How to Check TU Result by Symbol Number (and How to Recover a Lost Symbol Number)
Your symbol number is the key to your TU result. Learn where to find it, how to check your result with it, how to recover it if lost, and troubleshooting tips.
Your symbol number is the single most important detail for checking almost any Tribhuvan University result. It identifies you in each examination, and without it most result systems will not show your marks. This complete guide explains what a symbol number is, where to find it, exactly how to use it to check your result, how to recover it if you have lost it before the result is out, and how to fix a check that returns nothing.
What a symbol number is
The symbol number is a unique number assigned to you for a specific examination. It is different from your registration number, which is a permanent TU identity number that stays with you throughout your studies. The symbol number changes from exam to exam, while the registration number does not. Most online result checks require the symbol number, and some also ask for the registration number or date of birth as a second confirmation. Keeping both numbers noted somewhere safe makes every future check easier.
Where to find your symbol number
Your symbol number is printed on your admit card (examination card) for that exam. It may also appear on attendance sheets and on your previous marksheets. The simplest habit is to keep your admit card safe from the day of the exam until your result and marksheet are both confirmed, because you will need the symbol number for every check along the way — including for re-totaling if you apply later.
How to check your result by symbol number
- Open the official portal tuexam.edu.np or a trusted mirror.
- Open the result notice for your faculty, programme and year/semester.
- Enter your symbol number exactly as printed — watch for similar-looking digits like 0 and O, or 1 and 7.
- Add your registration number or date of birth if the form asks for it.
- Submit and save your result.
Entering the number exactly is important; a single mistyped digit is the most common reason a check returns nothing. For the full portal walkthrough, see our guide on how to check a TU result online.
What to do if you lose your symbol number
- Check older documents first: previous admit cards, attendance records and earlier marksheets often show it.
- Ask your college or campus administration — they keep exam records and can usually retrieve your symbol number from your name and registration number.
- Contact your campus exam section with your full name, programme and registration number for help.
Acting early, before result day, gives the office time to retrieve it without the result-day rush. Do not wait until the result is published to discover you have lost it.
Symbol number vs registration number
Confusing these two is common, so it is worth being clear. The registration number is issued once when you register with TU and remains the same throughout your studies; it appears on your registration card. The symbol number is issued for each specific examination and changes each time. When a result form asks for a 'symbol number', it wants the exam-specific number from your admit card, not your registration number — though some forms ask for both. Knowing the difference prevents failed checks.
Troubleshooting a failed check
If you enter your symbol number but no result appears, work through the obvious causes: double-check every digit, make sure you opened the correct notice for your exact programme and year, and try again during off-peak hours if the server is busy. If the result for your programme simply has not been published yet, the form may not return anything — confirm the publication notice before assuming there is an error. If you still cannot get a result, your campus exam section can verify your details.
After you check your result
Once you have your marks, interpret them using our grading system guide, and if a figure looks wrong, you can apply for re-totaling within the deadline. Keep your symbol number noted somewhere safe even after the result, because you may still need it to collect your marksheet or apply for re-totaling. A little organisation now saves a lot of hassle later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is my TU symbol number printed?
On your admit/examination card for that exam, and often on attendance sheets and earlier marksheets.
Can I check my result without a symbol number?
Most result systems require it. If you have lost it, your campus exam section can usually retrieve it from your name and registration number.
Is the symbol number the same as the registration number?
No. The registration number is a permanent TU identity issued once; the symbol number is specific to each examination and changes each time.
I entered my symbol number but got no result — why?
Double-check every digit, confirm you opened the correct notice for your programme and year, and try again during off-peak hours. The result for your programme may also not be published yet.
What should I do if I lost my symbol number before the result?
Check old admit cards and marksheets, then contact your campus administration early so they can retrieve it before the result-day rush.
Do I need my registration number to check my result?
Sometimes. Many result forms need only the symbol number, but some also ask for the registration number or date of birth as a second confirmation.
Can two students have the same symbol number?
No. Each symbol number is unique to a student for a specific examination, which is why it reliably identifies your result.
Do I need my date of birth to check my result?
Sometimes. Many result forms need only the symbol number, but some ask for the registration number or date of birth as a second confirmation.
My symbol number is faded on my admit card — what do I do?
Check earlier marksheets or attendance records, or contact your campus exam section with your name and registration number to retrieve it before result day.