Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, Pokhara University and Purbanchal University offer Bachelor of Civil Engineering in Nepal. There are more than 30 colleges, including private and public colleges, in Nepal. 

To study BE in Civil Engineering, students need to pass +2 with science (physics, chemistry and maths) or any other requirements set by the university, such as the entrance examination. The Bachelor of civil engineering from Nepal is accredited throughout the world. Because of this, you can also apply abroad for further study or work after completing a bachelor of civil engineering in Nepal. 

Eligibility Criteria to study Bachelor of Civil Engineering in Nepal

The admission requirement to study BEng in Civil Engineering differs for the universities offering the program. 

Overall, these are the entry requirements that you need to meet.

1. Students need to pass Intermediate Level/ +2 in Science with mathematics as a subject with a minimum of 45%. 
2. Specific for TU institutes- Students must appear on the IOE Entrance examination and secure a minimum of 40% (a passing score). Students must bring a minimum of 40% to study engineering at TU-run engineering institutes. To study civil engineering at KU, you need to appear and pass on the entrance test conducted by KU.

Students need to meet specific requirements for Purbanchal University or Pokhara University-affiliated colleges. 

IOE Entrance Examination

The famous IOE entrance examination is taken by more than 10,000 students every year. The exam comprehends five sections- Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and Engineering Aptitude. 

The test used to be paper-based initially, but now it is computer-based. The entrance examination is quite strenuous, and students must prepare physically and mentally.

Different institutes like PEA and SEA offer Engineering preparation courses. These courses are three months to 1 year long.  These courses cost from NPR 12,000 to NPR 25,000 depending on the engineering preparation course length and institute you choose. 

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BE Civil Engineering Fees Structure

The fee structure of civil engineering in Nepal varies depending on the university offering the program. The tuition fees look like the overall unless you have secured a scholarship. 

Colleges to study Bachelor of Civil Engineering in Nepal

Bachelor of Civil Engineering: TU Affiliated

Government colleges offering Bachelor of Civil Engineering

These are the constituent campuses of TU offering bachelor degrees in civil engineering in Nepal. 

• Pulchowk Campus- Pulchowk, Lalitpur
• Thapathali Campus- Thapathali, Kathmandu
• ERC, Eastern Region Campus
• WRC, Western Region Campus

List of Private Colleges offering Bachelor of Civil Engineering

• Advanced College of Engineering and Management
• Himalayan College of Engineering- Chyasal, Lalitpur
• Kantipur Engineering College- Dhapakhel, Lalitpur
• Kathford International College of Engineering and Management- Balkumari, Lalitpur
• Nepal Engineering College- Changunarayan, Bhaktapur
• Kathmandu Engineering College- Kalimati, Kathmandu
• Lalitpur Engineering College- Chakupat, Lalitpur
• Sagarmatha Engineering College
• Janakpur Engineering College
• Khwopa College of Engineering
• National College of Engineering

Bachelor of Civil Engineering: Purbanchal University Affiliated

• Kantipur City College
• Himalayan WhiteHouse International College (College of Management and Technology)
• Kantipur International College
• Aryan School of Engineering and Management
• Hillside College of Engineering
• Khwopa Engineering College
• School of Engineering and Technology | Purbanchal University
• Central Engineering College
• Nepal Polytechnic Institute
• Himalayan Institute of Science and Technology
• Morgan Engineering and Management College
• Acme Engineering College
• Eastern College of Engineering

Bachelor of Civil Engineering: Pokhara University Affiliated

• Nepal College of Information Technology
• Cosmos College of Management and Technology
• Everest Engineering College
• Nepal Engineering College (NEC)
• Universal Engineering and Science College
• Ritz College of Engineering and Management
• School of Engineering | Pokhara University
• Madan Bhandari Memorial Academy
• College of Engineering and Management
• Oxford College of Engineering and Management
• Rapti Engineering College
• United Technical College
• Pokhara Engineering College
• National Academy of Science and Technology (Dhangadi Engineering College)
• Lumbini Engineering, Management and Science College

Bachelor of Civil Engineering under KU

• School of Engineering

Bachelor of Civil Engineering under Mid West University

• School of Engineering, Mid-West University

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Bachelor of Civil Engineering Syllabus TU

1st-year syllabus

2nd-year syllabus

3rd-year syllabus

4th-year syllabus

Scope of Civil Engineering in Nepal

The job responsibilities of a Civil Engineer include planning, designing, constructing and maintaining infrastructures such as roads, bridges, tunnels, houses, offices, shopping and residential complexes, and water and sanitation systems. 

Therefore, the scope of civil engineering in Nepal extends to environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources components engineering. For civil engineers, job opportunities are abundant in both private and public sectors in Nepal. Every year, the Nepal government asks for many civil engineers via LOKSEWA. 

The salary for a beginner civil engineer ranges from NPR 20,000 to NPR 50,000 per month.