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

• Four-year technical–vocational mechanical engineering program producing mechanical professionals and certified instructors for TVET and K–12 systems.

Description (points)
• 136-credit bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with strong emphasis on vocational pedagogy.
• Prepares graduates for dual roles: mechanical industry professionals and technical/vocational instructors.
• Includes mechanical foundations, machine design, CAD/CAM, thermodynamics, materials, manufacturing processes, and workshop practice.
• Integrates vocational pedagogy: curriculum design, instructional methods, assessment, educational psychology.
• Program structure blends theoretical understanding with extensive practical and lab-based components (48 practical credits in specialization).
• Includes two internships—teaching/training and work-based learning—and a research component.
• Graduates become eligible for master-level studies in TVET, management, education, technology leadership, and related 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.

Mechanical Engineering Specialization – 80 Credits (32 Theory, 48 Practical)
Key areas:
• Strength of Materials
• Engineering Drawing I & II
• Engineering Mathematics I & II
• Engineering Mechanics
• Basic Electrical Engineering
• Basic Electronics
• Thermodynamics
• Manufacturing Processes (basic & advanced)
• Metal cutting and forming
• CAD (I, II), CAD & FEA
• Machine Design I & II
• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
• Casting and welding
• Mechanical workshop
• Projects I & II
• Electives I & II

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

Features (points)
• Program aligns with NVQF Level-6 expectations.
• Strong mechanical specialization with heavy practical focus.
• Dual professional track: teaching + industry employment.
• Structured internships in both education and industry.
• Preparation for master-level programs in TVET and technical fields.
• Industry-aligned mechanical competencies and applied learning.

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

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

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

Job prospects (points)
• Mechanical workshop instructor
• TVET mechanical trainer
• K–12 technical subject teacher
• Vocational curriculum/materials developer
• Mechanical technician or supervisor
• Maintenance and operations technician
• CAD/CAM operator
• Manufacturing workshop technician
• Quality control assistant
• Mechanical lab assistant
• Industrial safety assistant
• Entry-level roles in mechanical industries, fabrication, production, and maintenance