MPhil/PhD · start online
Review the research-level NOC document category.
This is independent preparation guidance, not an official appointment, document validation, or eligibility decision.
Where to go / which system to use
NOC online portal; physical attendance only when MOEST specifies an appointment
This does not confirm jurisdiction, appointment availability or acceptance. Verify the office and latest instructions on the official portal.
Find an office from official listings
Search official-source office names and localities, then confirm the exact service and jurisdiction with the authority.
Open the government office finder →Your next actions
- Select the correct study level and country/category on the NOC portal.
- Compare citizenship, admission details, academic transcripts and invoice before upload.
- Complete the official online application; visit only if the ministry subsequently instructs you to attend.
Documents that depend on your situation
In official guidance = listed by the source. If applicable = only under the stated condition. Confirm = suggested check, not a proven mandatory requirement.
- Nepali citizenship certificate. In official guidance
- Admission, offer or acceptance letter showing the course, level and duration. In official guidance
- Tuition invoice or fee letter. In official guidance
- Academic transcript appropriate to your study level. In official guidance
- Master-level transcript or equivalent. In official guidance
- Earlier NOC, if one was issued.Only if you already hold an earlier NOC. If applicable
- Foreign-degree equivalence and awarded certificate.If the prior qualification was completed abroad. If applicable
Important: For some fields, country or programme rules add requirements. This is not an exhaustive document list.