Kathford International College of Engineering and Management, commonly known as Kathford College, is a private college located in Balkumari, Lalitpur. Established in 2003, it is affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU) and offers undergraduate programs in Engineering, Information Technology, and Management.
Kathford operates as a TU-affiliated college rather than a constituent campus of the university. The college delivers its academic programs, while curriculum, entrance requirements, examinations, academic regulations, and degree awards remain under the relevant Tribhuvan University authorities.
Its academic structure brings several TU institutes and faculties into one institution. Engineering programs fall under the Institute of Engineering (IOE), B.Sc. CSIT under the Institute of Science and Technology (IoST), BCA under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FoHSS), and BBA and BBM under the Faculty of Management (FoM).
This means students at Kathford may study on the same campus while following different university systems according to their chosen program.
| College detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Kathford International College of Engineering and Management |
| Common name | Kathford College |
| Established | 2003 AD |
| Location | Balkumari, Lalitpur |
| Institution type | Private, TU-affiliated college |
| University | Tribhuvan University |
| Academic areas | Engineering, Information Technology, Management |
| Engineering authority | Institute of Engineering (IOE), TU |
| B.Sc. CSIT authority | Institute of Science and Technology (IoST), TU |
| BCA authority | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FoHSS), TU |
| BBA and BBM authority | Faculty of Management (FoM), TU |
| Degree-awarding authority | Tribhuvan University |
| Undergraduate programs | 7 |
Kathford was established in 2003. Its academic development began with management education and later expanded into engineering, computer science, and computer application programs.
BBA was introduced when the college began in 2003. Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electronics-related engineering affiliations followed in 2005. B.Sc. CSIT was added in 2007, while BCA and BBM were introduced in 2018.
The present academic structure reflects this gradual development across three broad areas: Engineering, Information Technology, and Management.
| Year | Academic development |
|---|---|
| 2003 | College established; BBA introduced |
| 2005 | Civil, Computer, and Electronics engineering affiliations added |
| 2007 | B.Sc. CSIT introduced |
| 2018 | BCA and BBM added |
The programs do not all operate under one TU faculty. Each program group follows the institute or faculty responsible for that academic discipline. This affects entrance procedures, curriculum, examinations, academic progression, and degree requirements.
Kathford is affiliated with Tribhuvan University, but the academic authority differs by program.
The three engineering programs are administered through the Institute of Engineering. IOE establishes the engineering curriculum and the entrance and examination framework followed by affiliated engineering colleges.
B.Sc. CSIT is administered through the Institute of Science and Technology. Its curriculum, admission framework, examinations, and academic requirements therefore follow IoST regulations.
BCA comes under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Although BCA is a computing-focused program, its academic administration is separate from B.Sc. CSIT.
BBA and BBM are administered through the Faculty of Management. Their curriculum, admission process, CMAT requirement, semester structure, and examinations follow FoM regulations.
Tribhuvan University is the degree-awarding authority for all seven programs.
Kathford offers seven undergraduate programs across three departments.
| Department | Program | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | BE Civil | 96 |
| Engineering | BE Computer | 48 |
| Engineering | BE Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering | 48 |
| Information Technology | B.Sc. CSIT | 48 |
| Information Technology | BCA | 35 |
| Management | BBA | 66 |
| Management | BBM | 44 |
The Department of Engineering offers Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering. All three are four-year bachelor's engineering programs under the Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University.
BE Civil at Kathford follows the TU Institute of Engineering curriculum.
The program begins with foundation subjects such as Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Chemistry, Computer Programming, Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Geology, and Civil Engineering Materials.
As students progress, the curriculum moves into core civil engineering areas including:
Laboratory work, drawing, surveying, design exercises, field components, and project-related academic work are included alongside theory courses.
BE Computer at Kathford combines engineering foundations with computing, hardware, software, networking, and system-oriented study.
The program covers areas such as programming, algorithms and data structures, computer architecture, operating systems, database systems, computer networks, software engineering, digital systems, and related engineering subjects.
Laboratory work and project activities accompany theoretical study throughout the program. Because BE Computer is an IOE engineering degree, its curriculum, examinations, academic rules, and degree requirements fall under the Institute of Engineering rather than IoST or FoHSS.
BE Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering at Kathford covers electronics together with communication and information-oriented engineering.
Its academic areas include circuit theory, electronic devices, digital logic, signals and systems, control, communication systems, data communication, microcontrollers, embedded applications, and related laboratory work.
Students work with both theoretical and practical components as required by the IOE curriculum. Laboratory exercises and project-based academic work support the study of electronics, communication systems, and information-related engineering.
The Department of Information Technology offers B.Sc. CSIT and BCA. Both are four-year computing degrees under Tribhuvan University, but they are administered by different academic authorities.
B.Sc. CSIT at Kathford is administered through TU's Institute of Science and Technology.
The program runs across eight semesters and carries 126 credit hours. It combines computer science, information technology, mathematics, science, practical work, projects, and related academic components.
Early study includes subjects such as:
Later study moves into areas including Data Structures and Algorithms, Numerical Methods, Computer Architecture, Computer Graphics, Statistics, Theory of Computation, Computer Networks, operating systems, databases, software-related study, electives, project work, and internship components.
Theory, laboratory work, internal evaluation, university examinations, projects, and internship-related academic requirements form part of the program.
BCA at Kathford is a four-year, eight-semester program administered through TU's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The program focuses on computer applications and software-oriented study. Its curriculum combines programming and computing subjects with communication and supporting academic courses.
Practical classes, internal assessment, projects, university examinations, documentation, and final project work form part of the academic structure.
Admission to BCA follows the entrance and eligibility system administered through the responsible TU faculty. Academic progression, examinations, and degree completion remain subject to the applicable FoHSS regulations.
Kathford offers BBA and BBM under the Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University. Both are semester-based undergraduate management programs.
BBA at Kathford follows the curriculum of TU's Faculty of Management.
The program combines business and management education with subjects related to economics, mathematics, statistics, accounting, business communication, finance, marketing, human resource management, operations, entrepreneurship, and other management areas.
Its academic structure also includes assignments, presentations, internal assessment, semester examinations, and other course requirements determined by FoM.
Admission follows the Faculty of Management framework, including CMAT and the applicable eligibility and selection requirements.
BBM at Kathford is another four-year program under TU's Faculty of Management.
The curriculum covers management, organizational study, business decision-making, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and related functional areas.
Students complete classroom courses, internal assessment, assignments, presentations, examinations, and other academic requirements specified through the FoM semester system.
Admission to BBM follows the Faculty of Management's CMAT-based admission structure.
Kathford does not use one common entrance examination for all programs. Admission depends on the Tribhuvan University authority responsible for the selected degree.
Engineering applicants follow the Institute of Engineering admission system. Admission is linked to the IOE entrance examination, entrance rank, and the applicable engineering admission procedures.
B.Sc. CSIT applicants follow the Institute of Science and Technology entrance framework. Eligibility, entrance qualification, merit procedures, and admission conditions are governed through IoST.
BCA admission follows the entrance structure administered through the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Applicants must meet the applicable TU BCA eligibility requirements and complete the entrance process prescribed for the program.
BBA and BBM applicants follow the Faculty of Management admission framework, including CMAT and the relevant FoM eligibility and selection requirements.
| Program group | Admission route | Academic authority |
|---|---|---|
| BE Civil, BE Computer, BE Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering | IOE eligibility, entrance, rank and admission procedures | Institute of Engineering |
| B.Sc. CSIT | IoST eligibility and entrance procedures | Institute of Science and Technology |
| BCA | TU BCA eligibility and entrance procedures | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| BBA and BBM | FoM eligibility and CMAT-based admission | Faculty of Management |
Eligibility is therefore program-specific rather than college-wide. The academic requirements for B.Sc. CSIT are not automatically the same as those for BCA, and management applicants follow a separate Faculty of Management admission structure.
Kathford delivers the programs within the curriculum and academic regulations established by Tribhuvan University and its respective academic bodies.
Engineering students follow IOE curriculum requirements. Their study includes theory, laboratory courses, drawing, practical components, field activities where applicable, projects, and examinations required by their respective engineering programs.
B.Sc. CSIT follows the IoST curriculum. The program combines theory and practical evaluation, semester examinations, laboratory work, project work, and internship components.
BCA follows the academic structure of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Internal assessment, practical work, projects, and university examinations form part of its academic system.
BBA and BBM follow Faculty of Management curricula and semester regulations. Their academic work includes classroom study, internal assessment, assignments, presentations, and semester examinations.
Attendance, assessment, examinations, results, academic progression, and other degree requirements are governed by the relevant TU institute or faculty.
The examination process differs according to the program group because each academic authority applies its own regulations.
For Engineering, IOE controls the examination structure and academic requirements. Students complete the required theory, practical, laboratory, project, and examination components of their engineering curriculum.
For B.Sc. CSIT, examinations and academic evaluation follow the IoST system. Internal work, practical evaluation, semester examinations, projects, and internship-related requirements are part of the academic structure.
BCA follows the assessment and examination framework of FoHSS, including internal and external evaluation together with practical and project requirements.
BBA and BBM follow the semester examination and assessment structure of the Faculty of Management.
Kathford serves as the teaching institution, while Tribhuvan University remains responsible for the degree-awarding framework. Students who successfully complete the prescribed academic requirements receive their degree from Tribhuvan University.
Practical academic work appears across all three academic areas, although its form differs by discipline.
Engineering study combines classroom teaching with laboratories, drawing, design work, surveying or field components where required, and project activity.
Civil Engineering includes practical work connected with surveying, materials, structures, soil, transportation, water, and construction-related subjects.
Computer Engineering and Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering include laboratory and project work in programming, systems, digital technology, electronics, communication, networking, and related technical areas.
B.Sc. CSIT combines computer science theory with regular laboratory work, projects, and internship components.
BCA includes programming practice, computer application work, laboratory exercises, project development, documentation, and related assessment.
BBA and BBM use assignments, presentations, reports, analytical exercises, and other course-based academic activities within the Faculty of Management structure.
Kathford has academic facilities connected with Engineering, Information Technology, and Management education.
The college's learning environment includes engineering laboratories, computing and networking facilities, classrooms, project-oriented spaces, seminar facilities, and an AI and Innovation Lab.
Engineering laboratories support practical work linked to the requirements of relevant IOE subjects. Computing facilities support programming, networking, systems, and other practical work required in Engineering and IT programs.
The AI and Innovation Lab provides a dedicated space for project and innovation-related activity.
Library support is organized through a Library and Learning Hub. Available learning resources include physical materials, journals, internet access, digital resources, and a Digital Library.
Classrooms and seminar spaces are used for regular teaching, academic presentations, seminars, and institutional activities. Sports and canteen facilities are also part of the campus environment.
Research and academic publication at Kathford include the Kathford Journal of Engineering and Management.
The journal provides a publication platform connected with engineering and management fields and uses a peer-review process for research-oriented academic submissions.
Project work is also built into several of the TU programs delivered at the college. Engineering programs contain practical and project components, B.Sc. CSIT includes project and internship requirements, BCA includes application-oriented project work, and management programs include report and practical academic components where prescribed by FoM.
Project spaces, workshops, mentoring activities, and the AI and Innovation Lab support this academic work within the college environment.
Academic life at Kathford includes activities outside regular lectures and examinations.
Student support and co-curricular areas include:
These activities complement the formal university curriculum. Degree completion, however, remains dependent on meeting the academic, attendance, assessment, examination, practical, project, and other requirements set by the relevant Tribhuvan University authority.
Kathford has scholarship and financial-support categories associated with academic merit and other eligibility routes.
These include:
Full or partial scholarship arrangements may differ by program and scholarship category. Eligibility, coverage, continuation conditions, and selection procedures depend on the applicable scholarship scheme.
Fixed scholarship quotas and financial amounts are not included here because such terms may vary.
Kathford's three engineering programs operate academically through the Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University.
Professional engineering practice in Nepal is also connected with the regulatory framework of the Nepal Engineering Council.
Academic graduation and professional registration are separate processes. Completion of a TU engineering degree does not by itself establish automatic professional registration. Engineering graduates remain subject to the recognition, registration, examination, and other professional requirements applicable under the Nepal Engineering Council framework.
The roles are therefore distinct: Kathford delivers the engineering programs, IOE and Tribhuvan University govern the academic qualification, and professional engineering regulation falls under the relevant council framework.
Kathford International College of Engineering and Management is located in Balkumari, Lalitpur.
Engineering, Information Technology, and Management programs operate within the same college environment, while students continue to follow the rules of the TU institute or faculty responsible for their respective program.
Kathford's academic identity is built around Engineering, Information Technology, and Management education under Tribhuvan University.
Its engineering students follow the IOE system, B.Sc. CSIT students follow IoST, BCA students follow FoHSS, and BBA and BBM students follow the Faculty of Management.
The college offers seven undergraduate programs, each with its own curriculum, entrance route, examination framework, and academic requirements.
For applicants, the selected program determines the relevant eligibility, entrance process, curriculum, examination system, and degree requirements. Kathford provides the teaching environment, laboratories, learning resources, project spaces, student activities, and academic support through which these Tribhuvan University programs are delivered.
Kathford International College of Engineering and Management is located in Balkumari, Lalitpur. The college offers undergraduate programs in Engineering, Information Technology, and Management.
Yes. Kathford College is affiliated with Tribhuvan University. Its Engineering programs operate under the Institute of Engineering, B.Sc. CSIT under the Institute of Science and Technology, BCA under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and BBA and BBM under the Faculty of Management.
Kathford International College of Engineering and Management was established in 2003.
Kathford offers seven undergraduate programs:
| Program | Seats |
|---|---|
| BE Civil | 96 |
| BE Computer | 48 |
| BE Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering | 48 |
| B.Sc. CSIT | 48 |
| BCA | 35 |
| BBA | 66 |
| BBM | 44 |
Admission to the Engineering programs follows the Tribhuvan University Institute of Engineering framework. Applicants must meet the applicable IOE eligibility requirements and follow the entrance, rank, and admission procedures prescribed for Engineering programs.
Yes. B.Sc. CSIT admission follows the entrance and eligibility requirements of Tribhuvan University's Institute of Science and Technology.
BCA admission follows the eligibility and entrance procedures administered through Tribhuvan University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
BBA and BBM follow the Faculty of Management admission framework, which includes CMAT and the applicable eligibility and selection requirements.
Tribhuvan University is the degree-awarding authority for all seven undergraduate programs offered at Kathford.
Kathford delivers programs according to the curriculum and academic regulations of the relevant Tribhuvan University authority. Engineering follows IOE requirements, B.Sc. CSIT follows IoST, BCA follows FoHSS, and BBA and BBM follow the Faculty of Management.
Yes. Engineering includes laboratories, design, field or project work where applicable. B.Sc. CSIT includes laboratories, projects, and internship components. BCA includes practical and project work, while BBA and BBM include assignments, presentations, reports, and other academic activities prescribed by the Faculty of Management.
The college has engineering laboratories, computing and networking facilities, classrooms, project-oriented spaces, seminar facilities, an AI and Innovation Lab, and library resources that include physical and digital materials.
Kathford has the Kathford Journal of Engineering and Management, which provides an academic publication platform connected with engineering and management fields. Project and research-related academic work also forms part of several programs.
Kathford has scholarship and financial-support categories linked to academic merit and other eligibility routes. These include academic excellence or merit-based support, women-focused support through U-GO, applicable government quota provisions for Faculty of Management programs, and Kathford Sathi or partner-school pathways.
Graduation and professional registration are separate processes. Engineering graduates remain subject to the applicable recognition, registration, examination, and professional requirements of the Nepal Engineering Council.
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