NEB Grading System Explained: Grades, GPA and NG
How NEB letter grades work for SEE and Grades 11 and 12: the grade scale, how GPA is calculated with credit hours, and what NG means.
Nepal's National Examinations Board (NEB) reports SEE and Grade 11 and 12 results in letter grades and a grade point average (GPA), not in percentages. Here is how the system works, so students and teachers can read a grade sheet with confidence.
Marks to letter grades
Each subject's marks are turned into a letter grade and a grade point:
| Marks | Grade | Grade point | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 to 100 | A+ | 4.0 | Outstanding |
| 80 to under 90 | A | 3.6 | Excellent |
| 70 to under 80 | B+ | 3.2 | Very good |
| 60 to under 70 | B | 2.8 | Good |
| 50 to under 60 | C+ | 2.4 | Satisfactory |
| 40 to under 50 | C | 2.0 | Acceptable |
| 35 to under 40 | D | 1.6 | Basic |
| Below 35 | NG | 0.0 | Not graded |
NEB can update its rules, so always check its latest notice for official decisions.
How GPA is calculated
GPA weighs each subject by its credit hours:
- Multiply each subject's grade point by its credit hours.
- Add the results.
- Divide by the total credit hours.
For example, a 5-credit subject with grade point 3.6 adds 18 points; a 3-credit subject with 2.8 adds 8.4. Two subjects together: (18 + 8.4) ÷ 8 = 3.3.
Our free GPA calculator does this for every subject at once.
Theory and practical
In many subjects, theory and practical (internal) parts are graded separately and combined using their credit hours. That is why a subject's final grade can differ from what the total percentage suggests.
What NG means
NG means "Not Graded": the student scored below the minimum in that subject. A student with NG needs to clear it in a supplementary or grade-improvement exam before a final grade is given for that subject.
Tips for teachers
- Use the grade scale in your own mock tests so students get used to it.
- Watch the 35 percent line closely; a student just below it needs targeted help.
- Show students their likely grade after each test, not only their marks.
Lariyo's tests show scores, ranks and progress over time, so you can see who is near a grade boundary early. Need a quick percentage? Try the marks percentage calculator.
Questions people ask
What GPA is an A grade in NEB?
A is 80 to under 90 percent, with a grade point of 3.6. A+ (90 and above) is 4.0.
What is NG in the NEB result?
NG means Not Graded, given below 35 percent. The subject must be cleared in a supplementary or grade-improvement exam.
