Adding a category means upgrading your existing driving license to legally drive additional types of vehicle types, such as motorcycles, cars, buses, and trucks.
The Department of Transport Management only allows one category per application, if you already hold a license for one category (e.g., motorcycle), you can apply to add category (e.g., car or heavy vehicle) instead of starting a new application from scratch.
Eligibility
DOTM has set an age limit of 16 yeays to drive 2-wheelers like bikes and scooter, 18 for light vehicles such as cars, vans and jeeps, then finally after 21 yeas of age you can apply and drive heavy vehicels.
Documents
To add license category you must have the following documents:
- Existing driving license (If you license is not yet printed then use revenue slip)
- Application form (Download after filling online form)
- Medical clearance slip (At transport office)
How to Add a Category to Your Driving License in Nepal?
To add a Category to your Driving License in Nepal you must first fill up an online application form, then visit transport office for medical and practical test. It cost rs. 500 for application fee and rs. 15 for medical checkup.
A. Online Application Process
- Login to DOTM official portal: https://applydlnew.dotm.gov.np/login.
- Select “Add Category” option.
- Choose Health checkup location (Transport Office is Recommended).
- Choose Category you want to add and select the License Issue Office.
- Select your test date and submit the application.
- Click on “Click here to download Application” or from dashboard to print appication form.\
If you do not have an account in Online Driving License System then check out my Guide to Signup and Login in DOTM Nepal.
B. In-Person Application Process
- Visit the nearest Department of Transport Management (DOTM) office.
- Submit the category upgrade applcation form.
- Checkup your health and receive a slip.
- Pay applicaiton fee and receive your receipt.
- Finally, Book license trial date.
If you fail your first driving test on 1st attempt, then you can give retest within 10 days, check out guide to Apply for Driving License Retrial Process. For those who have passed their test they can check license print status throuhg online and sms.
License Categories
Nepal’s Department of Transport Management (DoTM) issues licenses based on different vehicle categories.
- A (Motorcycle & Scooter) – Two-wheelers.
- B (Car, Jeep, and Van) – Private light vehicles.
- C (Tempo, Mini Bus, and Mini Truck) – Small commercial use.
- D (Bus & Truck) – Large commercial use.
- E (Heavy Equipment & Construction Vehicles) – Excavators, cranes, and other heavy machinery.
- H (Rickshaw, Tractor, and Power Tiller) – Agricultural and small transport vehicles.
- K (Moped) – Low-powered two-wheelers (usually below 50cc).
If you are going abroad with valid work permit or student visa then print your license within 3 to 7 days. Check out How to apply for emergency print.
FAQs
Is medical clearance required for all categories?
Yes, medical clearance required to add categories.
Can I add multiple categories at the same time?
No, you cannot add multiple categories at the same time. You must pass 1 category at a time.
Do I need to give written tests to add category?
No, you do not need to provide written tests but must pass driving trial exam.
How much is Add category fee?
To Apply and add new category in your driving licnse you must pay rs. 500.
What happens if I fail the test? How many times can I retake it?
You can retake your trial examination. If I fail the test.
Do i need to provide my passport size photo to add cateogry?
No, you do not need a passport size photo to add license cateogry.
