BE/B.Arch Entrance Exam Notice 2083/84 - Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University

Updated on: July 7, 2026

The Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University, has published the revised entrance examination notice and the detailed admission guideline for admission to Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) programs for the academic year 2083/84.

The revised guideline introduces several important updates, including revised fee structures, new identification requirements, admit card release dates, online payment options, refund policies, examination procedures, scholarship eligibility, and documentation requirements. Candidates planning to appear in the IOE Entrance Examination should carefully review these changes before submitting their applications.

Key Points

• Online application submission remains open until Shrawan 1, 2083 (5:00 PM).
• Fee payment must be completed by Shrawan 1, 2083 (3:00 PM).
• Admit cards will be available for download from Shrawan 8, 2083.
• Entrance examinations begin on Shrawan 11, 2083.
• Academic classes will commence on Ashwin 1, 2083.
• Negative marking has been explicitly fixed at 10% per incorrect answer.

Supporting Details

Application Fee and Payment

Applicants are required to pay an entrance examination fee of NPR 2,000.

Payment can be made through:

• Siddhartha Bank voucher
• Siddhartha BankSmart
• Connect IPS
• eSewa
• Khalti
• IME Pay

Candidates making online payments must retain their Transaction ID or Bank Voucher Number, which is mandatory while completing the online application form.

Required Documents

Applicants must upload the following while completing the online application:

• Recent color photograph (350 × 300 pixels)
• Plain background photograph
• Digital signature
• A digital copy of the identification document is to be carried during the examination

Accepted identification documents include:

• Citizenship Certificate
• National Identity Card
• Passport
• Driving License
• Final Year/Semester Admit Card of I.Sc., 10+2, A-Level or Engineering Diploma

During the examination, candidates must bring:

• Color-printed admit card
• Original identification document uploaded during the application process.

Scholarship Information

Candidates who successfully pass the IOE Entrance Examination will become eligible to compete for scholarships provided by the Government of Nepal under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.

Scholarship awards will be made according to the prevailing government scholarship regulations and legal eligibility criteria.

Foreign nationals are eligible only under the Full Fee category, with 1/12 of the Full Fee seats at constituent campuses reserved for international applicants. They are not eligible for the Regular (scholarship) category.

Fee Structure (2083/84)

Four-Year BE Programs

Bachelor of Architecture (5-Year)

The per-semester fee remains unchanged; however, the overall cost will be higher because the program extends over ten semesters.

Refund Policy

If a student withdraws from admission:

Entrance Examination Schedule

Examination Pattern

• Duration: 2 hours
• Total Questions: 100 Objective Questions
• Total Marks: 140
• Subjects:
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • English
• Negative Marking:
  • 0.1 mark deduction for every incorrect 1-mark question
  • 0.2 mark deduction for every incorrect 2-mark question

Computer-Based Examination Instructions

Candidates should carefully follow these examination rules:

• The examination is fully computer-based.
• Only the mouse may be used; keyboard usage is disabled.
• Once an option is selected, it may be changed to another option.
• However, after selecting an answer, it cannot be unselected to leave the question blank.
• To leave a question unanswered, candidates must avoid clicking any option.

Admit Card and Scorecard

• Admit cards can be downloaded beginning Shrawan 8, 2083.
• Candidates must print the admit card in color.
• Scorecards should be downloaded within one month after publication of results, as they may not remain available afterwards.

Programs Offered

IOE will admit students into the following undergraduate programs:

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Architecture
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics, Communication, and Information Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Geomatics Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering (available at designated campuses)

View the Official Notice and Detailed Syllabus:

Official Notice about Entrance examination:  download4_2026_07_07_22_07_13.pdf

Detailed Syllabus:  download3_2026_07_07_22_05_05.pdf

Update June 17, 2026

The Entrance Examination Board-2083, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, has published an urgent notice regarding the entrance examination. Due to technical reasons requiring an amendment to the schedule of the IOE Bachelor Level (B.E./B.Arch) Entrance Examination 2083, and in accordance with the decision of the IOE Academic Council dated Asar 2, 2083, the IOE Entrance Examination Board 2083 has published this revised schedule, amending the entrance examination schedule as detailed below.

Key Dates Revised: 

• Revised date for filling out the Online form:
  • Application Starts: Ashadh 23, 2083 (July 07, 2026)
  • Application Deadline: Shrawan 01, 2083 (July 17, 2026)
• Revised date for the commencement of the Entrance Examination: Shrawan 11, 2083 onwards

View the official notice here: 

Previous Motice:

Tribhuvan University, Institute of Engineering, Entrance Examination Board has published a notice for the information of everyone concerned that the computer-based entrance examination, for admission to various undergraduate programs (B.E./B.Arch.) for the academic year 2083/084 in the constituent campuses and affiliated colleges under the Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University (T.U.), will be conducted from Ashar 28, 2083 at the Institute of Engineering, Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC), Pulchowk Lalitpur; Paschimanchal Campus, Pokhara; Purbanchal Campus, Dharan; and Thapathali Campus, Thapathali, Kathmandu, according to the designated location, time, and shift.

The 5 constituent campuses and 10 affiliated colleges operating under the Institute of Engineering are as follows:

The 12 programs requiring the entrance examination are as follows:

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Architecture
• Electrical Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
• Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Geomatics Engineering
• Chemical Engineering

As of 2025, the total enrollment capacity for the BE and B.Arch programs at the five constituent campuses of Tribhuvan University is 2,040. Additionally, TU has affiliated 10 engineering colleges with a combined enrollment capacity of 2,304. This brings the total annual intake capacity under TU to 4,344 students.

Important Details 

1. Applicant has to fill out the online application form available at entrance.ioe.edu.np
2. Entrance exam form submission starts from  Ashadh 3, 2083, 10 AM onwards
3. Application Form Deadline: Ashadh 17, 2083.
4. Entrance Examination Date:  Ashadh 28, 2083 onwards
5. The online forms can be filled out from anywhere where there is internet access.
6. Entrance exam fee: Rs. 2500
7. Payment Methods:
   • Connect IPS/eSewa/Khalti wallet/IME Pay
   • From any branch of Siddhartha Bank to the Institute of Engineering, Account Number 00915056064
   • Applicants must deposit the entrance examination fee by 3:00 PM on 2083/03/17 (Ashar 17, 2083). The application form must be completely filled out by 5:00 PM on the same day.

Eligibility

1. Students who have passed the Proficiency Certificate Level or Higher Secondary Level or A Level or Engineering Diploma Level or equivalent examination with at least 45% of the total marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 11 and 12 and have obtained a minimum C Grade in each subject in the Final Grade (in case of NEB) are eligible to apply and participate in the entrance examination.
2. Students who have appeared in the final examination of Class 12 or equivalent or in the sixth semester examination of Engineering Diploma are also eligible to apply.
3. Foreign nationals are eligible to apply only for the full-fee program. In the constituent campuses operated under the Institute of Engineering (IOE), a number of seats equivalent to 1/12th of the total full-fee seats in the full-fee program have been reserved for foreign nationals.

Information Regarding Entrance Exams and Admissions

1. The entrance exam, conducted through a computer-based method utilizing information technology, will consist of objective-type questions. There will be 100 questions, and 10% of the marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
2. According to the syllabus published by the IOE Entrance Exam Board, the computer-based entrance exam will be two hours long and cover subjects such as English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
3. Additional information regarding the entrance exams and admissions will be available later on the IOE website in the document titled " Detailed Information on Entrance Exams and Campus Admissions—2083."

Instructions to follow while filling the Application Form

• When filling out the application form, applicants must comply with the given instructions and provide the following mandatory information:

1. Applicant's details: Applicant's or father's/mother's name, date of birth, permanent address, SLC / SEE and I.Sc. / 10+2 / A level / Engg. Diploma or equivalent result details must be filled in. Additionally, a recently taken 350×350 Pixel color digital photo with a clear view and easily recognizable face on a plain background must be uploaded. (Other photo sizes will not be accepted.)
2. When filling out the online form, upload a scanned copy of any one identity proof that includes your photo and signature (e.g., citizenship certificate, national identity card, driving license, passport, I.Sc. / 10+2 / Engg. Diploma final year/semester exam admit card) with its number mentioned.
3. Since the number of examinees is limited for each date, location, and shift, the applicant must select their preferred exam date, location, and shift when filling out the form. Once an exam date, location, and shift are confirmed, they cannot be changed.

• After submitting the online exam form, immediately print the Acknowledgement Page. On this Acknowledgement Page, if your name is not listed for the date, location, and shift you selected, you must contact the Entrance Examination Board by 1:00 PM on Ashadh 23, 2083.
• From Ashadh 26, 2083 onwards, admit cards will be made available online in a phased manner according to the examinees' dates. This admit card must be downloaded and color printed. It is mandatory to have this admit card to participate in the examination.
• When coming for the entrance examination, along with the admit card, it is mandatory to bring the original identity document (ID) mentioned in point (2) with your photograph.

Quota Information

Candidates wishing to enroll in various quotas and reserved seats (such as women's quota, teacher/staff quota, inclusive disadvantaged reservation quota, reserved seats for government and government-owned institutions, and reserved seats for foreign nationals) at affiliated campuses must prepare all necessary documents as specified in the "Detailed Information on Entrance Exams and Campus Admissions—2083" before the commencement of the IOE campus college admission schedule.

View the official notice below.

Fee Structure of BE Programs at Constituent Campuses 

This fee structure is for the 2082 batch. If there are any changes to the fee structure for this year, we will update it here.

Download

• BE B.Arch Syllabus 2082 TU IOE.pdf
• Guidelines for Admissions in Constituent Campuses
• Guidelines for BE/B.Arch admissions in Affiliated Colleges
• TU B.E/ B.Arch Booklet 2082

Visit ENTRANCE WEBSITE OF IOE for more information