ME in Computer Engineering

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q. Do you have part-time or evening graduate programs?
  • A. No. Kathmandu University only offers Full-Time programs.
• Last time I was rejected. Can I apply this time?
  • Yes. Kathmandu University encourages you to apply.
• Can KU waive or defer the application fee?
  • No. You must pay the application fee. Otherwise, your application will not be processed.
• Will I be notified if something is missing from my application?
  • Yes. University will contact you. But University encourages you to check every document before you submit it.
• Will I be notified about the Interview List and Admission List?
  • Yes. KU publishes the list of applicants on its website:www.ku.edu.np. We will also get information in your mail.
• What is the cost of each graduate program?
  • NRs. 297000 (2 Lakhs Ninety Seven Thousand)
• Does Department accept transfer credit?
  • No.
• Is transportation service available to graduate students?
  • No. You have to either use your own vehicle or stay nearby University.
• Is hostel service available to graduate students?
  • No. You have to rent a room outside University.
• How do I pay my regular tuition fee?
  • Department provides you a fee structure page for every student. You have to deposit the amount as mentioned in the fee structure – 3 or 4 times a year.
• How do I apply for Teaching Assistantship?
  • To apply for TAship, you first need to be a graduate student. Department will announce the vacancy for Teaching Assistant later. Every graduate student of KU is eligible to apply.
• What is Formula Funding and how do I apply for it?
  • Formula Funding is the Full Scholarship provided by University Grants Commission (UGC). Only 10% of the total students in each program will receive this scholarship. Department will announce the Notice in October/November. Every student is eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Can I defer my admission?
  • Yes, you can. But you will NOT be refunded.
• Whom can I contact if I have a specific question?
  • If you have a specific question that is not answered here, please contact CSE Department via email at cse@ku.edu.np or manoj@ku.edu.np

Eligibility

Completion of a four-year undergraduate program in the field of Computer Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering with a score of at least 50% in aggregate or CGPA 2.5.

Admission Test Syllabus for ME Computer Engineering/ MTech IT/ MTech in AI

1. Programming Basic structured programming concepts (Data Types, Operators), Object-Oriented Programming Concepts (Objects, Class, Inheritance, Polymorphism)
2. Data Structure and Algorithms Stack, Queue, Lists, Hash table, Sorting and Searching algorithms
3. Database Management Systems Relational Database Concepts, ER Diagram, Normalization, Transaction
4. Software Engineering Software Process Models, Planning & Scheduling, Testing
5. Artificial Intelligence Problem Solving through Search, Logics, Current Trends in AI 
6. Computer Networks Basics of Computer Networks, TCP/IP, Physical Layer, Network Layer, Data Link Layer, Concepts of IP Addressing

Note: All six subjects carry equal weightage.

The program of Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering holds 60 credits in total distributed evenly across the four semesters in two years duration.

The detailed curricular structure is: