Participants in the SEE now face a reinstated age requirement
The National Examination Board (NEB) in Nepal has been instructed by the Ministry of Education to re-implement the 14-year age limit for students participating in the Secondary Education Examination (SEE), effective from the year 2082. This decision comes after the age limit was temporarily removed in 2078 BS, allowing students of any age to take part in the SEE.
According to Sub-section 6 of Clause 78 of the Education Regulations, students under the age of 14 are not eligible to participate in the SEE. However, some students who have submitted registration forms for the upcoming examination are only a few days short of meeting the 14-year age requirement. These students will need to await the enactment of a current bill, which allows for birth dates to be corrected once, to determine their eligibility.
The bill, which is under discussion in the Federal Parliament, also provides an option for students who do not meet the age requirement but were promoted early or had their birth dates adjusted to participate in the SEE. These students can mention Chaitra-end 2068 as their date of birth while filling out the Grade 10 registration form. Once the bill is enacted, students will be able to officially revise their birth dates as per the details submitted in the registration form.
The board is currently collecting registration forms for Grade 10, with the deadline set for the end of Jestha. The board has been instructed to facilitate issues that may arise due to the reinstatement of the 14-year age limit and ensure a smooth process for all eligible students.
It is important to note that only students born on or before the end of Chaitra 2068 will be eligible to take part in the upcoming SEE. The ministry has also directed the board to enforce the 14-year rule in accordance with the regulations.
For students facing discrepancies in birth dates, it is recommended to verify all documents, including birth certificates and school records, to ensure accuracy and consistency. Reaching out to the relevant educational authorities or school administrators may also be necessary to resolve any discrepancies and determine eligibility. In some cases, seeking legal advice or administrative solutions to correct birth date records may be required.
The enactment of the bill will determine the eligibility of students who have submitted registration forms with dates of birth before Chaitra-end 2068. The board has provided this option as a solution for students who do not meet the current age requirement.
The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) in Nepal is typically taken by students in grade 10, with ages ranging from 15 to 18 years old. The reinstatement of the age limit aims to maintain the integrity and fairness of the examination process. For more detailed guidance, students or their guardians are encouraged to contact the National Examination Board (NEB) or the Ministry of Education.
- The National Examination Board (NEB) is currently collecting registration forms for students participating in the Secondary Education Examination (SEE), with the deadline set for the end of Jestha.
- According to the ministry's instructions, only students born on or before the end of Chaitra 2068 will be eligible to take part in the upcoming SEE.
- The bill under discussion in the Federal Parliament provides an option for students who do not meet the age requirement but were promoted early or had their birth dates adjusted to participate in the SEE.
- Students facing discrepancies in birth dates are recommended to verify all documents, including birth certificates and school records, to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- The enactment of the bill will determine the eligibility of students who have submitted registration forms with dates of birth before Chaitra-end 2068, and the board has provided this option as a solution for students who do not meet the current age requirement.
