Over 104,000 Students Receive Non-Graded Results in NEB Class 12 Exams 2026

The National Examination Board (NEB) has revealed that 104,071 students received Non-Graded (NG) results in the Class 12 Examinations 2026, according to the results published on Friday.

Out of the total 418,170 students who appeared for the examination, more than one lakh students failed to secure the minimum required grades needed to pass. Despite this, the board has provided an opportunity for eligible students to improve their results through chance examinations.

More Than One Lakh Students Receive NG

According to NEB, a total of 104,071 students were categorized as Non-Graded after the publication of the Class 12 results.

The board reported that 64.13 percent of the total examinees successfully passed the examination, while the remaining students either received Non-Graded results or faced other examination-related actions.

This year's Class 12 examinations began on Baisakh 14 and were conducted across examination centers nationwide.

Who Can Apply for the Chance Examination?

The National Examination Board has announced that students who meet specific criteria will be eligible to participate in the chance examination.

Students can apply for the chance examination if:

• They have obtained a grade of D or above in all other theoretical subjects.
• They have received Non-Graded results in a maximum of two subjects.
• They were absent in a maximum of two subjects.

The chance examination provides students with an opportunity to improve their academic standing without waiting for the next regular examination cycle.

Examination Cancellations and Disciplinary Action

NEB has also taken disciplinary action against students found violating examination regulations.

According to the board:

• The examinations of 38 students were canceled.
• Two students received additional punishment and will be barred from participating in any examination conducted by the National Examination Board for one year.

The board stated that strict measures were enforced to maintain fairness, transparency, and examination discipline.

Examination Statistics

The NEB shared detailed participation figures for the 2026 Class 12 examinations:

• Total Examinees: 418,170
• Regular Examinees: 332,241
• Partial Examinees: 85,929
• Pass Percentage: 64.13%
• Non-Graded Students: 104,071

These figures highlight the scale of the national examination and its importance in Nepal's education system.

What Happens Next?

Students who received Non-Graded results are advised to carefully review their marks and determine their eligibility for the upcoming chance examinations.

The National Examination Board is expected to publish detailed information regarding application procedures, examination schedules, and related guidelines in the coming days.

Educational institutions and parents have also urged students not to lose confidence, emphasizing that the chance examination offers another opportunity to achieve the required grades and continue their higher education journey.

As thousands of students celebrate their success, those who did not achieve their desired results now have a second chance to improve and move forward toward their academic goals.