1. Introduction of IOE

The Institute of Engineering (IOE) is one of the top and oldest technical institutes in Nepal. The IOE was founded in 1930 and is currently located in Pulchowk, Lalitpur. Following the introduction of the New Education System Plan in the country in 1972, the IOE was formed under Tribhuvan University.

IOE began bachelor's courses in engineering in 1978, master's courses in 1996, a doctoral program in 2003, and a postdoctoral program in 2018. Currently, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs are run in fifteen campuses/colleges. PhD programs are conducted at the IOE, Pulchowk Campus. Master's and bachelor’s courses are offered at the Thapathali Campus, Purwanchal Campus, Paschimanchal Campus, and Chitwan Engineering Campus. The IOE is now delivering its services through five constituent campuses and ten affiliated colleges. The IOE is planning to establish two constituent campuses in Gorahi, Dang, Lumbini Province, and Doti, Sudurpaschim Province.

1. Objectives

Main Objectives

The main objectives of the Institute of Engineering are to become a premier engineering education institution on par with world-class role models. The Institute of Engineering aims to provide quality engineering education and research in frontier engineering areas primarily relevant to the nation.

IOE Goals and Specific Objectives

Based on the main objectives, the IOE has set the following goals and specific objectives:

1. Program and Courses Offered

The programs and courses offered by the institute have the flexibility to evolve and change in response to new requirements. They serve the dual purpose of building a solid foundation of knowledge and enhancing confidence, creativity, and innovation among students. The Institute of Engineering offers PhD programs, master's degree (graduate) courses, and bachelor's degree (undergraduate) courses in different engineering disciplines across various campuses and colleges. Currently, the IOE runs a postdoctoral program, PhD programs in various disciplines, 36 master's programs, and 12 bachelor's degree programs. For details, please visit www.ioe.edu.np.

Bachelor’s Programs at the  IOE

The following are the bachelor’s-level programs offered at the IOE:

1. Civil Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Electronics Engineering
4. Computer Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
6. Automobile Engineering
7. Geomatics Engineering
8. Industrial Engineering
9. Agricultural Engineering
10. Architecture
11. Aerospace Engineering
12. Chemical Engineering

Master’s-Level Programs at the IOE

1. Urban Planning
2. Energy for Sustainable Social Development
3. Energy Efficient Buildings
4. Transportation Engineering
5. Structural Engineering
6. Construction Management
7. Disaster Risk Management
8. Water Resources Engineering
9. Geotechnical Engineering
10. Environmental Engineering
11. Hydropower Engineering
12. Power System Engineering
13. Information & Communication Engineering
14. Computer System & Knowledge Engineering
15. Renewable Energy Engineering
16. Technology & Innovation Management
17. Energy System Planning & Management
18. Mechanical System Design and Engineering
19. Climate Change and Development
20. Material Science & Engineering
21. Distributed Generation Engineering
22. Communication & Knowledge Engineering
23. Infrastructure Engineering and Management
24. Earthquake Engineering
25. Applied Mathematics
26. Land and Water Engineering
27. Master in Architecture
28. Rock and Tunnel Engineering
29. Geospatial Engineering
30. Sanitation Engineering/Science
31. Information System Engineering
32. Computer Engineering Specialization in Data Science and Analytics
33. Informatics and Intelligent Engineering
34. Mechanical Engineering Design and Manufacturing
35. Power Electronics and Drives Engineering
36. Computer Engineering Specialization in Network and Cyber Security

PhD Program

PhD-level courses are offered only at Pulchowk Campus, Pulchowk. Altogether, 55 candidates have earned their PhD degrees out of 188 enrolled PhD candidates at the IOE, and nearly 101 candidates are still pursuing their PhD research.

1. Structure

Constituent Campuses of the IOE

The IOE has the following five constituent campuses in different parts of Nepal:

• Pulchowk Campus, Pulchowk, Lalitpur
• Thapathali Campus, Thapathali, Kathmandu
• Purwanchal Campus, Dharan, Sunsari
• Paschimanchal Campus, Lamachaur, Pokhara, Kaski
• Chitwan Engineering Campus, Rampur, Chitwan, Province No. 3, Nepal

Proposed Constituent Campuses of the IOE

• The IOE Ghorahi Campus, Ghorahi, Dang
• The IOE Khaptad Campus, Doti

Affiliated Colleges of the IOE

The IOE has the following 10 affiliated colleges:

• Advanced College of Engineering and Management, Kupondol, Lalitpur
• Kantipur Engineering College, Dhapakhel, Lalitpur
• National College of Engineering, Chalsikhel, Lalitpur
• Himalaya College of Engineering, Chyasal, Lalitpur
• Sagarmatha Engineering College, Sanepa, Lalitpur
• Lalitpur Engineering College, Chakupat, Lalitpur
• Kathford International College of Engineering and Management, Gwarkho, Lalitpur
• Kathmandu Engineering College, Kalimati, Kathmandu
• Kwopa College of Engineering, Liwali, Bhaktapur
• Janakpur Engineering College, Tathali, Bhaktapur

Departments at the IOE

The departments under the five constituent campuses are:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Computer Engineering
• Mechanical/Automobile/Industrial and Aerospace Engineering
• Architecture
• Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Geomatics Engineering

Research Centers of the IOE

• Centre for Energy Studies (CES)
• Centre for Applied Research and Development (CARD)
• Institute of Engineering Consultancy Services (IECS)
• Continuing Education Division (CED)
• Information and Communication Training Centre (ICTC)
• Centre of Pollution Studies (CPS)
• Centre for Disaster Studies (CDS)
• Centre for Urban Planning Studies (CUPS)
• Centre for Infrastructure Development Studies (CIDS)
• Curriculum and Instructional Material Development Unit (CIMDU)
• Center for Space Science and Geomatics Studies (CSSGS)
• Center for Water Resource Studies (CWRS)
• Center for Sustainable Agriculture Modernization Studies (CSAMA)
• Earthquake Research Center (ERC)

1. Admission Policy

The main policy of the IOE is to enroll qualified students through a computer-based entrance examination system.

Selection Process

After the computer-based entrance examination, the Entrance Examination Board of IOE will publish the list of successful candidates on the entrance examination notice board and on the website, whereas the Admission Committee of the constituent campuses will oversee the admission procedure.

• Candidates who have met the program entry requirements will be selected for admission based on a merit list prepared according to entrance examination scores.

• The admission committees of the respective campuses will publish the admission list according to their schedule. Candidates should contact the Campus Admission Committee. All selected candidates should follow the schedule published by the committee. Vacant seats resulting from the failure of any candidate to enroll within the prescribed time will be filled by admitting candidates from the next consecutive list.

1. Evaluation System

The evaluation system of the IOE includes both practical and theoretical components. To evaluate students' achievements, the IOE conducts assessments and semester examinations.

1. Research Activities

8      Significant Achievements at par with International Standard

Excellent performance of our products inside & abroad in different organization.

Proceeding-Institute of Engineering graduate Conference (IoE GC)

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1. Publications

• IOE Journal – an indexed journal published annually by the IOE TUTA Unit, available on the website and widely circulated in academic and professional sectors.
• IOE News Bulletin is published monthly.
• Different departments at Pulchowk Campus publish annual publications in cooperation with students.
• All other colleges (constituent and affiliated) publish annual publications containing research articles and other creative works.
• Built Environment and Associated Practices, MSESSD Program, IOE.
• Perspectives on Climate Change in South Asia.
• Potential Antibiotic Contamination in Aquaponic Systems: Antimicrobial Gene, Mitigation, and Treatment Approaches.
• Toward Scalability: Fe-MOF-Based Ultrafiltration Membrane for Effective Microplastics Removal from Drinking Water at Point-of-Use.
• Journal of Innovations in Engineering Education.
• Towards Robust Digital Infrastructure for Sustainable Digital Economy Development of Nepal.

1. Further Programs/Courses to Keep Up with the Pace of the 21st Century

• Paradigm shift from a college environment to research institutions across all five campuses
• Reform of existing master's programs
• Reform of existing bachelor's programs
• Increase in intake capacity and programs
• Introduction of new market-oriented courses
• Renovation, repair, and construction of new infrastructure
• Revision of full-fee programs
• Revision of the IOE royalty
• Good governance through UMIS

1. For More Information:

• www.ioe.tu.edu.np
• IOE Bulletin: ioe.edu.np/news-and-bulletin
• conference.ioe.edu.np
• www.pulchowkcampus.edu.np