Pre-Diploma in Civil Engineering (Civil Sub-Overseer)

Pre-Diploma in Civil Engineering (Civil Sub-Overseer) at Dhulabari Campus

The Pre-Diploma in Civil Engineering at Dhulabari Campus, Jhapa, is a skill-oriented training program designed to prepare future civil sub-overseers. 

It equips students with practical knowledge in construction, water supply, irrigation systems, roads, and small-scale bridge projects. 

The course is ideal for SEE graduates looking to enter the technical workforce quickly with a focus on employability.

Affiliation: CTEVT

Duration: 18 Months + 6 Months OJT

Entry Requirement: SEE Passed

Language: English/Nepali

Seats: 40

Scholarships: Available

Who Can Apply

This program is open to all students who have passed the Secondary Education Examination (SEE). Preference is given to individuals from rural, economically disadvantaged, and marginalized communities, including women, Dalit, Janajati, differently abled, and those affected by conflict.

Admission Process

To enroll, students must:

• Pass the CTEVT-administered entrance exam

• Submit the SEE mark sheet and character certificate

• Provide a copy of your citizenship for verification

• Meet the merit-based selection criteria under CTEVT quotas

Learning Structure

• Theory vs. Practical: 20% theoretical and 80% hands-on training

• Duration:

  • 39 weeks (1,560 hours) of classroom-based learning

  • 24 weeks (960 hours) of On-the-Job Training (OJT)

• Attendance Requirement:

  • 80% minimum for theory classes

  • 90% minimum for practical sessions

This structure ensures students gain real-world skills by participating in fieldwork, lab sessions, and industry exposure.

Key Skills You’ll Learn

• Surveying techniques for water supply and irrigation

• Drawing civil layouts and small residential structures

• Supervising local construction projects

• Applying engineering practices in the government and private sectors

• Entrepreneurship in the construction and maintenance sectors

Career Prospects

Graduates of this course can directly apply for jobs as Civil Sub-Overseers or equivalent Level-4 Technical Posts (Non-gazetted 2nd Class) in government services or the private sector. Opportunities are available in:

• Civil construction firms

• Local government bodies

• NGOs and INGOs

• Engineering consultancies

• Independent entrepreneurship (contracting, construction)

Why Choose This Course at Dhulabari Campus?

• First-hand experience through structured OJT

• Affordable fees with scholarship options

• Access to modern tools, labs, and mentoring

• Strong linkages with local employers and engineering projects

• Transparent, merit-based admissions system