Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering at Central Engineering College, Janakpurdham

The Diploma in Electrical Engineering at Central Engineering College, Janakpurdham, is a three-year technical program affiliated with the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT). The program has 48 seats and follows a six-semester system.

The curriculum combines engineering foundations with electrical installation, machines, circuits, electronics, power systems, protection, control systems, electrical design, repair and maintenance, energy auditing, projects, and industrial attachment. The CTEVT curriculum was revised for the second time in 2022.

Quick highlights

• Course: Diploma in Electrical Engineering

• College: Central Engineering College

• Location: Ramanand Chowk, Janakpurdham-8, Dhanusa, Madhesh Province, Nepal

• Affiliation: CTEVT

• Duration: 3 academic years

• Academic structure: 6 semesters

• Seats: 48

• 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 entrance

Eligibility: Applicants can enter through either of the following qualifications:

• SLC Pass, SEE, or equivalent with at least C Grade (2.0 Grade Point) in Mathematics and Science and 1.6 Grade Point or equivalent in English, subject to the admission guidelines of the Office of the Controller of Examinations, CTEVT.

• Pre-diploma in a related subject or equivalent with a minimum of 68.33%.

Applicants must also pass the entrance examination administered by CTEVT.

Three-year academic structure

The course is organized into six semesters. Each semester covers 19.5 academic weeks including the evaluation period, with at least 15 weeks assigned to teaching and learning.

The first year establishes a common engineering base. Students study Applied Nepali, Applied English, Engineering Mathematics I and II, Engineering Physics I and II, Engineering Chemistry I and II, Engineering Drawing I and II, Computer Application, Workshop Practice I, and Applied Mechanics.

Electrical engineering subjects in the second year

Specialized electrical study becomes more prominent from the third semester.

The curriculum assigns practical work to subjects such as electrical installation, programming, electronics, electrical machines, measurements, and computer-aided design alongside classroom study.

Third-year study and projects

The fifth semester covers Switchgear and Protection, Power Electronics, Electrical Machines II, Electrical Design and Estimation, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Fundamentals of Control System, Electrical Repair and Maintenance I, and Project I.

The final semester includes:

• Electrical Energy Audit

• Project II

• Power System Operation and Maintenance

• Electrical Repair and Maintenance II

• Industrial Attachment

• Entrepreneurship Development

• Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power

• One elective subject

Elective options are Micro Hydro Power, Instrumentation System, and Renewable Energy Technology.

This final stage brings together power-system study, maintenance, energy use, project work, and practical exposure to electrical workplaces.

Industrial attachment

Industrial Attachment is part of the sixth semester and carries 90 hours of full-time workplace exposure.

Students may be assigned to settings such as electrical substations, motor design and maintenance workshops, transformer manufacturing and maintenance facilities, circuit-breaker-related industries, and electric power stations. The attachment includes supervised practical work, a daily record, report preparation, and presentation.

Its scope includes exposure to the operation, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of electrical machines and equipment within an industrial setting.

Technical areas covered

Across the three years, the Diploma in Electrical Engineering covers:

• Electrical circuits and basic electronics

• Electrical installation

• Electrical machines

• Electrical drawing and CAD

• Electrical instruments and measurement

• Power stations

• Switchgear and protection

• Power electronics

• Electrical design and estimation

• Control systems

• Electrical repair and maintenance

• Energy auditing

• Power-system operation and maintenance

• Transmission and distribution

• Project work

• Industrial attachment

The curriculum is designed to prepare mid-level technical personnel for electrical engineering work and supervisory responsibilities while combining technical theory with practical training.

FAQ

How long is the Diploma in Electrical Engineering?

The program runs for three academic years and is divided into six semesters.

How many seats are available at Central Engineering College?

Central Engineering College offers 48 seats for the Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

What is the eligibility for admission?

Applicants need the specified SLC, SEE, or equivalent grades in Mathematics, Science, and English, or a related pre-diploma qualification with at least 68.33%.

Is a CTEVT entrance examination required?

Yes. Applicants must pass the entrance examination administered by CTEVT.

Does the course include project work?

Yes. Project I is included in the fifth semester and Project II in the sixth semester.

Is industrial training included?

Yes. The sixth semester includes a 90-hour Industrial Attachment involving practical exposure, reporting, and presentation.

Which electives are available?

Students can take one elective from Micro Hydro Power, Instrumentation System, or Renewable Energy Technology.