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The major aim of the study is to explore students' perceptions of language assessment or testing. Testing is examining one's ability. Testing is an essential part of teaching and learning process; although, most often disliked. A number of researches have been conducted on issues on testing and assessment, such as wash-back effect and test anxiety. The paper tries to explore a group (N = 12) of B. Ed second year studying major English students in Mahendra Ratna Campus, (TU) Tahachal, Kathamndu, Nepal and their' perceptions about language testing and assessment. A qualitative approach with the case study method is being utilized. The findings of the study reveal that collectively students are well aware of the purposes of assessment. However, their experiences with assessment describe cases of language assessment. They indicate several issues in improving the effective testing strategies that indicate room for improvement in the field of assessment in this techno-friendly context.