NEC License Exam Date: Official Schedule & Deadlines
The published NEC annual calendar for fiscal year 2083/84 and where to confirm the latest official exam-cycle notice.
The Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) published an annual calendar notice for fiscal year 2083/84. The schedule below reproduces the Bikram Sambat (BS) dates in that notice. It is a calendar reference, not a substitute for the notice for the exam cycle you intend to enter.
NEC annual calendar for 2083/84
| Exam cycle | Regular application period (BS) | Double-fee application period (BS) | Exam begins (BS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 2083/04/28–2083/05/17 | 2083/05/18–2083/05/24 | 2083/06/17 |
| Second | 2083/08/01–2083/08/21 | 2083/08/22–2083/08/28 | 2083/09/20 |
| Third | 2083/10/22–2083/11/13 | 2083/11/14–2083/11/20 | 2083/12/10 |
| Fourth | 2084/01/20–2084/02/09 | 2084/02/10–2084/02/16 | 2084/03/04 |
The Council’s first-cycle result notice and second-phase result notice confirm that the first cycle was held. Check the NEC website and the registration portal for a current cycle-specific notice before paying or applying.
Plan with the official notice
- Check the dates, eligibility, required documents, fee, and any late-application rule in the notice for your cycle.
- Apply only through the official NEC registration portal.
- Save the confirmation and check the portal for any additional instruction.
This guide no longer states a pass mark, question format, or reapplication rule because those points were not verified from the current official sources reviewed.
Related official guide
For the current portal process and its published document and fee information, see NEC License Exam Registration: A Step-by-Step Guide.
Last reviewed: October 27, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these dates current for my application?
They are from NEC’s published 2083/84 annual calendar. Confirm the current cycle-specific notice on the NEC website and registration portal before applying.
Where do I apply?
Use the official NEC registration portal when the applicable examination or application is available.