Manmohan Memorial Polytechnic

Manmohan Memorial Polytechnic is a technical college located in Hattimuda, Morang, Koshi Province, Nepal, about 12 kilometers from Biratnagar. Established in 2008 AD / 2065 B.S., the Polytechnic was set up with assistance of NRs. 46 Crores from the Government of India under the India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Programme and was named after former Prime Minister of Nepal Late Man Mohan Adhikari.

MMP is a constituent college of Manmohan Technical University and runs Diploma in Engineering and Pre-Diploma in Engineering courses in partnership with CTEVT.

Quick Highlights

Institutional Background

Manmohan Memorial Polytechnic was established as the first polytechnic of its kind in Nepal. Its establishment was the result of an agreement among the Government of India, Government of Nepal, and Manmohan Memorial Foundation.

The institution carries the name of Late Man Mohan Adhikari, former Prime Minister of Nepal. Its academic work is connected with technical education, engineering training, practical learning, and middle-level workforce preparation.

MMP is a constituent college of Manmohan Technical University, which was established by the Koshi Province Government of Nepal in 2076 B.S. The university is identified as the first technical university in Nepal. At the Polytechnic level, MMP runs Diploma in Engineering and Pre-Diploma in Engineering courses in partnership with CTEVT.

Location and Academic Setting

MMP is located in Hattimuda, Morang, Koshi Province. The college is about 12 kilometers from Biratnagar, an industrial town in eastern Nepal.

This location gives the institution a technical education setting connected with engineering, workshop practice, laboratory learning, field activities, and industry-oriented skills. The administrative address is Budhiganga-4, Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal.

Objectives

Manmohan Memorial Polytechnic works to prepare middle-level technical workforce for the engineering sector. Its objectives are centered on technical skills, supervisory ability, career development, and short-term skills training.

The stated objectives include:

• Producing middle-level technical workforce with technical and supervisory skills in engineering.

• Conducting continuing education and training programs for professional and career development of technicians and skilled workers in industry.

• Training disadvantaged, unemployed, and underemployed groups through short-term modularized training programs.

• Helping students gain hands-on skills for wage employment, self-employment, or improved competency.

Teaching and Practical Training Approach

MMP uses a practical academic approach for diploma-level technical education. The learning model includes institution-based project-oriented study, laboratory-centered teaching, workshop-centered teaching, and Practice School type instruction.

The Diploma study pattern includes lectures, laboratory work, workshop exercises, and assignments. The approach is used to prepare technicians for executive, supervisory, shop-floor, and field-level activities in industry.

Programs and Departments

Manmohan Memorial Polytechnic offers Diploma in Engineering programs across multiple technical disciplines. It also conducts Pre-Diploma in Engineering courses and short-term technical training programs.

Diploma Programs

The diploma programs include:

• Diploma in Information Technology

• Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

• Diploma in Electronics Engineering

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering

• Diploma in Civil Engineering

• Diploma in Architecture Engineering

Departments

The departments include:

• Department of Architecture Engineering

• Department of Civil Engineering

• Department of Electrical Engineering

• Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• Department of Electronics Engineering

• Department of Information Technology

• Department of Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Information Technology

Diploma in Information Technology is designed to prepare middle-level technical workforce with knowledge and skills related to Information Technology. The program is connected with IT-related work required in organizations and industries in Nepal.

The course runs for three years and has six semesters. The first year focuses on foundational subjects, the second year focuses on basic disciplinary subjects of Information Technology, and the third year includes disciplinary subjects, electives, and minor and major projects.

The curriculum includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Nepali, English, and disciplinary subjects in Information Technology. The group size is maximum 48 students in a batch.

Duration: Three years

Entry Criteria: SLC or equivalent with English, Science, and Mathematics, or related TSLC, or as per CTEVT rules. Students must pass the entrance examination administered by CTEVT.

Medium of Instruction: English and/or Nepali

Attendance: Minimum 90% attendance in each subject is required to appear in the respective final examination.

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering prepares middle-level technical personnel with academic knowledge and technical skills related to electrical and electronics engineering.

The program objectives include producing technical human resources with electrical and electronics engineering skills, preparing technicians for manufacturing industries, developing professional attitude and respect for socio-cultural values, reducing dependence on foreign technicians, and creating self-employment opportunities.

Duration: Three academic years

Entry Criteria: Passed SLC or equivalent examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science subjects, or passed Technical SLC by obtaining 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks. For examinations conducted after the letter grading system, passed the entrance-level or SEE examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory English, Mathematics, and Science subjects and obtained a minimum GPA of 1.6 out of 4.0 overall, or equivalent; or passed the Technical SLC related to the program conducted by the Council by obtaining 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks. Students must pass the entrance examination administered by CTEVT.

Attendance: Minimum 90% attendance in each subject is required to appear in the respective final examination.

Diploma in Architecture Engineering

Diploma in Architecture Engineering prepares middle-level technical workforce in architecture engineering. The program is connected with rural and urban development planning, building design, building construction, and civil infrastructure development-related work.

The program has six semesters across three years. The first year covers foundational and core engineering subjects. The second year focuses on basic disciplinary subjects of architecture engineering. The third year includes building design, construction, working drawings, quantity surveying, specification, and project work.

Duration: Three years

Entry Criteria: Passed SLC or equivalent examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science subjects, or passed Technical SLC by obtaining 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks. For examinations conducted after the letter grading system, passed the entrance-level or SEE examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory English, Mathematics, and Science subjects and obtained a minimum GPA of 1.6 out of 4.0 overall, or equivalent; or passed the Technical SLC related to the program conducted by the Council by obtaining 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks. Students must pass the entrance examination administered by CTEVT.

Attendance: Minimum 90% attendance in each subject is required to appear in the respective final examination.

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering is a three-year program based on the semester system. It prepares middle-level electrical workforce with knowledge and skills related to Product Design, Maintenance Engineering, Power Generation Engineering, and Industrial Engineering under Electrical Engineering.

The specialization areas include:

• Installation of Electrical Systems

• Power System

• Electrical Machines and Industrial Drives

• Utilization of Electrical Energy

• Repair and Maintenance of Electrical Equipments

Duration: Three years

Entry Criteria: Passed SLC or equivalent examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science subjects, or passed Technical SLC by obtaining 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks. For examinations conducted after the letter grading system, passed the entrance-level or SEE examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory English, Mathematics, and Science subjects and obtained a minimum GPA of 1.6 out of 4.0 overall, or equivalent; or passed the Technical SLC related to the program conducted by the Council by obtaining 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks. Students must pass the entrance examination.

Selection: Applicants fulfilling the entry criteria are selected on the basis of merit.

Medium of Instruction: English and/or Nepali

Attendance: Minimum 90% attendance in each subject is required to appear in the respective final examination.

Diploma in Electronics Engineering

Diploma in Electronics Engineering is a three-year semester-based program. It prepares middle-level technical workforce with specialization areas in communication, digital electronics, and medical equipment under Electronics Engineering.

The program prepares technicians for local industrial settings and technical workforce needs in Nepal.

Duration: Three years

Entry Criteria: Passed SLC or equivalent examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science subjects, or passed Technical SLC by obtaining 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks. For examinations conducted after the letter grading system, passed the entrance-level or SEE examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory English, Mathematics, and Science subjects and obtained a minimum GPA of 1.6 out of 4.0 overall, or equivalent; or passed the Technical SLC related to the program conducted by the Council by obtaining 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks. Students must pass the entrance examination.

Selection: Applicants fulfilling the entry criteria are selected on the basis of merit.

Medium of Instruction: English and/or Nepali

Attendance: Minimum 90% attendance in each subject is required to appear in the respective final examination.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is a three-year semester-based program. It prepares middle-level technical workforce with knowledge and skills in Product Design, Maintenance Engineering, Power Generation Engineering, and Industrial Engineering under Mechanical Engineering.

The program is connected with technical workforce preparation for local industrial settings and industries in Nepal.

Duration: Three years

Entry Criteria: Passed SLC or equivalent examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science subjects, or passed Technical SLC by obtaining 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks. For examinations conducted after the letter grading system, passed the entrance-level or SEE examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory English, Mathematics, and Science subjects and obtained a minimum GPA of 1.6 out of 4.0 overall, or equivalent; or passed the Technical SLC related to the program conducted by the Council by obtaining 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks. Students must pass the entrance examination.

Selection: Applicants fulfilling the entry criteria are selected on the basis of merit.

Medium of Instruction: English and/or Nepali

Attendance: Minimum 90% attendance in each subject is required to appear in the respective final examination.

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Civil Engineering is a three-year semester-based program. It prepares middle-level civil workforce with knowledge and skills related to Highway Engineering, Soil Engineering, Structure Engineering, and Building Design under Civil Engineering.

Duration: Three years

Entry Criteria: Passed SLC or equivalent examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science subjects, or passed Technical SLC by obtaining 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks. For examinations conducted after the letter grading system, passed the entrance-level or SEE examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory English, Mathematics, and Science subjects and obtained a minimum GPA of 1.6 out of 4.0 overall, or equivalent; or passed the Technical SLC related to the program conducted by the Council by obtaining 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks. Students must pass the entrance examination.

Selection: Applicants fulfilling the entry criteria are selected on the basis of merit.

Medium of Instruction: English and/or Nepali

Attendance: Minimum 90% attendance in each subject is required to appear in the respective final examination.

Eligibility and Admission

Admission to Diploma in Engineering programs at MMP follows academic eligibility and entrance examination requirements.

For examinations conducted before the letter grading system, the required minimum educational qualification is SLC or equivalent examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science subjects, or Technical SLC with 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks.

For examinations conducted after the letter grading system, the required minimum educational qualification is entrance-level or SEE examination from a recognized educational institution with compulsory English, Mathematics, and Science subjects and a minimum GPA of 1.6 out of 4.0 overall, or equivalent. Students who have passed the Technical SLC related to the program conducted by the Council with 68.33 percent marks in the total full marks are also eligible.

Students can fill out the admission application form by visiting the Polytechnic or through the online form system.

Required documents include:

• One copy of the SEE/SLC transcript.

• One copy of character certificate and transfer letter from the concerned school.

• One copy of Nepali citizenship certificate, juvenile certificate, or birth certificate.

• Two recent passport-size photographs, 35x45mm, showing both ears.

Fees for Diploma in Engineering

The three-year fee structure for Diploma in Engineering programs is listed as follows:

Scholarship Schemes

Manmohan Memorial Polytechnic has scholarship provisions connected with Government of Nepal, CTEVT norms, and institutional criteria.

The scholarship schemes include:

• Government of Nepal scholarships as per government norms and CTEVT selection criteria.

• Scholarships for a minimum of ten percent of students as per CTEVT norms and selection criteria, provided by MMP.

• Manmohan Scholarship for needy students as per MMP norms, selection criteria, and available funds.

Earn to Learn Scheme

MMP has an Earn to Learn scheme for poor, deprived, and needy students. Under this scheme, students are provided land where they can work and earn to support their studies.

The scheme is linked with education, training, work, and respect for labor.

Classrooms, Labs, and Workshops

MMP has classrooms, teaching resources, laboratories, and workshops for technical education and practical training.

Classrooms and Teaching Resources

The classroom resources include:

• Classrooms

• Flip charts for teaching

• Multimedia projector for teaching

Laboratories

The laboratories include:

• Physics Lab and Chemistry Lab

• Computer Lab

• Basic Electrical Lab and Electrical Machine Lab

• Electrical Control Lab

• Medical Electronics Lab and Project Lab

• Electronics Communication Lab and Project Lab

• Electronics Devices and Circuits Lab

• Measurement Lab

• Electronics Project Lab

• Digital Electronics Lab

• Metrology Lab

• Thermal Lab

• Fluid Mechanics Lab

• Automobile Lab

• Applied Mechanics Lab

• Survey Lab

• AutoCAD Lab

Workshops

The workshops include:

• Electrical Installation Workshop

• Electrical Repair and Maintenance Workshop

• Plumbing Workshop

• Fitting Workshop

• Foundry Workshop

• Automobile Workshop

• Fabrication Workshop

Library, Hostel, Transport, and Student Services

MMP has academic and student service facilities for study, mobility, health support, and campus life.

The available facilities and services include:

• Library

• Girls hostel

• Canteen

• Football ground

• Volleyball court

• Badminton courts

• Table Tennis Hall

• First Aid Clinic with a Health Assistant

The college bus routes include:

• MMP to Rani, Biratnagar

• MMP to Mahendra Chowk, Biratnagar

• MMP to Itahari

Short-Term Training

MMP offers tailor-made short courses based on employer requests. The duration of certificate courses, tailor-made courses, and market-oriented short-term courses is specified after assessing the skill requirements of employing agencies.

Most training programs are followed by standardization tests. Certificates are awarded as per the National Qualification Framework in accordance with Skill Testing Board regulations.

Certificate-level programs include:

• Electrician

• Plumber

• Automobile Mechanic

• Filter including Boiler Operator

• Machine Operator

• Electronic Mechanic

• Refrigerator and Air - Conditioning Mechanic

• Carpenter

• Welder cum fabricator

• Mechanical filter (Industrial)

• Hospital equipment maintenance

• Computer Operator

Contact Details

Contact: Manmohan Memorial Polytechnic

Address: Budhiganga-4, Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal

Phone: +977 21 590696, +977 21 590697

Email: info@mmp.edu.np

Website: www.mmp.edu.np