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College Board of Directors 20171. Mr. Lambodar Neupane Executive Chairman

2. Dr. Ram Ratna Upadhyay Member

3. Er. Lava Raj Bhattarai Member

4. Dr. Upendra Gautam Member

5. Mr. Hari Prasad Pandey Member

6. Mr. Surya Bahadur K.C. Member

7. Er. Salil Bhattarai Member

Board of Directors

the Founders

mr. lambodar neupane Er. lava raj Bhattarai

Dr. upendra Gautam

Dr. ram ratna upadhyay

mr. hari Prasad Pandey mr. Surya Bahadur K.c. Er. Salil Bhattarai

mr. lambodar neupane

mr. hari Prasad Pandey

Er. lava raj Bhattarai

mr. Surya Bahadur K.c.Dr. upendra Gautam Prof. Dr. Deepak Bhattarai

Dr. ram ratna upadhyay

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As an executive chairman of Nepal Engineering College (nec), I feel great pleasure to welcome you all at this popular institution established in 1994 as the 1st Engineering college in the private sector of Nepal. The purpose of establishing this institution was to fulfill the country’s demand to provide engineers, managers and other skilled manpower required for the development of the country. Seven distinguished academicians, managers and industrialists founded this Nepal Engineering College popularly known as nec for overall development of the society. Since last 23 years, students from almost all districts of Nepal have graduated from this college. Quality, competence and excellence is the main motto of the college. More than eight thousand students have graduated in B. Architecture, B.E. Civil, B.E. Civil and Rural, B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, B.E. Electrical and Electronics, B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering and B.E. Civil for diploma holders programs. Also more than one thousand two hundred students have passed master degree courses in different programs namely M.Sc. Construction Management, M.Sc. Transportation Engineering and Management, M.Sc. Natural Resource Management and M.Sc. Interdisciplinary Water Resource Management. At present students graduated from this college are working in Nepal, in government/semi-government organizations and private sectors. Some of them have their own company. Several nec graduates are also working in many foreign countries. nec also provides non-credit courses (not prescribed in the syllabus) to our students to fulfill

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the industry demand and to enhance the professional knowledge of our students to make them more competitive in the national and international job market. Several measures have been taken to guarantee the quality education. Almost all the teachers are full time faculty members to increase the contact hours of the students. Class teacher counsellors have been appointed for each class to guide and control the presence of each student in class and also to inform the parents/guardians about the activities of their wards.

After the devastating earthquake of April 25, 2015 several class rooms and other infrastructure were damaged. At present all earthquake affected class rooms, buildings are fully repaired. New buildings were built to meet the students’ educational needs.

Finally, I would like to thank all the students and their guardians, faculty & staff members for their great support to nec. I would also like to thank all the founder members for their guidance, suggestions and cooperation in the smooth running of the college.

Lambodar Neupane

More than eight thousand students have graduated in B. Architecture, B.E. Civil, B.E. Civil and Rural, B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, B.E. Electrical and Electronics, B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering and B.E. Civil for diploma holders programs & more than twelve hundred graduates have completed Masters degree from nec.

We are committed to provide best possible engineering education to our students in safe environment and make them competent graduates for competitive jobs at the national and international levels.

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I feel great pleasure to serve as the Principal of Nepal Engineering College (nec).

Our nec students know very well that while the College consistently pursues “student first” policy, discipline in the college is a basic requirement for all academic and administrative activities.

There has been a rapid growth in the science, technology, new developments and applications in the field of engineering and management.

In order to keep up with the requirement of increased number of manpower to meet the demands of development projects in the country and abroad, Nepal Engineering College (nec) always wishes to produce well trained manpower to meet the requirements of industries. Nepal Engineering College (nec) established in 1994 as the first engineering college in the private sector in Nepal now competes with more than 55 engineering colleges spread all over the country and affiliated to six different Universities. There is healthy and competitive environment in the field of engineering education. nec always works and is committed to quality and excellence in engineering education.

To monitor students presence in the class, their other educational activities, overall performance of the students, communication with their parents/ guardians, college management has introduced strict counselling process. This counselling system guarantees and monitors occurrence of theory classes and lab works, students performance. This has helped increase and support quality engineering education. nec also provides and educates its students in some non-credit courses (not mentioned in the syllabus) which are extremely useful and demanded by concerned industries.

This further helps nec graduates to compete in the national and international job market.

Nepal Engineering College (nec) has all full time experienced faculties and fully equipped labs. 20% seats are reserved for qualified female students. nec also provides lot of scholarships to deserving students. 528 students are admitted in seven bachelor level engineering courses and 150 students are admitted in four Master degree courses each year. More than 8000 students have graduated till now and they are working all over the world. We feel proud to witness our graduates working in different responsible positions.

I would like to thank executive chairman and other founder board members of Nepal Engineering College for their guidance for smooth running of the college. I would also like to thank all the nec students, faculties, staff members and local communities for supporting and helping nec to enhance quality engineering education.

I welcome you all at Nepal Engineering College.

Message from the PrinciPal

Prof. Shobha Kant Dev

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It was established in 1994 by a group of visionary Nepalese eminent professionals, academicians, managers and industrialists who realized the need of an institution serving the higher educational needs in engineering, technology and management reaching out to a wider section of Nepalese youths and making quality education accessible and affordable. Their aim was to produce technically competent engineering graduates ready to contribute in the accelerated social and economic growth of the country. This pioneering example set by nec led to the establishment of a number of engineering colleges in the country in the private sector in later years. nec is committed to retaining its long earned reputation as ‘an institution with concerns for quality education and academic freedom’, again an example set by it for others to follow.

Since its establishment, nec is engaged in designing, upgrading and standardizing academic curriculum and its delivery at Bachelor and Masters level courses in engineering, technology and allied disciplines. nec intends to continue with this initiative, offering more innovative and applied courses in the established and emerging areas in the days

Background

Resources Management (IWRM) and Transportation Engineering and Management (TEAM). B.E. Civil for Diploma Holders course is organized at nec-BDH at Mahalaxmisthan in Lalitpur and all the Postgraduate courses are organized at nec Center for Postgraduate Studies (nec-CPS) located at Prayag Pokhari, Lagankhel, Lalitpur. From 2017 Academic session, classes will be held at specified locations anywhere in Kathmandu Valley.

Nepal Engineering College, popularly known as nec, is the first private sector engineering college of Nepal.

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to come. In doing so nec has succeeded in establishing a “brand” of its own.

Initiated with limited physical and instructional resources, nec has now grown in to an institution with its learning resources comparable to any institution of repute in the country and in the region. The physical infrastructure and instructional resources, built on 210 ropanies (10.69 ha) of land at the lap of Changunarayan in Bhaktapur, a UNESCO World Heritage site, right beside the Manohara river bank provides an ideal ambience of learning.

Currently, nec offers Bachelor level courses in Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil and Rural Engineering and Civil Engineering for Diploma Holders leading to B. E. (Bachelor of Engineering) degree, Bachelor Level course in Architecture leading to B. Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) degree. Postgraduate courses leading to Master of Science (M. Sc.) degree in Construction Management (CM), Natural Resources Management (NRM), Interdisciplinary Water

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The vision of nec is to evolve as the center of higher learning, excelling in academics through continued engagements in education, research and outreach as three integrated functions of the college. In approaching the stated vision, the mission of nec include:

• Providingtheyouthwiththebestopportunitiesandenvironment of learning to help them attain high level of academic standard, scientific temper, technical and professional competence and life-skills.

• Trainanddevelopyouthasatotalperson, readytoserve the society and the people to alleviate their sufferings and improve their quality of life.

• Inculcatethevaluestoappreciatetheneedforethicalstandards in personal, social and public life, to become leaders, to be a voice to influence the society and the nation and to uphold just social order.

Vision and Mission of nec

Executive Chairman Mr. Lambodar Neupane had an audience with Rt. Honorable President of India Mr. Pranab Mukharjee. In the meeting he briefed the visiting President about the engineering education in Nepal.

nec hosts international chapter of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) in Nepal, a professional body established for standardization of academic curricula and its delivery, crucial for quality education in engineering and technology. nec is also an institutional member of ISTE.

ISTE-nec chapter

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nec has established institutional linkages for academic exchanges, with a number of universities, institutions and organizations in different parts of the world. Exchange of faculty and students, sharing of knowledge, experiences and publications and collaboration in teaching and research have been some of the continued activities initiated and supported under such linkages. To date the institutional linkages of nec extend to -

• BallStateUniversity,USA• EhimeUniversity,Japan• IndianSocietyforTechnicalEducation(ISTE),India• ImperialCollege,London• SouthAsianConsortium for InterdisciplinaryWater

Resources Studies (SaciWATERs), Hyderabad, India• MVAAsiaLtd.HongKong&NTDRC• TarletonStateUniversity,Texas,USA• AustralianUniversities,Sydney,Australia• ErasmusProject,Europe

International linkages

Promoting Energy Efficient Lighting Education in Nepal and Bhutan (ELNAB)

This project “Promoting Energy Efficient Lighting Education in Nepal and Bhutan (ELNAB)”, agreement no 2016-2975/001-401 co-funded by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) of the European Commission (EC) belongs to the Erasmus + Program for the action Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE). This action aims to support the modernization, accessibility and Internationalization of higher education in the Partner Countries to con-tribute to the development of sustainable and inclusive socio-economic growth. The project aims to assist Nepal and Bhutan to reduce electricity consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions through capacity building of human resources in the fields of energy efficient lighting systems.

Participation in national Disaster recoverynec did active participation in the recovery and help camps distributing tents and working together with the Government Authorities and NGOs after the devastating earthquake of april 25, 2015. We also encourage our students to participate in reconstruction and rehabilitation programs.

B.E. Civil, B.E. Civil & Rural and B. Architecture final year students participated in 1 month reconstruction & rehabilitation program for 2015 Earth quake victims in the districts of Sindhupalchowk and Dolakha between 17th Feb 2017 to 26th March 2017, the program was formally organised by Pokhara University, Nepal Engineers Association and National Reconstruction Authority, Nepal.

Executive Chairman Mr. Lambodar Neupane with the authorities of Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand while discussing possibility of conducting joint degree in nec

Being Relevant to the Societynec is continually engaged in promotional and development activities in the neighboring communities of Changunarayan Municipality of Bhaktapur and Kageshwori Manohara Municipality of Kathmandu as a part of its corporate social responsibility. This engagement has been mutually rewarding for nec as well as the communities in the vicinity.

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International Research Awards & Academic Enrichment

iWRM program, has currently been supported by International Development and Research Center (IDRC) Canada and executed by South Asia Consortium for Interdisciplinary Water Resources Studies (SaciWATERs) in four academic institutions of South Asian Countries including nec. The aim of the project is to generate a critical mass of water professionals trained in inter-disciplinary perspective in South Asia capable of solving real-life problems and water issues. The program aims to producing water professionals with interdisciplinary skills and capacity to respond to established and emerging challenges in water resources management. The project has been offering five fellowships mainly to women water professionals, to redeem the gender balance in water-related research, jobs and policy in the South Asian region. 20% of the scholarships are given to deserving male students from lower socio-economic strata.

Completed Projects:

Peri-Urban Water Security Project (2010-2013)Nepal Engineering College, in partnership with some regional institutions, has completed an action research entitled Water Security emerging from urbanization and climate change in peri-urban areas of three South Asian countries. In Nepal, the study was undertaken at four peri-urban villages in Kathmandu valley namely,DadhikotandJhaukhelinBhaktapur,LubhuinLalitpurand Matatirtha in Kathmandu district. A total of six students were provided internship to carry out research in the relevant field.

Crossing Boundaries (CB) Project (2007-2011)Under the Funding of DGIS of the Government of Netherlands for Regional Capacity Building on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and Gender and Water in South Asia, from July2007-December,2011.

Under this Project, out of 45 graduates, a total of 30 iWRM graduates have been generated, currently working in various organizations (both Government and Non-Government). More than 50 water professionals have been provided with advanced training on Integrated Water Resources Management, Interdisciplinary Field Research Methodology, Integrated Water Supply and Sanitation, Water and Gender, Water and Climate Change. A total of 45 M.Sc. thesis and many papers of the students were presented and published in proceedings and journals.

ADB Special Study Award on “Enhancing Productivity in Irrigated Agriculture through Multifunctional Water Users’ Association, awarded by Asian Development Bank (ADB), Manila (completed in 2009)

Safe Drinking Water Project under the grant support of Development Partnership for Higher Education (DelPHE) Program of DFID of British Government, undertaken over 2007-2010 in partnership with Imperial College, London & Preston University, Pakistan.

Mondialogo Engineering Award to study earthquake resistant adobe structures in Nepal in collaboration with Khowpa Engineering College, University of Tokyo and IIT Bombay (completed in 2008).

Ongoing Projects:

On going International Research Project at necnec is part of an international consortium of academic and researchinstitutesinvolvedintheUK’sDFIDfunded4-year(Jan2014-Dec 2017) research project on “Hydropower development in the context of climate change: Exploring conflicts and fostering cooperation across scales and boundaries in the Eastern Himalayas”, through a Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NOW/WOTRO) program of Conflict and Cooperation in the Management of Climate Change (CCMCC) grant of the Netherlands. The other partners of this research project are International Rivers (US), University of East Anglia (UK), Boðaziçi University (Turkey), University of California (USA), Nepal Water Conservation Foundation (Nepal), International Water Management Institute-Nepal, Sikkim University, North Bengal University, Forum for Policy Dialogue on Water Conflicts in India, Aaranyak, and the Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM) in India. The study is focussed on the bio-diverse region of the Eastern Himalayas as it is vulnerable to climate change, and the target of ambitious hydropower development plans.

This research project sets out to explore how the impacts of hydropower development will intersect with the effects of climate change. One of the two research sites is located in the Tamor River valley of eastern Nepal, and as such nec is expected to play a central role in the collection and analysis of data for this project.

IDRC SAWA Fellowship ProjectA four year long project, IDRC SAWA Fellowship (2013-2016) in continuation to earlier Crossing Boundaries (CB) Project for

Executive Chairman Mr. Lambodar Neupane had an audience with Rt. Honrable Vice President Mr. Nanda Bahadur Pun. In the meeting he briefed the Vice President about the engineering education in Nepal.

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Notable Events of Recent Pastnec has been organizing seminars, conferences, short-term training courses, and other scholarly activities, besides regular teaching and research involvements. The followings are some of the notable events in the recent past, organized by nec, either independently or in collaboration with national or international institutions and organizations.

• NepalEngineeringCollegeinassociationwithIndianSocietyforTechnicalEducation (iStE-nec chapter) organized two days National workshop entitled “teaching learning Pedagogy in technical Education” on 10-11 March, 2016 at Hotel Shambala, Kathmandu.

• nec present an international research paper at a workshop on “Developing Regional Collaboration in River Basin Management in Response to Climate Change” organized by Monash University, Australia at Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi on Dec 15, 2015.

• nec has participated at CoCooN-CCMCC Exchange Workshop (Nov 27, 2015) and put up posters on developments up to this point on “Nepal’s International Research Project related to Hydropower Development in Eastern Himalayas” was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the government of the Netherlands, at Hagueinn which nec, Wageningen University, Univ. of East Anglia, NWCF, and Sikkim University, AQUADAM, and SOPPECOM of India are the project partners.

• WorkshoponImproving Student’s Evaluation System jointly organized by nec and Pokhara University, April 18-19, 2014

• InteractionDisseminationworkshponAdaptingtoClimatechangeforWaterSecurityinAsia,JointlyorganizedbyIDRC, SaciWATERs and nec,June18-20,2013, Kathmandu

• TrainingcouresonIntegrated Water Resources Management for Senior Water Resources Professionals from Bangaladesh Water Resources Board in associationwithAIT,Bangkok,June18-29,2012

• WorkshoponThe Disability and Technology Group (D&TG): organized by CRSDT nec,June18,2012

• International Seminar onClimate Change and Mitigation of Water Induced Disaster: Jointlyorganizedbynec and DWIDP, March 28, 2012

• Regional Gender, Water & Equity Training: Jointlyorganizedbynec, SaciWATERs, Gender and Water Alliance, SOPPECOM, Cap-Net and UN Habitat, June14-18,2010

• Regional Conference on Appropriate Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Solutions for Informal Settlements and Marginalized Communities in Nepal: Jointlyorganizedbynec, Imperial College, London and Preston University, Pakistan, May 19-21, 2010

• Dynamics of Farmer Management Irrigation System: Socio-institutional, Economic and Technical Context: JointlyorganizedbyFMIST, nec and other partners, March 25-26, 2010

• National Seminar on Small Scale Irrigation: Experiences, Challanges, Opportunities and Pathways, jointly organized by Institute for Social and

Environmental Transition- Nepal (ISET-Nepal), nec, National Federation of Irrigation Water Users’ Association - Nepal (NFIWUAN) and International Water Management Institute (IWMI), December 5-6, 2009, Dhulikhel

• Promoting Energy Efficient Lighting Education in Nepal and Bhutan (ELNAB) : The advisory committee (AC) meeting of the project “Promoting Energy Efficient Lighting Education in Nepal and Bhutan (ELNAB), Erasmus Plus for Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education, Grant Agreement no 2016-2975/001-401 co-funded by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) of the European Commission (EC) was conducted on April 25-27, 2017 in National Technical University of Athens, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Athens Greece. Executive Chairman Lambodar Neupane and Associate Professor and Head, Durgaprasad Bhandari, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, nec attended the meeting in Greece.

Each partner of the project presented the overall ELNAB status, Work Package Progress, achievements & outlook. Further planning of work of work for next six months for each WP had been prepared in the meeting.

Research & Consultancynec Research and Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., an independent sister organization within nec umbrella, has been offering consultancy services to clients on request. The areas of engagement of nec Research and Consultancy services have been in design, development and construction supervision of infrastructure development works relating to public and private buildings, water supply, irrigation, road, bridges, sanitation and waste management. Some of the works accomplished by nec Research and Consultancy in the recent past are:

• DesignandsupervisionofextensionofPokharaUniversityComplex,2012• Design and construction supervision of PokharaUniversity Academic

Complex, 2007• ToposurveyforbridgesinBara,Parsa,Mahottari,Dhanusa,Jajarkot,Kalikot

and Dailekh districts, 2003• Survey,designandsupervisionofNepalCollegeofInformationTechnology

Complex (Currently Kist Medical College), Imadol, Lalitpur, 2002• DesignandsupervisionofPokharaUniversityComplex(AdministrativeBlock),

Pokhara, Kaski, 2001• Designof700bedteachinghospitalcomplexofNepalMedicalCollegeat

Jhaukhel,Bhaktapur,2000• ConditionAssessmentofDashrathStadium for SAF Games 1999

Librarynec library provides the ambience of learning for the students and faculty. There is collection of more than 35000 books and references in wide ranging subjects in engineering, technology, basic and applied sciences, social sciences, language and culture. The library has been essentially serving nec students and faculty and also professionals and researchers from outside. The computerized catalogue system allows easy retrieval of text books and other references.

Information Communication and Technology (ICT) CenterICT center consists of hardware and software facilities needed for information and communication. These include computer and network hardware, communication middleware as well as necessary software. The Windows and Linux based Computer Laboratories, seven in number, are managed by the ICT center which provide opportunity for the students to experiment with readymade software and developing their own software during and after the class hours. The students can access the information through unlimited internet access and Wi-Fi connectivity within the nec premises.

Executive Chairman Mr. Lambodar Neupane with Home Minister honarable Mr. Bimalendra Nidhi

Research CentersThe following research centers established within the nec umbrella are involved in research development and promotional activities:1. Center for Disaster Risk Studies (CDRS)2. Center for Research in Social Defense Technology (CRSDT)3. Computer Technology and Robotonix Club (CTRC)

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SWECAD: Student Welfare and Extra Curricular Activities Division

The SWECAD emphasizes nurturing of the “whole student” – socially responsible, emotionally matured, intellectually capable, and spiritually sound. This spirit has helped the students in their overall development, to make them ready to accept the challenges in their professional career. In order to achieve this, SWECAD organizes a number of creative, co-curricular and personality development activities. SWECAD monitors the progress of the students and extends needed emotional and moral support. SWECAD is headed by a senior faculty, who coordinates the activities on a regular basis.

Students’ guardians are regularly informed of the progress of their wards on all activities including academic performance in each semester/trimester by a teaching faculty counsellor.

International Programs Office

The International Programs Office (IPO) at nec works in establishing relationship and networking with the universities, research organizations and other relevant agencies in different parts of the world. The IPO also counsels the students in their pursuit of seeking academic advancement in the universities and institutions outside the country.

Training and Placement Cell

A Training and Placement Cell has been instituted in the college to support the training and placement needs of the students. The cell seeks to promote placement opportunities for nec graduates by maintaining linkages with the potential

employers, keeping the students informed of placement opportunities and organizing on-campus interviews on request of the employers. Besides the placement services, the cell also helps the students find suitable industries/institutions to avail internship opportunities and apprentice.

Allied Services

Students’ UnionStudents’ Union (SU) has been constituted with the objective of promoting students’ participation in academics and co-curricular activities. SU provides a forum for the students to interact with fellow students coming from different parts of the country with diverse social and cultural backgrounds and helps them manage their scholastic persuit actively. SU also provides feedbacks to the college management on academic issues as and when needed.

Students’ Welfare ActivitiesUnder student welfare activities students’ overall career and skill development works such as: conducting diffirent non-credit courses depending upon the industrial/market demand, facilitate the students to participate in robotics competitions, project exhibitions and also facilitate them to participate seminar/conference/workshop/symposym etc. Sports activities will not be held on college days strictly.

Students Clubs Info

Center for Applied Research and Rural Development (CARRD-nec)is a research and development club comprising students pursuing their studies in different areas of engineering and technology. CARRD is expected to create synergy for productive engagement of the students in the development

and promotion of appropriate technology for rural development and similar scholarly activities supporting the academic discourse in the college.

Microsoft Student Partners (MSPs)are the brightest and most innovative student developers and technology enthusiasts from Colleges/Universities around the world. The MSPs at nec provides niche of oppertunities for the students and faculty to enhance their software skills.

Nepal Civil Engineering Students’ Society (NCESS)Its activities have always been driven by the spirit of empowering the civil engineering students through engagement in scholarship activities.

Peace Vision Youth Network (PVYN)works for social welfare, human rights campaigns in engineering sector under AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL umbrella.

Academic Council Of Architecture Students (ACAS) is a social venture that aims to develop strong camaraderie amongst the architectural students studying at nec.

Society for Civil and Rural Engineering Students (NCRES) works for enhancement of concerned students knowledge by conducting seminars, workshops etc.

nec Thinks……….Big not a club but a virtual umbrella to bring all the programs at a place where faculty members and students share, dare and care every way to think BIG, act BIG and achieve BIG through engagement to exchanges via this platform.

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Architecture students interacting with the teaching faculty during class

Students doing survey works

Civil & Rural Engineering Students at NARC Khumaltar, Lalitpur

Health Care Scheme

All students at nec are insured for Rs. 1,00,000.00 (one hundred thousand) to cover the expenses for major ailments and injuries.

nec Alumni Association (necAA)

Nepal Engineering College Alumni Association (necAA) is a body of former graduates from nec, established with the objective of maintaining continued linkage with the graduates by keeping track of their where abouts and professional engagements and growth.

Accommodation

On Campus Accommodationnec runs a girls’ hostel able to accomodate 80 students. The hostel has needed amenities for a simple decent living. The Girls’ hostel is supervised by a senior resident lady administrative staff.

Off Campus AccommodationStudents may opt for private accomodation available at Duwakot, Jhaukhel,ChangunarayanandMulpaniwhichliewithinonekmradius of the college. Rents vary depending upon amenities available. More information on off-campus accommodation can be obtained from the college administration.

Cafeteria

nec is managing two cafeterias which serve meals, snacks and beverages, catering to a variety of tastes and preferences at reasonable cost. In addition to the college cafeterias a number of enterpreneurs operate eateries close to the college premises that serve food, snacks and beverages to the students and staff.

Coffee ShopA coffee shop, located within the premise of the academic block A, serves tea, coffee, soft-drinks and bakery to the college community. This has been a convenient place for someone looking for a quick refreshment.

Transportation Facility

A fleet of buses managed by the college provides transportation to the students, faculty and staff. The buses operate from designated locations along prescribed routes, covering major locations of student cocentration in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur and Kavre. Students are required to obtain a bus pass, upon payment of the prescribed fees to use the college buses for daily commuting.

Co-curricular Activities

Games/SportsThe college encourages students to participate in sports, athletics and other co-curricular activities on nec holidays. Sports activities is strictly prohibited on college days. The facilities for outdoor sports include volleyball and basketball courts and a large football ground maintained within the college premises.

Site Visits and Study ToursThe college arranges at least one site visit or study tour for each batch of students that covers visit to relevant industries, institutions and construction projects, settlement study, directly complementing the learning of the students persuing B.Arch. is part of the curriculum. A survey camp of ten days is organized for the third year students of B. E. (Civil and Civil & Rural) and B. E. Civil for Diploma Holders. Two weeks educational exposure tour (NASA) to India is organized for the third year students of architecture.

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Bachelor Level ProgramsCivil Engineeringnec has been offering Bachelor program in Civil Engineering since 1994. The objective of the course is to train qualified Civil engineers to deal with design, construction, operation and maintenance of physical infrastructure and services. The students opting for this course undergo theoretical and practical learning in the areas of material engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering and surveying, so that they systematically develop theoritical learning and needed analytical and hands-on skill to deal with, and cater to, wide ranging infrastructure development tasks.

The following Bachelor level programs are currently underway at nec:

construction and conservation of urban spaces and built forms. The program has been designed to meet international standards in Architecture education, preparing the students to become competent professionals for work in Nepal and abroad. The students have the opportunity to gain competence in both hand-drawing and computer graphics to enable them to excel in the competitive professional environment. A full semester of apprentice in an architect’s office helps prepare them to tackle professional challenges before graduation. The final semester is dedicated to a thesis project wherein the students are expected to accomplish an architectural design project independently.

Computer Science & EngineeringRapid development in microelectronics and computer science has created the need for specialized manpower who could fuse these two cutting-edge technologies. This fusion of knowledge and technology has led to the evolution of a highly specialized professional field in Computer Engineering. Computer Engineers have wide ranging career options in business, industries, production and service sectors and in IT-industries.

Realizing the ever growing need of Computer Engineers within the country, and also rapidly growing employment prospects

abroad, nec started Bachelor program in Computer Engineering beginning academic year of 1999. The program uniquely combines the broad knowledge of programming and electronics with the specialist skills in software and hardware design and interfacing.

Electronics and Communication EngineeringThe last three decades have witnessed phenomenal growth in electronics and communication, from terrestrial to microwave and broadband communication. The growth is expected to be still more vigorous, involving higher levels of sophistication, technology and skills in the days to come. This has created avenues for specialized human resources who could be engaged in design, development, operation and maintenance of electronic circuits and devices for diverse communication needs. Realizing the emerging needs for professionally competent human resources in this area, within the country, nec started Bachelor program in Electronics and Communication Engineering beginning the acamedic

Faculties of Architecture Department

Faculties of Computer Science and Engineering Department

Faculties of Electronics and Communication Engineering Department

Faculties of Civil Engineering Department

ArchitectureThe Bachelor program in Architecture, leading to B. Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) degree is a five years course that aims to provide systematic knowledge and skills in planning, design and conservation of buildings and other built forms with concerns for aesthetics, comfort, durability, social responsiveness and integration with natural and manmade landscapes. The area of instruction covers a spectrum of courses relating to architectural design and planning, structural design, landscape management, interior design, building

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year of 1999. The objective of the program is to train the students with needed competence in design, testing and application of electronic devices and their applications in arrays of households’, industrial and communication applications.

Electrical and Electronics EngineeringElectrical engineering deals with the problems associated with large scale electrical systems, such as, electricity generation, transmission and utilization, while electronics is concerned with low voltage applications in computers, communication systems and integrated circuits. The advancements in power transmission system and diverse uses of electricity in different walks of life have created demand of blending of these two disciplines and developing breeds of engineers who have knowledge and skills in both the areas. Realizing the need of such manpower, nec started Bachelor program in Electrical and Electronics Engineering beginning academic year of 2006. The graduates are expected to avail career opportunities in the agencies concerned with generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, alternative/renewable energy, communication, manufacturing and service sectors.

infrastructure and services, producing positive impacts to rural economy and quality of rural life. This has created demand for cadre of technical manpower who could apply the knowledge of engineering and technology in rural development. nec has started bachelor program in Civil and Rural Engineering from 2008 which is an unique initiative in the country and in the region. This program is conducted only in Nepal Engineering College. The graduates in Civil and Rural Engineering are expected to serve in numerous government and development agencies working in the areas of rural infrastructure development, natural resources management, agro-industries and rural credit institutions, apart from conventional Civil Engineering related development projects.

B. E. Civil For Diploma HoldersBachelor course in Civil Engineering for Diploma Holders is designed to train competent graduates in Civil Engineering who join the course after the completion of Diploma level education in Civil engineering or Architecture. The students joining the course undergo systematic theoretical and practical learning in basic sciences, material engineering , structural engineering, water resources engineering , geo technical engineering and transportation engineering. This provides the students opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to take up an array of infrastructure development tasks where civil engineers have an important role to play. Upon successful completion of the course , the students are awarded Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering by Pokhara University.

The course has been successfully conducted by nec from 2000 AD to date at different city centers of Kathmandu and currently it is located at

Faculties of Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department

Faculties of Science & Humanities DepartmentFaculties of Civil & Rural Engineering Department

Civil and Rural EngineeringIn Nepal, endemic rural poverty, food insecurity and poor quality of rural life exist as outstanding development challenges. Inseparable relationship between agriculture and rural development demands that agriculture must be looked at from a stand point of holistic rural development. Strong inter-linkages exist among technology,

nec BDH , Mahalaxmisthan Lalitpur which also serves as the city office of Nepal Engineering College.

Proposed Bachelor level programsB.E. Information TechnologyInformation Technology deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to store, transmit and securely retrieve data. The objective of this course is to produce the IT professionals with in a country capable of performing a variety of tasks that range from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases. It also deals with the application of computing technology to real life processes. B.E. program in Information technology intends to produce the IT specialist in all range of employment fields of government and non-government sectors of the country.

B.E. in Automobile EngineeringBachelor in Automobile Engineering course is a four-year program that deals with the design, R&D, manufacture, operation and maintenance of ground based vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, trucks. This course also enables students to deal with hybrid and electrical vehicles, aerodynamics of vehicles and the advanced materials required during vehicle manufacturing. With increasing growth in demand of automotive and increasing prospect of manufacturing sectors in Nepal, this course provides an excellent career opportunity for the future graduates. Besides, Bachelor in Automobile Engineering is designed such that students have a chance to involve in the management of an automotive project and the motor racing engineering.

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Master Level Programs

nec Center for Postgraduate Studies (nec CPS)All the postgraduate courses are organised at the Center for Postgraduate Studies (nec-CPS) located at Prayag Pokhari, Lagankhel, Lalitpur.

The formation of nec Center for Postgraduate Studies (nec CPS in 2009 was a significant milestone and commitment of nec towards vertical growth of its educational agenda. Four postgraduate courses leading to M.Sc. (Master of Science) degree in Construction Management (CM), Interdisciplinary Water Resources Management (iWRM), Natural Resources Management (NRM), and Transportation Engineering and Management (TEAM) are being undertaken at present.

nec CPS is headed by a Director, who is responsible for overall planning, administration and management functions and in providing leadership in conceiving, designing and implementing new programs.

M. Sc. in CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM)Construction is an essential activity for the continued development of a nation. Rapid growth in construction, engagement of specialized human resources and rapid changes in the physical infrastructure development and technology have all transformed

nec entered a phase of vertical academic growth in engineering and allied sciences with the initiation of postgraduate programs beginning from 1999. The postgraduate programs are tailored to meet the demand of specialized manpower in different sectors of development.

this sector into an industry that demands highly specialized manpower to organize and manage the construction works.

M. Sc. program in Construction Management intends to produce managers capable of using state of art, knowledge and skills in organizing and managing the construction works by enhancing technical and professional skills.

M. Sc. in INTERDISCIPLINARY WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IWRM) Water related issues continue to remain in the center of development debate around the world. Water issues are intricately linked to livelihood and well being of people, and have even much broader and often far reaching social, political and economic implications. The governments, planning and development agencies, researchers and academicians are now adequately convinced that solution of water related issues in development, and its use and management require multifaceted approach.

This course is designed to address the issues in water resources management through education, research and knowledge dissemination following

interdisciplinary approach. It aims at producing professionals with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills and capacity to respond to emerging challenges in water resources management.

M. Sc. in NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (NRM)The program focuses on the importance of sustainable management of natural resources and also emphasizes on the connection and the ability to communicate between different disciplines and actors. This is designed for those who wish to develop their career in the areas of conservation and management of natural resources. Upon completion of the program the graduates qualify for wide ranging administrative and technical positions with the government agencies and non-governmental organization engaged in forest management, watershed management, water resource management, urban and rural planning. It aims to produce graduates with adequate knowledge and skills to be competent natural resources managers, executives or entrepreneurs capable of becoming change agents in the corporate and social field.

M. Sc. in TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT (TEAM)The concept of global village was realized mainly due to efficient transport facilities. Natural endowment of resources and competitive advantage of locations prompt increased volume of transport both of people and goods. Each nation, including Nepal, is investing heavily to connect inaccessible areas to the national transport networks. Yet, everyday movement in urban centers is hampered by congestion, insufficiency of

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public transport facilities, traffic accidents, and other conditions. Rural transport facilities remain inadequate and fragile.Thus, the issue of transportation continues to be crucial. The TEAM program aims to expose students to resolve all transport related problems, in the rural and urban areas. The coursework and research activities equip students with an advanced competence in designing transport facilities and their operation, maintenance and management.

Proposed Master Level ProgramsM.Sc. in Natural Disaster Risk ManagementNepal faces multitudes of natural and human induced disasters that result in the loss of lives and properties worth millions of rupees annually. Disaster risks and the resulting damages can be minimized with preparedness to manage the disasters. Realizing the importance of education, research and knowledge dissemination in the area of disaster management, nec has taken the lead in proposing to commence Masters program in Natural Disaster Risk Management. Initiatives are underway at nec to develop instructional resources so that the course can be started shortly.

M.Sc. in Computer Science and EngineeringMaster of Computer Science and Engineering program exposes students to a wide range of courses, combined with specialized research work which culminates in a thesis. This combination of courses gives students the required depth necessary for pursuing careers in academics, research and in the industry related to IT and computing. This course provides the opportunity of higher education in the field of computer engineering in the country.

M.Sc. in Hydropower EngineeringThe development of hydropower in Nepal has been rising significantly in present days as the increasing demand of electricity and establishment of new power plants to meet the lighting facilities and basic energy requirements for household as well as in meeting energy demand at the national level. In addition to the larger national projects, many small scale and rural community based hydels have emerged as a boom in terms of rural electrification. The degree programme, M.Sc. in hydropower engineering will play a vital role to integrate with

economic, financial, social, environmental and management disciplines and develop international level competence resources.

M.Sc. in Structural EngineeringStructural engineering is the science and art of designing, analyzing and constructing buildings, bridges and other structures to safely resist various forces and conditions. Through analysis and testing of structures and their components, structural engineers advance the understanding of structural response to seismic, wind, gravity and other loads, to design more functional and economical structures. Structural engineering overlaps strongly with structural mechanics, which focuses on the application of fundamental concepts in solid mechanics to problems in structural engineering, and especially on the mathematical modeling of the behavior of both traditional and advanced structural materials.

M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics EngineeringThere has been a significant progress in the field of energy and power sector during the past few decades in Nepal. This has created a need of highly skilled personnel in the sector of power system, electricity market, industrial development, renewable energy and smart grid. M. Sc. program in Electrical and electronics engineering intends to produce graduates who can contribute to the nation in the aforementioned sectors.

Research Management Cell (RMC) RMC organizes, coordinates and consolidates faculty and students’ research activities in the center. A Research Committee has been constituted to function as an independent apex policy advisory body. RMC functions as the secretariat of the Research Committee through a full time Research Coordinator.

Doctoral ProgramsThere is a great dearth of research manpower in the educational institutions and research organizations, especially in the areas of science and technology. Realizing this need, and with the experience of nec in offering Masters’ level courses for more than 16 years now, nec has proposed to start Doctoral level courses leading to Ph.D. degree. To begin with, the Doctoral programs in two areas- Natural Resources Management and Construction Management, have been proposed. The preparations are underway at nec to start the program subjected to the permission from Pokhara University.

ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree having a minimum of 15 years of education with minimum second division is necessary to apply for the courses. Bachelor degree holders in selected field of engineering for CM; civil engineering for TEAM; engineering, basic/applied/ natural sciences for iWRM and NRM are eligible to apply.

The duration of all M.Sc. programs is two years spread over four semesters; inclusion fourth semester for the thesis writing. Of the total academic credit, the course work involves 45 credits and 15 credit hours are dedicated for an independent research on field based problems. All the courses have to be completed within 4 years, and additional one year can be given to thesis work.

Scholarships and GrantsLimited scholarships are available for needy and promising candidates.

Principal & Vice-Principal during Welcome & Orientation Program for 2016 Batch Students

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FACULTIES AND STUDENTS ACTIVITIES

HoD, Electronics and communication department with the member of the project “ Promoting Energy Efficient Lighting Education in Nepal and Bhutan (ELNAB)

Principal, Vice-principal, HoD and college staff members with Japanese engineers while establishing solar and wind energy equipment at nec

Vice-Principal, rewarding student for their project work

Electronics & Computer Engineering Students with medals they received in MS Program

Electronics & Computer Students doing robotics experiments

013 Batch students of Electrical & Electronics Enngineering Department at kaligandaki Damside, Syanja

Students having Computer Lab class Architecture student during thesis presentation

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ACADEMIC INFORMATIONSemester System & Course RegistrationSemester/Trimester system is followed in the instruction and evaluation of all the Bachelor and Masters level programs underway at nec. One semester normally spans over sixteen weeks and one trimester normally spans over eleven or twelve weeks. The Bachelor level programs generally extends over 8 semesters or 12 trimesters and B. Architecture which extends up to 10 semesters or 15 trimesters, while Masters’ level courses can be completed in a minimum of 4 semesters or 6 trimesters. The students are required to register the courses at the beginning of the semester/trimester. The academic records are maintained based on the number of courses registered by the student in each semester/trimester.

Evaluation SystemThe Credit SystemEach subject carries an academic credit based on instructional needs in theory, practical and tutorial classes. One credit normally means one hour of teaching in theory classes per week.

Student EvaluationAt the Bachelor level, the academic performance of the student is evaluated based on continuous internal assessment and end of semester/trimester examination conducted by Phokhara University. The scores in the internal evaluation (50%) and semester/trimester examination (50%) are added up to determine the total score obtained by the student in each subject, which is then translated into grade in each subject. To pass a subject, a student must obtain a minimum of 45% marks

in the internal and end of semester/trimester examinations, separately. At the Masters’ level the internal evaluation carries 60% of weightage while the semester/trimester examination is for the remainder 40%. To pass a subject at the Masters’ level a student must obtain 60% marks in internal evaluation and semester/trimester examinations, separately.

Letter Grade

Grade Point

Description

A 4.0 ExcellentA- 3.7B+ 3.3B 3.0 GoodB- 2.7C+ 2.3C 2.0 SatisfactoryC- 1.7D+ 1.3D 1.0 Satisfying minimum requirements for creditsF 0 Failing

Letter Grade

Grade Point

Description

A 4.0 ExcellentA- 3.7B+ 3.3B 3.0 GoodB- 2.7C+ 2.3C 2.0 Satisfying minimum requirementsF 0 Failing

For Masters’ Level Programs:

For Bachelor Level Programs:

Grading SystemThe grade awarded to a student in a subject is based on the students’ aggregated performance in the internal and end of semester/trimester examinations. Phokhara University follows relative grading based on 4.0 point scale, as stated hereunder:

In some cases a student is awarded a grade I (incomplete) when he/she fails to complete assignments or project work on time. This may be converted to the relevant grades upon completion of the needed requirements in the following semester/trimester. The failure to do so would automatically lead to awarding F (Fail) grade.

Attendance RequirementsThe students are expected to attend all lectures, tutorials and practical classes. A minimum of 80% attendance of the student in all the lecture, tutorial and practical classes is the scholastic requirement in each subject, Failure to achieve required attendance in any of the subject may result in non-qualification to take the semester/trimester examination in that particular subject .

The aim behind establishment of nec was to produce technically competent engineering graduates ready to contribute in accelerated social and economic growth of the country.

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Fee StructureTuition and Other Fees

Particulars Nepali (Rs.) Foreign Students (US $)

Admission Fee 99,500.00 Deposit 1500Tuition Fee (8 semesters @ Rs. 54,000) 4,32,000.00 Admission 6000Semester Fee (Affiliation, Registration, Examination, Lab, Infrastructure development & other expenses for 8 semesters)

4,62,000.00 Semester 6500

Sub-total 9,93,500.00Security Deposit (Refundable) 15,000.00Grand Total 10,08,500.00

Particulars Nepali (Rs.) Foreign Students (US $)

Admission Fee 99,500.00 Tuition Fee (10 semesters @ Rs. 54,000) 5,40,000.00Semester Fee (Affiliation, Registration, Examination, Lab, Infrastructure development & other expenses for 10 semesters)

5,69,000.00

Sub-total 12,08,500.00Security Deposit (Refundable) 15,000.00Grand Total 12,23,500.00

Particulars Nepali (Rs.) Foreign Students (US $)

Admission Fee 99,500.00 Tuition Fee (9 semesters @ Rs. 54,000) 4,86,000.00Semester Fee (Affiliation, Registration, Examination, Lab, Infrastructure development & other expenses for 9 semesters)

5,14,225.00

Sub-total 10,99,725.00Security Deposit (Refundable) 15,000.00Grand Total 11,14,725.00

Fee structure for 4 & 1/2 years B.E. Courses (Civil and Rural, Civil Engineering for Diploma Holders)

Fee structure for 4 years B.E. Courses (Civil, Electrical, Electronics and Computer)

Fee structure for 5 years B. Arch Courses (Bachelor of Architecture)

Notes:1. SAARC students can pay their fees in US $ equivalent to Nepali currency. 2. The cost towards industrial placement, food and accommodations in the study tours, and all other

costs shall be the responsibility of the students.3. Ten percent (10%) Rebate on total fee will be provided if student pays total/package fee in advance

at the time of admission.

Students at nec library

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Schedule of Payment of Fees

Fee Structure (Without Rebate)Fee at the time of admission for each course: Full Amount

(Rs.)Admission Fee 99,500,00Tuition Fee 54,000.00Semester Fee (Affiliation, Registration, Examination, Education Service Tax, and other)

2,05,500.00

Sub-Total 3,59,000.00Security Deposit (Refundable ) 15,000.00Grand Total 3,74,000.00

Notes:1. Students admitted in Civil Engineering, Civil and Rural Engineering and B.E. Civil Engineering for Diploma Holders

programs must pay additional amount of Rs. 25,000.00 for survey and geology camps at the time of admission.2. Students admitted in Electrical and Electronics Engineering need to pay an additional amount of Rs. 7,000.00 as

internship fee at the time of admission.3. Scholorships are available on tution fee only.4. Students must treat total fee as mentioned in the prospectus as a “package fee”.5. If Pokhara University increases affiliation fee, registration fee, examination fee during students study period, students

are liable to pay accordingly.6. Security deposit will be refunded only after the completion of study period.

Semester Fee based on the performance in nec Entrance Test (nET - 2017)

Marks Obtained

Percentage rebate on tuition fee

Total fee at the time

of admission

Fee for Remaining Semesters

4 YearsB.E. Courses

4½ YearsB.E. Courses

5 YearsB. Arch Courses

Per Semester Per Semester Per Semester

80% and above

50% Rs. 3,47,000 Rs. 74,250 Rs. 74,961 Rs. 75,813

70 to 79% 35% Rs. 3,55,100 Rs. 83,700 Rs. 84,218 Rs. 84,925

60 to 69% 15% Rs. 3,65,900 Rs. 96,300 Rs. 96,561 Rs. 97,075

Less than 60% No rebate Rs. 3,74,000 Rs. 1,05,750 Rs. 1,05,818 Rs. 1,06,188 Winner (Architecture students) of Asian Paints Design Competition with nec Principal and Architecture faculties and Asian Paints representatives

Computer Engineering Students taking part in innovation cycle workshop at nec

012 Batch Civil Engineering Students during Hydropower Field Visit at Seti Power House

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Girls’ Hostel Expenses

The cost of a double occupancy accommodation, inclusive of room rent, water and sanitation, is Rs. 9,000.00 plus Rs. 100.00 towards admission (sub-total Rs. 9100.00) per student per semester. In addition the student has to pay security deposit (refundable) of Rs. 2600.00 at the time of admission. The actual cost of electricity is payable each month by the students. Students are provided a cot, a cupboard and one set of study table and chair. They need to bring mattresses, quilts/blankets, bed linen and pillow cover and other clothing on their own.

The average cost of Nepali food (two meals a day) served in the cafeteria generally amounts to an average of Rs. 4,000.00 per month.

Transportation Cost

Students intending to use the college transport must buy a semester bus pass upon payment of Rs. 8,000.00. The bus pass must be availed within two weeks of date of commencement of regular classes in each semester.

Rules applicable for Payment of Fees

The general rules applicable for the payment of fees are as under:i. The stated fee structure is applicable for the intake of academic year 2017-2018. All

fees are subject to changes without prior notice.ii. Fees once paid are non-refundable, except the refundable deposits and the tuition

fees paid in advance.iii. Semester/ Trimester fees must be paid before beginning of each semester/trimester. iv. Students must re-register before the commencement of each Semester/ Trimester.

Students will not be allowed to take classes before re-registration.

Girls’ Hostel

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEScholarships and Awardsnec offers full scholarship to 10% students as referred by Pokhara University. Such scholarship includes waiver of all fees (except the expenses towards Surveying and Geology Camps). This scholarship will be provided only as per Pokhara University rules and regulations.

Freeships and Partial Scholarships The college offers additional seven (7) freeships to the students recommended by the Founder members.

Local Community and Neighborhood Scholarship nec offers full freeships to five students in B.E. Electronics & Communication Engineering Program and B.E. Computer Engineering program one each from old Changunarayan, Duwakot, JhaukhelVDCs (nowunderChangunarayanmunicipality) and old Mulpani, Danchhi VDCs (now under Kageshwari Manohara municipality). Freeships include full waiver of all the college fees but students are required to pay registration fee, affiliation fee and other direct costs totaling Rs. 14000/- per year. The college also provides 50% waiver of the tuition fee scholarship only to two students each from above mentioned old VDCs or present Changunarayan & Kageshswari Manohara municipalities in above engineering programs including Civil based on merit list of nec Entrance-2017.

nec Entrance Test (nET-2017) Topper Scholarship nec offers full waiver of tuition fee to the topper of nec Entrance Test- 2017

nec also provides 50%, 35% and 15% waiver of the tuition fee scholarship to the students securing 80% and above, 70% to 79% and 60% to 69% marks in the nec Entrance Test-2017 respectively. Students securing less than 60% marks in the nec Entrance Test-2017 will not get any scholarship in this category.

Merit Scholarshipnec awards one merit scholarship to faculty topper students for every 48 students in each program in a semester. The scholarship covers full waiver of tution fees. The topper of the 1st semester will get the scholarship in the second semester, the topper of the second semester will get this scholarship in the third semester and so on. The topper of the last semester will not get any scholarship as he/she will have graduated before the announcement of the result of the last semester. The decision for the award of merit scholarship is made after the final verification of the results.

Other ScholarshipsOther scholarships instituted by donors, awarded to deserving students are: • ShreeAashisSmritischolarshipinstitutedbyAashis

Smriti Foundation: Rs. 2,500/- in tuition fee awarded to one deserving student in Civil Engineering.

• Shree P. K.Mainalee scholarship institutedbyAr.Padma Kumar Mainalee, an alumni of nec: Rs. 500/- per

month to one deserving student in Architecture.• ShreeWAMDEOscholarshipinstitutedbyProf.S.V.Sahashrabudhe

from Pune, India: Rs. 1,800/- per year to one deserving student in Architecture.

Awards• Chairman’sPrideGoldMedalisawardedtoonedeservingstudentthe

determined to be the overall undergraduate topper of the college.• Dr.RamRatnaUpadhyayaGoldMedalisawardedtotheoverallfinal

year student topper of Civil Engineering while the Dr. Indira Upadhyaya Gold Medal is awarded to the final year student obtaining highest overall grades in the respective subjects of Architecture.

• Subjectawardsaregiventohighestscoringstudents.Theawardconsists of a certificate.

• FounderMemberprideawardswillbeawardedtoone/groupofstudent/s of final year Thesis Topper/Project Topper.

All decisions pertaining to award and scholarships are made by a scholarship committee constituted by the college.

Note: Recipient of one scholarship is not eligible to claim any other scholarship.

New Rules for Scholarship:• Allthestudentsadmittedunderanyscholarshipprogramincluding

students from Pokhara University/Government of Nepal students admitted under Board member scholarship, students admitted under old VDCs near nec Changunarayan (new municipality) scholarship program, students admitted under Matrisewa scholarship and students admitted under any other scholarship program, must comply and fulfill the conditions approved by Pokhara University.

• Allthestudentsadmittedinacademicsession2017&admittedinlatter dates are informed that each student will have to take fresh admission in the beginning of each semester and will have to pay semester fee of each semester before joining the class of that students will not be allowed to join the classes without paying the respective semester fees.

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DISCIPLINARY CODEStudents’ ResponsibilityStudents admitted to the college are expected to adhere to the disciplinary code of conduct prescribed by the college, as stated hereunder:i. The students must fulfil the obligation to discharge their duties

with diligence, fidelity and honor.ii. Student must have their own laptop during the computer lab

class.iii. Maintain socially acceptable standards of morality.iv. Show proper respect and courtesy to seniors, teachers and

staff, on or off the campus, at all times.v. Contribute to maintaining peace and harmony and learning

environment in the college.vi. Be clean and tidy and follow the prescribed college dress codes.vii. Strictly adhere in the obligations not to: • Disturb thepeacenordestroy, damageor remove the

campus property • Indulgeinviolenceofanyform,nortopickuparguments

with strangers • Possess, consumeanddistributeharmful chemicals and

substances, including alcohol and narcotics; viii. Student must realize that violation of the prescribed codes,

in any form, may be sufficient reason to bar their entry to the college or even terminate their admission with the college.

Loss or Damage made by student/sStudents found responsible for the loss or damage of the college property, individually or in groups, is/are liable to pay full damage. Losses can be recovered from his/her security deposit if it covers, if it does not cover, it will be recovered by legal procedure as per government regulations.

Termination / Suspension or ExpulsionA student may be asked to leave the college for good, or may

be suspended for one or more semesters, for any or more of the following reasons: • Collegecanreconsidertode-registratetheregistrationifthe

student didn’t clear at least 75% subjects at the end of fourth semester.

• Whenhis/herconductisunsatisfactory.• Whenhis/herabilitytofulfilltheacademicrequirementsprove

unsatisfactory. • Whenhis/heracademicperformanceisunsatisfactory.• Whenpaymentof fees andduesarenotmadewithin the

prescribed time schedule. • Whens/heisfoundparticipatinginactivitiesoractswhichare

prejudicial. • When suitable response is notmadebyhis/her parents/

guardians to the communications sent by the college or when parents/guardians withdraw their wards in writing.

• When the information provided in the application foradmission is found incorrect.

• Whenhis/heractivitiesarefounddetrimentaltotheinterestof the college.

• Whens/heisdisobedientordisrespectfultowardsthefacultymembers.

• When foundconsumingalcohol, drugs andnarcotics andindulging in gambling or other immoral acts.

Declaration by studentStudent has to sign the following declarations before admission. They should follow strictly the terms as declared during his/her study period.• All thepersonal informationabout father,motherand local

guardian and their contact numbers provided by me are correct.• Igotadmission innecafterbeingwell informedabout the

details of the total fee to be paid to nec and I will pay all college dues accordingly in time.

• Duringtheperiodofmystudy,Iwillabidebythedisciplinary

rules of the college and I will not cause damage to any property of the college, failing which I am liable to be penalized, expelled or suspended from the college and fined according to the damages caused.

• Iftheacademicorothercertificatessubmittedbymearefoundto be false, my admission would be automatically made null and void and I agree to forfeit all the amount paid at the time of admission.

Admission Cancellation• Provisionallyadmittedstudent'sadmissionwillbeautomatically

cancelled if the student does not meet admission criteria after the publication of +2 results and the amount paid at the time of admission will be refunded.

• Provisionallyadmittedstudent'sadmissionwillbeconfirmedif the student submits all required certificates and meets the admission criteria within one week of the publication of +2 results.

• Afteroneweekofthepublicationof+2results,provisionallyadmitted students can cancel their admission and will have to pay "admission fee" as admission cancellation charge up to 1st week of the start of the classes.

• Ifthestudentcancelshis/heradmissionafteroneweekofthestart of the classes up to the end of the semester, student will have to pay all amount paid at the time of admission except the tuition fee for one semester.

• Ifthestudentisfoundtohavesubmittedfakecertificates,alltheamount paid at the time of admission will be totally forfeited and no refund will be made.

Note: The management reserves all rights to make additions, alterations or modifications to, any or all, of the disciplinary codes stated above and bring about changes in the working hours and schedule of classes, without any prior notice. The students shall abide by the changes in the disciplinary codes and the changes to the rules and regulations made from time to time.

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Etsuo Kirihara, Naresh Maharjan, representative of JESA Technical team with nec Vice-Principal, HoDs & Facultues infront of the wind turbine structure during inauguration of the Hybrid Solar Cum Wind Street Light Project.

Kick off meeting of ELNAB in nec

Principal delivering speech during Earthquake Resilient Building Construction Techniques Training jointly organized by National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), Nepal Engineers Association (NEA), Pokhara University (PU) & nec

nec Library Block with basketball/football ground and Labs having natural landscape

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nec Academic Block B at Changunarayan

nec BDH Students at Phokhara University Convocation Program

Architecture Students During Design Studio Class

Civil Engineering Students during Educational tour at Lower Modi Hydropower Project, Parbat

Civil & Rural Engineering students visiting Hydropower Project.

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NEW ADMISSIONSAdmission to Bachelor Level Programs

nec will be admitting a maximum of 528 students (including all quotas) in the first year in the following Bachelor level programs for the academic year 2017 - 2018.

Bachelor Degree Courses

Course Total Seats

B. Architecture 48

B.E. (Civil) 144

B.E. (Computer) 96

B.E. (Electronics & Communication) 96

B.E. (Electrical & Electronics) 48

B.E. (Civil & Rural) 48

B.E. (Civil) for Diploma Holders 48

Total 528

EligibilityStudents seeking admission to the Bachelor level programs must have completed Intermediate in Science (I. Sc.) or Higher Secondary (10+2) with Science (Physical & Bio-group), or Diploma in Engineering or equivalent, from a recognized institution, securing at least second division marks with mathematics (100 marks or 3 credit hours) as one of the subjects.

Students seeking admission to B.E. (Civil) for Diploma Holders program must have completed certificate (Diploma) level course in any Engineering or Architecture from a recognized institution securing at least second division marks.

Admission Procedure

Nepalese StudentsThe admission granted to the Nepalese students shall be merit based, evaluated on the basis of their performance in nec Entrance Test (nET-2017). The entrance test will be paper based with multiple choice questions covering different areas: Physics (25%), Chemistry (15%), Mathematics (40%) and English (20%) for the courses leading to B.E. degree. Candidates applying for B. Arch. will also be required to take an aptitude test (15%).

Foreign StudentsForeign students may be granted admission based on the academic scores in the qualifying examination and /or interview. They can submit application, along with all necessary credentials, addressed to the Principal of nec.

B.E. Civil for Diploma Holders

nec Entrance Test (nET- BDH - 2017)Syllabus for entrance test will be as follows:S.N Subject Marks Time1 Physics 30

Total

2 Hours

2 Chemistry 153 Mathematics 404 Strength of Material & Theory of Structures 305 Surveying 306 Building Materials and Construction 307 English 25

Total 200

The Entrance Test will be paper based with multiple choice questions covering above subjects. Admission will be granted on merit based on the performance of the candidates in the entrance test.

Notes: Date of entrance test for B.E. Civil for Diploma holders (nec-BDH) programme will be announced separately.

Admission to Masters’ Level Programs

Admissions to Masters’ level programs shall be in accordance with the academic qualifications and admission procedures prescribed for the specific courses. Prospective students are advised to contact the college administration for the needed details. Admission related informations are also available in the information brochure of nec-CPS.

Master Degree Courses

Course Total Seats

M. Sc. (Construction Management) 30

M. Sc. (Natural Resource Management) 30

M. Sc. (Inter Disciplinary Water Resource Management) 30

M. Sc. (Transportation Engg. & Management) 30

Total 120

nec Entrance Test (nET - 2017)on 20th Shrawan 2074

(4th August 2017)

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Civil, Civil & Rural Engineering and Architecture Students during Survey Camp/Survey practical class

STUDENTS ACTIVE IN SURVEY FIELD WORK

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Associate Professors

Associate Professor

Assistant Professors

Assistant Professors Assistant Professors

Ram Sthapit(Chief, Physical Planning & Infrastructure Division)M.Sc. (Civil Engineering), Makeeyvka Civil Engineering Institute, Ukraine, 1991P.G. Course in Earthquake Engineering, Macedonia, 1997Research Interest:Detail Design of Building Structures

Professors

Dibyashree Lohani Poudyal(Head of Department)M.Sc. (Structural Engineering), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2010B.E. (Civil), nec, Pokhara University, 2004Research Interest:Response Analysis, Structural Design

Dibangar KhotejaM.Sc. (Geotech Engineering), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2012B.E. (Civil), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2005Research Interest:Soil and Rock Stabilization with New Technique

Rosina Mali(Chief, Exam Division)M.Sc. (Geology), Tribhuvan University, 1996Research Interest:Engineering Geology

Ramesh KhanalM.Sc. (Industrial Management), UPM (Spain), POLIMI (Italy) & KTH (Sweden), 2008B.E. (Mechanical), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2003Research Interest:Quality Management

Jahir Ahamad JibranM.Sc. (Renewable Energy Engineering), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2009B.E. (Mechanical), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2007Research Interest:Renewable Energy (Wind and Hydropower, Fluid Dynamics

Ajay Khadka(Chief, Maintenance and Construction Division)B.E. (Civil), nec, Pokhara University, 2007Research Interest:Earthquake Engineering

Hari Mohan ShresthaM. Sc. (Construction Mgmt.), Pokhara University, 2001B.E. (Civil), University of Baguio,Philippines, 1995Research Interest:Management Construction Projects

Mohan Dhoja K.C.(Academic Co-ordinator)M. Sc. in Transportation Engineering & Management, P.U., 2013M.A. (Sociology and Anthropology), T.U., 2008B.E. (Civil), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2006Research Interest: Pavement Design

Sanjay Kumar KawanB.E. (Civil), KhEC Purbanchal University, 2005Research Interest:GIS

Raghu Nath Prajapati(Program Co-ordinator, Civil)M.Sc, Water Resource Engineering, 2011B.E. (Civil), I.O.E., T.U. , 2005Research Interest:Run off River, GIS, Hydrology

Shobha Kant Dev(Principal)M.Sc. (Computer Science), NCIT, P.U., 2008Postgraduate Diploma (Computer Application), 2002Diploma in Comprehensive Building and Construction, UK, 1985Post-Graduate Diploma in Aerial Survey and Photogrammetry, ITC, Netherlands, 1980B.E (Survey Engg.), India, 1975Research Interest: GIS and Remote Sensing

Deepak Bhattarai (Executive Director, nec CPS & Member of Governing Board)PhD, Tribhuvan University, 2005M.Sc. (Construction Mgmt.), Loughborough University of Technology, UK, 1990B.E. (Civil), REC, Rourkela, India, 1975Research Interest:Engineering Project Management

Hari Krishna Shrestha D.Eng., Ehime University, Japan, 2006 M.S. (Hydrology), New Mexico Institute of Mining and Tech., USA, 1992B.S. (Hydrology), Tarleton State University, USA, 1990Research Interest:Disaster Preparedness, Groundwater Modeling

Sunil KhyajuM.Sc. (Transportation Engineering), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2012B.E. (Civil), I.O.E., T.U., 2010Research Interest: Traffic Modelling & Simulation

Pramesh HadaM.Sc. (Urban Planning), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2011B.E. (Civil), nec, P.U., 2006Research Interest: Surveying, Building Construction , Civil Engineering Material, Urban Infrastructure Planning & Management, Building Design & Services, Housing .

Bibhuti OjhaM.Sc. (Water Engineering Management), AIT, Bangkok, 2013B.E. (Civil), nec, P.U., 2007Research Interest:Water Economics, Water Law

Sushil AcharyaMBS, TU, 2014M.Sc. (Geotech Engineering) IoE, Pulchowk Campus, TU, 2011B.E. (Civil), Pokhara Engineering College, PU 2007Research Interest:Soil and Rock Stabilization, Earthquake Tunnelling

Srijana PokharelB.E. (Civil), nec, Pokhara University, 2010Research Interest:Traffic Management & Congestion Pricing

Ramesh GnawaliM.Sc. (Structural Engineering), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2011B.E. (Civil), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2009Research Interest:Seismic Engineering & Steel Structure

Ramhari ShresthaM.E. (Earthquake Engineering) Khwopa Engineering College, PU,2015B.E. (Civil) nec P.U., 2011Research Interest:Earthquake Engineering, (Seismic Risk Analysis, Seismic Loss Estimation), GIS Based Seismic Risk Analysis

Dr. Rajib Pokhrel (Research Professor, College of Urban Science, Incheon National University (INU), Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea)Ph D (Atmospheric Environment, Civil and Env. Engineering) University of Incheon (Incheon National University), 2013 M.S. / M.E. (Atmospheric Environment, Civil and Env. Engineering)University of Incheon (Incheon National University), 2007

Binay ShakyaM. Sc. in Water Resources Engineering, Universit of Leuven, BelgiumBE (Civil), nec, Pokhara UniversityResearch Interest :Urban Hydrology, GIS Remote Sensing,Radar Data Analysis

Bishnu ChaudharyM.sc. Industrial Engineering (Norwegian University of Science & Technology 2015)B.E. (IoE, TU, 2011)Research Interest :Sustainability Logistics, Industrial Engineering and Innovative Entrepreneurship

Deepak ParajuliM.E. (Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering)Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok. Thailand, 2015B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)Meenakshi University , Cheenai, Indian 2012Research Interest :Rapid Prototyping, Manufacturing

Niswan DhakalResearch Scholar NTU, Singapore 2012-2014BE Mechanical, Pulchowk Campus, IOE, 2011Research Interest: Nanotechnology, Robotics, Energy and Process Optimization

Prem Prakash AryalB.E. (Mechanical) IoE, Tribuvan University , 2009Research Interest:Energy , Environment and climate Change

Sabir BaidhyaM.Sc in Construction ManagementPokhara University, 2015Research Interest:Building Construction and Management

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Department of Architecture

Junior Instructor

Visiting Professors

Professor Assistant Professors

Assistant Professor

Associate Professors

Anju KhotejaDiploma in Mechanical Engineering, IoE, Thapathali Campus, T.U., 2010

ProfessorsJunior Professors

Junior Professors

Vijay BurathokiMaster of Urban & Regional Planning, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA, 1984B.Arch., University of Roorkee, India, 1975Research Interest:Vernacular Arch., Urban Planning

Rojana Joshi M.Arch., The Byelorussian State Polytechnic Academy, Belarus, 1994Research Interest:Passive Solar Architecture, Interior Design

Yojana TuladharM.Arch., The Odessa State Academy of Civil Engg. And Architecture, Ukraine, 1996Research Interest:Landscape Architecture

Krishna P. BhujuM.Arch., Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture & Civil Engg. Russia, 1996Research Interest:Landscape Architecture, Interior Design

Baburam Bhattarai(Head of Department)M.Sc. (Urban Planning), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2008B. Arch., nec, Tribhuvan University, 2002Research Interest:Land Development, Infrastructure Planning

Nhasala SayamiM.Sc. (Urban Planning), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2010B.Arch., nec, Tribhuvan University, 2001Research Interest:Urban Planning, Urban Change,Landscape Architecture

Sharada PoudelM. Sc. (Urban Planning), IoE , T.U., 2014B. Arch, IoE , T.U., 2012Research Interest:Sustainable Architecture and Urban Planning

Rujula TamrakarM. Sc. (Urban Design & Conservation), Khwopa Engineering College, PU, 2014B.Arch., Khwopa Engineering College, PU, 2010Research Interest:Urban Design & Conservation

Gajendra BhattaB.E. (Civil), nec, Pokhara University, 2014Research Interest:Concrete Technology

Dr. Michael Templeton (UK)(Chartered Civil Engineer and ReaderPublic Health Engineering in the Department of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering at Imperial College London)PhD in Civil-Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Toronto, CanadaBachelor’s Degree in Engineering Science

Yaman DhakalBE. (Civil and Rural) nec, Pokhara University, 2013Research interest:Groundwater Development

Dr. Ganesh Sah(Head of Department)Ph.D., Conservation Agriculture, TU, 2016M. E. (Ag.), Farm Machinery and Power, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India, 1992, B. Tech. (Ag. Engg.), Processing and Agricultural Structures, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, 1983Research interest:Farm Power and Machinery & Resource Conservation Technologies

Dharma Raj BagaleMA (Rural Development), Mid-Western University, Surkhet, 2016B.E. (Agriculture), IOE, TU , Dharan, 2010Research interest:Soil & Water ConservationFarm Machines & Equipment

Fulgen PradhanM. E. (Irrigation), Catholic University, Leuvr, Belgium, 1993, B. Tech., Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, 1984Research interest:Irrigation Water Management, Crop Water Management, Groundwater and Tubewell Technology

Usha MandalM. Sc. (Urban Design & Conservation), Khwopa Engineering College, PU, 2016B.Arch., nec, Tribhuvan University, 2001Research Interest:Settlement Development and Conservation

Pujita UpadhyayaM. Sc. (Urban Design & Conservation), Khwopa Engineering College, PU, 2016B.Arch., nec, Pokhara University, 2008Research Interest: Conservation

Ramesh MishraB.E. (Civil & Rural), nec, Pokhara University, 2014Research Interest:Bridge Engineering

Sujit GhimireB.E. Civil, nec, Pokhara University 2013Research Interest:Water Resources, Hydropower

Rajesh BhattaraiB.E. (Civil ), nec, Pokhara University, 2014Research Interest:Ground water modelling River Hydraulics

Sharad AcharyaB.E. Civil Engineering, nec, PU 2012Research Interest : Building Construction projectsWater supply, Sanitation and Irrigation worksRural road and paved roadCommunity based participative construction works

Sunil ShresthaB.E. (Civil) Cosmos College, Pokhara University , 2014Research Interest : Advance technology for development of masonry structure

Sushil AdhikariB.E Civil,KEC,Kalimati ,KathmanduM .E Khwopa Engineering College,Bhaktapur(Thesis Remaining)Research Interest : Response of ground motion in Structure

Ram Prasad SuwalM. Sc. (Urban Design & Conservation), Khwopa Engineering College, PU, 2012B.Arch., Khwopa Engineering College, PU, 2006Research Interest: Urban Design and Conservation, Innovative Design, Architectural Modelling

Anil Kumar RegmiM.Sc. (Construction Management), Pokhara University, 2008B.Arch., nec, Pokhara University, 2005Research Interest:Construction Management, Land Development

Sankalp PokhrelM.Arch., Russian Peoples’ Friendship University, Russia, 2004B.Arch., Russian Peoples’ Friendship University, Russia, 2002Research Interest:Heritage Conservation, Traditional Architecture

Shyam Sunder KawanM. Sc. (Urban Planning), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2012B.Arch., Khwopa Engineering College, Purbanchal University, 2006Research Interest: Urban Design, Built Environment

Samjhana ShresthaM. Sc. Disaster Risk Management, IoE, TU, 2016B. Arch. , Kathmandu Engineering College, TU, 2009Research Interest:Sustainable Architecture

Department of Civil Engineering

Department of Civil & Rural Engineering

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Pradip PokharelM. Arch., Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 2017B. Arch., Khwopa Engineering College, PU, 2014Research Interest:Architectural Heritage Management and TourismComputer Aided Design

Nabin GhisingB.Arch., nec, Pokhara University, 2009Research Interest:Urban Design and Construction Management

Department of Science and Humanities

Rabindra K. Budhathoki(Program Officer, nec-BDH)M.Sc. (Physics), Tribhuvan University, 1998Research Interest:Advanced Solid State Physics, Particle Physics

Assistant Professors Assistant ProfessorsAssistant Professors

Assistant Instructor

Junior Instructor

Professors

Bishnu Prasad BhandariM. Sc. (Mathematics), Tribhuvan University, 2009Research Interest:Mathematical Analysis

Dola Raj PandeyM. Sc. (Mathematics), Tribhuvan University, 2011Research Interest:Partial Differential Equation

Raj Kumar KhatriM. Sc. (Mathematics), TU, 2016B.Sc. (Physics), Tribhuvan University, 2007Research Interest:Applied Mathematics

Narayan Pd. Acharya(Head of Department)M.Sc. (Power Engineering), Brandenburgische Technische University Cottbus, Germany, 2011 B.E. (Electronics & Communication) nec, PU, 2003Research Interest:Solar Photo Voltaic System & Power System

Sagar PokhrelM.Sc. (Sustainable Transportation & Electrical Power System), Universidad de Oviedo, Spain, 2015B. E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kathmandu University, 2010Research Interest:Solar, Wind, Renewable Energy, Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Power Systems

Anand TewariM. Tech. (Power System Engineering) Lovely Professional University, 2015B. Tech. (Electrical Engineering), Uttar Pradesh Technical University, India, 2012Research Interest:Fuzzy & Artificial Neural Network Technology, Flexible AC Transmission System, Control System Engineering

Sharamnsha BhandariM.Sc. (System and Control Engineering)Telemark University, NorwayResearch Interest:Model Predictive controller, State estimation, Kalman filter, solid state drives

Rojesh DahalM. E. (Electrical Power Engineering) Kathmandu University, Nepal, 2015B. E. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)Kathmandu University, Nepal, 2010Research Interest:Mini-Grid, Controller Design & Fabrication, Renewable Energy

Avinash Khatri KCB.E. (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) Kathmandu University, Nepal, 2016Research Interest:Hybrid Energy, OFF, ON Grid System

Riya GyawaliB.E (Electrical Engineering) Paschimanchal Campus, T.U. Nepal, 2014Research Interest:Power system, Renewable energy

Sujan AcharyaB.E. (Electrical Engineering) IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U. Nepal, 2015Research Interest:Power System, Aircraft Engineering, Fuel Cell engineering

Etsuo KiriharaMaeda PBL Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology, Tokyo Japan

Naresh MaharjanUniversity of Shizuoka , Shizuoka JapanShizuoka International Goodwill Ambassador of Shizuoka prefecture JapanA disaster prevention expert of Shizuoka Prefecture JapanNamaste Nepal Shizuoka President JapanExecutive Chairman of the Heartful Yaizu Japan International Festival since 2014

Ph.D. Shigeo MasukawaDepartment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Tokyo DenkiUniversity, Tokyo Japan

Toyoshi Kondo Representative DirectorJapan Energy Safety Association, Tokyo Japan

Dhana Pd. PoudelI.Sc., Tribhuvan University, 2008

Dharani Dhar Regmi (Head of Department)Ph.D. (Math), Benaras Hindu University, 1987 M.Sc. (Math), T.U., 1972Research Interest: Abstract Algebra, Module Theory

Tirtha Raj Niraula(Vice Principal)M.Sc. (Physics), Tribhuvan University, 1998Research Interest:Advannced Solid State Physics

Sabitri Tripathi (Pandey)M.Sc. (Chemistry), Tribhuvan University, 1991Research Interest:Community Based Water Supply and Treatment Systems

Visiting Professor

Visiting Professors

Dr. Adrian LoDoctor of Philosophy in Architecture (PhD), University of Auckland, 2015Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch), University of Auckland 2008Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS), University of Auckland, 2006

Sulochana Pradhan (Shrestha)M.Sc. (Chemistry), Tribhuvan University, 1993Research Interest:Bio-inorganic Chemistry, Co-ordination Chemistry

Youb Raj GaireM.Sc. (Math), Tribhuvan University, 2007Research Interest:Mathematical Analysis

Siddhi Prasad PradhanangM. Phil. K.U. 2013M.Sc. (Math), Tribhuvan University, 1997Research Interest:Applied Mathematics

Yadu Narayan GaireM.Sc. (Statistics), Tribhuvan University, 2010Research Interest: Econometrics

Indra BhandariM.Sc. (Physics), Tribhuvan University, 2008Research Interest:Material Science, Engineering Physics

Kishor DhunganaM. A., English, Tribhuvan University, 2008Research Interest:Cultural Studies

Sabin Neupane(Chief, Student Welfare Division)M.Sc. (Physics), Tribhuvan University, 2006Research Interest:Optonanotecnology

Prabin BasnetM.Sc. (Chemistry), Tribhuvan University, 2005Research Interest:Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics

Associate Professors

Assistant Professors

Junior Professors

Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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Assistant Professor

Junior Professor

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Department of Electronics & Communication EngineeringAssociate Professors

Assistant Professor

Junior Professor

Assistant Professors

Associate Professors

Assistant Professors

Assistant Professors

Junior Professor

Rohit G. BalM.E., (Computer Science & Engineering) Anna University, Chennai, India, 2014 B. Tech (Computer Science & Engineering) CUSAT, Cochin, Kerala, India, 2011Research Interest:Computer Security and Steganography

Naresh Prasad DasM. Tech. (DE & CS), 2014, INTIUA, A.P., IndiaB.E. (Electronics & Communication) TU, Nepal, 2011Research Interest:Wireless Communication, Programming & Simulation

Krishna Bikram ShahMaster (Technology in Computer Science and Engineering), Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (India), 2012 MCA (Computer Application), Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, India, 2007B.Sc. (Software Systems), North Bengal University India, 2004.Research Interest: Sequence Analysis, Data Mining & DIP

Ansu GhimireMaster of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka, India 2012B.E. (Information Science), Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka, India, 2010Research Interest:Image Processing

Bishwadeep MainalyMIT(Computer Science & Engineering), Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim, India, 2015B.E. (Computer Science & Engineering), Anna University, Chennai, India, 2012Research Interest:Cloud Robotics, Internet of Things

Jhumi ThapaM.Sc. (Computer Science), Banaras HIndu University, 2013B.Sc. (Computer Science), Banaras HIndu University, 2011Research Interest:Networking

Pratikshya PoudelB.E. (Computer) Pokhara University, 2009Research Interest:Automated and Embeded System

Chayan HadaM.Sc. (Information & Communication Engg), IOE, TU, 2013B.E. (Electronics & Communication) Khwopa Engineering College, PU, 2010Research Interest:Communication Networks

Durga P. Bhandari(Head of Department)M.Sc. (Information & Comm. Engineering), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2011B.E. (Electronics), Nagpur University, India, 1998Research Interest:Integrated Electronics, VLSI

Ganesh AdhikariB.E. (Electronics & Comm.), A.I.T. Engineering College, KUVEMPU University, India, 1995Research Interest:Integrated Digital Electronics, Instrumentation System

Rupesh Dahi ShresthaM.Sc. (Information & Comm. Engineering), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2013B.E. (Electronics & Comm.), nec, Pokhara University, 2005Research Interest:Robotics (Machine Intelligence), Digital Signal Processing, Embedded System Design

Amit Shah B.Sc. (Electrical Engineering), University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan, 2004Research Interest:Integrated Circuits

Abinash SinghB.E. (Electronics & Comm.), Banglore University, India, 2001Research Interest:Wireless Communication

Bijaya ShresthaM.Sc. (Radio Frequency Electronics), Tampere University of Technology, Finland, 2011B.E. ( Electronics & Communications Engineering), Pulchowk Campus, TU, 2006Research Interest:RF Circuit Design, wireless Communications esp. in LTE

Sachin ShresthaM.Sc. (Information & Comm. Engineering), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U.,2013B.E. ( Electronics & Communications Engineering), Pulchowk Campus, TU, 2007Research Interest:Low Powered Embeded System Design, Biomedical Signal Processing

Ram Kaji BudhathokiPh.D (Electronics Engineering), Chonbuk National University, Republic of Korea, 2015M.E. (Computer) NCIT, Pokhara University, 2009B.E. (Electrical & Electronics), KU, 2001Research Interest: Memristor, Memristive Devices and their applications to Memory and Neural Networks.

Sundar Prasad PakuwalB.E. (Electronics & Communication)Kantipur Engineering College, T.U., 2009Research Interest:Networking and Telecommunication (CCNA and CCNP certification)

Dhiraj Kumar DasM.E. (Computer), NCIT, Pokhara University, 2009P G Diploma, (Comp. Appl.), 2001AMIE (Electronics & Comm.), India, 1993Research Interest:Data Warehouse Mining, Image Processing, Network Security

Deepak B. Dhami(Head of Department)M.B.S., T.U., 20101 year Master Non-Degree Course, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary, 2010M.E. (Computer), NCIT, P. U., 2007B.E. (Computer), nec, P. U., 2003Research Interest: E-Governance, Image Processing, Modeling and Simulation

Menuka MaharjanM.E. (Computer), NCIT, Balkumari, 2014B.E. (Computer), Pokhara University, 2008Research Interest:Natural Language Processing

Dinesh DangolM.Sc. (Information & Comm. Engineering), IoE, Pulchowk Campus, T.U., 2013B.E. (Computer), nec, Pokhara University, 2006Research Interest:Image Processing, Network Design, and Automatic Classification

Jeet Bahadur BoharaM.Sc. (Information Technology), University of Madras, India, 2009AMIE (Computer), India, 2005Research Interest:Artificial Intelligence, Computational linguisticsNumerical Analysis of Engineering Problems

Sundar KunwarM.Sc. in Software Development, Finland, 2013B.E. (Computer), Advanced College of Engineering and Management, T.U., 2006Research Interest:Humanoid Robotics, Agile Software Development Methodology

Ashish Raj Bhattarai(Chief, ICT Center)B.Sc. (Information System), University of Texas at Arlington, USA, 2004Research Interest:SAP, Networking

Pramod GhimireMS (Electronic Design), LTH, Sweden, 2013M.Sc. (Information and Communication Engineering), IoE, T.U., 2011B. Tech (Electronics and Communication Engineering), NIT, Trichy, India, 2008Research Interest:Electromagnetics, Digital IC. design, RFIC

Deepesh Prakash GuragainMtech in Embedded System JNTU 2015 indiaResearch Interest:Embedded System, Internet of thingsHardware design and FPGAs

Uttam KhatriTeaching AssistantB.E. (Electronics & communication), nec, P.U, 2015Research Interest:Micro Electronics & Nano Technology

Nabin Lal ShresthaTeaching AssistantB.E. (Electronics & communication), nec, P.U. 2016Research Interest:Embedded System Design, Wireless Power transmission

Gyan Bhakta MaharjanDiploma in Electrical Engineering, CTEVT, 1993

Rupesh karna Diploma (Electronics), T.U., 2011

Senior Instructor

Junior Instructor

Department of Computer Science & EngineeringProfessor

Sudarshan KaranjeetPGBSAD, City University, UK, 1987M.Sc. (Statistics), Tribhuvan University, 1980Research Interest:Programming Languages, Data Structures, System Analysis & Design

Teaching Assistants

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nec-Center for Post Graduate Studies (nec-CPS) faculties

Robert DongolM.Sc. (Environmental Engineering and Management), AIT, Bangkok, 2007B. Sc. (Environmental Science), Kathmandu University, 2004Research Interest:Sustainable Development, Water & Waste Water

Associate Professors

Bishnu Prasad DevkotaM.Sc. (Transportation Engineering), T.U., 2012B.E. (Civil) T.U., 2010Research Interest:Road Safety, Transportation Network Planning & Railway engineering

Professor

Anjay Kumar MishraMaster in Business Administration, AllahabadEBT IATA/UFTTA, Montreal, Canada Diploma in Flight Management, MumbaiGraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Mumbai B.Sc.(Biology)Research Interest:Management, Economics & Service Industry Design, Traffic Safety and ITS

Anish GhimirePh.D. (Environmental Technology), Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate from Environmental Technologies for Contaminated Solids, Soil and Sediments (ETeCoS3) Program, Jointly awarded by theUniversity of Paris-Est (France), University of Cassino and Southern Lazio (Italy), UNESCO-IHEDelft Institute for Water Education (the Netherlands), 2015, M.E. (EnvironmentalEngineering and Management), Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, 2012, B.Tech. (Environmental Engineering), Kathmandu University, Nepal, 2009Research Interest:Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Recovery and Reuse, Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery, Waste-to-Energy Technologies

Khem Raj SharmaDirectorPh.D. (Agricultural Engg.), Central Luzon State University), 1992M.Sc. (Agricultural Engineering),University of the Philippines, 1983 B.E. (Agricultural), University of Udaipur, India, 1975Research Interest:Integrated Water Resources Management

Dr. Thusitha Chandani Shahi(Coordinator, Transportation Engg. & Management)PhD, Road & Airfield, 1999M.Sc, HIghway engineering, 1994Research Interest:Transpotation Management

Assistant Professors

nec Management Team : From front Row-left: HoD Electrical & Electronics Dept. Asst. Prof. Narayan Pd. Acharya, HoD Science & Humanities Dept. Prof. Dharani Dhar Regmi, Academic Co-ordinator Asst. prof. Mohan Dhoja KC, Principal Prof. Shobha Kant Dev, Executive Chairman Mr. Lambodar Neupane, HoD, Vice-Principal Assoc. Prof. Tirtha Raj Niraula, Administration Chief Mr. Satish Bhattarai, From middle Row-left: Program Coordinator Civil Dept. Asst. Prof. Raghu Nath Prajapati, HoD Electronics & Communication Dept. Assoc. Prof. Durga Pd. Bhandari, , nec-BDH program Officer Asssoc. Prof. Rabindra Kumar Budhathoki, Exam Division Chief Assoc. Prof. Rosina Mali, HoD Civil Dept. Asst. Prof. Dibyashree Lohani Poudyal, HoD Computer Science Engineering Dept. Assoc. Prof. Deepak Bdr. Dhami, HoD Civil & Rural Dept. Prof. Ganesh Shah, HoD Architecture Dept. Assoc. Prof. Baburam Bhattarai &From back Row-left: nec-CPS Director Prof. Dr. Khem Raj Sharma

Legal AdvisorBallav Basnet

Head of Marketing & International Affairs (HMIA) DivisionAushwin GautamMaster in Business Administration, The University of Western Australia Parth (2011)

Executive Chairman Mr. Lambodar Neupane briefing nec faculties about syllabus revision.

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Chief Administrator Mr. Satish Bhattarai and other administrative staff members

Administration

Krishna Maharjan, Rosina Mali (Chief), Shree Ram Khanal and Sujan Lama

Examination Section

(from left-front) Bandana Neupane, Laxmi Pant (Chief), Sumitra Shakya(from left-at back row) Ganga Neupane, Pabita Khanal & Batuli Magar

Library

Student Welfare Division

Pralhad Neupane, Satya Pd. Khanal, Sabin Neupane (chief) & Pramish Ghimire

Laxman Basnet, Yogesh Nandan Joshi (Chief), Krishna Bahadur Bhadel

Store/Procurement

(from left-front Row) Suman Prajapati, Bikash Khadka, Rishi Ram Neupane, (from left-back row) Pradeep Thapa, Babu Krishna Khanal

Electronics & Electrical Laboratories

Girls Hostel

Sita Khatri, Ms. Yam Kumari Giri (Hostel Incharge)

Maintenance & Construction Division

Ajay Khadka (Chief ), Manohar Khanal, Santu Ram Basnet

nec-B.E. Civil for Diploma Holders (nec-BDH) Team

nec-BDH Program Officer Associate Professor Rabindra Kumar Budhathoki with other faculties and staff members.

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(from left-front) Shaishala Joshi, Ram Kumar Shrestha (Finance Controller), Shreema Sharma, (from left-at back row) Mitranath Gelal, Roshan Neupane, Srijana Lama, Rohit Ghimire (Deputy Finance Controller) & Birajan Pokharel

Account Section

(from left-front) Roshan Khatri, Ashish Raj Bhattarai (Chief), Jagannath Aryal, (from left-at back row) Govardan Neupane, & Niroj Magar

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Center

Transport

nec Transport In-charge Mr. Lochan Neupane with other transport deparment staffs.

nec project Exhibition of Electronics & Communication Department

Asst. Prof. Mohan Dhoja KC, Academic Coordinator & other nec faculties supervising the final year architecture students during nation building reconstruction works at Melamchi, Sindhupalchowk

Executive Chairman Mr. Lambodar Neupane, principal, Vice-Principal and HoDs at Mobile Apps. “KTM PUBLIC ROUTE” Launching Ceromony with Computer 012 Batch students

Principal at Civil & Rural Engineering Department talk ProgramNec-CPS Director Prof. Dr. Khem Raj Sharma with his faculties & staff members

nec-Center for Post Graduate Studies (nec-CPS) Team

Security

(from left- up) Raghu Nath Silwal, Madhusudan Dhakal and Hare Ram Khatri (from left- down) Prakash Karki, Raj Kumar Bata, Rajan Karki, Babu Kaji Shrestha

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012 Batch Electrical & Electronics Students during Kaligandaki Hydropower Visit trip

014 Architecure Students during exposure tour at Lumbini

012 batch Civil Engineering students during Hydropower tour at Pokhara

Principal, HoD Electronics and Communication presenting certificates during nec project exhibition.

Demonstration of Fastest Path Follower Robot Competition during nec project Exhibition

Architecture final year students with faculties during settlement study educa-tional tour at Bhujung, Lamjung

CAARD Group members, Civil & Rural Engineering Students with their winning medals & certificates

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

Asst. Prof. Mohan Dhoja KC, Academic Coordinator & other nec faculties supervising the fi-nal year Civil Engineering students during nation building reconstruction works at Dolakha

Civil & Rural Engineering Students of 015 batch during educational tour to Hetauda Cement Factory

Students during Physics lab work Civil Engineering Material Lab

013 Batch Architecture students with faculty during NASA trip, India

Civil Engineering students during Seti Hydropower Dam Visit

013 Batch nec-BDH students during Irrigation tour at Gandaki 013 Batch Electronics and Communication Engineering students at Puwa Khola Hydropower Visit, Illam

Civil Engineering students during Geology tour at Malekhu College staffs Mr. Satya Pd. Khanal & Mr. Shamir Sharna Dhungel during Chitwan Educational Expo, Chitwan

Students taking part in Yantra 5.0 international Robotics Competition

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

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Ph: 5221006 Fax: 977 1 5221001Email: info@nec.edu.np

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All Chartered Engineers of Nepal are working only at nec.Nepal Engineering College is happy to announce that every Chartered Engineers of Nepal are working with us. They are our proud properties. So far in Nepal, there are only 20 Chartered Engineers who are as follows;

S.N. DESIGNATION NAME

1 Prof. Hari Krishna Shrestha2 Assoc. Prof. Ram Sthapit3 Assoc. Prof. Dhiraj Kumar Das4 Assoc. Prof. Durgaprasad Bhandari5 Assoc. Prof. Deepak Bahadur Dhami6 Assoc. Prof. Ram Kaji Budhathoki7 Assoc. Prof. Ramesh Khanal8 Assoc. Prof. Rajib Pokhrel9 Asst. Prof. Mohan Dhoja K.C.10 Asst. Prof. Rupesh Dahi Shrestha11 Asst. Prof. Sachin Shrestha12 Asst. Prof. Sundar Kunwar13 Asst. Prof. Dinesh Dangol14 Asst. Prof. Bijaya Shrestha15 Asst. Prof. Dibangar Khoteja16 Asst. Prof. Dibyashree Lohani Poudyal17 Asst. Prof. Jahir Ahamad Jibran18 Asst. Prof. Raghu Nath Prajapati19 Asst. Prof. Narayan Prasad Acharya20 Asst. Prof. Pramesh Hada

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