Engineering Study in Nepal

From the time immemorial, Engineering study and degree has been a highly respected academic course in Nepalese society. Nepal has pretty decent engineering college and has been producing efficient, qualified engineers every year. Though Kathmandu, The capital city of Nepal, boasts of some recognized and well established college, even the colleges outside the valley have been known for good education and productive outcome.

Engineers have a sound scope and equally are a respected profession that is the reason why more and more student prefers to join the engineering course these days. Moreover, the career opportunity after engineering degree is more compared to other fields. An engineering student can do an MBA later to extend his/her career prospect.

Academic Requirement to study Engineering Degree in Nepal

A student can directly enroll him/herself for Diploma in Engineering right after SLC or may join later after completing +2 or intermediate in Science degrees. To join Bachelor degree in Engineering in TU one must have completed +2 with Mathematics as a Major. However, Purbanchal University (PU) does not have such requirements. Students from biology as a Major and without Mathematics can even join Engineering study. Moreover, to join TU affiliated engineering colleges in Nepal one must appear for entrance examinations conducted by Institute of Engineering (IOE) and should have passed the exam.

Top Engineering Course in Nepal

There are various subjects to choose between for an engineering study. Civil Engineering , Architect Engineering , Electronics and communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering   and IT engineering   are the most common academic course available in College in Nepal. 

Popular Engineering Colleges in Nepal

Some of the popular engineering colleges in Nepal are School of Engineering of Kathmandu University, Pulchowk Engineering College (popularly known as IOE, Pulchowk), Kathmandu Engineering College (popularly known as KEC), Kantipur Engineering College and Nepal Engineering College (popularly known as NEC).  Both private and government institutions runs various engineering courses and degrees, among which Kathmandu University and Pulchowk Engineering College is recognized as among the best Engineering college in Nepal.  These institutions have produced graduates that have done exceptionally well within the country and in foreign soil.

Engineering Colleges in Nepal

S.no	Engineering College or Institutions	City	Affiliations
1.	Institute of Engineering, IOE, aka Pulchowk Engineering Campus	Kathmandu	TU
2.	School of Engineering, Kathmandu University	Dhulikhel, Kavre	KU
3.	Kathmandu Engineering College	Kathmandu	TU
4.	Nepal Engineering College	Bhaktapur
5.	Kantipur Engineering College	Lalitpur	TU

Top Ten Engineering Colleges in Kathmandu Valley

If you are looking for a top ten engineering college in Kathmandu nearby your location , this will probably give you some idea. 

S.no	Engineering College or Institutions	Address	Affiliations
1.	Institute of Engineering, IOE, aka Pulchowk Engineering Campus	Pulchowk	TU
2.	School of Engineering, Kathmandu University	Dhulikhel	KU
3.	Kathmandu Engineering College	Kalimati	TU
4.	Nepal Engineering College
5.	Kantipur Engineering College	Dhapakhel	TU

Future of Engineering studies in Nepal

Though, abroad study is spreading like wildfire, Nepal still offers quality engineering education. The future is bright and appealing.  With the increasing establishment of IT industry, telecommunication company, hydropower projects, more engineers are required thus Engineer graduate are likely to get attractive employment opportunity. For the development of a society and a nation, contribution of an engineer plays a highly significant role,  thus Engineering study should be promoted from both government as well as private sector.