TL;DR: NEB allows retotalling (answer sheet rechecking) within 21 days of result publication. Apply online through the NEB Student Portal (neb.gov.np). Fee is NPR 500 per subject. Only marks totalling errors are checked — no answer re-evaluation. Results typically arrive within 2–4 weeks. If a grade changes, NEB issues a revised marksheet.
What Is NEB Retotalling
NEB retotalling (also called rechecking or retabulation) is a process where the National Examinations Board rechecks the totalling of marks on your answer sheet. This is available for both NEB Class 11 and Class 12 results. Retotalling does not involve re-evaluating your answers — it only verifies that the examiner’s marks were correctly totalled and transferred to the result sheet.
If you believe your grade does not reflect your actual performance, applying for retotalling can catch marking errors and potentially improve your grade.
Step-by-Step Retotalling Process
- Check your results: View your NEB Class 12 or Class 11 results through the official NEB portal (neb.gov.np) or via SMS/IVR services
- Identify subjects: Determine which subject(s) you want retotalled based on expected vs actual grades
- Access the NEB Student Portal: Go to neb.gov.np and log in to the student portal using your symbol number and date of birth
- Submit retotalling application: Select the retotalling option, choose the subjects, and submit the online application
- Pay the fee: Pay NPR 500 per subject through the payment options available on the portal (eSewa, Khalti, bank transfer)
- Receive confirmation: Save your application receipt and reference number
- Wait for results: Retotalling results are typically published within 2–4 weeks
- Collect revised marksheet: If your grade changes, NEB issues a revised marksheet
Important Rules and Deadlines
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | Within 21 days of result publication |
| Fee per subject | NPR 500 |
| Scope of rechecking | Marks totalling only (no answer re-evaluation) |
| Application method | Online through NEB Student Portal |
| Result timeline | 2–4 weeks after application |
| Grade change | Revised marksheet issued if marks change |
What Retotalling Covers and Does Not Cover
Retotalling covers: Verification that all questions were marked, correct addition of marks across all questions, accurate transfer of marks from the answer sheet to the result system, and checking that no pages were accidentally skipped during evaluation.
Retotalling does NOT cover: Re-evaluation or re-marking of individual answers, changes in subjective marking decisions by examiners, or disputes about the correctness of model answers.
What Happens If Your Grade Changes
If retotalling reveals a totalling error that changes your grade, NEB will publish a corrected result and issue a revised marksheet. You can collect the revised marksheet from your exam centre or the NEB regional office. The corrected grade is reflected in the official NEB records and your transcript.
If no error is found, your original result stands and the fee is non-refundable.
Supplementary (Chance) Exam vs Retotalling
Retotalling and supplementary exams serve different purposes. Retotalling is for students who passed but suspect a totalling error. Supplementary exams (chance exams) are for students who did not achieve the required grade in one or more subjects and need to re-sit those subjects. Students can apply for both simultaneously if applicable.
Key Takeaways
- Apply within 21 days of result publication through the NEB Student Portal
- Fee is NPR 500 per subject — non-refundable
- Only marks totalling is rechecked, not answer re-evaluation
- Results arrive within 2–4 weeks
- Revised marksheet issued if grade changes
- Available for both Class 11 and Class 12 NEB results
Frequently Asked Questions
Is retotalling worth applying for?
If you scored close to a grade boundary or your result is significantly below your expected performance, retotalling is worth the NPR 500 investment. Totalling errors, while uncommon, do occur — especially when answer sheets are evaluated manually.
Can my grade go down after retotalling?
Technically, if a totalling error originally gave you more marks than deserved, correction could lower your grade. However, this is rare, and most successful retotalling applications result in grade increases.
Can I apply for retotalling for both Class 11 and Class 12?
Yes. Retotalling is available for both NEB Class 11 and Class 12 results. Apply through the NEB Student Portal within 21 days of each result’s publication date.
Originally published November 2024. Last reviewed July 2026.
