The Bachelor in Civil Engineering at Purwanchal Campus is a four-year undergraduate engineering program under the Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University.
The program combines engineering science with the study of structures, construction materials, surveying, soil and foundations, transportation, water supply, sanitation, irrigation, hydrology, construction management, and hydropower. The curriculum progresses from mathematics and basic engineering subjects to civil engineering design, fieldwork, projects, and internship.
Purwanchal Campus introduced its bachelor-level Civil Engineering program in 2061 B.S. (2004 A.D.). The course is taught through the Department of Civil Engineering at the campus in Dharan-8, Sunsari.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course: | Bachelor in Civil Engineering (BE Civil) |
| Level: | Bachelor |
| Duration: | 4 academic years |
| Institution: | Purwanchal Campus, Dharan |
| Institute: | Institute of Engineering (IOE) |
| University: | Tribhuvan University |
| Seat Allocation: | 144 |
| Admission: | Through the applicable IOE entrance and campus admission process |
| Curriculum: | Institute of Engineering |
| Examinations: | IOE Examination Control Division |
| Degree Award: | Tribhuvan University |
| Professional Regulator: | Nepal Engineering Council |
The four-year structure is divided into Year I to Year IV, with each academic year organized into Part I and Part II. The curriculum includes theory, tutorials, practical work, surveying, electives, project work, and a final-stage internship.
Civil Engineering deals with the planning, analysis, design, construction, and management of physical infrastructure and related engineering systems. At Purwanchal Campus, these areas are developed progressively through the IOE curriculum rather than being introduced as isolated subjects.
The first year establishes the mathematical, scientific, computing, mechanics, geology, materials, drawing, and surveying base required for later civil engineering work.
The second year moves more directly into fluid mechanics, structural theory, concrete technology, hydraulics, soil mechanics, water supply, building technology, numerical methods, and advanced surveying. A survey camp is also included.
The third year concentrates more heavily on design and professional civil engineering areas. Students study timber and masonry structures, foundation engineering, steel structures, transportation engineering, sanitation, hydrology, reinforced concrete structures, irrigation and drainage, estimating and costing, and an elective.
The fourth year includes operations research, project and construction engineering, hydropower engineering, electives, Project I, Project II, and internship.
| Academic Part | Main Subjects | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year I: Part I | Engineering Mathematics I, Engineering Chemistry, Computer Programming, Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Geology I, Civil Engineering Materials | 20 |
| Year I: Part II | Engineering Mathematics II, Engineering Physics, Engineering Drawing, Strength of Materials, Engineering Geology II, Engineering Survey I | 17 |
| Year II: Part I | Engineering Mathematics III, Numerical Methods, Fluid Mechanics, Theory of Structures I, Engineering Survey II, Computer Aided Civil Drawing, Concrete Technology | 20 |
| Year II: Part II | Communication English, Probability and Statistics, Hydraulics, Theory of Structures II, Soil Mechanics, Water Supply Engineering, Building Technology, Survey Camp | 25 |
| Year III: Part I | Design of Timber and Masonry Structures, Foundation Engineering, Design of Steel Structures, Transportation Engineering I, Sanitary Engineering, Engineering Hydrology, Engineering Economics | 21 |
| Year III: Part II | Estimating and Costing, Design of RCC Structures, Transportation Engineering II, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Professional and Social Engineering, Elective I | 20 |
| Year IV: Part I | Operations Research, Project and Construction Engineering, Hydropower Engineering, Elective II, Elective III, Project I | 18 |
| Year IV: Part II | Project II, Internship | 10 |
The curriculum includes a 10-day survey camp during Year II: Part II and a 12-week internship during Year IV: Part II. These components place field measurement, project work, and workplace exposure alongside classroom study.
The first year establishes the technical foundation for later civil engineering courses.
Engineering Mathematics I and II provide the mathematical tools used throughout structural analysis, hydraulics, geotechnical engineering, transportation, and other technical subjects. Engineering Physics and Engineering Chemistry add scientific foundations, while Computer Programming introduces computational work.
Engineering Mechanics begins the study of forces and mechanical behavior. Strength of Materials then develops the study of how engineering materials and structural members respond to loading.
Engineering Geology I and II connect geological conditions with civil engineering work, while Civil Engineering Materials introduces materials used in construction. Engineering Survey I starts the measurement and field-survey sequence that continues in the second year.
The second year shifts from general engineering foundations to subjects directly associated with civil engineering analysis and field practice.
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics cover the behavior and movement of fluids. Theory of Structures I and II develop structural analysis, while Soil Mechanics introduces the engineering behavior of soil.
Engineering Survey II continues measurement and surveying work, and Computer Aided Civil Drawing introduces computer-supported technical drawing. Concrete Technology covers concrete as a civil engineering material.
Water Supply Engineering and Building Technology add infrastructure and construction-related study. Probability and Statistics and Numerical Methods provide analytical tools used in engineering calculations.
A 10-day survey camp is included in Year II: Part II. The survey camp gives students a dedicated field component within the formal curriculum.
By the third year, the curriculum moves into major areas of civil engineering design and infrastructure.
Design of Timber and Masonry Structures, Design of Steel Structures, and Design of RCC Structures introduce structural design using different construction materials and structural systems.
Foundation Engineering builds on earlier soil mechanics and structural subjects. Transportation Engineering I and II address transportation-related engineering study, while Engineering Hydrology develops understanding of water occurrence and movement in an engineering context.
Sanitary Engineering and Irrigation and Drainage Engineering expand the water and environmental side of the degree. Estimating and Costing adds the measurement and cost-related component of construction work.
Engineering Economics and Professional and Social Engineering bring economic and professional considerations into the technical curriculum. An elective in Year III: Part II allows additional discipline-related study within the IOE curriculum.
Year IV combines advanced engineering subjects with project and workplace components.
Operations Research introduces structured methods for engineering decision problems, while Project and Construction Engineering brings project organization and construction-related study into the final academic stage.
Hydropower Engineering is included as a four-credit subject. Students also complete two elective subjects during Year IV: Part I.
Project I begins in the first part of the final year and is followed by Project II in Part II. The final academic part also includes a six-credit internship lasting 12 weeks.
The combination of project work and internship gives the final year a different structure from the earlier classroom-dominated stages of the degree. Students are expected to apply material learned across structural, water, transportation, geotechnical, construction, surveying, and other civil engineering subjects within the requirements of their assigned academic work.
Eligibility: Admission eligibility is governed by the applicable rules of Tribhuvan University and the Institute of Engineering.
Applicants must satisfy the academic eligibility requirements prescribed for the relevant BE admission cycle and qualify through the IOE entrance system before proceeding to campus admission.
Eligibility thresholds, required academic subjects, document requirements, reservation provisions, and other admission conditions can change between admission cycles. These requirements therefore follow the applicable IOE entrance booklet and Purwanchal Campus admission rules rather than a fixed campus-specific eligibility formula.
Admission to BE Civil Engineering at Purwanchal Campus takes place through the IOE engineering admission framework.
The IOE entrance process serves as the academic entry gateway. Applicants who meet the prescribed eligibility requirements take the applicable entrance examination and participate in the admission process according to their entrance standing and the rules governing the relevant intake.
Purwanchal Campus then carries out its campus-level admission procedure for students seeking admission to the Civil Engineering program.
The admission process, eligibility, entrance requirements, ranking procedure, seat categories, documentation, and enrollment conditions remain subject to the rules and regulations of TU and IOE.
BE Civil Engineering is not structured entirely around classroom theory.
The curriculum includes practical and field-oriented components through engineering surveying, computer-aided drawing, concrete-related study, structural subjects, survey camp, projects, and internship.
Surveying is introduced in the first year and continues through Engineering Survey II before the dedicated survey camp. This sequence allows measurement and fieldwork to develop alongside classroom instruction.
Project I and Project II appear in the fourth year, while the 12-week internship provides another applied component near the end of the degree.
The exact assessment requirements for individual theory, tutorial, practical, project, and field components are governed through the IOE curriculum and examination framework.
The Bachelor in Civil Engineering follows the examination system of the Institute of Engineering.
Engineering examination administration is handled through the IOE Examination Control Division. Purwanchal Campus is responsible for teaching and local academic activities, while examination planning, routines, results, and academic records fall within the central IOE/TU examination structure.
Students must complete the academic and assessment requirements attached to their subjects, practical work, projects, survey camp, internship, and other prescribed components.
Degree Award: Tribhuvan University awards the academic degree after successful completion of the prescribed BE Civil Engineering curriculum and associated academic requirements.
Purwanchal Campus delivers the program through the Institute of Engineering, but it does not operate as an independent degree-awarding university.
The curriculum supports the development of abilities connected with engineering mathematics and analysis, surveying, technical drawing, construction materials, structural analysis and design, soil and foundation work, hydraulics, water supply, transportation, hydrology, estimating and costing, construction planning, project work, and technical reporting.
The survey camp, project sequence, and internship also provide settings in which students can apply classroom knowledge to field, project, and workplace-related tasks.
The degree itself does not guarantee a particular level of professional competence or employment outcome. Practical ability depends on academic performance, project involvement, field experience, professional development, and the requirements of particular engineering roles.
Graduates may explore civil engineering work related to structural design, construction, surveying, transportation, water systems, sanitation, irrigation, geotechnical work, hydropower, estimation, construction supervision, and project coordination.
The curriculum also provides an academic foundation for postgraduate study in civil engineering and related specialized engineering fields.
Career pathways depend on the graduate's skills, experience, professional requirements, employer needs, and the nature of the engineering work involved. The academic degree should therefore be viewed as the formal undergraduate foundation rather than a guarantee of a particular job or position.
Academic graduation and professional engineering registration are separate processes.
The Nepal Engineering Council is the statutory regulator for the engineering profession in Nepal. Graduates seeking professional registration must satisfy the recognition, registration, examination, and documentary requirements applicable when they apply.
Completion of BE Civil Engineering should therefore not be treated as automatic professional registration.
Purwanchal Campus is a constituent engineering campus of Tribhuvan University under the Institute of Engineering and is located at Gangalal Marg, Dharan-8, Sunsari.
Civil Engineering has been offered at bachelor level at the campus since 2061 B.S. (2004 A.D.). The Department of Civil Engineering carries out the program within the broader IOE academic system.
Students considering the program should look closely at its academic character. It involves sustained work in mathematics, mechanics, structures, surveying, water engineering, soils, transportation, construction, design, fieldwork, projects, and internship. The program is therefore most relevant to students whose academic interests align with these areas and who meet the applicable IOE admission requirements.
The Bachelor in Civil Engineering is a four-year undergraduate engineering program. The curriculum is organized from Year I to Year IV, with Part I and Part II in each academic year.
Admission operates through the applicable IOE entrance and admission framework. Applicants must meet the prescribed eligibility requirements and qualify through the relevant IOE admission process before campus enrollment.
Yes. The curriculum includes practical components, Engineering Survey, a 10-day Survey Camp, Project I, Project II, and a 12-week internship in the final year.
Engineering examinations are administered through the IOE Examination Control Division under the Institute of Engineering.
Tribhuvan University awards the academic degree after successful completion of the prescribed program requirements.
No. Academic graduation and professional engineering registration are separate processes. Graduates seeking registration must follow the requirements of the Nepal Engineering Council applicable at the time of application.
