Population: 29,384,297 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Chhettri 17%, Brahman-Hill 12%, Magar 7%, Other 64%
Religions: Hindu 81%, Buddhist 9%, Other 10%
Languages: Nepali (official) 45%, Maithali 12%, Bhojpuri 6%, Other 37%
Area: 147,181 sq km (slightly larger than New York)
Government Type: Federal Parliamentary Republic
National Capital: Kathmandu
Currency: Napalese Rupees (NPR)
Secondary School Leaving Certificate | Grades 9-10 |
Higher Secondary Certificate | Grades 11-12 |
3-Year Bachelor’s Degree | 3 years |
4-Year Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years |
Master’s Degree | 2 years |
Doctor of Philosophy | 3 years |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
60 – 100% First Division | A |
45 – 59% Second Division | B |
32 – 44% Third Division | C |
0 – 31% Fail | F |
Passing for secondary institutions is 32%.
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
A+ 90 – 100% A 80 – 89% | A |
B+ 70 – 79% B 60 – 69% | B |
C+ 50 – 59% C 40 – 49% | C |
D+ 30 – 39% D 20 – 29% | D |
E 00 – 19% | F |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
60 – 100% First Division | A |
45 – 59% Second Division | B |
32 – 44% Third Division | C |
0 – 31% Fail | F |
Passing for secondary institutions is 33%.
English-only documents are acceptable. Original language documents are not required.
