The National Examination Board (NEB) of Nepal offers courses mainly at the Grade 11 and Grade 12 (+2 level), which are also known as higher secondary education. These courses are divided into different streams based on students’ interests and future career goals.
Here are the main NEB courses:
📘 1. Science Stream
This stream is for students interested in medicine, engineering, IT, and scientific fields.
Main subjects include:
- English
- Nepali
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology (for medical group) or Computer Science (for engineering/IT group)
- Mathematics (optional in some combinations)
Career options:
- Doctor, nurse, pharmacist
- Engineer
- IT specialist, programmer
- Research scientist
📗 2. Management Stream
This is one of the most popular streams in Nepal, focused on business and economics.
Main subjects include:
- English
- Nepali
- Accountancy
- Economics
- Business Studies
- Computer Science (optional in some schools)
Career options:
- Business manager
- Accountant
- Banker
- Entrepreneur
- Marketing officer
📙 3. Humanities Stream
This stream focuses on social sciences, languages, and human society.
Main subjects include:
- English
- Nepali
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Mass Communication
- Political Science
- Geography / History (depending on school)
Career options:
- Journalist
- Social worker
- Teacher
- Lawyer
- Civil service jobs
📕 4. Education Stream
This stream is designed for students who want to become teachers or work in the education sector.
Main subjects include:
- English
- Nepali
- Education-related theory subjects
- Psychology of learning
- Teaching methods
- Optional academic subjects (like Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies)
Career options:
- Teacher
- Education counselor
- Academic trainer
- Curriculum developer
🧾 Additional Information
- NEB courses are usually 2 years (grades 11 and 12).
- Students choose their stream after completing SEE (Secondary Education Examination).
- Each subject typically carries theoretical and practical components depending on the stream.
- The grading system is based on letter grades (A+, A, B+, etc.).