Last updated: May 11, 2026
In Nepal, SEE results do not use the word fail. Instead you see NG on your marksheet. NG stands for Not Graded. It means you scored below 35 marks in the external theory exam or below 40 percent in internal assessment for that subject.
Getting NG feels scary. But it is not the end of your academic journey. NEB has a clear second chance system called the Grade Increment Exam that lets you clear NG subjects without repeating the whole year.
This guide explains exactly what NG means, what happens based on how many subjects you got NG in, how the grade increment exam works, and what your options look like after SEE 2082.
After you check your result, use our SEE GPA calculator to understand your grades and what stream you can choose for (+2) Plus 2.
What Does NG Mean in SEE Nepal?
NG means Not Graded. It appears on your marksheet when you score below 35 marks in the external theory exam for a subject or below 40 percent in internal assessment.
NEB does not use the word fail anywhere on your result or marksheet. The grading system goes from A plus at the top down to D at the lowest passing grade. Below D is NG. There is no fail grade. There is only NG.
Getting NG in a subject means you did not meet the minimum marks threshold for that subject. You passed every other subject but that specific subject was not graded because the marks were too low to qualify for even a D grade.
To pass SEE completely, you need at least D grade in every single subject. One NG anywhere means that subject needs to be cleared before you can fully pass SEE and join Plus 2.
Can You Fail SEE in Nepal?
Technically NEB does not call it failing. But getting NG has the same practical effect as failing that subject. You cannot join Plus 2 in a regular stream until the NG is cleared.
So yes. If you get NG in any subject, you need to fix it through the grade increment exam before your academic path continues normally.
The good news is that NEB has specifically designed the grade increment exam system so that students with NG in a small number of subjects do not have to repeat the entire year. You only retake the subjects where you got NG.
What Happens If You Get NG in 1 or 2 Subjects?
This is the most common situation and the most manageable one.
If you get NG in one or two subjects, you can appear for the SEE Grade Increment Exam. You only need to sit the exam for the specific subjects where you received NG. All your other subjects stay the same. You do not repeat the whole year and you do not retake subjects you already passed.
Students who obtained a minimum grade of D or above in other subjects in the theoretical part and NG in a maximum of two subjects, or were absent in a maximum of two subjects, are eligible to participate in the grade increment examination.
Based on past years, the SEE grade increment exam for 2082 is expected to be held around Shrawan to Bhadra 2083, which is roughly July to August 2026. NEB will publish the official notice on neb.gov.np and see.gov.np after the main result is published. Your school will also inform you.
The application fee for the grade increment exam is NPR 500, deposited in revenue account number 14223. You submit your filled application form along with the fee voucher, a copy of your admit card, and your downloaded gradesheet through your school to the Education Development and Coordination Unit.
The application deadline is usually around Shrawan 16 of the same year. Do not miss this deadline. Contact your school immediately after the main result is published if you received NG in any subject.
The grade increment exam is held from 8 AM to 11 AM on the scheduled dates. Students appearing in only one subject must appear on the first day of the examination regardless of the subject. Students appearing in two subjects sit the subject with the lower code number on the first day.
What Happens If You Get NG in More Than 2 Subjects?
If you get NG in more than two subjects, you are not eligible for the grade increment exam.
In this situation you have two main options. You can appear in the full SEE main exam again next year as a partial student. This means you retake only the subjects where you got NG while keeping the grades you already earned in subjects you passed. Or in some cases you may need to repeat class 10 entirely depending on how many NG subjects you have and which ones they are.
Many students go through this path every year. It feels difficult but it is not the end. Students who repeat SEE and focus properly often come back with significantly better results the second time.
Contact your school administration and NEB office in Sanothimi, Bhaktapur for exact guidance on your specific situation. The rules can vary slightly depending on how many subjects have NG and what those subjects are.
What Is the SEE Grade Increment Exam?
The SEE Grade Increment Exam is NEB’s official second chance system for students who get NG in one or two subjects.
It is not a new full exam. You only appear in the specific subjects where you received NG. Your exam results from all other subjects remain unchanged on your marksheet.
The exam follows the same syllabus and format as the main SEE exam. Same time of 8 AM to 11 AM. Same question structure. Same grading system. You need at least D grade meaning 35 marks or above in theory to clear the NG subject.
If you clear the grade increment exam, your marksheet is updated with the new grade. You can then join Plus 2 in the regular admission cycle. Most Plus 2 colleges in Nepal accept students who cleared their NG through the grade increment exam without any issue.
If you do not clear the grade increment exam, you will need to plan your next step with your school’s guidance.
When Is the SEE Grade Increment Exam 2082?
NEB has not yet announced the official schedule for the SEE Grade Increment Exam 2082 as of May 11, 2026. The main result has not been published yet.
Based on past years, the pattern is clear. The SEE supplementary exam for 2081 started on Shrawan 29, 2082 and ended on Bhadra 16, 2082. The application deadline was Shrawan 16, 2082.
Following the same pattern, the SEE grade increment exam for 2082 is expected to be held around Shrawan to Bhadra 2083, which is July to August 2026. The application deadline will likely be around Shrawan 16, 2083.
NEB will publish the official notice on neb.gov.np and see.gov.np after the main result is published. Check those websites regularly after the result comes out. Your school will also be informed and will guide you through the process.
How to Apply for SEE Grade Increment Exam 2082
The application process goes through your school. You do not apply directly to NEB on your own.
First download your gradesheet from see.ntc.net.np after the main result is published. Then get the application form from your school or download it from see.gov.np. Fill it out completely with your details and the subjects you need to appear in.
Deposit NPR 500 per subject in revenue account number 14223 at any government bank. Keep the voucher. Submit your completed application form, fee voucher, a copy of your admit card, and your downloaded gradesheet to your school. Your school then submits everything to the Education Development and Coordination Unit before the deadline.
Do this as soon as the result comes out. The deadline is usually around 2 weeks after the main result. Missing the deadline means you cannot appear in the grade increment exam that year.
How to Prepare for the SEE Grade Increment Exam
You have roughly 2 to 3 months between the main result and the grade increment exam. That is enough time to properly prepare for one or two subjects if you use it well.
First understand exactly why you got NG. Go through your previous exam papers and identify which topics cost you the most marks. Focus your preparation on those specific areas first.
Get your textbooks and past question papers ready. NEB SEE exam questions follow predictable patterns especially in subjects like Maths, Science, English, and Nepali. Practicing past questions from the last 3 to 5 years is one of the most effective preparation strategies.
Consider getting help from a tutor for the specific subject where you got NG. Even 4 to 6 weeks of focused tutoring can make a significant difference in your result.
Do not spread yourself too thin. You only need to clear one or two specific subjects. Concentrated focused preparation is more effective than general revision.
The passing threshold is 35 marks out of 100 in theory. That is not an impossible target. With consistent focused preparation over 2 to 3 months, most students can reach it.
Can You Join Plus 2 If You Have NG in SEE?
No. You cannot join (+2) Plus 2 in any regular stream while you still have NG in any subject.
Most colleges across Nepal will not enroll students with uncleared NG grades. The NEB minimum requirement to join any Plus 2 stream is at least D grade in every subject with no NG remaining.
However, if you clear your NG through the grade increment exam, you can join Plus 2 during the admission cycle that follows. Most Plus 2 colleges have a late admission window specifically for students who cleared their NG through the grade increment exam. Your school will give you guidance on which colleges are still open for admission after the grade increment result is published.
Some CTEVT technical diploma programs may have more flexible timelines but academic Plus 2 streams require cleared results first.
What Is the Difference Between Retotaling and Rechecking?
Many students confuse the grade increment exam with retotaling and rechecking. They are completely different things.
Retotaling means NEB adds up your marks again to check if there was a calculation error. If you feel your marks are unexpectedly low despite answering well, retotaling can sometimes reveal an addition error. The application fee is NPR 300 to NPR 500 per subject.
Rechecking means NEB looks at your answer sheet more carefully to check if any answers were missed or incorrectly evaluated. This is a deeper review than retotaling. Rechecking costs slightly more than retotaling.
Both applications are submitted through your school within 7 days of the main result being published. The deadline is very short so act quickly if you want to apply.
Applications for retotaling can be submitted online. For the 2081 result, the retotaling deadline was Ashar 23, 2082 at 5 PM. A similar deadline is expected for 2082.
Retotaling and rechecking are worth doing if your marks seem genuinely wrong. But they are not guaranteed to change your result. If the original marking was correct, your marks will stay the same.
For a full guide on the retotaling and rechecking process, you can read our guide on how to recheck SEE marks in Nepal.
What Are Your Options After NG in SEE?
Getting NG does not close all your doors. Here are the realistic options depending on your situation.
If you got NG in 1 or 2 subjects, appear for the grade increment exam. Prepare properly, clear your subjects, and join Plus 2 in the cycle after the grade increment result. This is the most common and most straightforward path.
If you got NG in more than 2 subjects, you can appear in SEE again next year as a partial student, retaking only the subjects where you got NG. This takes an extra year but many students come back with much stronger results after a dedicated year of preparation.
CTEVT technical diploma programs are another option. Some CTEVT programs have admission timelines that do not strictly require cleared SEE results in all subjects. A 3-year CTEVT diploma in fields like civil engineering, computer engineering, pharmacy, or hotel management leads to real employment and career opportunities.
Open schooling through the National Open School of Nepal is also an option for students who need a more flexible academic path. NOS allows students to clear subjects at their own pace through alternative examination systems.
Final Thoughts
Getting NG in SEE is stressful. It feels like a big setback in the moment. But thousands of students get NG every year. In 2081, out of 438,896 regular students, 167,597 received NG in at least one subject. That is more than one in three students. You are not alone.
What matters is what you do next. Students who stay calm, understand the grade increment exam process, prepare properly, and clear their subjects go on to join Plus 2 and build successful futures. The NG is a signal to try again with more focus, not a permanent mark on your ability.
Contact your school immediately after the result comes out. They will guide you through the grade increment exam application, the deadline, and what happens next. Do not wait and do not panic.
If you cleared your subjects and are now choosing a Plus 2 stream, you can read our guide on which stream is best after SEE in Nepal. You can also check the GPA requirements for Science, Management, and Humanities to understand which stream your result qualifies you for.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does NG mean in SEE Nepal?
NG means Not Graded. It appears when you score below 35 marks in the external theory exam or below 40 percent in internal assessment for a subject. It is the equivalent of not passing that subject. NEB does not use the word fail anywhere on your result.
Can I pass SEE if I get NG in one subject?
Not fully. You need at least D grade in every subject to completely pass SEE. One NG means that subject is not cleared. But you can appear in the grade increment exam to clear that specific subject without repeating the whole year.
What is the SEE grade increment exam?
The SEE grade increment exam is NEB’s second chance exam for students who got NG in one or two subjects. You only appear in the specific subjects where you received NG. All other subject results remain unchanged. Based on past years, it is held around Shrawan to Bhadra, which is July to August 2026 for the 2082 result.
When is the SEE grade increment exam 2082?
NEB has not yet announced the official schedule. Based on past years, the exam is expected around Shrawan to Bhadra 2083 (July to August 2026). The application deadline is typically around Shrawan 16. NEB will publish the official notice on neb.gov.np after the main result comes out.
How to apply for SEE grade increment exam 2082?
Apply through your school. Get the application form from your school or download it from see.gov.np. Deposit NPR 500 per subject in revenue account number 14223. Submit your form, fee voucher, admit card copy, and downloaded gradesheet through your school before the deadline. Your school submits everything to the Education Development and Coordination Unit.
What happens if I get NG in more than 2 subjects in SEE?
You are not eligible for the grade increment exam. You can appear in the full SEE exam again next year as a partial student, retaking only the subjects where you got NG. Contact your school for guidance on your specific situation.
Can I join Plus 2 (+2) with NG in SEE?
No. You must clear all NG subjects first. After clearing the grade increment exam, you can join Plus 2 during the admission cycle that follows the grade increment result. Many colleges have a late admission window specifically for students who clear NG through the grade increment exam.
What is the difference between NG and fail in SEE?
NEB does not use the word fail. NG is the system used instead. Practically speaking, NG has the same effect as failing that subject. You need to clear it through the grade increment exam to fully pass SEE and join Plus 2.
How many students get NG in SEE every year?
In 2081 SEE, 167,597 out of 438,896 regular students received NG in at least one subject. That is around 38 percent of all regular students. Getting NG is not unusual. Thousands of students go through the grade increment exam every year and move forward successfully.