Call for Application for Admission in Undergraduate Programs-2023
Kathmandu University (KU) calls for applications for admission in Undergraduate Programs in the School of Engineering (SoE) for the academic year 2023/2024. In order to be fully eligible for admission, candidates must have passed 10+2 level (or equivalent) with an additional requirement of minimum marks or grade in aggregate and subjects as specified for individual programs.
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Eligibility Criteria |
- BE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
- Communication
- Power and Control
- BE (Mechanical Engineering)
- Automobile
- Energy Technology
- Design and Manufacturing
- Hydropower
- BE (Civil Engineering with specialization in Hydropower)
- BE (Chemical Engineering)
- BE (Mining Engineering)*
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- Must have passed with the subjects PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) in both XI and XII
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- BE (Computer Engineering)
- BE (Geomatics Engineering)**
- B.Arch (Architecture)***
- BTech in AI (Artificial Intelligence
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- Must have passed with the subjects PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) or PMCs (Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science) in both XI and XII
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* In Partnership with Gandaki University
** Candidates applying for geomatics scholarships need to fill up a separate form for scholarship after publication of "Program wise merit list for admission purpose"
*** Must pass the aptitude test conducted after the CBT merit list publication
For More Details, Read the Following Documents:
(All Documents are Approved by Dean SOE, KU)
Click Here for Admission Call
Click Here for Information on KUCAT CBT and Test Syllabus
Click Here for Procedure of Application and Admission
Click Here for Information for Candidates applying for BE in Geomatics Engineering
International Applicants: 10 percent of seats are reserved for foreign applicants (Fee 1.5 times of normal fee for SAARC Countries and 2 times of normal fee for other countries)
Inclusion Quota: 10 percent of seats are reserved for Inclusion Quota
Eligibility Criteria and CBT Test Group For Admission
- In order to be fully eligible for admission, candidates must have passed 10+2 level (or equivalent) with a minimum aggregate GPA of 2.0 or Aggregate 50% in percentage scale. Candidates must have appeared in Kathmandu University Common Admission Test (KUCAT-CBT 2023) and obtained the required threshold score in the test. Students, who have completed 10+2 in Biology stream and applying for PCM test must have taken an additional mathematics course and passed it with required scores. An additional requirement of minimum marks or grade in aggregate and individual subjects as specified for individual programs.
- Candidates who have passed all courses of Grade XI and are waiting for Grade Increment Exam of grade XII are also eligible for provisional admission if the candidate is able to score pass marks in KUCAT CBT 2023 entrance exam. Rules and other details regarding provisional admission will be made public during the admission offer call.
- Candidates must appear in KUCAT-CBT-2023 entrance exam with PCM test group for all programs.
- Candidates who have completed +2 equivalent GCSE A-Level shall have at least 3 courses at Advanced Level (A level) and 1 in AS level. Course combination PCM or PMCs is applicable as per the specific program. Whenever percentage uniform mark (PUM) criteria are provided, then, aggregate 50% in percentage scale will be applicable. If PUM is not provided, Grade D in PCM/PMCs will be applicable.
- For International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma students must have at least 6 courses including either PCM or PMCs. Course combination of PCM or PMCs is applicable as per the specific program. Students must have a final IB grade of 3 in each course separately.
- In case of confusion in eligibility of GCSE A Level or IB Diploma please send your queries through email. (soe_admission@ku.edu.np)
- Candidates who have completed +2 equivalents with foreign educational boards shall be submitting the marks equivalent to grades from equivalence authority KU at the time of admission.
- CTEVT diploma holders (3 years education after SLC/SEE) may apply in the related discipline corresponding to their field of study at the diploma level. Eligibility requirements are the same as that of percentage criteria for NEB +2 graduates.
- In case of a dispute related to application, eligibility, CBT exam and CBT score, the decision of KUCAT CBT 2023 committee will be final.
Exam Centers
- Entrance exam is conducted in three different centers:
- Center 1: Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok
- Center 2: B. K. V. M. Biratnagar, Morang
- Center 3: Nepathya College, Manigram (near Butwal), Rupandehi
Students can choose any one exam center as per his/her convenience. Aptitude test for B.Arch (Architecture) will be conducted only in Center 1 after the publication of CBT merit list. Candidates are not allowed to change centers after the application deadline.
Registration Open
(Registration from 25 July 2023 to 19 August 2023)
Important Schedules and Deadlines *
| Activity |
Period/Deadline |
Remarks |
| Publication of the application Notice |
24 July 2023 |
National Newspapers/KU Website/Social media |
| Registration, Application Form Filling and Payment OPEN |
25 July 2023 |
Online through application portal Payment: digital wallet and Bank |
| Last Date of Registration |
19 August 2023 |
Online |
| Application Form Filling and Payment deadline |
20 August 2023 |
Online |
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Period/Deadline |
Remarks |
| Admit Card Available |
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| KUCAT-CBT Exam |
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| Publication of CBT Score |
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| Changing of Applied Program |
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| Publication of Program Wise Merit List |
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| Scholarship Form Fill-up for Geomatics Engineering Applicants |
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| Aptitude Test for B.Arch |
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| Enrollment Confirmation Form Fill-up |
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| Publication of Program Wise Enrollment List of Confirmed Candidates |
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| Notice Published for Enrollment Process |
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- Schedule may be adjusted on requirements. There may be changes in activities, and dates. Any adjustment in the schedule will be notified on the KU website.
- School Admission Committee and Quota Admission Committee are separately formed to conduct the admission process.
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Note: Payment Verification will take approximately 5 to 7 business days after completion of application form. Verification process will continue even after the last date of registration. Verification will start from 10 August 2023.
Application Processing Fee and Payment Methods
Application Processing Fee: NRs. 2000/- (non-refundable / non-transformable)
Application processing fee can be paid through Digital Wallet and Bank
Methods to Pay
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Payment Procedure |
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eSewa or Khalti
(Digital Wallet)
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eSewa / Khalti (Mobile App)
A payment for KUCAT-CBT 2023 Application Fee can be made through eSewa or Khalti using the following links:
eSewa (Website)
- Open esewa.com.np
- Login to eSewa
- Select "KU School of Engineering Entrance Form" under Popular Services.
- Fill the details and click PROCEED.
Khalti (Website)
- Open khalti.com
- Login to Khalti
- Select "KU Entrance (SOE)" under Recently Added Services.
- Select Entrance Fee and click Next.
- Fill the details and in remarks section, mention "KUCAT CBT-2023".
The Name of the candidate and other details should match with the KUCAT-CBT 2023 Application Form details.
Note: Download the receipt of the transaction and note the Reference Code/Transaction ID which is needed for the Application Form. The downloaded receipt needs to be uploaded to the Application Form.
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Bank
(Fee transfer from Nepal and India)
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- Bank Name: Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd.
- Bank Address: Banepa, Kavre, Nepal
- Swift Code: NIBLNPKT
- Account Name: KU-School of Engineering
- Account Number: 00501030255547
Methods to Pay:
- Visit any branch of Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd. and deposit NRs. 2000/- in the account name KU-SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (account number 00501030255547).
- Applicant's name needs to be indicated in the voucher.
- Take a clear picture of the voucher and upload it in the application form.
The Name of the candidate must be mentioned in the payment voucher.
Note: Money transferred in other accounts of university will be considered as invalid transfer. CBT committee will not be responsible for any refund in this case. |
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Provision for foreign student
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- Bank Name: Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd.
- Bank Address: Banepa, Kavre, Nepal
- Swift Code: NIBLNPKT
- Account Name: Kathmandu University
- Account Number: 005 05010 2500 30 (USD)
Methods to pay:
- Visit any international partner bank / fund transfer portal. Fill up the details (as mentioned in section 2.4 c. of the Procedure Document) and deposit the equivalent amount of NRs 2000/.
[For exchange rate (NRs to USD) use following link, https://www.nrb.org.np/]
- Applicant’s name needs to be indicated in the voucher (receipt).
- Take a clear picture of the voucher (receipt) and upload it in the application form.
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If any query regarding admission application or KUCAT-CBT, please send Email at soe_admission@ku.edu.np or call at , +977-9801370637, +977-9801210035, +977-11-415100, +977-11-415200, (phone available from 9 AM - 3 PM)
School of Engineering
Kathmandu University
Dhulikhel, Kavre
PO Box 6250, Kathmandu, Nepal
