Secondary Education Exam (SEE)/Class10 Exam Routine 2080

The National Examination Board (NEB) of Nepal has laid out the schedule (routine) and guidelines for the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) / Class 10 for the year 2080. The exams are set to take place from Chaitra 15th to Chaitra 27th, 2080 (Thursday, 28 March 2024 to Tuesday, 9 April 2024), adhering to a comprehensive plan that incorporates the introduction of a new syllabus and a refined assessment methodology.

Record Registration Numbers

This year has seen an unprecedented number of registrations, with 489,444 candidates poised to undertake the examination. The gender distribution among the registrants is nearly even, with 246,004 male and 243,440 female candidates, highlighting the inclusive nature of the educational landscape in Nepal.

Geographical Distribution of Candidates

• Koshi Province: 39,675 males and 40,484 females
• Madhesh Province: 41,416 males and 40,797 females
• Bagmati Province: 53,036 males and 50,420 females
• Gandaki Province: 21,636 males and 20,853 females
• Lumbini Region: 45,221 males and 45,851 females
• Karnali: 16,020 males and 16,318 females
• Far West: 27,809 males and 28,716 females

Examination Details and Instructions

The SEE 2080 will be conducted under the new syllabus, with a notable change in the evaluation process. A letter marking system will be employed, where scores below 35 percent will be designated as non-graded (NG). Additionally, students failing in up to two subjects will have the opportunity for grade improvement through subsequent examinations.

Key Guidelines for Candidates and Examination Centers:

1. Examination Timing: All exams will run from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
2. Written Test Duration: For the new syllabus, 75-mark tests will have a 3-hour duration, and 50-mark tests will last for 2 hours. Grade increment exams will follow the old system's full marks and timings.
3. Emergency Provisions: Examinations will proceed as scheduled unless an emergency declaration from the NEB necessitates postponement.
4. Unified Examination for Regular and Grade Increase Candidates: Both groups will sit for their exams simultaneously, following the same schedule and center allocations.
5. Admit Card Requirement: Entry into the examination hall will require a valid admit card.
6. Examination Center Information: Details regarding examination centers will be communicated through the Education Development Directorate and Education Development and Coordination Units.
7. Mandatory Examination Center and Schedule Adherence: No alternate arrangements will be provided for candidates missing their scheduled exams.
8. Adherence to Assigned Symbol Numbers: Candidates must use the symbol number provided on their admit card; deviations will lead to automatic examination cancellation.
9. Special Arrangements for Disabled Examinees: Examination centers are instructed to coordinate necessary facilitations for disabled candidates.
10. Examination Center Consistency: No changes will be made to the examination center allocations for both regular and grade improvement groups.

Contact and Further Information

Candidates seeking clarification on the examination process can reach out to the NEB Examination Control Office in Sanothimi via phone numbers 6630739 and 6630070. Additionally, detailed information and updates will be available on the NEB's official website (www.neb.gov.np) and the Examination Control Office Class 10 website (www.see.gov.np).

SEE Exam Routine 2080:

Thursday 15th Chaitra 2080:

• Compulsory English (Regular and Advanced)
• Sanskrit/Veda Vidya Ashram: Compulsory Sanskrit composition/Compulsory English
• Madrasa: Compulsory Arabic Language / Compulsory English
• Grade Increment: Compulsory English / Compulsory Sanskrit Language and Literature (Through Veda Vidya Ashram)

Friday 16th Chaitra 2080

• Compulsory Nepali (Regular and Gradewise)
• English for non-Nepali students (Elective English)

Sunday 18th Chaitra 2080

• Compulsory Mathematics (Regular and Advanced)

Tuesday 20th Chaitra 2080

• Compulsory Science and Technology
• From Sanskrit/Veda Vidya Ashram: Shukla Yajurveda /Samveda/Rigveda/Atharvaveda / Ethics / Compulsory Science and Technology
• Madrasa: Sirat and Islami / Compulsory Science and Technology
• Grade Increment: Compulsory Science, Compulsory Sanskrit Grammar and Translation (Through Veda Vidya Ashram)

Wednesday 21st Chaitra 2080

• Compulsory Social Studies (Regular and Grade Increment)
• Technical stream: Compulsory social studies/elective mathematics.
• Sanskrit/Vedvidyashram stream: Sanskrit language and grammar.
• Grade Increment: Farm Management and Marketing, Engineering Drawing, Computer Repair and Maintenance (towards technical edge)

Thursday 22nd Chaitra 2080

• General and Sanskrit/Vedvidyashram: All subjects of optional first paper (regular and Grade Increment)
• Technical: Animal Health, Industrial Agriculture and Fish Culture, Data Structure and OOP Concept Using C++, Building Construction and Drawing, Electrical Machine, Classical Music
• For Grade Increment: Veda or Ethics (for Veda Vidya Ashram), Elective Mathematics (for Technical Stream)

Friday 23rd Chaitra 2080

• General and Sanskrit/ Veda Vidya Ashram: All Subjects of Elective Second Paper (Regular and Grade Increment)
• Technical stream: Dairy Product Technology, Food Crop Production, Computer Hardware, Electronics Repair & Maintenance, Highway Engineering, Basic Electronics, Nepali Folk Music

• Grade Increment: Aquaculture and Fisheries, Electrical Measurement and Instrument, Computer Networks, Engineering Surveying (Technical Edge), All Subjects of Optional Second Paper ( On behalf of Veda Vidya Ashram)

Saturday 24th Chaitra 2080

Technical Stream 

• Regular: Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Horticulture Crop Production,Data Based Management System, Engineering Surveying, Industrial Installation and Maintenance, पाश्चात्य संगीत
• Grade IncrementM Vegetable and Medicinal plant Production, Dairy and Dairy Products, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Database management System, Building Construction

Sunday 25th Chaitra 2080

• Regular: Aquaculture and Fisheries, Floriculture and Nursery Production, Digital Design & Microprocessor, Estimating, Costing and Supervision, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Optional subject (गायन/वादन/नृत्य)
• Grade Increment Crop production, Small Ruminant Production and Management, Electronic device and circuit, Water resources Engineering

Monday 26th Chaitra 2080

• Grade IncrementM अनिवार्य स्वास्थ्य, जनसङ्ख्या तथा वातावरण शिक्षा, कर्मकाण्ड÷फलित ज्योतिष (वेदविद्याश्रमतर्फ), अनिवार्य संस्कृत भाषा (संस्कृततर्फ), Industrial Entomology and Mushroom, Animal health–II, Electrical Machine, Microprocessor, Highway Engineering (प्राविधिकधार तर्फ)

Tuesday 27th Chaitra 2080

• Grade IncrementM Floriculture and Nursery Management, Veterinary Laboratory Techniques, Industrial Installation and Maintenance, Object Oriented Programming, Estimating Costing and Supervision -(प्राविधिकधार तर्फ)