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A UK CV is different from a Nepali biodata. Leave out your photo, date of birth, religion and father's name, keep it to two pages, and lead with a short profile, education and experience written as achievements. Tailor it to each job. House of Admissions (HOA) gives free guidance from Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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Drop the photo, date of birth, religion and family details, keep to two pages, and write experience as achievements with results. Tailor the profile and skills to each application.

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UK CV Format for Nepali Students: Template and Tips

A UK CV is very different from a Nepali biodata. Get it right before you start job hunting.

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UK CV vs. Nepali Biodata — Key Differences

FeatureNepali BiodataUK CV
PhotoUsually includedNever include
Date of birthAlways includedDo not include
Religion/NationalitySometimes includedDo not include
Father's nameStandardNever include
LengthOften 3–5 pagesMaximum 2 pages
Objective statementCommonOptional short profile

UK CV Structure

  1. Name and contact details (top of page — phone, email, LinkedIn, city only)
  2. Personal profile (optional, 3–4 sentences summarising your key strengths)
  3. Education (most recent first; include grades if strong)
  4. Work experience (most recent first; bullet points for each role)
  5. Skills (technical skills, languages, software)
  6. References ("Available on request" — do not include referee details on the CV itself)

Keep reading: How to apply for a UK master’s · UCAS personal statement guide · Applying to UK universities page

Key Facts — 2026

UK Visa Fee
£558 (from 8 Apr 2026)
IHS (NHS Surcharge)
£776/yearA 1-year master’s is granted ~16 months leave, so you pay £1,164 (UKVI, 2026)
Bank Balance (Outside London)
£10,539/year£1,171/month × 9 months (NPR 20.5L). From 30 Nov 2026: £1,203/month, £10,827/year
Bank Balance (London)
£13,761/year£1,529/month × 9 months (NPR 26.8L). From 30 Nov 2026: £1,570/month, £14,130/year
HOA Guidance Fee
100% Free
Part-time Earnings
≈ £1,017/month (20 hrs × £12.71)

Which maintenance figure applies to you is set by the date you submit the visa application, not your course start date. The increase is in Statement of Changes HC 584. Full breakdown in NPR →

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