Nepal's Secondary Education Examination (SEE) Commences Nationwide

Kathmandu. The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) of Nepal has commenced simultaneously across the country today. On the first day of the examination, the compulsory English subject test is being conducted. 

The National Examination Board has reported that more than 512,000 students are participating in this year's SEE, including those from domestic and foreign examination centers. The board has introduced a special strategic plan to make the examination more organized, technology-friendly, and result-oriented compared to the past.

The board stated that it is implementing the practices of 'decentralization of answer sheet evaluation' and 'speed in results.' Considering the future and time of the students, the government is preparing to publish the results within one month after the completion of the examination.

Following the directives of the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Sasmita Pokharel, the board has changed the traditional style of answer sheet evaluation starting this year. In previous years, it was customary to send answer sheets from one province to another and designate secret centers for evaluation. This resulted in significant time spent on transportation and coordination. However, this year, the board has decided to evaluate answer sheets from the evaluation centers within the same region where the examination was conducted.

According to SEE Examination Controller Tukraj Adhikari, the priority is to publish the results as quickly as possible. He stated that, keeping in mind the ministry's directives and the students' interests, they have decided to establish evaluation centers based on the respective districts or regions. The board expects that this will save time spent on transporting answer sheets and expedite the process through the direct involvement of local teachers.

The board stated that it has already addressed concerns regarding potential questions about security and impartiality when evaluating answer sheets from the examination centers themselves. According to Controller Adhikari, if a subject teacher is not available at a center or if it appears sensitive from a security perspective, the answer sheets from such centers will be transferred to another secure location in coordination with the Education Development and Coordination Unit.