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KATHMANDU, Nepal – The National Examination Board (NEB) has officially released the results for the Class 12 examinations, a significant event that is being closely followed by the Nepali diaspora in the UK. The results, approved following a board meeting on Monday, have revealed a pass rate of 61.17 per cent, a notable improvement over the 52.91 per cent recorded the previous year.
While the increased pass rate is a cause for optimism, the results also highlight a persistent challenge within the nation’s education system. Over 198,000 students, or 38.83 per cent of all examinees, did not achieve the minimum grades and were placed in the "non-graded" (NG) category. This statistic resonates deeply with many in the Nepali community abroad, who often have family members or friends at home navigating the pressures of the education system.
The examinations, which saw participation from over 511,000 students from 5,202 schools, were held from May 4 to May 16, 2025. This year, the NEB also recorded the participation of 38 students from a school in Japan, a testament to the growing global footprint of Nepali education.
Educational experts and stakeholders have called for urgent reforms, arguing that while the pass rate has improved, the high number of non-graded results shows a need for better teaching and evaluation methods. This debate is of particular interest to the diaspora, as many students who struggle at home eventually look for opportunities abroad, including in the UK.
For the students who received an NG grade, the NEB has confirmed that a grade improvement examination is scheduled to take place on September 14 and 15, 2025. To be eligible, students must have received an NG grade in a maximum of two subjects.
The official results are available through the NEB's websites and via SMS, making them accessible to families both in Nepal and abroad who are eager to check on the academic progress of their loved ones.
