What to Do After an NG (Non-Graded) SEE Result
Receiving your Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results is an emotional moment. If you or your child opened the result portal and saw **"NG" (Non-Graded)** in one or more subjects, it is completely normal to feel shocked, anxious, or disappointed.
First, take a deep breath: **An NG result is NOT a failure, nor is it the end of your academic journey.** Under the National Examinations Board (NEB) letter grading system in Nepal, NG simply means you scored below 35% in theoretical marks for that specific subject and need to take a **Grade Increment Exam (Purak Pariksha)** to qualify for Class 11 (+2).
This guide walks students and parents through the exact steps, timeline, and preparation strategies to clear NG subjects smoothly.
Understanding What "Non-Graded" (NG) Means
- In the NEB SEE grading system:
- Students must secure a minimum of **35% in theoretical examinations** (26.25 marks out of 75) and **40% in practical internal evaluations** (10 marks out of 25) in every subject.
- Obtaining below 35% in theory results in an **NG** tag for that subject.
- You cannot enroll in regular Class 11 (+2 Science, Management, Humanities, Law) until the NG tag is cleared via the Grade Increment Exam.
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Step 1: Grade Increment Exam (Purak Pariksha) Eligibility
- **NG in 1 or 2 Subjects**: You are eligible to sit for the immediate **SEE Grade Increment Exam (Grade Vriddhi Pariksha)** conducted by NEB approximately **1 month (30 to 45 days)** after the main SEE results announcement.
- **NG in 3 or More Subjects**: You must reappear in the regular annual SEE board examination in the following academic year for those subjects.
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Step 2: The Re-registration Process & Timeline
- **Collect Your Grade Sheet**: Visit your school to collect your official SEE grade mark sheet printout.
- **Fill out the Purak Pariksha Form**: Submit the Grade Increment Examination form through your school principal's office within the NEB deadline (typically within 15 days of result publication).
- **Pay Exam Fees**: Pay the required NEB exam processing fee (approx. NPR 500 per subject) at your school administration.
- **Receive Admit Card**: NEB issues new roll numbers and admit cards for designated district exam centers.
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Step 3: Option for Re-totalling (Re-checking)
- If you were confident about your paper and scored close to the pass mark (e.g., 30โ34 marks), you can apply for **Re-totalling (Re-check)**:
- Submit a Re-totalling Application Form at the Education Development and Coordination Unit (EDCU) or online via the NEB portal within 15 days.
- Fee: NPR 500 per subject.
- If a calculation error is corrected and your mark crosses 35%, NEB updates your result to a passing letter grade (D or higher).
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1-Month Study Action Plan for Students
- **Focus Exclusively on Past Questions**: Get the "Old Is Gold" SEE question collection. Solve the last 5 years of board exam papers repeatedly.
- **Master High-Weightage Chapters**: Identify the 3โ4 chapters in Math, Science, or English that carry 60% of the total theory marks.
- **Practice Written Timing**: Write out answers under timed 3-hour exam conditions to build confidence.
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Message for Parents: How to Support Your Child
- **Avoid Blame or Social Comparison**: Comparing your child with relatives or neighbors damages their self-esteem. Remind them that thousands of successful professionals cleared Purak Pariksha.
- **Create a Quiet Home Study Environment**: Help them focus over the next 4 weeks without domestic distractions.
- **Explore Alternative Technical Streams**: Remember that CTEVT 3-year diploma programs in engineering, health, and agriculture offer excellent career pathways.