Academic grading in Nepal

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In Nepal, the grade system is divided into different ways.

New SLC grading system of Nepal to be implemented from the SLC Examination of 2072 BS (2015/2016).
Percentage obtainedGradeGrade descriptionGrade point
>= 90%A+Outstanding4
>=80% AND <90%AExcellent3.6
>=70% AND <80%B+Very Good3.2
>=60% AND <70%BGood2.8
>=50% AND <60%C+Above Average2.4
>=40% AND <50%CAverage2.0
>=35% AND <40%DBelow Average1.6
<35%NGNon Graded-

The above grading system refers to the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) previously called School leaving Certificate (SLC) examinations when it was implemented, held at the end of at grade 10. It is administered by the Department of Education under the Ministry of Education and Sports, Nepal. Different grading systems are currently being implemented by different universities and education boards. [1]

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References

  1. "Letter grading system: Implication and its impact in higher education" (PDF). Tribhuvan University . 22 February 2016. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)