Call for Applications for Admission in Undergraduate Programs Academic Year 2024
Kathmandu University (KU) calls for applications for admission in Undergraduate Programs in School of Science (SoS) for the academic year 2024. Candidates are required to appear in a paper-based entrance exam (PBT), according to their choice of academic program.
Eligibility criteria for the entrance exam and admission:
| Program and Subject Area |
Who can Apply? |
Test Group |
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- Must have taken PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) or PMCs (Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science) in both XI and XII (or equivalent)
- Minimum aggregate GPA of 2.0 or Aggregate 50% in percentage scale
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PCM |
- B.Sc. (Environmental Science)
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- Must have taken PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) or PCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) in both XI and XII (or equivalent)
- Minimum aggregate GPA of 2.0 or Aggregate 50% in percentage scale
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PCM or PCB |
For More Details, Read the Following Documents:
(All Documents are Approved by Dean SOS, KU)
Eligibility criteria and PBT Test Group for Admission:
- In order to be fully eligible for admission, Candidates must have passed 10+2 level (or equivalent) with a minimum aggregate GPA of 2.0 (aggregate 50% in percentage scale)
- Candidates must have appeared in entrance exam conducted by the School of Science, Kathmandu University and scored the required threshold as set by the university.
- Students, who have completed 10+2 with PCB and applying for PCM stream, must have taken additional mathematics course and passed it with required cumulative and individual scores.
- Candidates must have same combination of PCM, PMCs or PCB (which ever applies to the candidate) in both grade XI and XII.
- For the purpose of subjects with separate theory and practical components, candidates must satisfy the minimum grade requirement individually in both theory and practical.
- For the courses taken both in grade XI and XII, candidates must score the minimum grade requirement in all the subjects in both grades/years.
- Candidates who have completed +2 equivalent GCSE A-Level shall have at least 3 courses at Advanced Level (A level) and 1 in AS level. Course combination PCM or PMCs is applicable as per the specific program. Whenever percentage uniform mark (PUM) criteria are provided, then, aggregate 50% in percentage scale will be applicable. If PUM is not provided Grade D in PCM/PMCs will be applicable. For International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma students must have at least 6 courses including either PCM or PMCs. Course combination of PCM or PMCs is applicable as per the specific program. Student must have final IB grade of 3 in each course with aggregate of 24.
The three advanced level courses required varies for program to program:
- Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Computer Science for BS.c in Applied Physics
- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology B.Sc. in Environmental Science.
In case of confusion in eligibility of GCSE A Level, please send your queries through email: sos_admission@ku.edu.np
- Candidates who have completed +2 equivalents with letter grades shall be submitting the marks equivalent of grades from equivalence authority at the time of admission.
- CTEVT diploma holders (3 years education after SLC/SEE) may apply in the related discipline corresponding to their field of study in the diploma level. Eligibility requirements are same to that of percentage criteria for NEB +2 graduates.
- In case of dispute related to application, eligibility, entrance exam and final score, decision of admission committee will be final.
Registration Opened (From 23 April, 2024)
Online Application Form
Click Here for Syllabus
Click Here for Procedures for application, admission and payment methods
Students who have already completed grade 11 and 12 (or equivalent) and those awaiting for grade 12 results are eligible to apply. The latter will be admitted on provisional basis.
Important Schedules and Note *
- Registration, Application Form Filling and Payment open
- Start Date: 23 April, 2024
- Entrance Schedule will be notified soon.
- Classes will commence from August 2024.
- Read the Procedures for application, admission and payment methods.
Note: Payment Verification will take approximately 5 to 7 business days after completion of application form. Verification process will continue even after the last date of registration.
Application Processing Fee and Payment Methods
Application Processing Fee: NRs. 1500/- (non-refundable / non-transformable)
Application processing fee can be paid through Digital Wallet and Bank
Methods to Pay
| Payment Method |
Payment Procedure |
| eSewa or any other Digital Wallet |
- Open eSewa App and login (You can also use www.esewa.com.np)
- Click Education Fee (icon)
- Select 'College Fee payment'
- Search KUSOS (Kathmandu University School of Science ' in the search box
- Select 'Entrance Fee' Fill the required details (Student Name, Mobile Number, Amount (NRS), (Program/Year)
- Proceed for submission (note the 'Transaction ID'. (If you are using www.esewa.com.np, note the 'Reference code'.
- Provide your ‘Transaction ID’ or ‘Reference code’ in your application form.
Provide screenshot of payment in the application form.
The Name of the candidate must be mentioned in the payment slip.
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Bank
(Fee transfer from Nepal and India)
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- Bank Name: Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd.
- Bank Address: Banepa, Kavre, Nepal
- Swift Code: NIBLNPKT
- Account Name: KU-School of Science
- Account Number: 00501030255530
Methods to Pay:
• Visit any branch of Nepal Investment Mega Bank and deposit NRs 1500/ in the account name KU-School of Science (account number 00501030255530).• Applicant’s name needs to be indicated in the voucher.
• Take a clear picture of the voucher and upload it in the application form.
• From India repeat the above mentioned process through any partner bank and deposit equivalent Indian rupees.The Name of the candidate must be mentioned in the payment voucher.
Note: Money transferred in other accounts of university will be considered as invalid transfer. PBT committee will not be responsible for any refund in this case.
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| Provision for foreign student |
- Bank Name: Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd.
- Bank Address: Banepa, Kavre, Nepal
- Swift Code: NIBLNPKT
- Account Name: Kathmandu University
- Account Number: 005 05010 2500 30 (USD)
Methods to pay:
• Visit any international partner bank / fund transfer portal. Fill up detail as mentioned in section 2.4 c. and deposit equivalent amount of NRs 1500/. [For exchange rate (NRs to USD) use following link, https://www.nrb.org.np/]
• Applicant’s name needs to be indicated in the voucher (receipt).
• Take a clear picture of the voucher (receipt) and upload it in the application form. |
If any query regarding admission application or KUSoS-PBT, please send Email at sos_admission@ku.edu.np or call at +977-11-415200, 9701002602 (phone available from 9 AM - 3 PM)
School of Science
Kathmandu University
Dhulikhel, Kavre
PO Box 6250, Kathmandu, Nepal
