Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BE Civil)

Four-year engineering program focused on the mathematical, scientific, and technical principles behind the planning, design, construction, and operation of civil infrastructure.

Trains students in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water-resources engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, material science, and surveying. Builds analytical competence in design calculations, modeling, estimation, and project execution. Embeds fieldwork and lab-based learning to strengthen real-world applicability. Prepares graduates for NEC licensing, public-sector engineering roles, private consultancy work, and infrastructure development projects.

Curricular structure (table)
Pokhara University publishes the curricular structure in modular form; core components consistently include:

Features
Four-year, eight-semester program totaling ~140 credit hours depending on college implementation.
NEC registration pathway upon graduation and licensing exam.
Strong practical component: labs, survey camp, site visits, and design studios.
Admission tied to physics–chemistry–mathematics background.
Scholarship quota across constituent and affiliated colleges.
Annual fall intake aligned with engineering calendar.

Admission process
Confirm eligibility: Grade 12 or equivalent with physics, chemistry, mathematics; minimum 45% or GPA/CGPA 2.0 and subject-wise minimums.
Submit application with academic records.
Sit for Pokhara University entrance examination.
Merit ranking defines admission and scholarship placement.
Seat confirmation follows document verification and payment.

Job prospects
Entry-level engineering roles across design, construction, supervision, and project management.
Placement pipeline across contractors, consultancies, hydropower, transport, water supply, sanitation, and municipal planning.
Work spans surveying, structural analysis, geotechnical investigation, material testing, water-resource systems, transportation planning, disaster-mitigation design, and environmental assessment.