Bachelor in Automobile Engineering

Tribhuwan University
4 years
Rs. 551698
Updated November 28, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs. 551698

Colleges

1+

Summary

Four-year Tribhuvan University engineering program focused on automotive design, manufacturing, operation, repair, diagnostics, electric vehicles, hybrid systems, and vehicle performance.
Covers core mechanical-engineering principles followed by specialized automobile courses including engines, chassis, transmission, electric & hybrid vehicles, sensors, diagnostics, vehicle dynamics, CAD, automation, and pollution control. Includes mini project, major projects (I & II), and compulsory industrial attachment. Prepares engineers for modern automotive sectors ranging from EV technologies to manufacturing and service operations.

Description

Curricular Structure 

Year 1 – Engineering Foundation

SemesterKey Courses
IMath I • Physics • Programming • Electrical & Electronics Fundamentals • Engineering Drawing • Mechanics I
IIMath II • Chemistry • Thermodynamics I • Machine Drawing • Mechanics II • Workshop Technology

Year 2 – Mechanical Core & Manufacturing

SemesterKey Courses
IIIMath III • Material Science • Manufacturing Processes • Thermodynamics II • Metrology • Mechanics of Materials
IVProbability & Statistics • Electrical Machines • Instrumentation & Sensors • Fluid Mechanics • CAD • Theory of Machines

Year 3 – Automobile Specialization Begins

SemesterKey Courses
VNumerical Methods • Organization & Management • Heat & Mass Transfer • Control System & Automation • Electric & Hybrid Vehicles • Automobile Engines • Technical English
VIEngineering Economics • Industrial Engineering • Automobile Chassis • Component Design I • Hydraulics & Pneumatics • Mini Project • Elective I

Year 4 – Advanced Automobile Engineering

SemesterKey Courses
VIIEntrepreneurship • Elective II • Automobile Repair & Service • Vehicle Dynamics • Component Design II • Combustion & Pollution Control • Project I
VIIIProject Management • Elective III • Industrial Attachment (8 weeks) • Project II

Features

Features
• TU IOE-accredited automobile engineering program
• Offered at Thapathali Campus and Pashchimanchal Campus
• Strong specialization: EVs, hybrid systems, engines, chassis, dynamics
• Industrial attachment (mandatory)
• Mini project + Project I + Project II
• CAD, automation, control systems, diagnostics, pollution control
• Blends mechanical engineering with modern automotive technologies


Fee (Tentative)
• Starting from NPR 551,698
• Total cost varies by campus and seat category (regular vs. full-fee)

Admission Process

Admission Process (Points)
• Minimum C grade in all subjects in Grade 11–12
• Apply for IOE BE/B.Arch entrance exam
• Sit for the computer-based entrance test
• Selection strictly on merit ranking
• Choose preferred campus (Thapathali or Pashchimanchal) based on priority form
• Submit academic certificates, citizenship, and photos
• Pay required fees after seat confirmation

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects
• Automobile engineer
• Vehicle designer (EV, hybrid, IC engines)
• Automotive production engineer
• Service-center and workshop engineer
• Quality-control engineer (automotive sector)
• Automotive testing and diagnostics engineer
• Vehicle dynamics and performance analyst
• Spare-parts and components engineer
• Service manager / technical advisor
• Industrial automation assistant in auto-manufacturing
• Maintenance engineer (fleet, transport, logistics)
• EV‐charging and electric-mobility technician
• Pathway to M.Sc. in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering

Colleges Offering This Course

Thapathali Campus | Institute of Engineering