Ten Plus Two (+2) Fine Arts

National Examinations Board
2 years
Rs.
Updated December 20, 2025

University

National Examinations Board

Duration

2 years

Fee

Rs.

Summary

Ten Plus Two (+2) Fine Arts is a two-year general arts program under the National Examinations Board (NEB), Nepal, designed for students pursuing visual arts, applied arts, performing arts, and humanities-oriented academic pathways.

Description

Ten Plus Two (+2) Fine Arts provides a broad academic foundation combined with creative and applied art disciplines. The program allows structured specialization in areas such as painting, sculpture, applied arts, fashion design, music, dance, film, and cultural studies while maintaining core humanities and optional science, management, or technical subjects. It functions as a preparatory track for higher education in fine arts, design, media, humanities, and interdisciplinary fields rather than direct technical employment.

Description

Curricular Structure (Table)

Compulsory Subjects

GradeSubjects
11Nepali, English, Social Studies and Life Skills or Mathematics
12Nepali, English, Social Studies and Life Skills or Mathematics

Optional / Fine Arts and Elective Subjects

Students select subjects from approved NEB option groups. Fine Arts–relevant subjects include but are not limited to:

CategorySubjects
Visual ArtsPainting, Sculpture, Applied Arts
Performing ArtsVocal/Instrumental Music, Dance
Design & MediaFashion Designing, Film and Documentary, Internal Decoration
Cultural StudiesCulture, Philosophy, History
Supporting ElectivesComputer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Languages

Exact combinations depend on institutional offerings and NEB rules.

Features

Features

  • NEB-recognized general arts stream
  • Wide subject choice flexibility
  • Strong foundation in visual and applied arts
  • Integration of humanities, social sciences, and creative disciplines
  • Direct progression to national and international higher education
  • Limited institutional availability with focused delivery

Admission Process

Admission Process (Points)

  • Completion of Grade 10 (SEE)
  • Minimum GPA 1.6 in SEE
  • Application to NEB-affiliated Fine Arts institution
  • Academic document verification
  • Enrollment and NEB registration

Fee (Approximate)

  • NPR 30,000 – 70,000 per year
    Fees vary based on studio facilities, art materials, and institutional structure.

 

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

  • Entry-level roles in creative studios and cultural institutions
  • Junior artist or art assistant
  • Freelance creative work (painting, applied arts, design basics)
  • Media and content support roles
  • Cultural documentation and community arts projects
  • Academic pathway to Bachelor’s degrees in Fine Arts, Design, Architecture, Media Studies, Humanities, Education, Law, or Management
  • Foundation for entrepreneurship in creative industries after higher study