Introduction of IOE

Institute of Engineering, one of the top and oldest technical Institute of Nepal, was founded in 1930. It is located in Pulchowk Lalitpur. After the introduction of New Education System Plan in 1972 in the country, Institute of Engineering (IOE) was formed under Tribhuvan University and both the Nepal Engineering Institute and Technical Training Institute were brought under Institute of Engineering.

Institute of engineering began bachelor courses in engineering from 1978, master courses from 1996, doctoral program from 2003 and Post-doctoral program from 2018. By now, Bachelor's, Master's, doctoral programs are run in Pulchowk Campus, Pulchowk. From the year 2018, Bachelor's programme in Aerospace Engineering is started at Pulchowk Campus. Master's and Bachelor’s courses are run in the Thapathali Campus, Purwanchal Campus, Paschimanchal Campus and Bachelor’s course in Architecture is run in the Chitwan Engineering campus. IOE is now delivering its services from five constituent campuses and ten affiliated colleges.

History of IOE

History of engineering education dates back to vedic period. Different literatures, such as; Vastushastra, Vastupuran, Vasturatnakar, Vastusar, Vastumandan, Mayamatam, Manashar, Matsyapuran, Mahabharat, Prashadmandan, Shukraniti, Brihatsamhita etc. have shaded light in different dimension of engineering knowledge and skills. The Takshashila, Nalanda and other universities of the early periods were some eminent institutions delivering formal engineering education. In the historical period, there was more informal technical education, transferring technology from generation to generation through experiences. The great legend Balabahu (Araniko) was the architect of the 13th century, well-known for establishing new history of pagoda architecture in China. Vocational education was very much popular in Kathmandu valley during Malla period as a tool to increase revenue. There was a special degree for citizens to learn some kind of skills and involve in production and business. Malla period was famous for handicraft. It was the golden period for all types of architectures. The kings from parts other than valley were also found to be cautious on the importance of technical works. During Rana dynasty (1846-1950) Mr. Bir Shamsher was found to be aware of the technical education for the development of the country. As a result of this, his son, Gehendra Shamsher, along with other 5 students were sent to Japan for higher engineering study. They were the pioneer engineers taking formal engineering degree in modern engineering education in Nepal.

Formal technical education started in 1930 (1987/11/19 B.S.) after the establishment of technical school in Kumari Chowk, Kathmandu. At the beginning, this school began the trade course on textile skill. In 1942 (1998/10/17 B.S.), engineering section was introduced in the school offering two years sub-overseer course for SLC graduates. This school was shifted to Tri-chandra campus in 1945 and renamed as engineering school in 1950. It was in 1958 that this school was accepted as a formal institution to deliver engineering education and once again renamed as Nepal Engineering Institute and it was shifted to Nepal Administrative Training Council complex, Jawalakhel at the beginning of 1958. By the end of same year 1958, it was taken to Ananda Niketan, Pulchowk. It offered overseer course in civil engineering and later on in 1971 offered electrical overseer course. In 1963, technical training institute was established in Thapathali under the assistance of German Government offering overseer course in mechanical and electrical engineering.

After the introduction of New Education System Plan in 1972 in the country, Institute of Engineering (IOE) was formed under Tribhuvan University and both the Nepal Engineering Institute and Technical Training Institute were brought under Institute of Engineering. Nepal Engineering Institute was renamed as Pulchowk Campus and Technical Training Institute was renamed as Thapathali Campus. Followed by the government policy of expanding engineering education, Purwanchal campus was established in 1977 at Dharan in the eastern part of the country under the financial assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB). The academic programs were began from 1984 with the technical assistance of overseas development assistance (ODA), an organ of British government. Initially, trade courses and proficiency level courses in various engineering areas were offered in the campus. Similarly, Paschimanchal Campus was established in 1981 at Pokhara in the western region of Nepal under the financial assistance of World Bank and technical assistance of UNDP/ILO. This campus was brought into operation from 1987. Initially, various trades and technician courses were offered at this campus.

Institute of engineering begin bachelor courses in engineering from 1978, master coursed from 1996 and doctoral program from 2003. By now, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs are run in Central campus Pulchowk. Bachelor’s courses are run in the Thapathali campus, Purwanchal campus and Paschimanchal campus. IOE is in the process of strengthening bachelor courses and consolidating master and doctoral programs. IOE is now delivering its services from four constituent campuses and ten affiliated colleges.

Main Objectives

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

IOE Goals and Specific Objectives

Based on main objectives, IOE have set following goals and specific objectives;

Program and Courses Offered

The program and courses offered at 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 of enhancing confidence, creativity and innovation in its students. Institute of Engineering is offering Ph.D. program, Master degree (graduate courses), Bachelor degrees (undergraduate courses) in different engineering disciplines in different campuses and colleges. Now IOE run Post-doctoral program, Ph.D. program in various sector, 34 master program and 12 Bachelor degree program.

Bachelor Programs at IOE

Following are the Bachelor level program running at IOE.

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

Master Level Program at 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. Geo-technical 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. Electrical Engineering in Distributed Generation

Communication & Knowledge Engineering

1. Infrastructure Engineering and Management
2. Earthquake Engineering
3. Engineering in Mechanical Design and Manufacturing
4. Land and Water Engineering
5. Master in Architecture
6. Rock and Tunnel Engineering
7. Geospatial Engineering
8. Sanitation Engineering/Science
9. Information System Engineering
10. Distributed Generation Engineering
11. Informatics and Intelligent Engineering
12. Mechanical Engineering Design and Manufacturing

Ph D Program

Ph.D. Level courses are only offered at Pulchowk, Campus, Pulchowk. All together 44 candidates earned their PhD degree out of 158 enrolled Ph.D. candidates from IOE and 114 candidates are still doing their research.

Structure

Constituent Campuses of IOE

IOE has following five constituent campuses at different parts of Nepal:

1. Pulchowk Campus, Pulchowk, Lalitpur
2. Thapathali Campus, Thapathali, Kathmandu
3. Eastern Region Campus, Dharan, Sunsari
4. Western Region Campus, Pokhara, Lamachaur, Kaski
5. Chitwan Engineering Campus, Rampur, Chitwan, Province No. 3, Nepal.

Proposed Constituent Campus of IOE

1. IOE Ghorahi Campus, Ghorahi, Dang
2. IOE Khaptad Campus, Doti

Affiliated Colleges of IOE

IOE has following 10 affiliated colleges:

1. Advanced College of Engineering and Management, Kupondol, Lalitpur
2. Kantipur Engineering College, Dhapakhel, Lalitpur
3. National College of Engineering, Talsikhel,Lalitpur
4. Himalaya College of Engineering, Chyasal, Lalitpur
5. Sagarmatha Engineering College, Sanepa, Lalitpur
6. Lalitpur Engineering College, Chakupat, Lalitpur
7. Kathford International College of Engineering and Management, Gwarkho, Lalitpur
8. Kathmandu Engineering College, Kalimati, Kathmandu
9. Khwopa College of Engineering, Libali, Bhaktapur
10. Janakpur Engineering College, Tathali, Bhaktapur.

Department at IOE

The department under five constituent campuses are:

1. Civil Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Electronics and Computer Engineering
4. Mechanical/ Automobile/Industrial and Aerospace Engineering
5. Architecture
6. Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering
7. Agriculture Engineering
8. Geomatics Engineering

Research Centers of IOE

1. Center for Energy Studies (CES)
2. Centre for Applied Research and Development (CARD)
3. Institute of Engineering Consultancy Services (IECS)
4. Continuing Education Division (CED)
5. Information and Communication Training Centre (ICTC)
6. Centre of Pollution Studies (CPS)
7. Centre for Disaster studies (CDS)
8. Centre for Urban Studies (CUPS)
9. Center for Infrastructure Development Studies (CIDS)
10. Center for Water Resource Studies (CWRS)
11. Curriculum and Instructional Material Development Unit (CIMDU)
12. Laboratory for ICT Research and Development (LICT)

Admission Policy

The main policy of IOE is to enroll qualified student by computer base entrance examination system.

Selection Process

After computer base entrance examination, the Entrance Examination Board of IOE will publish the list of the successful candidates in the entrance examination notice board and via the website whereas the Admission Committee of Constituent campuses will take care of admission procedure.

1. Candidate who has passed, the program entry requirements will be selected for the admission on the basis of merit list based on the score of the Entrance examination.
2. Admission committees of respective Campuses will publish the list of admission as per its schedule. The candidates should contact the Campus Admission Committee. All the selected candidates should follow the schedule published by the committee. Vacant seats due to the failure of any candidate to enroll in the prescribed time will be filled by admitting candidates from the consequent next list.

Evaluation System

The evaluation system of IOE is practical & theory. To evaluate the student's achievement IOE conduct assessment & semester examination.

Significant Achievements at par with International Standard

Excellent performance of our products inside and abroad in different organizations.

Proceedings-Institute of Engineering graduate Conference (IoE GC)- 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th

Publications

1. IOE Journal – an indexed journal published annually by IOE TUTA unit, available in website and widely circulated in the academic and professional sectors
2. IOE news bulletin being published monthly
3. Different departments in Pulchowk campus publishes annual publication in cooperation with students
4. All other colleges (constituents and affiliated) publish annual publications containing research articles and other creations
5. Built Environment and Associated Practices, MSESSD program, IOE.

Further Programs/Courses to Keep up with the Pace of the 21st Century

1. Paradigm shift from college environment to research institution of all four campuses
2. Reform in existing master programs
3. Reform in existing bachelor programs
4. Increment of Intake capacity & programmes
5. Introducing new market-oriented courses
6. Renovation, Repair and new construction
7. Re-visit of full fee programs
8. Good governance through UMIS