1.

INTRODUCTION

Institute of Engineering (IoE) is one of the academic technical institutes under Tribhuvan University (TU). It is operated
by TU Decentralization Rule, 2055. IOE was established in connection with the introduction of National Education system in the
country in 1972 officially. Nevertheless the history of the institute is linked with the history of the Technical school, which was
established in 1942. Since then it has been producing technicians of different levels. It has been offering Bachelor’s Degree and
Diploma (technician) level course in various engineering disciplines since 1978 and 1960 respectively. As the leading institution
in engineering education in the country, at its various stages of development, it has been expanding the programs in engineering
education. It has run Masters and Ph.D. Level Programs in various fields of engineering. In this context, IOE has been running the
masters level programs on Urban Planning, Structural Engineering, environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering,
Power System Engineering, Information & Communication Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering and Geo-Technical
Engineering in addition to other Masters program like sustainable water sanitation, Health and development.
IOE is proud of its highly qualified faculty members, administrative staff and meritorious, hardworking and proactive
students. It is being supported by external forces like Government of Nepal, donor agencies, T. U. and others. In the first phase of
IOE development, which can be characterized as spontaneous stage of development, domain role was of the government in policy
formulation, establishment of academic norms and execution. After 80s, the development of IOE can be regarded as the period of
intended development in which wide involvement of internal forces is seen in the institutional building process. In this
connection, IOE has defined its vision, Goal and objectives as follows:
Vision: Establishment of a premier institute in the field of engineering and technology leading to Deemed University.
Goal: Social and economical progress through advancement of engineering and technology in the country.
Objectives:
 Contribution to human capital formation by training a qualified and adoptable labor force including high level engineers,
technologists, researchers and technicians in the field of engineering.
 Supporting innovation by generating new knowledge, accessing global stores of knowledge, and adapting knowledge to local
use in the field of engineering and technology.

2. INTAKE CAPACITY IN M.SC. PROGRAMME

S.N. Programmes Regular Sponsored or Full Total Duration

Fee Paying of Course
1. Urban Planning 6 14 20 2 years
2. Information & Communication Engineering 6 14 20 2 years

3. Structural Engineering 6 14 20 2 years

4. Power System Engineering 6 10 16 2 years
5. Renewable Energy Engineering 6 14 20 2 years

6. Water Resources Engineering 6 14 20 2 years

7. Geo-Technical Engineering 6 14 20 2 years
8 Sustainable Water Sanitation Health & 6 14 (Including 10 20 2 years
Development no. scholarship)
9 Transportation Engineering Proposed, may be started from coming session

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3. APPLICATION FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
Application forms are available in the websites: http://www.ioe.edu.np or http://entrance.ioe.edu.np of IOE. The
candidate willing to appear in the entrance examination to get enrollment into the program should fill and submit it online from
8:00 A.M. , 7 Kartik, 2067 to 20:00 P.M., 18 Kartik, 2067.
While filling the forms, the candidate should not skip any steps. But the fields with * signs are compulsory to be filled with
information.
The candidate should mention the type and No. of identification document and upload the color photograph of prescribed
specification.
The candidate must deposit an amount of Rs.2000/- as an admission test fee in the Saving Account No 006 022 9194001 3 of
the Himalayan Bank, Lalitpur Branch or from any branch of Himalayan Bank or other Banks in the country. The Voucher No.
should be mentioned in the application form. The original copy of the Voucher should be produced in the process of obtaining the
admit card.

4. DISTRIBUTION OF ADMISSION CARDS

The candidate applied for the entrance examination should obtain the admission card from the office of the entrance examination
board from 11.00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. of 24, 25 &26, 2067
The candidate must furnish the original copies of Identification document and the Bank Voucher mentioned in the application
Mode of Entrance Examination

4.1 Separate Entrance Examination will be held for M.Sc. in Urban Planning on Magsir 2nd 2067 (2 hours subjective test)
4.2 For other programs Entrance examination will be held on 1st Mangsir 2067. For this candidate should appear in one of the
following stream of entrance examination.

S.No. Entrance Stream Entrance code

1 Civil & Agriculture Engineering CA
2 Electrical Engineering EE
3 Electronics & Computer Engineering EC
4 Mechanical & Industrial engineering MI
5 Applied Science AS

 Entrance examination will be of a single paper of 3 hours duration consisting of two sections. Section- A is common to all
streams, consisting of general mathematics with 60 questions of 1 mark each. While Section-B consists of stream
specialized course with 60 nos. of questions of 1 mark each.
 The Candidates has to pass in both section separately.
 The question papers will be in English.
 The separate answer sheet is provided with the question paper which must be used for answering the questions.
 25% negative marks for wrong answer.
 Non programmable calculators are permitted. Exchange of calculators is strictly prohibited. Candidates have to bring their
own calculators.
 The result of entrance examination will be published in normalized parentage and rank stream wise. The normalized
percentage will be calculated as per the following formula.
  MO  MTH  1
 MarksA  MTH  MXS  MTH  60  MTH   1.2
  
MO: Marks Obtained in section B
MXS: Maximum marks obtain by the candidate in section-B of that stream
MTH: Threshold marks in section- B
MarksA : Marks Obtained in section A
5. SELECTION PROCEDURE
 Candidates fulfilling the program entry requirements (See Table below) will be selected for the admission on the basis of
merit list based on the normalized score of the Entrance examination. Priority shall be given to the sponsered type students in
the seats other than the regular category.

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 T.U. recognized AMIE and AMSE* candidates thus selected on the basis of merit list based on the score of entrance
examination shall, however, be offered provisional admission for the following academic years. Such candidates after passing
the prerequisite courses specified by IOE will have to join the respective program within two academic years.
 Merit list of successful candidates will be published on 8th Mangsir 2067. Admission committee of Pulchowk Campus will
then publish the first list of admission as per its schedule. The candidates should contact to the Campus Admission
Committee. All the selected candidates should follow the schedule published by the committee. Vacant seats due to the failure
of any candidate to enroll in the prescribed time will be filled by admitting candidates from the merit wise waiting list.
* AMSE graduates are not recognised from the year 2060 those who have graduated before 2060 can appear in the
entrance examination.

Program entry requirements

Eligibility Requirements
S.N. Programmes
Entrance Pre requisite degree
stream
1. Urban Planning Urban B.Arch. / B.E. (Civil) / M.A. (Geography) or Equivalent
Planning
2. Information & Communication EC/EE B.E. (Electronics/Electrical/Computer) or Equivalent
Engineering
3. Structural Engineering CA B.E. (Civil) or Equivalent
4. Power System Engineering EE B.E. (Electrical) or Equivalent
5. Renewable Energy Engineering Any B. Arch / B.E. in any field or M.Sc. ( Physics , Chemistry) or Equivalent

6. Water Resources Engineering CA B.E. (Civil or Agriculture) or Equivalent

7. Geo-Technical Engineering CA B.E. (Civil) or Equivalent
8 Sustainable Water Sanitation CA/AS B.E. (Civil or Agriculture)/ M.Sc. ( Physics , Chemistry, Health,
Health & Development Environment )/Minimum 4 years science education after 10+2 in science
or Equivalent
9 Transportation Engineering CA B.E. (Civil) or Equivalent

SYLLABUS FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

URBAN PLANNING
About 20% of marks will be allocated to questions of general nature and the remaining will test student's knowledge and concerns
on Subject area.

GENERAL
 Student's Proposed project research
 Student's experience in planning jobs
 Expectations of the student from the course
SUBJECT AREAS
 Urbanization in Nepal
 Historical development and the present state

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 Problems of urbanization in towns of Nepal
 Urban Environment
 Urban Services: transportation, water supply, sewerage, electricity etc.
 Urban Environment
 Municipalities and their programmes to tide over the problems.
 Urban Planning techniques applied in Nepal in recent times
 Guided Land Development, Land Pooling, Site and Services
 Public/Community participation in Planning

SYLLABUS FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR CA, EE, EC,MI, AS

SECTION-A
MATHEMATICS [60 X 1]

1 Algebra (10*1= 10)

1.1 Complex Numbers
1.2 Matrices and Determinants
1.3 System of Linear Equations and Inequalities
1.4 Infinite Series

2 Calculus (12*1= 12)

2.1 Elementary and Transcendental Functions
2.2 Limits and Continuity
2.3 Derivatives and its Applications
2.4 Anti-derivatives and its Applications
2.5 Partial Derivatives
2.6 Integral Transforms (Lap lace and Fourier Transforms)

3 Vector Algebra and Vector Calculus (12*1= 12)

3.1 Vectors in Two and Three Dimensions
3.2 Product of Two and Three Vectors
3.3 Directional Derivatives
3.4 Gradient, Divergence and Curl
3.5 Line Integrals, Surface Integrals and Integral Theorems

4 Differential Equations (10*1= 10)

4.1 First Order Differential Equations (Linear and non-linear)
4.2 Higher Order Linear Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients

5 Probability Theory (6*1= 6)

5.1 Probability
5.2 Probability Distributions

6 Analytical Geometry (10*1= 10)

6.1 Straight Lines in Two Dimensions
6.2 Pair of Straight Lines
6.3 Conics Sections
6.4 Coordinates in Space and Plane
6.5 Straight Lines in Three Dimensions
6.6 Spheres

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 SECTION-B

Note: The depth of subject matter in each subject shall be that of B.E. courses offered by T.U.

Civil & Agricultural Engineering [60 X1]

1. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING [12]

Stress and strain, Bending and deflection and its equations, Statically determine structure: displacements by energy principles;
static and kinematic indeterminancies; analysis of indeterminate structures; slope-deflection and moment-distribution methods;
influence lines for determinate and indeterminate structures; trusses; two and three hinged arches; analysis of trusses and frames;
concepts of plastic analysis of beams
.
2. GEO-TECHNICAL ENGINEERING [12]
Soil classification; three phase system, fundamental definitions, relationship and inter-relationships, permeability and seepage,
effective stress principles, consolidation, compaction, shear strength.
Sub-surface investigation, drilling bore holes, sampling, penetrometer tests, plate load test; earth pressure theories, effect of water
table, layered soils; stability of slopes-infinite slopes, finite slopes; foundation types- foundation design requirements; shallow
foundations: bearing capacity.

3. WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING [12]

Physical properties, Fluid pressure, Equilibrium stability of floating bodies, Fluid kinematics, Classification of fluid flow,
Dynamics of flows, Euler's equation, Bernoulli's equation, Navier stokes equation Boundary layer theory, Momentum equation,
Open channel flow, Uniform and Non uniform flow, Energy & momentum principle for open channel flow, Flow in mobile
boundary channel, Flow over notches & weirs, Gradually varied flow, Hydraulic Jump and its analysis, Similitude and physical
modeling
Physical hydrology, Surface runoff, Rainfall-runoff correlation, Hydrograph Analysis, Unit hydrographs, Peak flow estimation

4. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING [ 12]

Urban Road Net-work, Classification Roads (NRS), Requirements of Highway Alignment, Factors Controlling Highway
Alignment, geometric elements of roads and their design parameters, highway Drainage System, Road Aggregate, Bituminous
Road Binders, Traffic Studies, Traffic Control Devices, Road Intersections, design of Flexible pavements, construction and
maintenance of bituminous roads, types of bridges, methods of tunneling.

5. WATER SUPPLY & SANITARY ENGINEERING [12]

Introduction of Water Supply Engineering, Sources of water, Quantity of Water, Quality of Water, Intake Works, Water
Treatments- natural, artificial, Sedimentation, Filtration, Disinfection, Reservoirs and Distribution System, Conveyance of water,
Valves and Fittings.

Introduction of sanitary engineering, Quantity of Waste Water, Characteristics and Examination of Sewage, Design and
Construction of Sewers, Sewer Appurtenances, Sewage Disposal, Sewage Treatment, Sludge Treatment and Disposal, Disposal of
Sewage from Isolated Buildings, and Solid Waste management.

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Electrical Engineering [60 X1]

BASIC ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS (12)

 Circuit fundamentals: Series & parallel circuits, circuit elements, independent & dependent sources, Ohms law,
Krichoff’s Voltage & Current Laws.
 Network Theorems: Thevenin’s, Nortan’s, Maximum power & Reciprocity Theorems.
 AC circuits: Concept of complex impedance, Phasor diagram, Active, Reactive & Apparent power,
Resonance in AC circuits.
 Three phase circuits: Phase & line quantities in three phase system, 3-phase power.
 Transient response: Transient response analysis for R-L, R-C & R-L-C circuits. Pole zero plots.
 Two port Networks: Z-parameters, Y-parameters & ABCD-parameters.

ELECTRICAL MACHINES (12)

 Electromagnets: Magnetic circuits, Fleming’s Right hand & Left hand rules, Farady’s Law of
electromagnetic induction, Electromechanical energy conversion principle.
 Transformers: Equivalent circuits, Phasor diagrams, Losses & efficiency, Voltage regulations, Instrument
transformers, three phase transformer connections, parallel operation of 1- & 3-
Transformers.
 Synchronous m/c: Operating principle, Effect of excitation, Power angle characteristic, Phasor diagrams,
Losses & efficiency, Voltage regulations, parallel operation of alternator.
 Induction machine : Operating principle, T-S Characteristics, Losses and efficiency, Testing, Starting methods,
Speed control
 DC generator : Construction, Operating principle and characteristics of different types dc generator,
 DC motor: Operating principle, Characteristics of different types dc motor, Speed control and starter.

POWER SYSTEMS (24)

 Transmission line:
Line parameters, per unit system representation, single line diagrams, short, medium & long
lines, efficiency & regulations, Transmission line design: selection of voltage, conductor, sag
calculation, stringing chart, line insulators and string efficiency.
 Distribution system: Radial and loop distribution, Rural and Urban Distribution system.
 Economics of Generation: Load curve, Load duration curve, Diversity factor, Load factor, loss of load factor,
tariff schemes.
 Load flow: Bus classification, Y-bus formation, and Basic formulation of load flow problems.
 Stability studies: Real and reactive power flow through transmission line, Steady state & transient stability
limits
 Fault calculations: Symmetrical faults in power systems, grounded & ungrounded systems, over voltages in
transmission lines, surge arrestors.
 Over voltage in transmission line: Power frquency lightening and switching over voltages, surge arresters.
 Protection equipment: Relays and circuit breakers
 Protection schemes: Over current, earth fault, differential & distance protection schemes.
 Power control: Load -frequency control, VAR-Volt control
 Safety Engineering: Electric schocks, Equipment Earthing
BASICS ELECTRONICS (12)
 Two terminal devices: Diode, Zener diode
 Transistor: BJT, FET, JFET, MOSFET
 Operational amplifier: Feedback, Summing, Integrator, Differentiator
 Logic circuits: Binary system, Truth tables, Logic gates
 Power Electronics: Thyristers, GTO, TRAIC, Rectifier, Inverter

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Electronics And Computer Engineering [60 x1]
A. Electrical Circuit and System [10]
 Ohms law, Kirchoff's laws
 Thevenin's, Norton's and maximum power transform theorem
 Active, reactive and apparent power (single & three-phase) and resonance
 Transient and steady state analysis, pole zero plots, two-port parameters.
B. Electronics Circuit and System [15]
 Integrated circuit technology and device models
 Operational Amplifier circuits
 Operational Amplifier characterization
 Power supplies and voltage regulators
 Untuned and tuned amplifiers
 Oscillator circuits
 Digital-to-Analog (DAC) and Analog-to-Digital (ADC) conversion
 Instrumentation and isolation amplifiers
 Operational amplifier-bipolar transistor logarithmic amplifiers
 Log-antilog circuit application
 Communication circuits
 Switched power supplies
 Introduction to power electronics.
C. Digital/ Microprocessor/Microcomputer [25]
 Number System
 Boolean Algebra
 Logic Gates
 Combination and Sequential Logic
 A/D and D/A Conversion
 Computer Architecture
 Memory
 Instruction Set
 Operating System and Application Program Concepts
 Computer Applications
D. Communication System / Signal Processing [10]
 Signal Processing
 Analog and Digital Communication Theory and System

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering [60 X1]

Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer [14]

 Equality of Temperature and Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Work Transfer
 Control Mass and Control Volume Formulation of First Law, Steady State Applications
 Entropy, Second Law of Thermodynamics for an Isolated System, Control Mass and Control Volume Formulation of
Second Law, Entropy Relations and Isentropic Process, Heat Engine, Heat Pump and Refrigerator

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  Carnot Cycle, Brayton Cycle, Rankin Cycle, Otto Cycle, Diesel Cycle, Vapour Compression Cycle
 One dimensional steady state heat conduction through a plane wall, Radial steady state heat conduction through a hollow
cylinder, Heat flow through composite structures, Electrical Analogy for thermal resistance, Convection Fundamentals
and Radiation Heat Transfer Fundamentals
Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machine [14]
 Basic concepts of fluid and flow
 Flow measurement
 Continuity equation, Momentum equation, Bernoull’s equation and their applications
 Viscous flow, flow inside closed conduits and head losses
 Water turbines
 Water pumps

Mechanics and Strength of Materials [14]

 Concept of particles and rigid bodies
 Effect of forces on particles and rigid body
 Applications of equilibrium equations for solving problems of particles and rigid bodies ( in 2-dimensions and 3-dimensions.)
 Types of structures, statically determinate and indeterminate
 Moments and couples
 Distributed forces, C.G., Centroids, Area and mass moment of inertia,
 Kinematics of particles and Rigid bodies
 Equations of motion
 Dynamic equilibrium
 Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies
 Applications of Newton’s Second Law
 Application of Principle of Work and Energy
 Principle of Impulse and Momentum
 Conservation of Energy
 Concept of Stress and Strain
 Types of loads and beams
 Materials Properties and Material Testing
 Shear Force, Bending Moment diagram
 Torsion of Shafts
 Slope and deflection of beams.
Energy [10]
 Sources of conventional energy, fossil fuels, calorific values
 Renewable energy sources and their nature
 Basic concepts of: Solar thermal energy, Solar photo-voltaic energy, wind energy, Bio-mass, Geothermal energy and
Hydraulic energy
 Consumption and environmental aspects of energy

Industrial Engineering and Management [8]

 Classification of manufacturing processes.
 Materials selection criteria.
 Elements of cost.
 Role of production, operation management and system concepts
 Production planning and control
 Plant location and plant layout design
 Forecasting techniques
 Inventory Control
 Decision making process
 Quality Assurance and Quality Control

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Applied Science [60 X1]
Waves and Oscillation: [6]
Mechanical and Electromagnetic, Free, Damped and Forced oscillation, Wave motion, Energy, power and intensity of
plane progressive wave, Acoustic phenomena, Ultrasonics
Electricity and Magnetism: [8]
Electric and magnetic fields, potentials, DC and AC circuits, Maxwell's equations
Heat and Thermodynamics: [4]
Fundamentals of heat, calorimetry, Thermodynamics; First and Second laws and their applications, Entropy, Transfer of
heat; conduction, convection, radiation
Optics: [4]
Interference, diffraction, polarization, optical fibers
Modern Physics: [8]
Photoelectric effect, Quantization of energy, Lasers, Fission, Fusion
Energy and Environment: Renewable and Non Renewable Energy Resources, Ultraviolet radiation, greenhouse effect, climate
change
Water: [3]
soft and hard, degree of hardness, alkalinity, specification for industrial and domestic purposes, boiler feed water, sludge
and scales, water treatment
Pollution: [5]
Water pollution: Surface and ground water, water pollutants- visible, invisible: chemical and microbiological, their
adverse effect and remedies, Air Pollution; Air pollutants, SOx, NOx, COx, O3, hydrocarbons, particulates- dust, smoke and fly ash
Electrochemistry: [4]
Electrode potential and its measurement, standard electrode potential, electrochemical cells, electrolytic cells, Ners't
equation, EMF of cells, buffer, pH, corrosion, electrochemical series
Catalysts: [1]
Action of catalysts, characteristics and mechanism of catalysis,
Transition metals: [2]
Electronic configuration, properties and their applications

Polymers: [3]
Organic and Inorganic polymers, bio-degradable and non bio-degradable, inducting polymers

Fuel and combustion: [2]

classification, calorific values, coal, petroleum, kerosene, gasoline, biogas

Explosives: [2]
classification, preparation and application

Instrumental technique in chemical analysis: [2]

visible and ultraviolet spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS)

Isomerism: [2]
Stereoisomerism-geometrical, optical

Chemistry in daily life: [4]

carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, drugs and their classification- antacids, antihistamines, neurologically
active drugs- tranquilizers, analgesics, antimicrobials- antibiotics, antiseptics and disinfectants, soaps and detergents

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