Overview
Diploma in Civil Engineering at Kalika Secondary School, Palpa
Diploma in Civil Engineering at Kalika Secondary School, Palpa is a CTEVT-affiliated technical program offered in Rainadevi Chhahara-5, Mujhung, Palpa, Lumbini Province, Nepal. The program runs for three academic years under a semester system with six semesters.
It is intended for students seeking a civil engineering pathway after SLC, SEE, or TSLC/Pre-Diploma qualification. The course combines foundation subjects, civil engineering subjects, practical learning, field survey camp, project work, and elective subjects.
Quick Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Institution | Kalika Secondary School |
| Location | Rainadevi Chhahara-5, Mujhung, Palpa, Lumbini Province, Nepal |
| Affiliation | CTEVT |
| Duration | 3 academic years |
| Study System | Semester system |
| Total Semesters | 6 semesters |
| Seats | 48 |
| Medium of Instruction | English and/or Nepali |
| Contact Numbers | +977-9847158871, +977-9861514411, +977-9845192648 |
Course Overview
The Diploma in Civil Engineering program at Kalika Secondary School follows the CTEVT framework for middle-level technical education in civil engineering. The curriculum includes classroom study, practical work, surveying, drawing, estimating, construction-related subjects, water supply and sanitary engineering, transportation engineering, project work, and field-based learning.
Kalika Secondary School supports the course through lab and library facilities, practical exercises, digital smart board-supported classes, counseling, scholarships, classrooms, a science lab, a computer lab, multimedia resources, sports, tours, and ECA.
Eligibility and Admission
For Diploma in Civil Engineering at Kalika Secondary School, the stated minimum qualification is:
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SLC pass or SEE pass
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Technical SLC (TSLC/Pre-Diploma) with minimum 68.33 percent marks in the relevant program
The CTEVT curriculum includes an entrance examination administered by CTEVT for admission into the Diploma in Civil Engineering program.
Seats
Kalika Secondary School has 48 seats for Diploma in Civil Engineering. The CTEVT curriculum also sets the group size at a maximum of 48 students in a batch.
Duration and Study System
The Diploma in Civil Engineering program runs for three academic years. Each year is divided into two semesters, making six semesters in total. One semester consists of 19.5 academic weeks, including the evaluation period, with at least 15 weeks of teaching and learning in each semester.
Course Structure
First Year
The first year covers foundation and introductory engineering subjects.
Semester I includes Applied Nepali, Applied English, Engineering Mathematics I, Engineering Physics I, Engineering Chemistry I, Engineering Drawing I, and Computer Application.
Semester II includes Engineering Mathematics II, Engineering Physics II, Engineering Chemistry II, Workshop Practice I, Engineering Drawing II, and Applied Mechanics.
Second Year
The second year introduces core civil engineering subjects.
Semester III includes Engineering Mathematics III, Surveying I, Workshop Practice II, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, Building Construction, and Engineering Materials.
Semester IV includes Social Engineering, Construction Drawing and CAD, Surveying II, Estimating and Costing I, Mechanics of Structure, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, and Water Supply Engineering.
Third Year
The third year includes advanced civil engineering subjects, field-based work, and project work.
Semester V includes Surveying III, Estimating and Costing II, Design of Reinforced Concrete (RC) Structure, Transportation Engineering I, Sanitary Engineering, Construction Management, and Design of Steel and Timber Structure.
Semester VI includes Field Survey Camp, Transportation Engineering II, Estimating and Costing III, Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering, Entrepreneurship Development, Project Work, and one elective subject. Elective options include Trail Bridge, Hill Road, Hill Irrigation Engineering, Gravity Flow Water Supply System, and Micro Hydro Power Engineering.
Attendance and Evaluation
Students must maintain at least 90 percent attendance in each subject to appear in the respective final examination. The medium of instruction is English and/or Nepali.
The evaluation system includes internal assessment and final examination. Students must pass all subjects in both theory and practical components. The minimum pass mark is 40 percent in theory and 50 percent in practical. Students must also secure the required pass marks in internal assessment and semester final examination for each subject.
Certification and Career Pathway
Students who pass all components of all subjects across the six semesters are awarded the Diploma in Civil Engineering. Graduates are eligible for positions equivalent to Non-gazette 1st class/Level 5 technical posts as prescribed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal and other related agencies. Graduates are also eligible for registration with the related professional council in the grade provisioned in the related Council Act, if applicable.
Fee and Scholarship Arrangement
For students within Rainadevi Chhahara Rural Municipality, the 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering program is free of charge under the full scholarship of Rainadevi Chhahara Rural Municipality. The program also has a low-fee arrangement.
Contact Details
Location: Rainadevi Chhahara-5, Mujhung, Palpa, Lumbini Province, Nepal
Telephone: +977-9847158871, +977-9861514411, +977-9845192648
Students and guardians may contact the administrative office for course, admission, location, fee, scholarship, facility, counseling, and eligibility details.
FAQ
What is the duration of Diploma in Civil Engineering at Kalika Secondary School?
The Diploma in Civil Engineering program runs for three academic years under a semester system.
How many semesters are included in the program?
The program includes six semesters.
How many seats are available for Diploma in Civil Engineering?
Kalika Secondary School has 48 seats for Diploma in Civil Engineering.
What is the minimum qualification for admission?
Students must have passed SLC or SEE. TSLC/Pre-Diploma students must have obtained minimum 68.33 percent marks in the relevant program.
Is there an entrance examination for this course?
Yes. The CTEVT curriculum includes an entrance examination administered by CTEVT.
What is the attendance requirement?
Students must maintain at least 90 percent attendance in each subject to appear in the respective final examination.
What are the pass marks for theory and practical subjects?
Students must secure at least 40 percent in theory and 50 percent in practical.
What certificate is awarded after completing the program?
Students who pass all subjects across six semesters are awarded the Diploma in Civil Engineering.
