Bachelor of Technical Education in Mechanical Engineering-Automobile (B. Tech Ed)

• Four-year vocational–technical automobile engineering program designed to prepare graduates as instructors, trainers, and industry-ready automotive technicians.

Description (points)
• 136-credit bachelor’s degree combining automotive engineering specialization with vocational pedagogy.
• Produces dual-role professionals: skilled automobile technicians and certified technical/vocational instructors.
• Covers fundamentals of automotive systems, power units, electronics, CAD for automobiles, alternative fuels, maintenance, and workshop operations.
• Pedagogical modules train graduates in curriculum design, teaching methods, and assessment for technical education.
• Includes two internships: teaching/training and industry-based work-learning.
• Program aligns with NVQF Level-6 competency requirements of Nepal.
• Graduates qualify for master-level programs in TVET, management, technology leadership, and related technical fields.

Curricular structure (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; Curriculum Design; Materials Development; Enterprise Development.

Automobile Engineering Specialization – 80 Credits (Approx. 32 Theory, 48 Practical)
Key areas:
• Basic Automobile Engineering
• Automobile Electronics
• Automobile Technology
• Power Unit & Transmission
• Alternative Fuel Energy Systems
• Dent & Paint Techniques
• Computer-Aided Automobile Design I & II
• Strength of Materials
• Engineering Drawing I & II
• Engineering Mechanics
• Basic Electrical Engineering
• C Programming
• Basic Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes (basic & advanced)
• Machine Design I & II
• Theory of Machines
• Fluid Mechanics
• Engineering Thermodynamics
• Heat Transfer
• Mechanical Workshop
• Projects I & II
• Elective

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

Features (points)
• Automotive specialization with strong practical orientation.
• Balanced dual focus: mechanical–automotive technical skills + teaching competence.
• Heavy workshop and lab components (vehicle systems, electronics, diagnostics, bodywork).
• Eligibility for TVET and technical leadership master’s programs.
• Structured learning through projects, practicals, and pedagogical training.

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

Eligibility (points)
• Level-5 technical education background required.
• PCL/Intermediate in technical subject (≥2nd division)
OR technician certificate ≥50%
OR 10+2 with relevant technical experience.

Admission process (points)
• Written General Educational Knowledge Test (Math, Science, English) — 50% required.
• Oral/Occupational Assessment — evaluates aptitude, experience, goals, communication, financial readiness — 50% required.

Job prospects (points)
• Automobile workshop instructor
• TVET automobile trainer
• K–12 technical subject teacher (automobile/mechanical)
• Vehicle maintenance technician
• Automotive diagnostic technician
• Service center supervisor
• Automotive electronics technician
• Automobile CAD/CAM assistant
• Workshop foreman/assistant foreman
• Technical curriculum/materials developer
• Entry-level roles in automotive manufacturing, repair, servicing, and inspection
• Vehicle bodywork (dent/paint) technician
• Alternative fuel systems assistant technician