Gradebook · Nepal
Nepali University Division and Distinction
Nepali universities award degrees with a Division classification based on the aggregate percentage: Distinction (≥80%), First Division (60–79%), Second Division (45–59%), and Third Division (32–44%). Tribhuvan University (TU) and the National Examination Board (NEB) use a CGPA of 3.6 as the Distinction equivalent. Kathmandu University (KU) applies the same GPA scale but with a stricter pass threshold. OpenEduCat automatically computes the aggregate and assigns the Division at graduation.
Nepali Division Bands
Standard division thresholds for TU, PU, and NEB. KU uses CGPA equivalents.
| Division | Percentage Range | TU CGPA Equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distinction | ≥80% | ≥3.6 (A or A+) | Highest academic recognition. Requires no failed subjects and consistent high performance across all courses. Printed on the degree certificate. Required for most competitive postgraduate programmes and government scholarship applications. |
| First Division | 60–79% | 2.8–3.5 (B to B+) | Strong academic outcome. The standard target for most Bachelor and Master students. Required for many government service entrance examinations and preferred by employers for professional roles. |
| Second Division | 45–59% | 2.0–2.7 (C to C+) | Satisfactory. A full degree is awarded. Some employers and further study programmes accept Second Division, though First Division or above is generally preferred for competitive positions. |
| Third Division | 32–44% | 1.6–1.9 (D to C range) | Minimum passing division. The student has completed the degree requirements but with a low aggregate. Third Division is recognised as a complete degree, though opportunities for further study may be limited. |
| Pass (SEE, Grade 10) | GPA ≥2.0 per subject | C or above in all compulsory subjects | Secondary level (SEE). Not a division — pass or fail per subject. Division classification is used at +2 (Grades 11–12) and university level. At SEE, the student receives a grade letter per subject rather than a division award. |
University-Specific Distinction Requirements
How TU, PU, KU, and NEB implement the Distinction threshold in practice.
Tribhuvan University (TU)
- Distinction threshold
- Aggregate ≥80% or CGPA ≥3.6
- First Division
- Aggregate 60–79%
- Notes
- Most widely referenced system. Division printed on the provisional certificate and final transcript. Back exam results are included in the aggregate calculation.
Pokhara University (PU)
- Distinction threshold
- ≥80% aggregate
- First Division
- 60–79% aggregate
- Notes
- Broadly aligned with TU. Some faculties may have additional requirements for Distinction (e.g., no failed courses in any semester).
Kathmandu University (KU)
- Distinction threshold
- CGPA ≥3.6 (broadly equivalent to ≥80%)
- First Division
- CGPA 2.8–3.5
- Notes
- KU does not always use "Division" terminology formally. Degree certificates note CGPA and grade classification. The stricter 50% pass threshold means the effective First Division band starts higher in terms of raw performance.
NEB (+2, Grades 11–12)
- Distinction threshold
- Aggregate ≥80%, all subjects ≥D (32%), conduct Tannaya or above
- First Division
- Aggregate 60–79%
- Notes
- NEB uses Division classification at +2 level. Students receiving Distinction at +2 have strong university admission prospects. Division is calculated from the aggregate of all subjects including compulsory and elective.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nepali university division and distinction classification.
Automate Division assignment for Nepali universities
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