Today’s education system is changing how we view failure. Government have introduced new SEE letter grading System. Without using an F grade, students are now evaluated in various areas, offering a clearer picture of their strengths and weaknesses. This new approach helps identify where students need improvement and supports their overall growth. By categorizing performance levels, the system helps identify specific areas for improvement and supports students in their overall academic growth. Here is all about New SEE Letter Grading System
Under this framework, students with a GPA below 1.6 and failing to achieve at least a D+ grade in one subject can still be promoted to grade 11. This approach aims to provide opportunities for academic progress while addressing areas needing support. By focusing on performance categories rather than failing grades, the system encourages continuous improvement.
Key Objectives Behind the Updated Letter Grading System
Previously divided into 9 categories, the SEE is now divided into 8. The new SEE letter grading system began with the SEE batch of 2080. The NEB will publish results according to the 2078 letter grading directives. The objectives of the new SEE letter grading system are:
(a) To authentically certify students’ learning capabilities,
(b) To represent learning achievement quantitatively in eight letter grades,
(c) To reduce educational damage and improve quality,
(d) To offer learning opportunities based on students’ diverse intelligences through individual
subject certification.
Unlike the previous system, the new see grading framework requires students to achieve a minimum of 35% in theoretical exams for each subject (i.e., at least 26.25 out of 75 marks) and a minimum of 40% in internal assessments (i.e., at least 10 out of 25 marks). Failure to meet these requirements will result in an ‘NG’ (Not Graded) for that subject.
Grading According to New SEE Letter Grading System
| SN. | Percentage
Obtained |
GPA | Letter Grade | Obtained Grade
Description |
| 1 | 90 and Above | 4 | A+ | Outstanding |
| 2 | 80 to Less Than 90 | 3.6 | A | Excellent |
| 3 | 70 to Less Than 80 | 3.2 | B+ | Very Good |
| 4 | 60 to Less Than 70 | 2.8 | B | Good |
| 5 | 50 to Less Than 60 | 2.4 | C+ | Satisfactory |
| 6 | 40 to Less Than 50 | 2 | C | Acceptable |
| 7 | 35 to Less Than 40 | 1.6 | D | Basic |
| 8 | Less Than 35 | — | NG | Not Graded |
Students who do not meet the required scores in up to two subjects can retake exams in those subjects to improve their grades. The new system allows for up to three re-examinations for failing to achieve the required scores. This approach is primarily for grade 11 and 12 students and is part of the new letter grading system.
Evaluating the Impact of the New SEE Letter Grading System
Education officials have noted that students are receiving high marks in practical assessments despite low theoretical scores, which is leading to a neglect of theoretical exam performance. Junga Bahadur Aryal, Member Secretary of the National Examination Board, has acknowledged concerns that the previous grading system was inadequate for producing skilled manpower. He believes that the changes will address existing educational issues and is confident that the new system will resolve these problems.
No school fully knows how well their students are performing, so schools must take grading seriously. The effectiveness of any new system can only be assessed after implementation. We can’t judge the new grading system’s effectiveness yet, but it’s crucial to implement new measures.
Here is a video which Consult Nepal have prepared to explain more on New SEE Letter Grading System. The summary of the video is above. In the video we have explained in simple language about the New SEE Letter Grading System.