Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (DRAE)

Three-year Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering (DRAE) under CTEVT equips students with mechanical engineering knowledge and practical skills for careers in refrigeration, air conditioning, and related industrial and workshop settings.

The DRAE program develops mid-level technical workforce for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector, both in Nepal and internationally. The curriculum integrates foundational engineering, mechanical engineering, and specialized refrigeration and air conditioning technology, with a strong emphasis on practical skills through industrial attachment and projects. Graduates are prepared for wage employment, self-employment, and roles in workshops, industries, and automotive sectors, contributing to national technical capacity and reducing dependency on foreign technicians.

Features

• Maximum batch size: 48 students.
• Medium of instruction: English/Nepali.
• Practical training and industrial attachment emphasized.
• Career-oriented focus with potential for self-employment.

Eligibility

• SLC/SEE pass or equivalent with minimum C grade in Mathematics and Science, and 1.6 GPA in English.
• Pre-diploma in related subject with minimum 68.33% is also acceptable.

Curricular Structure

• Three-year program with six semesters (two semesters per year).
• Each semester: 19.5 academic weeks, at least 15 weeks of teaching and learning.
• First year: foundational engineering and language subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Nepali, English).
• Second year: core mechanical and refrigeration engineering subjects.
• Third year: advanced subjects with elective options, industrial attachment, and major projects.

Job prospects

• Technician roles in refrigeration and air conditioning industries.
• Employment in automotive workshops and industrial facilities.
• Opportunities for self-employment and entrepreneurship in HVAC services.
• Industrial and project-based roles in domestic and international settings.