Quick Answer: How to Check Your Driving License Trial Date

Nepal's driving-license system moved to eDLVRS (Electronic Driving License and Vehicle Registration System) on 1 Shrawan 2083 (17 July 2026), replacing the old central portal. Each of Nepal's seven provinces now operates its own eDLVRS portal.

  1. Log in to your province's eDLVRS portal using the mobile number registered with your application. Your dashboard shows pre-enrollment, biometric, written-exam, and trial stages.
  2. Check your TMO notice. Transport Management Offices publish trial routines and name lists with exact date, time, and venue.
  3. Watch for SMS. Many offices send the trial schedule to the mobile number on file.

Keep your application or citizenship number and registered mobile number ready. If your date is missing, the written result may not be finalized or your office may not have published the next batch. Schedules can change because of examiner, vehicle, course, quota, monsoon, or holiday conditions.

What Is the Driving License Trial in Nepal?

The trial (प्रयोगात्मक परीक्षा) is the practical driving test after biometric registration and the written exam. An examiner watches you operate a motorcycle, scooter, or car through the course at your TMO. It is required for new applications and category additions, but not for straightforward renewals or duplicate/copy requests.

Nepal Driving License Trial Process

Application → Biometrics and verification → Written exam → Trial date → Practical trial → Result → Card printing

  1. Apply online through your province's eDLVRS portal. National ID or Nagarik App data may auto-fill details.
  2. Visit the TMO for document verification and biometric capture.
  3. Sit the written exam where applicable.
  4. Find your trial date through the dashboard, SMS, or published routine.
  5. Take the practical trial for your category.
  6. Receive the result, usually on the same day.
  7. After passing, enter the smart-card printing queue.

Nepal Driving License Trial Rules

Motorcycle / Scooter Trial (Category A/K)

  • Minimum age is generally cited as 16 years (confirm the current age rule in the DoTM notice or your provincial eDLVRS portal — last checked October 2026).
  • The course typically tests slow-speed balance, a figure-of-eight or similar turning pattern, and controlled braking.
  • The office may provide the trial vehicle or permit your own two-wheeler.
  • Carry your original citizenship certificate on exam day.

Car / Four-Wheeler Trial (Category B)

  • Minimum age is generally 18 years.
  • The course tests turning, reversing, parking, stopping, and basic control.
  • Other categories such as tractor, truck, minibus, and bus may require a minimum age of 21.

DoTM sets the general exam format, but the exact size, turns, obstacles, and layout differ by TMO. Do not assume a route shown in a video from another district is identical to yours.

70 Percent Rule in Nepal Driving Trial

Commonly reported; confirm with your TMO. No TMO/DoTM scoring sheet could be verified at last check (October 2026).

Under the revised practical scoring approach, applicants generally need around 70 marks out of 100 rather than a near-perfect run. Small deductions do not necessarily end the trial, but losing control, dangerous maneuvers, or failing a mandatory safety component can still cause an automatic fail.

The 70-point approach was rolled out in stages, so confirm the current scoring sheet with your TMO. Point deductions for touching a boundary, stalling, or missing an indicator can vary in detail.

Driving License Trial Route

Slow-speed balance / straight controlMotorcycle or scooter — ride slowly without wobbling or putting a foot down
Figure-of-eight or turning patternMotorcycle or scooter — smooth controlled low-speed turns
Braking and stoppingMotorcycle or car — stop at the marked point without overshooting
Reverse / parkingCar — reverse and park within marked bounds
Turning / U-turnCar — stay within boundary lines
Gear and clutch controlCar — change smoothly without stalling

Visit your specific trial ground or ask an instructor about its exact layout before the appointment. Routes are not standardized down to identical dimensions nationwide.

Driving License Trial Fee in Nepal

Fees are no longer uniform nationwide. Since fiscal year 2083/84, provinces set schedules under the eDLVRS system.

Application/registrationPreviously NPR 500 nationally; now varies by province
New Category A licenseOlder baseline around NPR 2,000–2,500; verify current provincial amount
New Category B licenseUsually higher than Category A; verify current provincial amount
RetrialCommonly NPR 300–500 per attempt (commonly reported; confirm the current provincial amount — last checked October 2026)
Smart-card printingA separate smaller production fee may apply
Pay officially: Confirm the exact amount on your provincial eDLVRS portal or at the TMO counter. Never pay an agent or helper to speed up a government payment.

How to Prepare for the Driving Trial

  • Practice the exact maneuvers in your category, not only general road driving.
  • Use the same vehicle type and become familiar with its controls.
  • Practice slow-speed control repeatedly for two-wheelers.
  • Practice smooth early braking, indicators, mirror checks, and blind-spot checks.
  • Visit the actual course if possible and arrive early.

Common Reasons Applicants Fail

  • Losing control or putting a foot down where prohibited
  • Touching or crossing a boundary line
  • Missing or using the wrong indicator
  • Repeated engine stalling
  • Poor mirror and blind-spot observation
  • Harsh or late braking
  • Ignoring a sign or mandatory course component

Motorcycle and Scooter Tips

  • Prioritize balance and slow throttle control over speed.
  • Use the clutch smoothly on manual bikes and both brakes progressively.
  • Look ahead rather than down at the front wheel.
  • Signal every turn, even when it seems obvious.

Car Trial Tips

  • Practice smooth clutch, gear, steering, reversing, and parking control.
  • Brake early and smoothly at marked points.
  • Check mirrors and blind spots before turns and reversing.
  • Use indicators consistently and stay calm on gradient sections.

What to Take on Trial Day

  • Original citizenship certificate and photocopy
  • Original license if adding a category
  • Application receipt or payment slip
  • Shoes, not sandals or slippers
  • No mobile phone inside the written or practical exam area

What Happens If You Fail the Trial?

Commonly reported retrial rule; confirm with your TMO. The "three retrials within 90 days" arrangement could not be verified against a current TMO/DoTM notice at last check (October 2026).
  • You can generally attend a maximum of three retrials within 90 days of the first failed trial.
  • Each attempt usually has a separate fee, commonly NPR 300–500.
  • Rebook through your applicant account or TMO; retrial is not automatic.
  • After the three-attempt window, ask your TMO about the next reapplication step.

What Happens After Passing?

  1. Examiners confirm the result, usually on the same day.
  2. Biometric and record details are finalized if needed.
  3. Your approved record enters the smart-card printing queue.
  4. Check print status through DoTM tools, SMS short codes, or your provincial eDLVRS portal.
  5. Some provinces may offer a digital copy after issuance; confirm acceptance with your TMO.
  6. Collect the physical card with citizenship certificate and payment receipt when notified.
Verify before your trial: Fees, scoring details, routes, and print timelines are changing with the province-based eDLVRS rollout. Confirm current details on your province's portal, at your local TMO, or in DoTM notices at dotm.gov.np (last checked October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How can I check my driving license trial date in Nepal?

Log in to your province's eDLVRS portal, watch for an SMS, or check your Transport Management Office's published trial routine and name list.

Where can I check my driving license trial date online?

Use the eDLVRS portal for the province where you applied. Since mid-2026, the process is province-based rather than one central national website.

What is the 70 percent rule in the Nepal driving trial?

Applicants generally need around 70 marks out of 100 to pass (commonly reported; confirm the current scoring sheet with your TMO or in DoTM notices at dotm.gov.np, October 2026), although serious safety mistakes can still cause an automatic fail.

How much is the driving license trial fee in Nepal?

Fees now depend on province and vehicle category. Confirm the current amount on your province's eDLVRS portal or at your TMO before paying.

What happens if I fail the driving trial?

DoTM rules are commonly reported to allow up to three retrials within 90 days of the first failed trial (unconfirmed — confirm the current retrial rule with your TMO or dotm.gov.np notices, October 2026), with a separate fee for each attempt.

Are motorcycle and scooter trial rules the same?

Both generally fall under Category A/K with a commonly cited minimum age of 16 (confirm the current age rule in the DoTM notice or your provincial portal, October 2026) and similar balance and slow-control requirements, though layouts vary by office.

What should I take on trial day?

Carry your original citizenship certificate, original license if adding a category, payment receipt, and wear shoes. Leave your mobile phone outside the exam area.

How long after the written exam is the trial?

It depends on your TMO's applicant quota and schedule. Offices publish trial routines periodically rather than using one national timetable.

Can my trial date change?

Yes. Examiner, vehicle, course, weather, and office availability can cause rescheduling. Check the latest TMO notice before traveling.

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