Partially Acceptable | Humanities at most community colleges |
| D | 20 to 29 | 1.2 | Insufficient | Limited humanities admission; grade-enhancement advised |
| E / NG | Below 20 or theory below 35% | 0.0 | Not Graded | No Plus Two admission until grade-enhancement is passed |
The 35 Percent Theory Pass Rule (NG Explained)
The NG (Not Graded) flag is unique to NEB SEE and Plus Two grading. A subject is marked NG when theory marks alone are below 35 percent of theory maximum, even when the combined theory plus practical score appears to pass. This rule exists because the central theory exam is the standardised assessment, while practical marks come from internal school evaluation that varies in rigour. The NG rule keeps SEE results portable: a colleges in Kathmandu cannot interpret a high practical score from a small private school the same way as a high theory score from the NEB centre.
In numerical terms: if Science theory is out of 75 and the student scored 25, that is 33.3 percent of theory maximum, below the 35 percent threshold; the subject is NG even if the practical out of 25 is a perfect 25 (combined 50 out of 100, a band-average C grade on the table). The calculator above checks each subject's theory-to-theory-max ratio independently and tags NG when the rule applies.
SEE vs NEB Plus Two: Two Separate GPAs on the Same Scale
The SEE GPA and the NEB Plus Two GPA share the same letter grade scale and the same point values, but they are reported on separate transcripts and used for different admissions decisions. SEE GPA gates entry to Plus Two (Grade 11) across science, management, humanities, and education streams. NEB Plus Two GPA (calculated at the end of Grade 12) gates entry to bachelor's programs at Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, Pokhara University, and Purbanchal University. Confusing the two is one of the most common mistakes students make on admission forms, so the table below summarises the differences.
| Attribute | SEE (Class 10) | NEB Plus Two (Class 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Examination level | Class 10 board exit | Class 12 board exit |
| Subjects | Eight (8) compulsory + optional | Five (5) per stream specialisation |
| Marks split | Theory 75 + Practical 25 per subject | Theory 75 + Practical 25 per subject (most) |
| NG rule | Theory below 35% triggers NG | Theory below 35% triggers NG |
| Credit weighting | Equal weight per subject (1 unit each) | Credit hours vary by subject (Math/Science 5, others 3) |
| GPA calculation | Simple average of 8 grade points | Weighted average using credit hours |
| Admission gates | Plus Two (Grade 11) stream selection | Bachelor's program at TU/KU/PU/Purbanchal |
| Calculator | This page (/gpa-nepal-see/) | Parent hub (/gpa-nepal/) NEB mode |
SEE GPA to Percentage Conversion
Many Nepali colleges and overseas universities ask for a percentage equivalent of the SEE GPA. The NEB-endorsed linear conversion multiplies the GPA by 25 to yield a percentage on a 0 to 100 scale. This linear formula is the standard referenced on transcripts issued by NEB and is the one used by WES (World Education Services) and other credential evaluators when normalising Nepali qualifications for US or UK admissions.
Percentage = SEE GPA x 25
How to Calculate the GPA of a SEE Result Step by Step
Working out the GPA of a SEE result by hand is straightforward once you have the per-subject letter grades. Follow these steps using the calculator above, or replicate them in a spreadsheet (the "how to calculate GPA see of Nepal on Excel" query is one of the most common search variants for this page).
- List all subjects on the SEE marksheet. Most students have 8 compulsory subjects: Nepali, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health and Physical Education, an Optional (Computer or another), and Moral Education. Optional language tracks substitute Sanskrit, Arabic, or a regional language.
- For each subject, identify theory and practical marks separately. The marksheet lists them in adjacent columns. If a subject is full-theory (Social Studies, Moral Education), the practical column is dashed or 0.
- Apply the NG rule subject by subject. Divide theory marks by theory maximum and multiply by 100. If the result is below 35, mark the subject as NG and assign 0 grade points. Skip the band lookup for NG subjects.
- For non-NG subjects, compute the combined percentage. Add theory and practical marks, divide by the combined maximum (75 + 25 = 100 in most cases), and multiply by 100.
- Look up the letter grade and grade points. Use the band table above (A+ for 90 to 100, A for 80 to 89, and so on down to D for 20 to 29). E or NG is 0.0.
- Sum the grade points and divide by the number of subjects. The result is your SEE GPA on the 4.0 scale.
Plus Two Stream Admission Cutoffs Based on SEE GPA
SEE GPA is the primary gate for Plus Two (Grade 11) admission across all four streams in Nepal. Each stream has a NEB-mandated minimum and college-specific cutoffs that are typically higher. The table below shows the NEB minimums and the practical cutoffs at top-tier, mid-tier, and community colleges in Kathmandu Valley and major Pradeshes.
| Stream | NEB Minimum | Top-Tier Cutoff | Mid-Tier Cutoff | Compulsory Subject Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science | GPA 2.4 (C+) | GPA 3.2 (B+) | GPA 2.8 (B) | C+ in Math and Science |
| Management | GPA 2.0 (C) | GPA 3.0 (B) | GPA 2.4 (C+) | C in Mathematics |
| Humanities | GPA 1.6 (D+) | GPA 2.8 (B) | GPA 1.6 (D+) | D+ in Nepali and English |
| Education | GPA 2.0 (C) | GPA 2.8 (B) | GPA 2.0 (C) | C in Nepali and English |
| Scholarship (Govt) | GPA 3.6 (A) | GPA 3.6 (A) | n/a | A in core subjects |
| Diploma Engineering (CTEVT) | GPA 2.0 (C) | GPA 2.8 (B) | GPA 2.0 (C) | C in Math and Science |
SEE GPA for Government and Merit Scholarships
Government scholarship slots for Plus Two (under the Ministry of Education's quota at public and community schools) are gated on SEE GPA of 3.6 or above plus A grades in core subjects, typically Mathematics and Science. Additional quotas exist for students from disadvantaged regions, Dalit and Janajati communities, and students with disabilities; these quotas relax the GPA minimum to 3.2 in many cases while preserving the core-subject bar. Top private colleges (Trinity, St. Xavier's, GoldenGate, Liverpool) run their own merit scholarship systems with internal cutoffs above the NEB minimums.
SEE GPA vs CBSE Class 10 (India) and IGCSE
Many students in Kathmandu and Pokhara consider SEE alongside CBSE-affiliated Indian schools (Delhi Public School Kathmandu, Modern Indian School) or Cambridge IGCSE programs at international schools (Lincoln, KISC, Rato Bangala IGCSE track). The grading scales are not directly comparable; SEE uses an absolute percentage-band 4.0 scale, CBSE Class 10 uses a 10-point Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on a relative scale, and IGCSE uses A*-G letter grades calibrated by global cohort distributions.
For Plus Two admission in Nepal, NEB accepts CBSE Class 10 CGPA and IGCSE letter grades through a published equivalence: CBSE CGPA 9.0 and above maps to SEE A+ (3.6 to 4.0 GPA); IGCSE A* and A grades map to SEE A+ (3.6 to 4.0). NEB-affiliated colleges convert the equivalent in their admission tabulation. Foreign universities (US, UK, Australia, Canada) typically use the linear percentage conversion (SEE GPA x 25) rather than attempt a direct band map to their own scales.
Common Mistakes When Calculating SEE GPA
- Treating NG as a low passing grade. NG is a fail. The student must take grade-enhancement before any Plus Two admission decision is final.
- Adding theory and practical first, then checking 35 percent. The NG rule applies to theory alone, not the combined total. A 30 percent theory plus a 100 percent practical still triggers NG.
- Using credit-hour weighting from Plus Two. SEE subjects all carry equal weight of 1 unit. The credit-hour formula is for NEB Class 11/12, not SEE.
- Confusing SEE GPA with SLC percentage. Pre-2017 SLC certificates report a single overall percentage and a Division (Distinction, First, Second, Third). SEE certificates do not use the Division system.
- Converting GPA to percentage by band midpoint. Use the linear formula (GPA x 25) for transcripts and credential evaluations. The band midpoint method (averaging the centre of each letter's range) gives a slightly different number and is not the NEB-endorsed conversion.
Accuracy and Source Note
The grading scale and NG rule on this page follow the National Examination Board (NEB) letter grading framework published at neb.gov.np and the SEE-specific guidance maintained at nebeducation.com. The stream cutoffs reference NEB-affiliated Plus Two college admission handbooks for 2025 and 2026; individual colleges may apply higher internal cutoffs that change year over year. Always verify your specific Plus Two college's current cutoff in their admission notice before relying on this calculator for placement planning. Values produced here are estimates intended for self-assessment; the official SEE GPA is the one printed on the NEB-issued marksheet signed by the Controller of Examinations. Last verified: 2026-05-25.