Quick eligibility tips
- Keep your Class 12 marksheet/transcript and character certificate ready.
- Category scholarships (Dalit, disability, economically disadvantaged, etc.) need official proof documents.
- Merit scholarships usually require GPA 3.2+ or top rank in entrance exams (IOE, CEE, CMAT).
- Local ward/municipality scholarships often require ward recommendation check your ward office notice board.
UGC Nepal Higher Education Scholarship
University Grants Commission (UGC)
For: First-year bachelor/master students disability, Dalit, economically disadvantaged, Muslim women, martyrs/conflict victims, Mukta Kamalari
Requirements: Class 12 transcript, category proof, age limit 25 (bachelor) / 30 (master) with exceptions
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TU Constituent Campus Quota Seats
Tribhuvan University
For: Merit and reserved quota seats on TU campuses after entrance or direct admission
Requirements: Class 12 GPA, entrance rank where applicable, category documents for quota
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Pokhara University Bachelor Scholarship
Pokhara University
For: Science, Management and Humanities bachelor programs at PU constituent/affiliated colleges
Requirements: Nepali citizen meeting PU Scholarship Regulations; online form on scholarship.pu.edu.np
Official portal →
Kathmandu Metropolitan Class 11 & 12 Scholarship
Kathmandu Mahanagarpalika (local government)
For: Students within KMC ward jurisdiction with strong Class 10/11 results
Requirements: Ward recommendation, income/category proof check annual ward notice
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College merit scholarships
Private +2 colleges and bachelor colleges
For: Top GPA scorers enrolling in the same institution for bachelor level
Requirements: Usually GPA 3.2+ or top rank in Class 12; apply directly to college admin office
IOE / Medical entrance toppers
IOE, CEE/MECEE boards and affiliated colleges
For: Full or partial fee waiver for top entrance ranks not NEB-funded but tied to Class 12 performance
Requirements: High Class 12 GPA plus top entrance exam score
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