Class 12 Notes and Life After +2: Engineering, MBBS, CMAT and More in Nepal
Class 12 is where all your hard work meets a big question: what next? This page gives free notes for every Class 12 subject and then walks you through every major road after +2. You will find how the IOE entrance works, which IOE campuses and colleges offer which programs and how many seats, who gets quota, what MBBS needs, what CMAT is, and how TU compares with other universities. It is written in simple words, so you can read it with your parents and plan together.
- IOE entrance: computer-based, 2 hours, 100 MCQs, 140 marks (Maths 50, Physics 40, Chemistry 30, English 20), 10% negative marking.
- IOE has no fixed pass mark. About 10,000 to 15,000 students sit for about 7,000 seats, and the cutoff rank decides who qualifies.
- Pulchowk has 624 bachelor seats. Civil: 108 regular + 84 full fee. Computer: 36 regular + 60 full fee.
- MBBS and other health degrees use MECEE-BL. You need PCB with at least 50% or 2.4 CGPA.
- CMAT (BBA, BBM, BITM, BHM and more) has 100 MCQs in 4 sections. Eligibility: CGPA 1.8 with D in theory and C in practical.
- Class 12 notes and subject guide
- Class 12 grading and results
- How to score A+ and prepare for entrance
- Life after +2: the big picture
- Engineering and Architecture: IOE, Pulchowk, KU
- IOE campuses, programs and seats
- MBBS and health degrees: MECEE-BL
- Other Science options: BSc CSIT, BIT, BCA
- Management, Humanities and Education
- Universities compared: TU, KU, Pokhara, Purbanchal
- Your entrance plan and budget
- FAQ
Class 12 notes and subject guide
Open a subject for free notes. Each has a short intro, how hard it feels, and one tip for A+.
Science stream
Physics (भौतिक विज्ञान)
Chemistry (रसायन विज्ञान)
Biology (जीव विज्ञान)
Mathematics (गणित)
English (अंग्रेजी)
Nepali (नेपाली)
Computer Science (कम्प्युटर विज्ञान)
Physics (भौतिक विज्ञान) Hard
Class 12 Physics builds on Class 11 and goes deeper in every topic. It is a high-weight subject for entrance exams too, so the effort pays twice.
How to get A+: Revise Class 11 basics first. Understand each derivation, solve many numericals, and do not skip practical.
Chemistry (रसायन विज्ञान) Hard
Chemistry in Class 12 goes deeper into physical, inorganic and organic parts. Organic chemistry is the hardest part for most students, but it can be mastered.
How to get A+: Organic chemistry is tough, but if you study equations daily and learn the name reactions, you can get a high GPA. Make a reaction map for organic chapters, learn equations by writing, and practise numericals every week.
Biology (जीव विज्ञान) Medium to Hard
Biology has botany and zoology with many terms and diagrams. It is the key subject for MBBS and other health degrees.
How to get A+: Draw diagrams again and again, use flashcards and revise in short rounds. Use separate answer sheets for Botany and Zoology as NEB requires.
Mathematics (गणित) Hard
Maths covers calculus, vectors, probability and more. It is vital for IOE and for engineering generally.
How to get A+: Solve daily, keep a formula sheet and sit timed past papers.
English (अंग्रेजी) Easy to Medium
Compulsory English is a scoring subject if you learn the answer formats for literature and writing.
How to get A+: Learn writing formats and practise one task per week.
Nepali (नेपाली) Easy to Medium
Compulsory Nepali needs grammar, literature and good writing.
How to get A+: Revise grammar rules and practise essays and summaries.
Computer Science (कम्प्युटर विज्ञान) Medium
Computer Science has theory and programming, and it also helps if you want BCA, BSc CSIT or Computer Engineering.
How to get A+: Practise programs on a computer and learn the theory in short notes.
Management stream
Account (लेखाशास्त्र)
Economics (अर्थशास्त्र)
Business Studies (व्यवसाय अध्ययन)- Hotel Management (होटल व्यवस्थापन)
Social (सामाजिक)
Account (लेखाशास्त्र) Medium to Hard
Class 12 Accountancy covers company and partnership accounts and statements. It needs neat steps and exact totals.
How to get A+: Practise full problems and learn formats. Check totals before moving on.
Economics (अर्थशास्त्र) Medium
Economics explains markets, national income and policy with graphs and definitions.
How to get A+: Draw clean graphs and learn definitions exactly.
Business Studies (व्यवसाय अध्ययन) Easy to Medium
Business Studies is mostly theory about managing and running businesses.
How to get A+: Learn headings and points and write answers in points.
Hotel Management (होटल व्यवस्थापन) Easy to Medium
Hotel Management covers hotel operations, services and management ideas.
How to get A+: Learn terms and procedures, and take practical seriously.
Social (सामाजिक) Easy to Medium
Social Studies and Life Skills is a compulsory subject that many students underestimate.
How to get A+: Write short notes and revise before the exam, not on the last night.
Class 12 grading and results
The Class 12 result decides which bachelor entrance exams you are eligible for, so every grade matters.
| Marks | Grade | Description | Grade point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 to 100 | A+ | Outstanding | 4.0 |
| 80 to below 90 | A | Excellent | 3.6 |
| 70 to below 80 | B+ | Very good | 3.2 |
| 60 to below 70 | B | Good | 2.8 |
| 50 to below 60 | C+ | Satisfactory | 2.4 |
| 40 to below 50 | C | Acceptable | 2.0 |
| 35 and above | D | Basic | 1.6 |
| Below 35 | NG | Not graded | None |
Recent results
| Year | Result published | Pass rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2082 (2025) | Shrawan 19, 2082 (Aug 4, 2025) | 61.17% | Reported 510,987 candidates, including regular and partial; 38.83% were NG |
| 2083 (2026) | Asadh 5, 2083 | 64.13% | Exams ran Baisakh 14 to 27; 418,170 students reported |
If you get NG in a subject, you can sit the grade increment (supplementary) exam. The 2083 supplementary exam was held on Shrawan 2 and 3 and its result is published. NEB also takes retotaling applications after the result.
Most bachelor programs ask only for a pass with a minimum GPA (for example CMAT: CGPA 1.8 with D in theory and C in practical, or second division). Competitive programs such as IOE and MBBS are decided by the entrance exam rank, so Class 12 GPA is mainly an eligibility gate.
For MBBS you need Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% (or 2.4 CGPA). One guide says students at exactly 2.4 who have C+ in all three core science subjects can appear in MECEE-BL. Do not treat a pass as enough.
How to score A+ and prepare for entrance
Study for the board exam and the entrance together
Entrance MCQs are based on Class 11 and 12 topics, so a good board preparation is also half of your entrance preparation. Make one plan that covers both.
Old is gold again
Use NEB model questions and past questions for every subject. Then solve entrance past papers for the exam you want (IOE, MECEE-BL, CMAT, BCA, IOST). Past papers show how the question style changes from board to entrance: board paper checks steps, entrance checks speed and accuracy.
A simple plan for Class 12
- Months 1 to 3: complete the textbook chapters with notes. Revise Class 11 topics that you forgot.
- Months 4 to 6: solve chapter-wise MCQs and numericals.
- Months 7 to 9: sit full timed board papers and entrance mock tests every week.
- Last month: revise formulas, diagrams and weak topics. Sleep well.
Tips that really help
- Conceptual study beats rote memory, especially for IOE.
- Negative marking is small. IOE takes off only 10% of a question’s marks for a wrong answer (0.1 for a 1-mark question, 0.2 for a 2-mark one), so every 10 wrong 1-mark answers cost just 1 mark. Choosing an option is better than leaving a question blank, because the more questions you attempt, the higher your chance of gaining marks.
- Organic chemistry is tough, but daily equation practice and learning name reactions can give you a high GPA.
- Keep practical marks safe. They are easy marks.
Life after +2: the big picture
After +2 you must choose a bachelor program, and many good programs need an entrance exam. Here is the big picture. Details of each follow below.
| Your stream | Common programs | Entrance |
|---|---|---|
| Science | BE and BArch (IOE, KU, Pokhara, Purbanchal) | IOE entrance, KUCAT, university entrance |
| Science (PCB) | MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BPH and other health degrees | MECEE-BL by Medical Education Commission |
| Science | BSc CSIT, BIT, BSc, B.Tech Food Technology | TU IOST entrance |
| Any stream | BCA | TU entrance under Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Management (any stream for CMAT) | BBA, BBM, BITM, BPA, BHM, BTTM, BBA-F, BMS | TU CMAT |
| Management | BBS and the Chartered Accountancy path | BBS follows its own rules; check the college notice |
| Humanities, Education, Law | BA, law, journalism, social work, public administration, psychology, BEd | University or college admission; check each notice |
Engineering and Architecture: IOE, Pulchowk, KU
IOE entrance (TU Institute of Engineering)
IOE is the most competitive engineering route in Nepal. It runs 5 constituent campuses (Pulchowk, Thapathali, Purbanchal, Western Region, Chitwan) and 10 affiliated colleges, so 15 colleges in total. About 10,000 to 15,000 students compete for about 7,000 seats each year.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Computer-based test (CBT) run by the IOE Entrance Examination Board |
| Pattern | 100 MCQs: 60 questions of 1 mark and 40 questions of 2 marks. Duration 2 hours |
| Total marks | 140 |
| Subjects | Maths 40 questions (50 marks), Physics 30 questions (40 marks), Chemistry 20 questions (30 marks), English 10 questions (20 marks) |
| Pass mark | There is no fixed pass mark. Seats are filled by cutoff rank, so the qualifying score changes every year |
| Negative marking | 10% of the question’s marks for each wrong answer (0.1 for a 1-mark question, 0.2 for a 2-mark question) |
| Eligibility | +2 or A-Level with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and at least 45% (or at least C grade in every subject if graded); or 3-year engineering diploma. Students waiting for the Class 12 final exam or the 6th semester diploma exam can also apply |
| Entrance fee | NPR 2,000 in earlier years; check the current notice |
| Website | entrance.ioe.edu.np |
Why there is no pass mark: the cutoff rank
IOE uses the cutoff rank to fill seats, so the pass mark changes every year.
If 10,000 students sit the exam and only 7,000 seats are available, the first 7,000 on the merit list qualify and the remaining 3,000 do not, whatever their percentage. A hard paper lowers the cutoff and an easy paper raises it.
Your entrance score is your percentage of the 140 marks. If scores tie, the higher Maths score goes first, then Physics, Chemistry and English, and after that the +2 or SEE marks. The merit list is published on entrance.ioe.edu.np.
Rules inside the computer test
- Each question shows 4 options on screen. Use the mouse only; the keyboard is not allowed.
- You can change your answer by clicking another option, but once you click, you cannot clear it. One of the four options will stay selected.
- If you want to leave a question blank, do not click any option at all.
- Bring a color-printed admit card and one ID document (citizenship, national ID, passport, driving licence, or your final Class 12 or diploma admit card).
In the 2083 cycle the form opened around Asadh and the exam was in Shrawan, and dates shifted once with a revised notice. In the IOE notice shown below, applications ran from Shrawan 27 to Bhadra 9 and the exam days were Bhadra 16 to 19. Next year, watch the website from the day your Class 12 result comes out.
Made a mistake in the entrance form? Online correction
- Pay the required amount using the QR code. Write your full name and form number or voucher number (like 20XX-XXXX) in the remarks section while paying online.
- Fill up the correction form. The form is attached to the IOE notice.
- Email the correction form and the payment confirmation to entrance@ioe.edu.np.
| Correction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 6 text fields (date of birth, address, guardian details, school or college name, percentage or CGPA, document number and similar) | Nrs. 150 |
| Uploaded photo or ID document (citizenship, passport or Class 12 admit card) unclear because of low resolution, re-uploaded in high resolution | Nrs. 200 per document |
| Mistake in the student’s name or surname, invalid photo (for example a problem with the background), or a wrong document uploaded instead of citizenship, passport or admit card | Nrs. 500 per document |
IOE notice (PDF)
Read the official IOE admission notice yourself. This copy is an earlier year’s notice; always check the latest one on entrance.ioe.edu.np.
Pulchowk Campus: courses, seats, quota and fee
Pulchowk is the central campus of IOE. Students are admitted in order of entrance score and priority. It has 624 bachelor seats in total, and a student can list up to 16 priorities across Regular and Full Fee choices. Full seat tables for every campus are in the next section.
| Program | Regular seats | Full-fee seats | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering (BCE) | 108 | 84 | 192 |
| Computer Engineering (BCT) | 36 | 60 | 96 |
Other programs include Architecture, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical, Aerospace and Chemical, depending on the year. Official site: pcampus.edu.np.
Quota seats (constituent campuses)
- Women: 10% of seats in both Regular and Full-Fee programs.
- Teacher or staff quota: permanent IOE and TU employees and their children.
- Inclusive economically disadvantaged quota: these students pay the Regular fee.
- Government and government-owned institutions quota.
- Foreign citizens: 1/12 of full-fee seats, and foreigners can apply only for full-fee seats.
If you apply for a quota seat, you must fill the online form under that quota. You also need separate forms if you want open seats too.
Fees: what to know
Regular seats cost a small fraction of full-fee seats. Numbers have changed over the years, so use the current IOE notice before planning. The table below is from the IOE fee decision for academic year 2081/82 (bachelor, 4 years).
| Item | Regular | Full fee | Foreign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid when first admitted | Rs 16,150 | Rs 1,94,650 | Rs 4,83,895 |
| Total for 4 years | Rs 56,325 | Rs 4,79,800 | Rs 12,76,970 |
| Total for 4 years with deposits | Rs 59,725 | Rs 5,19,800 | Rs 13,91,970 |
| Earlier IOE figures | Regular seat | Full-fee seat |
|---|---|---|
| IOE notice in 2080 | NPR 56,700 | NPR 4,90,000 |
| Later reported revision (4 years) | NPR 83,420 | NPR 7,75,420 |
Architecture is a 5-year program, so its total is higher. Hostel, extra study tours and other extra costs are paid by the student. Total costs at private affiliated colleges differ and are not shown here.
Other engineering routes
- Kathmandu University (Dhulikhel): admission is by rank in KUCAT-CBT (PCM or PCB group). In 2026 registration ran from June 19 to July 9 and the rank list came out on July 28. BArch also needs an aptitude test. See ku.edu.np.
- Pokhara University and Purbanchal University: they run their own entrance tests for BE programs through their schools and affiliated colleges.
Engineering courses on this site
Civil Engineering- Architecture
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Info. Eng.
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
Many students do not get Pulchowk Regular. You can still study at other IOE campuses or affiliated colleges, KU, Pokhara or Purbanchal. Compare total fee, campus results and location.
IOE campuses, programs and seats
The seat numbers below come from the IOE admission notice shown in the PDF above. They change each year, so check the latest notice. All students, including those joining affiliated colleges, must pass the IOE entrance.
5 constituent campuses: 2,040 seats
| Campus and program | Regular | Full fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulchowk Campus, Pulchowk (Lalitpur) | |||
| Civil Engineering | 108 | 84 | 192 |
| Architecture | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| Electrical Engineering | 36 | 60 | 96 |
| Electronics, Communication and Information | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| Computer Engineering | 36 | 60 | 96 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Chemical Engineering | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Pulchowk total | 276 | 348 | 624 |
| Western Region Campus, Pokhara | |||
| Civil Engineering | 36 | 108 | 144 |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Electronics, Communication and Information | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Computer Engineering | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Geomatics Engineering | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Automobile Engineering | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Western Region total | 108 | 324 | 432 |
| Purbanchal Campus, Dharan | |||
| Civil Engineering | 36 | 108 | 144 |
| Architecture | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Electronics, Communication and Information | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 | 72 | 96 |
| Computer Engineering | 24 | 72 | 96 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Purbanchal total | 132 | 396 | 528 |
| Thapathali Campus, Thapathali (Kathmandu) | |||
| Civil Engineering | 36 | 108 | 144 |
| Architecture | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Electronics, Communication and Information | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Computer Engineering | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Industrial Engineering | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Automobile Engineering | 12 | 36 | 48 |
| Thapathali total | 108 | 324 | 432 |
| Chitwan Engineering Campus, Chitwan | |||
| Architecture | 6 | 18 | 24 |
| Chitwan total | 6 | 18 | 24 |
| All 5 constituent campuses | 630 | 1,410 | 2,040 |
10 TU-affiliated engineering colleges: 2,304 seats
| College | Programs and seats | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Kantipur Engineering College, Lalitpur | Civil 96, Electronics/Communication/Information 96, Computer 96 | 288 |
| Kathmandu Engineering College, Kathmandu | Civil 96, Architecture 48, Electrical 48, Electronics/Communication/Information 96, Computer 96 | 384 |
| Himalaya College of Engineering, Lalitpur | Civil 96, Architecture 48, Electronics/Communication/Information 48, Computer 48 | 240 |
| Advanced College of Engineering and Management | Civil 96, Electrical 48, Electronics/Communication/Information 96, Computer 96 | 336 |
| Kathford International College of Engineering and Management, Lalitpur | Civil 96, Electrical 48, Electronics/Communication/Information 48, Computer 48 | 240 |
| National College of Engineering, Lalitpur | Civil 96, Electronics/Communication/Information 48, Computer 48 | 192 |
| Janakpur Engineering College, Bhaktapur | Civil 96, Electronics/Communication/Information 48, Computer 48 | 192 |
| Khwopa College of Engineering, Bhaktapur | Civil 96, Electrical 48, Computer 48 | 192 |
| Sagarmatha Engineering College, Lalitpur | Civil 48, Electronics/Communication/Information 48, Computer 48 | 144 |
| Lalitpur Engineering College, Lalitpur | Civil 48, Computer 48 | 96 |
| All 10 affiliated colleges | 2,304 | |
MBBS and health degrees: MECEE-BL
Every bachelor-level medical program in Nepal now uses one national exam: the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for Bachelor Level (MECEE-BL), conducted by the Medical Education Commission (MEC). Official portal: entrance.mec.gov.np.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Programs | MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BPH, BASLP, Perfusion Technology and others |
| Eligibility | 10+2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and at least 50% or 2.4 CGPA (many colleges also ask for 50% in each of the three subjects) |
| How you get a seat | Entrance score gives a rank. You then give college priorities online and the MEC allocates seats centrally (open house matching) |
| MBBS seats | About 2,635 seats at 27 medical colleges, as reported in 2025 and 2026 guides |
| Scholarship seats | Government scholarship seats exist, with 55% by open competition and 45% by categories. The exact number changes each year |
| Fee (paid seat, TU affiliated) | Around NPR 41.7 to 46 lakh for Nepali students; check the current MEC notice |
| Competition | CEE is called one of the toughest entrance exams, with about 40,000 candidates a year (older report) |
| Portal | entrance.mec.gov.np |
BPKIHS advises students and parents not to choose medical subjects without real interest and willingness to work extremely hard. If you have a lower rank, look at BDS, nursing, public health and other health degrees too.
Other Science options: BSc CSIT, BIT, BCA
TU IOST: BSc CSIT, BIT, BSc and B.Tech
The IOST entrance is for Science students only. Registration fee was about NPR 1,950 in one guide, and entrance forms usually open around Shrawan to Bhadra. Check the TU IOST notice for dates.
BCA (TU)
BCA entrance is held under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students from Science, Management and Humanities can apply. The entrance usually falls in Bhadra to Ashwin and the fee was about NPR 1,500 in one guide.
Management, Humanities and Education
TU CMAT: gateway to BBA, BBM, BITM and more
Central Management Admission Test (CMAT) is run by TU Faculty of Management. You need it for BBA, BBM, BITM, BPA, BHM, BTTM, BBA-Finance and BMS programs in TU-affiliated colleges.
| Item | Details (2083 notice) |
|---|---|
| Paper | 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 4 sections of 25 each: verbal ability, quantitative ability, logical reasoning, general awareness |
| Time and marks | 2 hours; pass mark 35 in the 2083 notice (older notes say 40%); no negative marking |
| Form | June 15 to August 4, 2026 (Ashadh 1 to Shrawan 19, 2083). Fee NPR 1,000, late NPR 2,000 |
| Exam date | August 8, 2026 (Shrawan 23, 2083) |
| Eligibility | CGPA 1.8 or more in Class 11 and 12 with D in theory and C in practical in each subject, or second division in 10+2 or PCL in any discipline. Students waiting for results can apply |
BBS, CA and others
BBS under TU works differently from the CMAT programs, so read your college’s admission notice. After +2 Management, you can also start the Chartered Accountancy path, or study BCA. Management is also a strong choice if you plan to study abroad.
Humanities, Education and Law
After +2 Humanities you can study BA, law, journalism and mass communication, social work, public administration, psychology and international relations. Admission is usually through the university or college notice. Education students can look at BEd and related programs.
Universities compared: TU, KU, Pokhara, Purbanchal
Nepal has several universities, and each has its own entrance and admission cycle. Here is a fair comparison. Prices and seats change, so confirm with each notice.
| University | Entrance | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tribhuvan University (TU) | IOE for engineering, CMAT for management programs, IOST for BSc CSIT/BIT/BSc, FoHSS for BCA | Largest and oldest. Public campuses (like Pulchowk) cost a small fraction of private fees on Regular seats. Many affiliated private colleges too |
| Kathmandu University (KU) | KUCAT-CBT for Science and Engineering | Private autonomous university with schools of Science, Engineering, Arts, Management, Law and Medical Sciences. Management and arts programs generally need 50% or GPA 2.0 in Class 12 |
| Pokhara University | Own entrance for engineering | BE programs through its school and affiliated colleges |
| Purbanchal University | Own entrance | BE programs mostly through colleges in Eastern Nepal |
| Mid-Western and others | Own cycles | Check each university’s website |
TU or a foreign franchise degree?
Many students ask if a TU degree is better than a franchise degree. The honest answer: TU is a safe choice because the fee is much lower on Regular seats, the degree is widely known, and Pulchowk is among the strongest engineering campuses. A franchise or foreign-affiliated degree can be good in a specific field, but it usually costs much more, and you must check equivalence and recognition for your plan (job, further study or Lok Sewa). Do not pay on promises. Ask for written recognition, fee and placement details.
Your entrance plan and budget
Entrance forms open fast after the Class 12 result. In the 2026 cycle, results were out on Asadh 5, KUCAT registration opened on June 19, IOE forms opened in Asadh and CMAT closed on Shrawan 19. This means the real preparation happens during Class 12.
- Choose your direction by the middle of Class 12.
- Check eligibility early: your subjects, GPA, and documents.
- Practise past papers for every entrance you plan to sit. Apply to two or three to keep options open.
- Watch official sites: entrance.ioe.edu.np, entrance.mec.gov.np, pcampus.edu.np, ku.edu.np.
- List your priorities after results: college and fee, not only the name.
Compare total four-year costs, not only the first-year fee. Add room and food, and ask if there are hidden charges. A Regular seat at a public campus often saves lakhs of rupees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I study after Class 12 Science in Nepal?
You can study engineering (BE or BArch through IOE, KUCAT or university entrance), MBBS and other health degrees (through MECEE-BL), BSc CSIT, BIT, BCA, BSc and more. Physical group is needed for engineering, and Biology group for medical degrees.
Do I need an entrance exam to study a bachelor in Nepal?
For many popular programs, yes. IOE entrance for engineering, MECEE-BL for MBBS and other medical degrees, CMAT for BBA, BBM and related programs, IOST entrance for BSc CSIT and BIT, and BCA entrance for BCA. Some programs admit directly by college merit.
What is in the IOE entrance exam?
IOE is a computer-based test of 2 hours with 100 MCQs (60 of 1 mark and 40 of 2 marks) and 140 total marks: Maths 50, Physics 40, Chemistry 30 and English 20. There is 10% negative marking. Syllabus is from Class 11 and 12.
What is the pass mark of IOE entrance?
There is no fixed pass mark. Seats are filled by cutoff rank, so the qualifying score changes every year. If 10,000 students sit and 7,000 seats are available, the top 7,000 qualify and the other 3,000 do not.
How many seats are there at Pulchowk Campus?
Pulchowk has 624 bachelor seats. Civil Engineering has 108 regular and 84 full-fee seats, and Computer Engineering has 36 regular and 60 full-fee seats. Regular seats cost far less than full-fee seats.
What is the quota at IOE?
Constituent campuses reserve seats for women (10% in both regular and full fee), IOE and TU staff and their children, inclusive economically disadvantaged students (who pay the regular fee), government institutions, and foreign citizens (1/12 of full-fee seats).
How much is the IOE fee?
It has changed over the years. An IOE fee table for 2081/82 lists about Rs 56,325 for four years on a regular seat and Rs 4,79,800 on a full-fee seat (excluding deposits). Earlier figures were NPR 56,700 and NPR 4,90,000 (2080), and a later revision shows NPR 83,420 regular and NPR 7,75,420 full fee. Check the current notice before you decide.
What if I make a mistake in the IOE entrance form?
Pay the correction fee by QR code with your full name and form number in the remarks, fill the correction form from the IOE notice, and email the form and payment confirmation to entrance@ioe.edu.np.
What is needed for MBBS in Nepal?
You need 10+2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% or 2.4 CGPA, and you must pass MECEE-BL. Seats are given by rank through MEC. Nepal has about 2,635 MBBS seats, and some are government scholarship seats.
What is CMAT and who can sit?
CMAT is TU’s entrance for BBA, BBM, BITM, BPA, BHM, BTTM, BBA-F and BMS. It has 100 MCQs in four equal sections. You need CGPA 1.8 with D in theory and C in practical in each subject, or second division, from any stream.
Is TU better than a franchise degree?
TU is a safe and low-cost choice, especially for Regular seats at public campuses. Franchise degrees can be good but often cost more, so check recognition, equivalence and total fees before you join.
What if I get NG in Class 12?
You can sit the grade increment exam. The 2083 supplementary exam was on Shrawan 2 and 3 and its result is published. You can also apply for retotaling.
How should I prepare for entrance exams?
Use Class 11 and 12 textbooks for concepts, then solve past papers of the specific exam in timed sets. Keep the small negative marking in mind, and for IOE practise on a computer with a mouse.
Official links
Rules, dates and fees in Nepal change often. Always confirm with the official notice before you pay any form fee.
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