Nepali — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Nepali and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

Official textbook download

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1
Aunthi - Achha Rai ‘Rashik’
Chapter 2
Chaprasi - Indrabahadur Rai
Chapter 3
Taar Chudieko Saarangi - Jasyonzon Pyasi
Chapter 4
Mrityu Kai Mukhenji - Parsuram Roka
Chapter 5
Sangat - Badrinarayan Pradhan
Chapter 6
Mrityu Kamana Kehi Mera - Agamsing Giri
Chapter 7
Mann - Girmi Sherpa
Chapter 8
Boli - Tekdhoj Jimba
Chapter 9
Natra Barbad Bhayo - Dharnidhar Sharma
Chapter 10
Lakshya - Parashmani Pradhan
Chapter 11
Pratham Khanda: Ashubh Samachar
Chapter 12
Pratham Khanda: Mayako Mohabhang
Chapter 13
Pratham Khanda: Shekhar Bimugdha Huncha
Chapter 14
Pratham Khanda: Binako Bismaya
Chapter 15
Pratham Khanda: Durghatna
Chapter 16
Pratham Khanda: Suryodaya
Chapter 17
Pratham Khanda: Shekhar ko Aankha Ughrangcha
Chapter 18
Dwitya Khanda: Banarasko Ghatma Maya
Chapter 19
Dwitya Khanda: Mohan Ra Maya
Chapter 20
Dwitya Khanda: Anutapta Hridaya
Chapter 21
Dwitya Khanda: Lalit Singh Ko Krodh
Chapter 22
Biyog - Manbahadur Mukhia
Chapter 23
Tika - Mohan - Pukar
Chapter 24
Ma Bhat Khanna - Ramlal Adhikari

Frequently asked questions

Is the Nepali textbook available for free?

Yes — the book linked above is a free download. We link to the source rather than re-hosting it, so you always get the current edition. Check the edition against the syllabus for your exam year.

Is the Nepali textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Nepali textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Nepali faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Nepali — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Nepali study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.

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