The No Objection Certificate from the Ministry of Education is now fully online. Here is what the NOC is, what you need and how to apply without visiting an office.
Every Nepali student going abroad for higher education needs a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST). Without it, banks in Nepal cannot transfer your tuition fees or exchange foreign currency for your studies.
The NOC is now fully online
The Ministry began issuing NOCs online in May 2023, and the process has expanded every year since. In April 2026, the NOC portal was connected with Tribhuvan University and Kathmandu University systems, so academic records from these universities can be verified automatically. For most students, the whole process can now be completed from home without visiting the NOC branch.
Documents you usually need
- Your passport
- Academic transcripts and certificates (SEE, +2 and bachelor's, as relevant)
- Your offer or admission letter from the foreign institution
- The fee invoice or payment details from the institution
- Equivalence certificate, if you studied abroad previously
Some fields have extra steps. For example, students planning to study medicine usually need an eligibility letter from the Medical Education Commission first.
Step by step
- Register on the official MoEST NOC portal, noc.moest.gov.np, with your personal details.
- Fill in the application with your study level, country, institution and course.
- Upload clear scans of all required documents. Blurry or incomplete files are the most common cause of delay.
- Pay the fee online. The standard fee has been NPR 2,000, but confirm the current amount on the portal.
- Track your application and download your NOC once it is approved. Verified applications are usually processed within a few working days.
Tips to avoid delays
- Make sure your name and date of birth match exactly across your passport, certificates and offer letter.
- Apply as soon as you receive your offer letter and invoice, well before your tuition deadline.
- Use only the official portal. If you face technical problems, the Ministry has set up a student assistance desk for NOC issues.
How Bhawishya can help
Our team checks your documents before you apply and guides you through the portal, so your NOC, fee transfer and visa application stay on schedule. Book a free session for help with your NOC.
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