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📊 Grading System in Nepal – Complete Guide (GPA Calculator & University Scales)

Comprehensive resource for SEE, NEB, Bachelor & Master grading standards in Nepal. Accurate GPA equivalence and division classifications — updated for eSikhcha learners.

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Most Common Secondary School Secondary Tech Secondary (2016+) University Level Uni Pass at 50 TU UG (Pass 40) IB Diploma AFU Grading Purbanchal TU Grad (Pass 40) TU BBA TU Master TU UG (Pass 35) TU UG (Pass 40)

📌 Most Common Grading Scale (Nepal)

Scale (%)	Grade Description	Division	US Grade Equivalent
80.00 – 100.00	Distinction	Division I	A+
60.00 – 79.99	First Division	Division I	A
46.00 – 59.99	Merit	Division II	B
32.00 – 45.99	Pass	Division III	C
0.00 – 31.99	Fail	–	F

🏫 Secondary School (Traditional)

Scale (%)	Description	US Grade
80.00 – 100.00	Division I with Distinction	A+
60.00 – 79.99	Division I	A
45.00 – 59.99	Division II	B
32.00 – 44.99	Division III	C
0.00 – 31.99	Fail	F

🏥 Secondary Technical (Nursing Proficiency)

Scale (%)	Grade Description	US Grade
80.00 – 100.00	Distinction	A+
65.00 – 79.99	First Division	A
50.00 – 64.99	Second Division	B
40.00 – 49.99	Pass Division	C
0.00 – 39.99	Fail	F

📘 Secondary School (Effective 2016) – NEB SEE Grading

Grade	Scale (%)	GPA (4.0 Scale)	Description	US Grade
A+	90.00 – 100.00	4.00	Outstanding	A+
A	80.00 – 89.00	3.60	Excellent	A
B+	70.00 – 79.00	3.20	Very Good	B+
B	60.00 – 69.00	2.80	Good	B
C+	50.00 – 59.00	2.40	Above Average	C+
C	40.00 – 49.00	2.00	Average	C
D+	30.00 – 39.00	1.80	Below Average	D+
D	20.00 – 29.00	1.60	Above Insufficient	D
E	0.00 – 19.00	0.80	Insufficient	F

🎓 University Level (Nepal Generic)

Grade	Grade Description	US Equivalent
A	Outstanding	A
A-	Excellent	A-
B+	Very Good	B+
B	Good	B
B-	Fair	B-
C+ / C / C-	Fair to Poor	C+ to C-
D+ / D	Poor	D+ / D
F	Failure	F

📚 University Level (Pass at 50%)

Scale (%)	Division	US Grade
75.00 – 100.00	Distinction	A+
65.00 – 74.99	First Division	A
50.00 – 64.99	Second Division	B
0.00 – 49.99	Fail	F

🏛️ Tribhuvan University Undergraduate (Pass at 40%)

Scale (%)	Grade Description	US Grade
80.00 – 100.00	Distinction	A+
65.00 – 79.99	First Division	A
50.00 – 64.99	Second Division	B
40.00 – 49.99	Pass	C
0.00 – 39.99	Fail	F

🌍 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma – Nepal

IB Score (1–7)	US Grade Equivalent
6.00 – 7.00	A
5.00 – 5.99	B
4.00 – 4.99	C
3.00 – 3.99	D
1.00 – 2.99	F
0.00 – 0.99	F

🌾 Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU)

Grade	Scale (%)	Description	US Grade
A	80.00 – 100.00	Excellent	A
B	65.00 – 79.99	Good	B
C	50.00 – 64.99	Fair	C
D	40.00 – 49.99	Poor	D
F	0.00 – 39.99	Fail	F

🏅 Purbanchal University (GPA based)

Grade	GPA	Description	US Grade
A+	4.00	Excellent	A
A	3.75	Distinction	A-
B+	3.50	First	B+
B	3.00	Second	B
C	2.50	Pass	C
D	1.75	Fair	D
F	0.00	Fail	F

🎓 Tribhuvan Graduate (Pass at 40%)

Scale (%)	Division	US Grade
75.00 – 100.00	Distinction	A+
60.00 – 74.99	First Division	A
50.00 – 59.99	Second Division	B
40.00 – 49.99	Pass	C
0.00 – 39.99	Fail	F

📈 Tribhuvan University (BBA Program)

Grade	Grade Description	US Grade
A	First Division with Distinction	A+
B	First Division	A
C	Second Division	B
D	Pass Division	C
F	Fail	F

📖 Tribhuvan University (Master’s Degree)

Scale (%)	Division	US Grade
80.00 – 100.00	Distinction	A+
65.00 – 79.99	First Division	A
50.00 – 64.99	Second Division	B
0.00 – 39.99	Fail	F

🟢 Tribhuvan University UG (Pass at 35%)

Scale (%)	Grade Description	US Grade
75.00 – 100.00	Distinction	A+
60.00 – 74.99	First Division	A
45.00 – 59.99	Second Division	B
35.00 – 44.99	Pass Division	C
0.00 – 34.99	Fail	F

📐 Tribhuvan University UG (Pass at 40%) – Alternate Scale

Scale (%)	Division	US Grade
80.00 – 100.00	Distinction	A+
70.00 – 79.99	First Division	A
55.00 – 69.99	Second Division	B
40.00 – 54.99	Pass Division	C
0.00 – 39.99	Fail	F

🧮 Quick GPA Interpretation for Nepal

Use the tables above as reference for converting percentage marks into division and letter grades. For university grading: percentage-based divisions remain standard in Nepal, while NEB SEE uses GPA on a 4.0 scale. Always confirm with your respective institution. eSikhcha.com – your trusted educational platform.