Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering (BE Geomatics)

Purbanchal University
4 years
Rs.
Updated December 11, 2025

University

Purbanchal University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs.

Summary

Short Description

Four-year engineering program focused on surveying, mapping, land administration, GIS, remote sensing, and geodesy for infrastructure and land resource management.

Description

BE Geomatic Engineering at Purbanchal University trains engineers to collect, process, analyze, and manage spatial and land information. The curriculum integrates surveying (plane, geodetic, cadastral, engineering), geodesy, GIS, remote sensing, photogrammetry, cartography, and land law/administration.
Graduates are prepared to support infrastructure projects, hydropower and road design, land management, cadastral and valuation work, and spatial planning for government, private, and international organizations.

Description

Curricular Structure (Table Summary)

Duration: 4 years • Semesters: 8

YearSemesterKey Courses
1Sem 1Fundamentals of Surveying, Introduction to GIS, Map Drafting & Design, Communicative English, Mathematics I, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Concepts & Programming
1Sem 2Plane Surveying, Mathematics II, Computer Drafting & Design, Communicative Nepali, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics & Heat, Probability & Statistics, Field Work I (Plane Surveying)
2Sem 3Field Astronomy, Mathematics III, Computer Programming, Geodesy I (Geodetic Control), Cartography I (Map Projections), Topographical Surveying I, Land Law, Field Work II (Geodetic Surveying)
2Sem 4Topographical Surveying of Other Surfaces, Geodesy II (Gravity & GNSS), Cadastral Surveying I, Cadastral Surveying II (Digital Cadastral), Land Administration, Land Registration, Photogrammetry I, Photogrammetry II, Cartography II (Remote Sensing)
3Sem 5Astronomy, Geodesy III (Satellite Geodesy), Numerical Methods, Geomatic Computation I (Survey Adjustment), Engineering Survey I, Land Valuation I, GIS I, Digital Photogrammetry I (Theoretical), Digital Cartography I (Theoretical), Field Work III (Leveling & Cadastral)
3Sem 6Environmental Survey & Mapping, Geodesy IV (Physical Geodesy), Geomatic Computation II (Survey Software), Engineering Survey II (Project Survey), Land Valuation II, Socio-Economic Survey, GIS II (Design & Implementation), Digital Photogrammetry II (Observational), Digital Cartography II (Digital & Web Mapping), Geological Survey
4Sem 7Land Reform & Management, Land/Earth Observation System, Land Resources Mapping, Digital Image Processing, Project Management, Professional Practice & Ethics, Map Reproduction Technology, Research Methodology, Project Field Work
4Sem 8Project/Thesis Work, Elective (one): Spatial Data Infrastructure & Web Mapping / Gravity, GPS & Inertial Positioning / Quantity Surveying / LIS / Urban & Regional Planning

Features

Features

  • Dedicated, specialized geomatics program (surveying + GIS + remote sensing + land management)
  • Strong combination of field work + computation + legal/administrative content
  • Multiple field works (plane, geodetic, cadastral, engineering survey)
  • Exposure to GNSS, satellite geodesy, digital photogrammetry, digital cartography, GIS
  • Project + thesis in final year tied to real-world mapping/land issues
  • Direct alignment with Nepal’s high demand for geomatics professionals

Fee

  • Not specified in the provided text
  • Actual fee depends on the affiliated college’s policy

Admission Process

Eligibility

  • Must have secured C+ in all subjects in +2 or equivalent
    OR
  • I.Sc / 10+2 (Science) or Diploma in Geomatics Engineering or equivalent with minimum 45% aggregate
  • Must sit and qualify in the Purbanchal University Bachelor of Engineering Entrance Exam

Admission Process (Points)

  • Meet academic eligibility (C+ in all subjects or 45% aggregate with science/geomatics background)
  • Fill PU BE Entrance Exam form and sit for the exam
  • Qualify in the entrance; merit list used for admission
  • Apply to PU-affiliated geomatics college (currently Himalayan College of Geomatic Engineering and Land Resource Management)
  • Submit SEE + 10+2/ISC/Diploma transcripts, certificates, and citizenship/passport at admission

 

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

Public and private sectors needing surveying, mapping, and land management:

  1. Ministries and departments
    • Ministry of Land Management
    • Ministry of Water Resources
    • Department of Survey
    • Department of Roads
  2. Nepal Army and Nepal Police (survey/mapping units)
  3. Engineering consulting firms
  4. Nepal Electricity Authority and hydropower companies
  5. NGOs/INGOs in land, environment, and development
  6. Private infrastructure and construction companies
  7. International job market (USA, UK, Canada, Japan, etc.)
  8. Education and research institutions

Prospect Careers

  • Geomatics Engineer
  • Survey Engineer / Surveyor
  • GIS Analyst / Specialist
  • Remote Sensing Specialist
  • Land Administration / Cadastral Officer
  • Mapping and Cartography Engineer
  • Engineering Survey Engineer (roads, hydropower, urban)
  • Spatial Data Infrastructure / Web Mapping Engineer
  • Academic or Researcher (with further study)