Academic Calendar Nepal — Exam Dates, Admissions & Holidays

Understanding Nepal's academic calendar is crucial for students planning their education journey. Unlike many countries that follow a September–June cycle, Nepal's academic year generally runs from mid-July (Shrawan) to mid-June (Ashadh) of the Bikram Sambat calendar.

SEE Examination Timeline
The NEB-administered Secondary Education Examination (SEE) for Grade 10 students typically follows this schedule:
- Exam Period: March–April (Chaitra)
- Results: June–July (Ashadh–Shrawan)
- Approximate Volume: 550,000–600,000 students annually

Grade 11–12 Examination Timeline
NEB Grade 12 exams follow a slightly later schedule:
- Exam Period: April–May (Baisakh–Jestha)
- Results: July–August (Shrawan–Bhadra)
- Students awaiting results can review our entrance-exams/neb-grade-12" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">NEB Grade 12 preparation guide

University Admission Windows
Admission timelines vary by university, but generally follow this pattern:
- TU Admissions: August–September (after Grade 12 results). TU institutes like IOE and IOM conduct entrance exams in August–September. See the entrance-exams/ioe" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">IOE entrance exam guide.
- KU Admissions: July–September. entrance-exams/kuumat" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">KUUMAT and other KU entrance exams are typically held in July–August.
- PU Admissions: August–October.
- Check our admissions" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">admissions page for current openings.

Semester Schedules
Universities using the semester system (KU, PU, and some TU programs) typically have:
- Spring Semester: February–June
- Fall Semester: August–December
- Mid-term exams in weeks 7–8, finals in weeks 15–16

Major Holidays Affecting Academic Calendar
Nepal observes several extended holidays that impact academic schedules:
- Dashain: October (10–15 days off, Nepal's biggest festival)
- Tihar: October–November (5–7 days)
- Holi: March (1–2 days)
- Chhath: November (2–3 days in Terai region)
- Winter Break: December–January (varies by institution)

Students should plan their entrance exam preparation around these timelines. Visit our entrance-exams" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">entrance exam hub for exam-specific dates and preparation resources.