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Apply for a new study NOC

Bring this as a reminder when preparing for the official application or office visit.

NOT OFFICIALNot an application, approval or eligibility certificate.
Responsible authority
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Source review date
2026-10-31
Evidence scope
Some documents cross-checked with primary guidance

1. Before submitting

  • I confirmed the institution, programme, qualification level and destination.
  • I checked the current document list for my exact NOC category.
  • I will review uploaded details and any correction requests on the official portal.

2. Documents to prepare or confirm

“Official guidance” = supported by a cited authority; “Confirm” = a preparation suggestion, not an established mandatory requirement.

  • Citizenship certificate (In official guidance)
  • Academic transcript for the study level (In official guidance)
  • Offer/admission letter naming course and duration (In official guidance)
  • Invoice or fee letter (In official guidance)
  • Licences, English test or equivalence if required for your programme/country (Confirm with office)

3. Field cross-check reminders

Do not write identity numbers, passwords or other personal details on this sheet. Compare privately with original records and the official portal.

Study-level document category

Compare with: The current NOC instructions for this specific programme and country.

Avoid: Submitting an undergraduate checklist for a postgraduate or professional programme.

Course and institution

Compare with: The exact institution, course name, study level and destination in the offer letter.

Avoid: Changing course wording when transferring it to the government portal.

Invoice and academic evidence

Compare with: The offer, invoice, transcript and any category-specific evidence listed on the official NOC site.

Avoid: Using one generic document list for every course and country.

4. Confirm your office or programme

  • Bachelor: the ministry lists +2/PCL transcript, admission letter, invoice and citizenship, plus conditions by country/programme.
  • Master: it lists bachelor transcript, admission letter and invoice; council/equivalence documents may apply.
  • PhD/MPhil: it lists a minimum master-level transcript and other conditions; check the latest portal category.

5. Official sources and next step

To complete your official task: https://noc.moest.gov.np/

Government agencies handle appointments, payments, submission, personal status and final decisions. Rules may change; check the current official instructions. Nepali wording is an editorial draft.

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