Ten Plus Two (+2) Law

Ten Plus Two (+2) Law is a two-year higher secondary program under the National Examinations Board (NEB), Nepal, designed to provide foundational legal knowledge and analytical skills for further study in law and public affairs.

Description

Ten Plus Two (+2) Law introduces students to the structure, principles, and functioning of legal systems with emphasis on Nepalese law. The program covers jurisprudence, constitutional law, civil and criminal justice, human rights, procedural law, and legal drafting. It develops logical reasoning, critical analysis, and civic awareness. This course functions as an academic entry point for legal education and careers in governance, justice, policy, and institutional administration.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Compulsory Subjects

Law-Focused Optional Subjects (Examples)

Subject availability depends on institutional offerings under NEB curriculum.

Features

• NEB-recognized academic law foundation
• Early exposure to constitutional and procedural law
• Strong focus on justice, rights, and governance
• Develops analytical and argumentative thinking
• Suitable for careers beyond courtroom practice
• Direct pathway to higher legal education

Admission Process (Points)

• Completion of Grade 10 (SEE)
• Minimum GPA 1.6 in SEE
• Application to NEB-affiliated law-offering institution
• Submission of academic documents
• Institutional admission and enrollment
• NEB registration confirmation

Fee (Approximate)

• Government institutions: NPR 20,000 – 40,000 per year
• Private institutions: NPR 40,000 – 100,000 per year
  Actual fees vary by institution, facilities, and location.

Job Prospects

• Legal assistant or legal secretary
• Advocacy and litigation support (after further qualification)
• Civil service and administrative roles
• Judiciary and court support services
• Public prosecutor support roles
• Research and policy assistance
• Banking and financial institutions (compliance, legal support)
• NGO/INGO legal and rights-based projects
• Diplomacy and international relations (after higher study)
• Political and governance roles
• Entrepreneurship in legal or advisory services
• Academic pathway to LLB, BA LLB, BBS, Political Science, Public Administration