Quick Answer (TL;DR)
Likhit pass commonly cited as 40/60 → Bike trial 7 stages → Car trial ramp/eight/traffic. Apply at edlvrs.dotm.gov.np (confirm the current question count/marks/time on the live EDLVRS notice — variants circulate), pay the per-category application fee commonly cited as ~Rs 500 (voucher via IPS — confirm the live fee at edlvrs.dotm.gov.np), pass the written test, then trial. One touch = one fail in most stages. Result same day on EDLVRS/print notice (office-dependent).
Stage 1 — Written Test (Likhit)
- Bank: DoTM question bank (traffic signs, rules, general knowledge) — download from edlvrs.dotm.gov.np
- Exam (verify the live notice): commonly described as ~60 questions × 1 mark with a 40-mark pass and ~15–30 min on computer, no negative marking — but 20×5-mark / 50-question / 60%-pass variants are also reported. Read the current EDLVRS notice for your province/date; the notice governs.
- Tip: Memorize sign shapes/colors + right-of-way + alcohol/helmet laws — 80% of paper is signs + rules
- Bring: printed admit card + original citizenship + voucher receipt
Stage 2 — Bike Trial (7 Points)
Car / Scooter Trial — What Fails You
- Car: forward-8, reverse-S, side parking, uphill (handbrake) — touching pole/line, stopping short, or curb hit = fail
- Scooter: same 7 as bike but auto-gear — examiners watch brake + balance more strictly
- Top 5 fail reasons: feet down in Aath (bike), rolling back on uphill, hitting pole, missing indicator, engine stall
- Practice: rent the trial track day before — 30 min of Aath practice fixes 60% of fails
Result, License Printing & Retrial
Official Sources & Final Note
Source: EDLVRS (edlvrs.dotm.gov.np) + Department of Transport Management (dotm.gov.np) trial directives. Trail layout varies slightly by province yard — visit your Yatayat office a day early.
Last updated: September 27, 2026. Trial rules revise by province notice. SolutionsNepal is an educational guide, not DoTM.
Frequently asked questions
How many marks to pass the Likhit (written) test?
Widely reported as 40 out of 60 on the DoTM Likhit bank via edlvrs.dotm.gov.np (other notices describe 20×5-mark or 50-question variants with a ~60% pass line and 20–30 min duration) — the pattern varies by EDLVRS notice and province, so read the current notice on edlvrs.dotm.gov.np for your exam date. Fail → retake after the next published slot per that notice.
What are the bike trial 7 stages?
Figure-8 (Aath), width control (Sumy), u-turn narrow, uphill & downhill control, rough road, traffic signal & final road test. Foot touch, line touch or engine off = instant fail at most stages.
How many retrials do I get?
DoTM allows retrial for the failed part only at the next called date (check the edlvrs notice). A '3 consecutive trial fails → re-apply Likhit' rule is widely repeated but could not be verified against a live EDLVRS notice as of October 2026 — always verify the latest EDLVRS notice for your province.
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