Applications Open for Bachelor Level Scholarships at Pokhara University

Pokhara University, under its Faculties of Science and Technology, Management, and Humanities and Social Sciences, invites applications from eligible Nepali citizens for scholarships in undergraduate programs at its constituent schools, joint constituent, and affiliated colleges. Candidates will be selected as per the Pokhara University Scholarship Regulations, 2065. 

Key Details: 

Application Dates 

• Online Application Form Submission Start Date: Shrawan 09, 2082 (July 25, 2025)

• Online Application Form Submission Deadline: Shrawan 30, 2082 (August 15, 2025)

• Online forms can be filled out through the Pokhara University Scholarship Portal at https://scholarship.pu.edu.np.

Examination Date: 

1. Bhadra 06, 2082 (August 22, 2025)

   1. Faculty of Science and Technology Samuha KA: 8 AM to 11 AM.

   2. Faculty of Science and Technology Samuha KHA: 2 PM to 5 PM.

2. Bhadra 07, 2082 (August 23, 2025)

   1. Faculty of Management: 8 AM to 11 AM

   2. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: 2 PM to 5 PM. 

Use of Calculator 

As per the official notice of Pokhara University, candidates appearing in the Bachelor-level scholarship examination are allowed to use General/Business calculators, but not any advanced calculators.

Examination Center 

The examination center for the examination of all the faculties is the Academic Complex of Pokhara University at Pokhara-30, Dhungepatan, Kaski.

For detailed information regarding the scholarship program, it is highly recommended to visit Pokhara University's website: https://pu.edu.np and the Scholarship Portal https://scholarship.pu.edu.np. 

The university has allocated a total of 1,328 scholarship quotas, distributed as follows:

• 501 scholarships for programs under the Faculty of Science and Technology
• 788 scholarships for programs under the Faculty of Management Studies
• 39 scholarships for programs under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Find detailed information about: Bachelor Level Programs of Pokhara University

Among the scholarship quotas received by Pokhara University (excluding the local scholarship and the quota for the children of teachers and employees) 60% of the quota will be open, and 40% of the quota will be reserved for the differently-abled, martyrs, and injured victims of the people's movement, remote areas, Dalits, indigenous nationalities, and Madhesi communities. Both the open and reserved scholarship quotas will secure a 50/50 scholarship quota for women.

As per the rules, the scholarships awarded to the University will be distributed to candidates who have studied in a public school from at least grades 6 to 10 and have passed the SEE or SLC examination and the scholarship selection entrance examination. Suppose there are any remaining quotas after distributing the third phase (Scholarship Awarded List - III) scholarships. In that case, scholarships will be provided based on merit to candidates who have studied in public schools (other than those who have studied from grades 6 to 10) and institutional schools and have passed the SEE or SLC examination.

The candidates who have studied in public schools (other than those who have studied from grades 6 to 10) and institutional schools and have passed the SEE or SLC examination do not need to submit any type of recommendation letter other than the specified documents. 

Eligibility 

1. Faculty of Management

Applicable Programs: All Bachelor's programs under the Management faculty

• Students who passed SLCE up to the year 2078 must have:
  • Minimum CGPA of 1.8
  • Minimum Grade D+ in each subject of Grades 11 and 12
• Students who passed SLCE in 2079 or later must have:
  • Minimum CGPA of 1.8
  • Minimum Grade D in each subject of Grade 12

2. Faculty of Science and Technology (Group A)

Applicable Programs: All Engineering Programs

• Students must have studied:
  • Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (each with at least 100 full marks or 5 credits)
  • Mathematics in either Grade 11 or Grade 12
• Academic requirements:
  • Minimum CGPA/GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Minimum Grade C in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
    (For A-Level students, at least Grade D)
  • OR, for percentage-based systems:
    • Passed Grade 12 with a minimum second division (45%)
    • At least 45% marks in each of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

3. Faculty of Science and Technology (Group B)

Applicable Program: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management

• Acceptable streams: Science and Technology, including Forestry, Agriculture, Veterinary, or Engineering
• Students must have studied:
  • Physics
  • Chemistry or Environment-related subjects (e.g., Environmental Management, Pollution, etc.)
  • Mathematics, Biology, Zoology, Botany, or Computer Science
• Academic requirements:
  • Minimum CGPA/GPA of 2.0 (scale of 4.0)
  • Minimum Grade C in the above-mentioned subjects
    (For A-Level students, at least Grade D)
  • OR, in percentage-based systems:
    • Minimum second division (45%)
    • At least 45% marks in the required subjects

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

• Students must have studied at least one of the following (of 100 marks or 5 credits):
  • Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
  • Computer Science or Computer Application
• Academic requirements:
  • Minimum CGPA/GPA of 2.0
  • Minimum Grade C in Mathematics/Computer Science
    (For A-Level students, at least Grade D)
  • OR, in percentage-based systems:
    • At least 45% marks in Mathematics or Computer Science

4. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Group A)

Applicable Programs:

• Bachelor of Development Studies (BDEVS)
• Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Development (BED)
• Students who passed SLCE up to 2078 must have:
  • Minimum Grade D+ in each subject of Grades 11 and 12
• Students who passed SLCE in 2079 or later must have:
  • Minimum Grade D in each subject of Grade 12

6. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Group B)

Applicable Programs:

• Bachelor of English and Communication Studies (BECS)
• Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws (BALL.B)
• Students who passed SLCE up to 2078 must have:
  • Minimum Grade D+ in each subject of Grades 11 and 12
• Students who passed SLCE in 2079 or later must have:
  • Minimum Grade D in each subject of Grade 12
• Additionally, for BALL.B:
  • Minimum aggregate CGPA/GPA of 2.4 (scale of 4.0)
  • OR, in percentage-based systems:
    • Minimum 50% marks in aggregate

Additional Note:

For subjects that include both theory and practical components, the final aggregate grade will be considered for eligibility purposes.

Regarding Provisional Submission of Online Application Form

Students who have studied in a public school from at least Grade 6 to Grade 10 and have passed the SEE or SLC examinations may be eligible to apply for bachelor-level scholarships at Pokhara University.

If such applicants have not yet received their final year/semester results of the previous academic level (Grade 12 or equivalent), or if the transcript, character certificate, or other required documents are not yet available, they may still be allowed to submit their application on a provisional basis, provided the following conditions are met:

(a) Submission of Required Documents

Applicants must submit all the required qualifications, conditions, and documents except the Transcript and character certificate of the Grade 12 (or equivalent) final examination.

(b) Mandatory Submission of Grade 11 Marksheet

(c) Submission Based on Grade 12 Status

Depending on the status of the Grade 12 exam, the following applies:

• If the Grade 12 result has been published and the student has passed, but they have not yet received the transcript,
  → The applicant must submit the mark sheet (if available) OR
  → Submit the Grade 12 admit card if the result is published, but the marksheet is not yet received.
• If the Grade 12 result has not yet been published,
  → The applicant must submit the Grade 12 admit card.

Important Note:

All applicants must submit their Grade 12 transcript and character certificate as soon as they become available.

If at the time of application:

• The Grade 12 result is not yet published, or
• The transcript and character certificate have not been issued by the concerned institution, or
• The applicant has applied for but not yet received the transcript and certificate

→ In such cases, the student may still apply provisionally by submitting the documents mentioned in Points (b) and (c) above within the given application deadline.

However, if the applicant is selected in the pass list published by the Scholarship Selection Committee, they must compulsorily upload their Grade 12 transcript and character certificate online within the stipulated deadline mentioned in the official notice.

Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the scholarship process, even if the student’s name appears in the published pass list.

Application Fee for Scholarship Program

Applicants are strongly advised to carefully review the eligibility and program details before selecting a scholarship program and paying the respective application fee.

Note: If an application is rejected due to any mistake or shortcoming on the applicant’s part, the application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Payment Instructions for Application Fee

Applicants must deposit the prescribed application fee for their chosen faculty into one of the following bank accounts held in the name of Pokhara University Central Office. The Transaction ID provided by the bank on the deposit voucher must be clearly mentioned and submitted along with the online application form.

Important:
Applicants must ensure that the Transaction ID is present on the bank voucher. This ID is provided by the bank at the time of deposit. Before leaving the bank, applicants must check that the voucher copy includes the Transaction ID.

Payment via Digital Wallets

Applicants may also pay the application fee through PhonePay or eSewa.

• If using digital wallets, the payment voucher or screenshot along with the Transaction ID must be uploaded during the online application process.

Bank Account Details

1. Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank Ltd.
   • Account Holder Name: Pokhara University Central Office
   • Account Number: 01700300024568000015
   • Branch: Dhungepatan
2. Nepal Bank Ltd.
   • Account Holder Name: Pokhara University
   • Account Number: 25700107310095000001
   • Branch: Talchowk

Admit Card Distribution

All applicants whose online application forms are approved will be able to download their admit cards online.

Details regarding the process and timing for downloading the admit card will be notified through a separate notice at a later date.

Scholarship Entrance Examination Structure

The scholarship selection entrance examination will carry a total of 150 marks. The questions will be based on the curriculum of SLCE (Class 11 and 12) or equivalent level.

To pass the entrance exam, a minimum of 35% marks must be obtained.

A. Faculty of Science and Technology (Group A)

Applicants must appear for an entrance exam consisting of the following subjects:

• Physics – 40 marks
• Chemistry – 40 marks
• Mathematics – 40 marks
• English – 30 marks

B. Faculty of Management & Faculty of Science and Technology (Group B)

Applicants must appear for an entrance exam consisting of:

• English – 40 marks
• Quantitative Ability – 40 marks
• Logical Reasoning – 40 marks
• General Awareness – 30 marks

C. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Group A
For applicants to the following programs:

1. Bachelor of Development Studies (BDEVS)
2. Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Development (BED)

Subjects included in the entrance exam:

• English – 40 marks
• Quantitative Ability – 30 marks
• Logical Reasoning – 30 marks
• General Awareness – 50 marks

Group B
For applicants to:

• Bachelor of English and Communication Studies (BECS)

Subjects included:

• English – 50 marks
• Logical Reasoning – 50 marks
• General Awareness – 50 marks

Group C
For applicants to:

• Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws (BALLB)

Subjects included:

• English Language Proficiency (Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension) – 30 marks
• Logical Reasoning – 30 marks
• Basic Knowledge of Law (Constitution, Jurisprudence, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Family Law, etc.) – 30 marks
• Basic Knowledge of Liberal Arts (Sociology, Economics, Political Science) – 30 marks
• General Knowledge – 30 marks

Scholarships Details by Numbers

Scholarships under the Faculty of Science and Technology (KA)

Scholarships Under Faculty of Science and Technology (Kha)

Scholarships Under the Faculty of Management Studies

Scholarships Under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Samuha KA

Samuha Kha

Samuha GA

Total Quota for Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: 39 

Needed Documents

A. Candidates who have studied in a public school from at least grades 6 to 10 and have passed the SEE or SLC examination must fulfill the following qualifications and conditions and submit the following documents along with the online application form:

(a) Certificate of Nepali citizenship,

(b) A recommendation letter in Schedule-2 form, certified by the principal of the relevant school and the education chief of the relevant local authority, stating that the candidate has studied in a public school from at least grades 6 to 10 and has passed the SEE or SLC examination,

(c) Marksheet and character certificate of the SEE or SLC or an equivalent examination,

(d) Marksheet and character certificate of the Certificate Level or Class 12 or an equivalent examination,

(e) Candidates who have passed A-Level or other examination boards must provide an equivalency certificate issued by the Curriculum Development Centre, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur,

(f) Candidates applying for engineering programs must provide a certificate from the relevant council,

(g) Disabled candidates must provide a recommendation letter stating disability status from the National Federation of the Disabled Nepal or the relevant district administration office,

(h) Candidates applying for reserved seats for remote areas must provide a recommendation letter from the relevant district administration office or the relevant municipality or ward office, stating that they have a permanent residence in one of the remote districts/areas (Achham, Kalikot, Jajarkot, Jumla, Dolpa, Bajhang, Bajura, Mugu, and Humla) and have studied in a public school in that district/area from at least grades 6 to 10 and have passed the SEE or SLC examination,

(i) Indigenous candidates must provide a recommendation letter from the National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities or the relevant local authority, stating their indigenous status,

(j) Dalit candidates must provide a recommendation letter from the National Dalit Commission or the relevant local authority, stating their Dalit status,

(k) Madhesi candidates must provide a recommendation letter from the relevant district administration office, stating their Madhesi status,

(l) Families of disappeared persons or martyrs, or injured individuals or their descendants must provide a recommendation letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs or the relevant district administration office,

(m) Only candidates who have not exceeded three years from the date of passing the minimum required qualification for the scholarship from the university or a recognized educational institution (as mentioned in the educational certificate) by the final application submission date can apply. However, if the Completion Date (Year-Month-Date) is not clearly mentioned on the educational certificate, the candidate must provide a certified copy of the Completion Date (Year-Month-Date) issued by the relevant examination board/examination control office along with the application form.

B. Candidates who have studied in public schools (excluding those who studied from grades 6 to 10) or institutional schools must submit the following documents along with their application:

(a) Certificate of Nepali citizenship,
(b) Marksheet and character certificate of the SEE or SLC or an equivalent examination,
(c) Marksheet and character certificate of the Certificate Level or Class 12 or an equivalent examination,
(d) Equivalency certificate issued by the Curriculum Development Centre, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, for those who have passed the A-Level or other examination boards.

For local scholarships:

Candidates applying for local scholarships in the university's constituent and joint constituent programs must submit a recommendation letter stating their permanent residence in Pokhara Metropolitan City of Kaski district or Urlabari Municipality of Morang district.

This letter must be issued by the Pokhara Metropolitan City office or the Urlabari Municipality office, or the respective ward office.

Among the local scholarship applicants in the merit list, the candidate with the highest marks will be awarded a local scholarship in one program. The remaining applicants will be included in the open scholarships based on merit and according to the rules.

For Pokhara Metropolitan City

For Urlabari Municipality

For Teacher and Staff Offspring Scholarships:

When filling out the scholarship application form under the teacher and staff offspring quota, candidates must submit a recommendation letter and documents verifying their relationship with their parent (father or mother) employed at Pokhara University, along with the appointment letter issued to their parent by Pokhara University.

Find more about the syllabus and details about scholarship exam here: Pokhara University Bachelor Level Scholarships Exam 

Downloads

• Pokhara University Bachelor Level Scholarship Detail Notice
• How to Apply Online Form Instruction
• Anusuchi Form-2

View the official notice below: