BE in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BE Civil) at Ritz College of Engineering and Management

The Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BE Civil) at Ritz College of Engineering and Management is a four-year undergraduate engineering program conducted under Pokhara University. The program is divided into eight semesters and follows Pokhara University's 2025 Bachelor of Civil Engineering curriculum structure, carrying 129 credits. Ritz College has an intake of 48 seats for BE Civil.

The curriculum combines mathematics, science, mechanics, engineering materials, surveying, structures, geotechnical engineering, transportation, water resources, environmental engineering, construction management, projects, electives, and internship work. Laboratory, tutorial, workshop, field, survey, project, and practical components are distributed across the degree rather than being concentrated in one semester.

BE Civil program overview

The program moves from basic sciences and engineering foundations into surveying, structural analysis, soil and foundation engineering, hydraulics, transportation, water supply, construction management, structural design, hydropower, professional practice, and internship.

What students study in BE Civil

The first year is mainly concerned with mathematics, physics, chemistry, mechanics, engineering drawing, programming, materials, electrical and electronics engineering, geology, workshop practice, and energy engineering.

In the second year, the curriculum moves more directly into civil engineering through Building Technology, Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Surveying, Hydraulics, Soil Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Probability and Statistics, and the first project.

Third-year subjects include Engineering Hydrology, Foundation Engineering, Structural Analysis II, Transportation Engineering, Water Supply Engineering, Concrete Technology and Masonry Structure, Engineering Economics, steel and timber design, irrigation, drainage, sanitary engineering, and an elective.

The final year brings together Construction Project Management, reinforced concrete design, Estimating and Valuation, Hydropower Engineering, Project II, two further electives, Engineering Professional Practice, and a six-credit internship.

Semester-wise BE Civil curriculum

Semester I

The first semester establishes the science, mathematics, mechanics, computing, and drawing foundation used in later engineering subjects.

Semester Credits: 15

Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, and Computer Programming include practical allocations, while Engineering Drawing carries a substantial drawing/practical workload. Calculus and mechanics establish the analytical base for later engineering courses.

Semester II

The second semester broadens the engineering foundation and introduces civil engineering materials, workshop practice, and geology.

Semester Credits: 16

Civil Engineering Workshop is entirely practice-oriented in its scheduled hours, while Civil Engineering Materials, Engineering Geology, Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Introduction to Energy Engineering also include practical components.

Semester III

The third semester begins a more concentrated study of buildings, fluids, structures, numerical work, and surveying.

Semester Credits: 16

Surveying I carries theory, tutorial, and practical hours. Fluid Mechanics, Numerical Methods, Strength of Materials, and Building Technology also contain applied components within their course structures.

Semester IV

Semester IV combines hydraulics, geotechnical study, structures, communication, surveying, statistics, and the first formal project.

Semester Credits: 17

Project I introduces structured project work before students enter the later technical semesters. Surveying II continues the sequence started in Semester III, while Soil Mechanics and Structural Analysis I establish foundations for later geotechnical and structural subjects.

Third-year study

Semester V

The fifth semester brings several major civil engineering areas together, including water resources, foundations, structures, transportation, water supply, and field surveying.

Semester Credits: 18

The Survey Field Project gives field-based surveying its own course allocation. Foundation Engineering builds on Soil Mechanics, while Structural Analysis II follows the structural sequence established earlier in the curriculum.

Transportation Engineering I, Engineering Hydrology, and Water Supply Engineering also broaden the course beyond building and structural subjects into transportation and water-related infrastructure.

Semester VI

Semester VI moves into engineering economics, structural design, irrigation, environmental services, transportation, and elective study.

Semester Credits: 18

Engineering Economics adds a management and economic dimension to the technical curriculum. Transportation Engineering II continues the transportation sequence, while Irrigation and Drainage Engineering and Sanitary Engineering extend the water and environmental side of civil engineering study.

Final-year study

Semester VII

The seventh semester emphasizes design, construction management, valuation, hydropower, project work, and elective study.

Semester Credits: 18

Project II carries six scheduled practical hours and three academic credits. It appears alongside Construction Project Management and Estimating and Valuation, placing project work within a semester that also addresses planning, costing, structural design, and infrastructure management.

Design of R.C.C. Structures continues the structural design stream, while Hydropower Engineering adds a further water-resource engineering subject.

Semester VIII

The final semester is more concentrated, with professional practice, elective study, and internship.

Semester Credits: 11

The internship carries six credits and 12 scheduled practical hours in the curriculum structure. Engineering Professional Practice provides a separate academic component in the final semester before completion of the degree.

Across all eight semesters, the Bachelor of Civil Engineering curriculum totals 129 credits, with 112 lecture hours, 60 tutorial hours, and 71 practical hours shown in the overall curriculum structure.

Project, field, and practical components

BE Civil is not structured as a theory-only program. Practical and field requirements begin in the first year and continue throughout the degree.

Major applied components include:

• Engineering Drawing

• Civil Engineering Workshop

• Computer Programming practical work

• Laboratory work in science and engineering subjects

• Surveying I and Surveying II

• Project I

• Survey Field Project

• Project II

• Practical components in structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, environmental, and transportation subjects

• Six-credit internship in Semester VIII

The curriculum progressively shifts from guided laboratory and workshop activity toward surveying, fieldwork, design, project work, and internship experience.

Ritz College also includes regular field visits and survey camps among its engineering-related academic activities. Its Civil Engineering department uses laboratories, computer facilities, reference materials, and IT applications alongside regular teaching.

Program objectives

The BE Civil program at Ritz College is organized around several academic and professional objectives. These include developing the ability to carry out essential civil engineering functions, communicate with industry professionals and community members, and understand ethical and professional responsibilities.

The program also places attention on continued academic and professional development. Its objectives include encouraging students to pursue continuing education, graduate degrees, and other forms of further learning after completing the bachelor's program.

Within the undergraduate curriculum, these objectives are supported through technical courses, communication study, project work, Engineering Professional Practice, field activities, and internship.

BE Civil eligibility

Eligibility: Pokhara University's undergraduate engineering requirements include completion of Grade 12 in the Science stream or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Applicants are required to meet the following academic conditions:

• Study of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the required level

• At least one course of a minimum 100 full marks or 5 credits in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

• Minimum C grade or 45% in each of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Grade 12

• Overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent

• Mathematics of at least 100 marks in Grade 11 or Grade 12

Admission process

Undergraduate admission procedures include application submission, an entrance examination, merit-based selection, and enrollment.

Applicants sit for an entrance examination conducted through Pokhara University or its affiliated colleges. The examination is generally based on relevant academic subject areas, while admission is determined through merit and the availability of seats.

At Ritz College, application forms can be obtained from the reception desk in Balkumari, Lalitpur, or downloaded through the college website.

Students submit the completed form with:

• Two passport-sized color photographs

• Photocopies of the Class 10 grade sheet and character certificate

• Photocopies of the Class 12 transcript and character certificate

• Original migration certificate

• Photocopy of citizenship or passport

Ritz College has 48 seats for the BE Civil program.

Main academic areas

The curriculum covers a broad range of civil engineering subjects rather than concentrating on one branch from the beginning.

Students encounter academic areas related to:

• Engineering mathematics

• Applied physics and chemistry

• Engineering drawing

• Mechanics

• Civil engineering materials

• Engineering geology

• Building technology

• Fluid mechanics and hydraulics

• Surveying

• Strength of materials

• Soil and foundation engineering

• Structural analysis

• Concrete technology

• Transportation engineering

• Water supply

• Hydrology

• Irrigation and drainage

• Sanitary engineering

• Structural design

• Construction project management

• Estimating and valuation

• Hydropower engineering

• Engineering economics

• Engineering professional practice

The sequence allows foundational subjects to support later technical courses. Soil Mechanics precedes Foundation Engineering, for example, while Structural Analysis I and II lead into structural design subjects. Surveying develops through two regular courses and a separate Survey Field Project.

Skills connected with the curriculum

Through its combination of courses, tutorials, laboratories, surveying, projects, and internship work, students may develop abilities related to:

• Engineering calculation and analysis

• Technical drawing

• Surveying and field measurement

• Understanding construction materials

• Structural analysis

• Basic structural design

• Soil and foundation assessment

• Water and hydraulic engineering study

• Transportation engineering analysis

• Estimating and valuation

• Construction project planning

• Technical communication

• Engineering project work

• Professional and ethical understanding

The program objectives also emphasize communication with professionals and communities and responsible professional conduct.

Who may consider BE Civil

BE Civil may suit students who are comfortable with mathematics and science and who want an engineering course that combines calculation, technical drawing, laboratory activity, fieldwork, surveying, design, and project-based study.

Students should expect mathematics to remain relevant beyond the first year. Calculus, Algebra and Geometry, Numerical Methods, and Probability and Statistics support later engineering analysis.

The course also requires engagement with several different areas of civil engineering rather than focusing only on buildings. Transportation, water supply, irrigation, sanitation, hydropower, geotechnical engineering, structures, surveying, construction management, and valuation all appear within the curriculum.

Academic facilities and support at Ritz College

BE Civil students study at the Balkumari, Lalitpur campus of Ritz College of Engineering and Management. The college provides computer facilities with networking and internet access, multimedia-equipped classrooms, library resources, and academic reference materials.

The Civil Engineering program also uses laboratory facilities and IT applications as part of its teaching arrangement. Field visits and survey camps add another setting for engineering learning outside regular classroom sessions.

Personal career counseling, workshops, seminars, and interaction programs are also part of the wider student-support environment at the college.

Scholarships

Ritz College provides scholarships according to Pokhara University rules and regulations. Scholarship consideration takes account of academic performance and financial need, and selection is competitive.

Applicants complete the scholarship application form available at the college reception and submit supporting records such as academic transcripts, income certificates, and other relevant documents. Scholarship support may be applied toward tuition fees, books, and other academic expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long is BE Civil at Ritz College?

The Bachelor of Civil Engineering is a four-year undergraduate program divided into eight semesters.

2. Which university is the BE Civil program under?

The BE Civil program at Ritz College of Engineering and Management operates under Pokhara University.

3. How many seats are available for BE Civil at Ritz College?

Ritz College has an intake of 48 seats for Bachelor of Civil Engineering.

4. How many credits are in the BE Civil curriculum?

Pokhara University's 2025 Bachelor of Civil Engineering curriculum carries a total of 129 credits.

5. Does BE Civil include an internship?

Yes. INT 484 Internship is included in Semester VIII and carries six credits.

6. Does the program include surveying and fieldwork?

Yes. The curriculum includes Surveying I, Surveying II, and a Survey Field Project. Ritz College also includes field visits and survey camps within its engineering academic activities.

7. What projects are included in BE Civil?

The curriculum includes Project I in Semester IV and Project II in Semester VII. It also includes a Survey Field Project in Semester V.

8. What are the major subjects in the final year?

Final-year study includes Construction Project Management, Design of R.C.C. Structures, Estimating and Valuation, Hydropower Engineering, Project II, electives, Engineering Professional Practice, and internship.

9. What is the academic eligibility for BE Civil?

Applicants need a Grade 12 Science or equivalent background meeting Pokhara University's engineering requirements in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, subject grades, and overall GPA.

10. Is an entrance examination required?

Yes. Undergraduate admission includes an entrance examination, with selection based on merit and available seats.

11. Does the course include practical work?

Yes. Practical components appear in science, programming, drawing, materials, geology, surveying, hydraulics, soil mechanics, structures, transportation, environmental engineering, field projects, projects, and internship.

12. What is studied in Semester VIII?

Semester VIII consists of Elective III, Engineering Professional Practice, and a six-credit internship.