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GRADE GUIDE USM 30NepalBackgroundHigher education is mainly provided by Tribhuvan University, Mahendra SanskritUniversity, Kathmandu University, Purbanchal University and B.P. KoiralaInstitute of Health Sciences.Admission to Higher Education (Undergraduate). For entry into universities:. Secondary school credential required: Higher Secondary Certificate(HSC).. Alternatives to credentials: If students do not have HSC; or left secondaryeducation earlier with School Leaving Certificate or Uttar MadhyamaCertificate, they may enter university to obtain the Proficiency Certificatefirst. Students can begin their first year of undergraduate studies withthis certificate.. Entrance examination or interview required.- Minimum 4 years post-secondary studies.University Grading SystemTranscript Grade DescriptionFirst division60% and aboveSecond division 45% to 59%Third division 33% to 44%. There is also an additional category of distinction with 75% or above. Other main grading system: Tribhuvan University, Distinction for 75% andaboveRecommendation for Postgraduate Admission. Bachelor degree/Master of at least 4 years. 60/100Institutions with English as the Medium of Instruction. All universities and colleges in Nepal use English in Science, MedicalStudies, Engineering, Forestry and Agriculture.Source: Embassy of Nepal