Institutions offering B. Tech Ed
The purpose of Bachelor of Technical Education in Mechanical Engineering (General) is to prepare individuals for careers in the private and public sector at the level of instructor, teacher, trainer, or professionals in technical and vocational education subject areas.
B. Tech Ed in Mechanical Engineering program has been divided into eight semesters. The total credit hours of the Program are 136. At the end of each semester, there will be a semester assessment. However, according to Kathmandu University rule, the total duration to complete the Program must not exceed seven years.
Normally, graduates of the B Tech Ed Program are eligible for master-level studies (equivalent to Level 7) in technical and vocational education, teacher education, general management, technology management, educational leadership, TVET management, rural technology, to name but a few.
The following are the aims of the program:
- Demonstrate Level 6 competencies envisaged by the National Vocational Qualification Framework (NVQF) of Nepal,
- Exhibit comprehensive, meaningful, and coherent knowledge and skills in any of the specific fields in technical-vocational occupational specialization e.g., civil, mechanical, computer, agriculture, etc,
- Apply occupational specialization knowledge and skills in solving problems occurred in their contexts of work,
- Apply vocational pedagogical knowledge and skills in any of the specific fields in technical and vocational instruction,
- Show scholarly literacy, communication, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, learning skills needed for advanced learning,
- Exemplify a deep and principled understanding of the technical and vocational learning processes and the role of the instructors in facilitating these processes in the students,
- Show a sound understanding of how educational processes relate to larger historical, social, cultural, and political processes,
- Apply a wide range of teaching process skills including curriculum development, lesson planning, materials development, assessment, and pedagogical approaches, and
- Reflect on the relationship between teaching and learning, content and pedagogy, work and learning, thereby embracing lifelong learning in their roles as the technical and vocational instructors
Eligibility
The minimum prerequisite for this program is the completion of Level 5 education in relevant vocational specializations. The details are-
- PCL equivalent diploma or an intermediate in a technical subject (≥ 2nd division) from a recognized institute with SLC (≥ 2nd division); or
- A two-year technician certificate (≥ 50%) from a recognized institute with SLC (≥ 2nd division); or
- An intermediate level in a technical subject (≥ 2nd division) from a recognized institute with TSLC (≥ 50%);
- A 2-year technician certificate from a recognized institute (≥ 50%) with TSLC (≥ 50%); or
- 10+2 or equivalent (SLCE after 2016) with sufficient background/experience for the area of vocational specialization.
Admission Process
- General Educational Knowledge test (oral and written): This is a written objective test to assess the applicant's knowledge in Mathematics, Science, and English corresponding to intermediate/10+2/diploma levels. Those who secure 50% can be eligible for the study.
- Oral/Occupational assessment (test): This assessment focuses on the applicant's aptitude, related work experience, career goals, personal presentation skills, and financial support. Those who secure 50% will qualify for the study.
Curricular Structure
Bachelor of Technical Education (B. Tech Ed) is 136 Credits program.
- Core Courses (18 Credits)
- Vocational Pedagogical Courses (20 Credits)
- Occupational Specialisation (80 Credits)
- Internship/Educational Research (18 Credits)
Core Courses (18 Credit Hours = 12 TH + 6 PR)
| SN | Courses | Credit Hours | Theory | Practical |
| 1. | EDUC 100 The Teaching Profession | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2. | ENGT 100 General English | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 3. | EDUC 200 Educational Psychology | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 4. | NEPL 200 General Nepali | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 5. | EDUC 300 Curriculum Development | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 6. | EDUC 301 Measurement and Evaluation | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 12 | 6 |
EDUC = Education, COME = Communication English, COMN = Communication Nepali
Vocational Pedagogical Courses (20 Credit Hours = 10 Th + 10 Pr)
| Courses | Credit Hours | Theory | Practical |
| 1. VPED 100 Principles and methods of technical instruction (2) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2. VPED 101 Instructional System Design (2) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 3. VPED 210 Instructional Skills (I) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 4. VPED 220 Instructional Skills (II) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
5. VPED 300 Designing Occupational Curriculum (2) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 6. VPED 301 TVET Ecosystem in Nepal (2) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 7. VPED 302 Training Methodology (2) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 8. VPED 303 Assessment in TEVT (2) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 9. VPED 400 Materials Development in TVET (2) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 10. VPED 401 Enterprise Development (2) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 20 | 10 | 10 |
VPED = Vocational Pedagogy
Mechanical Engineering- General
(80 Credit Hours = 32 Th + 48 PR)
| SN | Courses | Th | PR | Total Credits |
| 1. | CEEX 201 Strength of Materials (3) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2. | EGEX 100 Engineering Drawing I (2) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3. | EGEX 110 Engineering Drawing II (2) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4. | EGEX 111 Engineering Mathematics I (2) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5. | EGEX 120 Engineering Mathematics II (2) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 6. | EGEX 200 Engineering Mechanics (3) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 7. | ELEX 100 Basic Electrical Engineering (3) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 8. | ENEX 100 Basic Electronics (3) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 9. | MEEX 202 Engineering Thermodynamics (3) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 10. MEEX 220 Advanced Manufacturing Process (3) | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 11. MEEX 310 Metal Cutting and Forming (3) | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 12. MEEX 311 Computer-Aided Manufacturing (3) | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| 13. MEEX 100 Basic Mechanical Engineering (3) | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 14. MEEX 110 Basic Manufacturing Process (3) | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 15. MEEX 111 Material Science & Metallurgy (3) | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 16. MEEX 112 Computer-Aided Design I (3) | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 17. MEEX 200 Theory of Machine (3) | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 18. MEEX 210 CAD and FEA (3) | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 19. MEEX 211 Machine Design I (3) | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 20. MEEX 212 Fluid Mechanics (3) | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 21. MEEX 221 Computer-Aided Design II (3) | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 22. MEEX 240 Mechanical Workshop (Lab.) (2) | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 23. MEEX 312 Heat Transfer (3) | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 24. MEEX 313 Casting and Welding of Metals (3) | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| 25. MEEX 320 Machine Design II (3) | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| 26. MEEX 340 Project I (3) | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| 27. MEEX 330 Elective I (2) | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 28. MEEX 331 Elective II (2) | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 29. MEEX 499 Project II | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| Total | 32 | 48 | 80 |
ENEX = Electronics Engineering Education Extension Course
MEEX = Mechanical Engineering Education Extension Course,
AEEX = Automobile Engineering Education Extension Course,
ELEX = Electrical Engineering Education Extension Course
Internship and Research (18 Credit Hours = 1 Th + 17 Pr)
| SN | Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| 1 | EDUC 421 Educational Research | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | VPED 441 Internship – Teaching/Training | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 3 | VPED 442 Internship – Work-based learning | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 4 | VPED 499 Educational Research Project | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 1 | 17 | 18 |