Himalaya College of Engineering

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Library

HCOE's library boasts an impressive online platform housing an extensive collection of over 22,000 textbooks, reference materials, course manuals, and around 4,000 reports. Subscriptions to newspapers, magazines, course books, and national and international research journals are also in place, tailored to the diverse needs of its departments. The library continually enriches its offerings with the addition of new books, and it operates under both a book bank system and a regular renewal system to ensure students have ready access to essential resources. Leveraging advanced library software, HCOE's library extends its services through an e-library, providing students with convenient and comprehensive access to these valuable educational materials.

Laboratory

HCOE has established well-equipped laboratories for every academic discipline, featuring a wide array of modern equipment and instruments that adhere to the standards set by IOE and NEC. Some laboratories, like those for physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics, are utilized by all programs, while others are dedicated to specific fields of study. The college places a strong emphasis on the regular maintenance of these equipment and continually introduces new additions to enhance the laboratory resources.

Physics Lab

The college boasts a fully-equipped physics laboratory that includes a dedicated darkroom.

Chemistry Lab

The chemistry laboratory is both generously spacious and equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and apparatus.

Workshop Lab

The workshop is divided into distinct sections, including machine work, welding, sheet metal, and carpentry. Specifically, the carpentry lab is tailored to cater to the needs of architecture students, focusing on woodworking tasks.

Electrical Lab

The college houses an electrical laboratory that is comprehensively equipped with highly sensitive instruments. This facility is utilized by all programs to cover various aspects of electrical engineering, including basic electrical engineering, electrical machines, instrumentation, and control systems. Additionally, the college has plans to establish a power laboratory and switchgear protection facility to support the forthcoming BE Electrical Engineering program.

Electronics Lab

Within the college, there are five electronic engineering laboratories, encompassing basic electronics, advanced electronics, communication systems, digital electronics, and a project lab. These facilities are furnished with cutting-edge instruments and are regularly upgraded to stay abreast of evolving technology, ensuring that students have access to the most current information in their respective fields of study.

Computer Lab

The college provides seven computer labs that serve students in computer engineering, CSIT, BCA, and various other programs. Each of these labs is equipped with 30 state-of-the-art computers, complemented by advanced computing resources and supported by appropriate application software. Furthermore, these labs offer high-speed internet access and intranet facilities to facilitate students' academic and research needs.

Civil Engineering Lab

The Civil Engineering program encompasses a range of specialized laboratories dedicated to various aspects of civil engineering, covering materials, strength analysis, fluid mechanics and hydraulics, structural engineering, soil mechanics, water supply engineering, engineering geology, concrete technology, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, and a laboratory dedicated to hydropower engineering.

Surveying Lab

The surveying laboratory is outfitted with the latest and most modern instruments essential for both civil engineering and architecture programs.

Visual Sketch Lab

This laboratory is specifically tailored for the architecture program and serves as a dedicated space for the visual sketching of monumental objects.

Cafeteria

A cafeteria is conveniently located on the college campus, offering affordable breakfast, lunch, and a diverse selection of bakery items. It provides a range of hygienic food options.

Sports

Annually, the college hosts a sports week that sees enthusiastic participation from numerous students. Within the college premises, there are facilities such as basketball, badminton, and table tennis courts. For outdoor sports like football and cricket, students utilize the ANFA football ground in Chyasal and the cricket ground in the valley, respectively. Additionally, students frequently engage in sports events organized by other colleges.

Transportation

The college offers transportation for students to facilitate site visits, fieldwork, and study tours through its own fleet of college buses. Although the college is conveniently situated and many students opt for public transportation, there are plans to introduce bus services for both students and faculty members in the future.

Internet

Students benefit from high-speed internet access with a bandwidth of 50 Mbps within the college premises. The computer laboratories offer continuous internet service during regular college hours and 24/7 availability during project work periods.

Guidance and Counseling Services

This department is responsible for attending to both collective and individual student welfare needs, ensuring that any issues are promptly and accurately addressed to enhance overall student efficiency. It was established with the aim of addressing such matters, allowing students to focus primarily on their studies.

Job Placement Services

The college endeavors to connect students with industries by preparing them as competent candidates. Previous instances have demonstrated that many students exhibit considerable professional potential. Consequently, counseling and follow-up services are highly relevant for our students. HCOE has established Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Finishing School in India, the National School of Skill Development in India, and TOYO Works Company Ltd. in Japan to facilitate the placement of our graduates.

Research and Project Work

The college promotes research activities among its students, encouraging them to commence individual research projects early on and culminate their efforts in comprehensive project work. HCOE also fosters a culture of research and development among its faculty members. Additionally, numerous research projects are conducted in collaboration with the Kathmandu Model Research Foundation, a valued partner within the network.

Seminars, Workshops and Training

Himalaya College of Engineering provides a wide range of extracurricular training opportunities across various departments. This initiative is designed to enhance students' knowledge and proficiency in emerging technologies and programming languages, ultimately aiding them in their project work and academic coursework. These training sessions enable students to translate theoretical knowledge into practical applications using physical devices and simulations, which in turn prepares them for successful careers in their respective fields.

Eligibility Criteria

To be deemed eligible for the Institute of Engineering entrance examination, candidates must meet specific academic criteria. They are required to have achieved a minimum GPA of C in the National Examinations Board (NEB) or possess an A Level equivalent with a 45% score.

Alternatively, candidates can qualify with a Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent qualification, provided they have studied Physics, Chemistry, and two Mathematics papers (totaling 200 marks).

Furthermore, individuals who have appeared in the final examination conducted by NEB or its equivalent are also eligible to apply through the admission process organized by the IOE Central Admission Board.

Admission Process

• Applicants who have successfully passed the IOE Entrance Exam must submit their admission applications to the college. The online application form can be accessed on the college's official website HERE.
• When completing the application form, candidates must indicate their preferred order of priority for the faculties of engineering, which include BE Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Engineering, Civil Engineering, and B Architecture.
• For B Architecture applicants, there is an additional aptitude test requirement. The final list of admitted students will be published on the Central Admission Portal (admission.ioe.edu.np) on the specified date.
• Applicants must pass the entrance exam for BSc CSIT conducted by the Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, to pursue a BSC CSIT degree.

• Applicants must pass the entrance exam for BCA conducted by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University, to enroll in the BCA program.