SEE Grade Increment (Supplementary) Exam: How to Clear an NG or Improve Your Grade
How the SEE grade increment (supplementary) exam works — who can apply, clearing an NG subject, improving grades, the process, and how to pass.
If you received an NG (Not Graded) in an SEE subject, or want to improve a grade, the grade increment exam (also called the supplementary exam) is your official second chance. It is conducted by NEB after the main SEE results and is used by many students every year. This guide explains how the SEE grade increment exam works, who can apply, the process, and how to pass it.
What is the SEE grade increment exam?
The grade increment exam is an examination held after the main SEE result that lets students clear an NG subject or improve a grade in eligible subjects. It is typically conducted about a month after the results are published, so you have time to prepare but should act on the official notice quickly. It gives you a second opportunity without repeating Class 10.
Who can apply
Students who received an NG in one or more subjects need to clear them through this exam to complete their SEE, and students who want to improve a grade may also apply in eligible subjects, within NEB's rules. The exact eligibility and any limits are set by NEB, so confirm them in the official grade increment notice for your year.
How to apply
- Watch for the official grade increment / supplementary notice and note the application deadline.
- Apply through your school as instructed, listing the subjects you will sit.
- Pay the prescribed fee.
- Collect your admit card and note the exam date and centre.
The process runs through your school, so follow their guidance alongside the NEB notice.
How to clear an NG subject
An NG means you scored below 35% in that subject, so concentrate on the fundamentals you struggled with. Identify the weak topics, study them thoroughly, and practise past and model questions under timed conditions. Because you usually re-sit just the failed subject, you can focus all your effort there. Treat it as a targeted task and you can clear it confidently.
Improving a grade
If you passed but want a higher grade in an eligible subject — perhaps to meet a college's +2 cut-off — prepare specifically to lift your performance there. Weigh the time against the benefit, and confirm NEB's current rules on how many subjects you may attempt and any conditions before applying.
After the grade increment result
When the grade increment result is published, check it the same way as your main result — see our SEE result guide. Once your NG subjects are cleared, your SEE is complete, and you can move forward to choosing your +2 faculty and college with our after-SEE admission guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SEE grade increment exam?
It's an NEB exam held after the main SEE result that lets students clear an NG subject or improve a grade in eligible subjects, without repeating Class 10.
When is the SEE grade increment exam held?
It is typically conducted about a month after the SEE results are published. Confirm the exact schedule in the official NEB notice for your year.
Who has to sit the SEE grade increment exam?
Students with an NG (Not Graded) in one or more subjects need to clear them through this exam. Students wanting to improve an eligible grade may also apply, within NEB's rules.
How do I apply for the SEE grade increment exam?
Watch for the official notice, apply through your school by the deadline, list your subjects, pay the fee, and collect your admit card.
How do I clear an NG subject in SEE?
Focus on the fundamentals you struggled with, study the weak topics, and practise past and model questions under timed conditions. You usually re-sit just that subject.
Can I improve my SEE grade if I already passed?
In eligible subjects and within NEB's rules, yes — for example to meet a college's +2 cut-off. Weigh the effort against the benefit before applying.
Is there a fee for the SEE grade increment exam?
Yes, a prescribed fee applies, paid through your school when you apply. Confirm the current amount in the official notice.
Does an NG stop me joining +2?
You generally need to clear NG subjects, which the grade increment exam allows. Some students begin +2 while clearing backlogs — confirm the rules with your chosen college.