Bachelor of Technical Education in Civil Engineering (B. Tech Ed)

• Double-degree TVET–IT program producing skilled IT professionals and certified technical/vocational instructors.

Description (points)
• 166-credit program combining technical education, pedagogy, and advanced IT coursework.
• Builds competencies in software development, networks, databases, AI, cloud computing, and IoT.
• Prepares graduates for IT industry roles and teaching professions simultaneously.
• Includes paid internships, work-based learning, and research components.
• Spans five years across multiple KU-affiliated institutions.
• Graduates become eligible for advanced studies in TVET, MTech Ed, and MIT programs.

Curricular structure (compact summary)

Core Courses – 18 Credits (12 Theory, 6 Practical)
Teaching Profession; General English; Educational Psychology; General Nepali; Curriculum Development; Measurement & Evaluation.

Vocational Pedagogy – 20 Credits (10 Theory, 10 Practical)
Principles of Technical Instruction; Instructional System Design; Instructional Skills I–II; TVET Ecosystem; Training Methodology; Assessment; Occupational Curriculum Design; Materials Development; Enterprise Development.

IT Specialization – 80 Credits (48 Theory, 32 Practical)
Information Systems; Software Development; C Programming; OOP; Creativity & Innovation; Networks; Mathematical Computing; Statistical Modelling; Python; System Analysis; Database Systems; Microprocessor; Web Applications; Cloud Computing; IoT; AI; Advanced DBMS; MIS; Troubleshooting; Project Management; IT Projects I–II.

Internship & Research – 18 Credits (1 Theory, 17 Practical)
Educational Research; Teaching/Training Internship; Work-based Internship; Research Project.

Features (points)
• 166-credit double-degree structure.
• Paid internships during study.
• Application-oriented and work-based learning.
• Additional crash courses.
• Research and innovation emphasis.
• Direct employability in IT and TVET sectors.
• 20% scholarship provision.

Fee (point)
• NPR 646,000 (tentative).

Eligibility (points)
• Minimum D+ in each Grade-12 subject with CGPA ≥1.6
OR second division in 10+2/PCL/equivalent in any discipline.
• Level-5 vocational background accepted.

Admission process (points)
• Written General Educational Knowledge Test (Math, Science, English) — 50% required.
• Oral/occupational assessment evaluating aptitude, experience, goals, presentation, financial readiness — 50% required.

Job prospects (points)
• Web developer
• Software developer
• App developer
• Network/system administrator
• IT engineer
• DevOps engineer
• IT administrator
• Data scientist
• AI/ML engineer
• EdTech specialist
• Technical instructor for K–12 and TVET
• Curriculum/materials developer
• EdTech innovator