One of such initiatives is the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Scholarship, also referred to as the Balen Scholarship, which is the main drive that seeks to offer free higher secondary education to the SEE-appearing students in Kathmandu.

Even though the scholarship for the intake 2083 has not been officially decided yet, students have the opportunity to know the anticipated requirements, benefits, and process through the information from previous years.

What is the KMC Scholarship?

The KMC Scholarship is a full scholarship scheme which assists students in obtaining their Class 11 and 12 studies in other streams, namely Science, Management, Humanities, Law, and Education.

It primarily targets students in community schools and the disadvantaged community and provides them with an equal opportunity to obtain quality education.

Expected Benefits

Based on previous cycles, selected students can receive:

Full waiver of admission fees
100% coverage of tuition fees
Free lab and practical fees

This makes it one of the most attractive +2 scholarship opportunities in Nepal.

Selection Process (Previous Pattern)

The scholarship selection is typically merit-based and includes:

A mandatory entrance examination
- Total Marks: 100 (MCQs)
- Minimum Passing Score: 40%
Preparation of a merit list based on exam performance

Required Documents

Students are usually required to submit the following:

SEE Admit Card
SEE Transcript or Character Certificate
Citizenship or Birth Certificate
Proof of community school education
Recommendation letter (for quota applicants)

Application Process

When the application opens, students will be able to apply through the official KMC entrance portal by

Filling out the online form
Uploading necessary documents
Submitting the application
Appearing for the entrance exam

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has opened online applications for its scholarship exam for the 2083/084 academic session. Students wishing to study in Class 11 and 12 under the scholarship quota at institutional schools within KMC can now apply through the official portal.

According to the official notice, the online application form can be filled starting Jestha 1, 2083 from 10:00 AM. The last date to submit the application is Jestha 10, 2083 by 11:59 PM. The scholarship entrance exam will be held on Jestha 17, 2083 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

The exam will consist of 100 objective multiple-choice questions based on the Secondary Level Class 10 curriculum. Students can apply for one subject stream — Science, Management, Humanities, Education, or Law.

Detailed information regarding subject-wise marks, school-wise scholarship quota, and exam centers is available on the official KMC website www.kathmandu.gov.np.

Important Note for Students

As the scholarship has not been announced yet, students are recommended to:

Keep checking official updates regularly
Prepare for the entrance exam in advance
Prepare all the required documents.

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City Scholarship is considered to be the best opportunity to the SEE graduates to pursue their +2 education without financial breakdown. Although the 2083 cycle has not been announced yet, remaining updated on the event and being prepared would provide you with a high level of advantage.