Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

This curriculum is of three years duration with six semesters based on the semester system. It is designed to produce middle level competent technical workforce equipped with knowledge and skills related to the specialization areas of Product Design, Maintenance Engineering, Power Generation Engineering and Industrial Engineering under mechanical engineering so as to meet the demand of such workforce in the country and to contribute in the national streamline of poverty reduction of this country of Nepal.

Objectives:

This curriculum has following objectives:

 1     To produce middle level competent technical workforce/human resource (Technical and   Supervisory staffs) in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in the following areas;

• Product Design
• Maintenance Engineering
• Power Generation Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

2. To prepare such technicians who are able to work in the local industrial settings of the country.
3. To prepare such technical workforce who will demonstrate positive attitude and respect for the profession and socio-cultural values.
4. To help meet the demand of such technical workforce for the industries of Nepal.
5. To reduce the dependence on employing such technicians from foreign countries.

Duration: The total duration of this curricular program is three years. Each year    consists of two semesters of six months each.

Target group: Individuals who have passed SLC or equivalent with English, Science, and Mathematics or related Technical SLC (TSLC)

Entry criteria:

• SLC or equivalent with English, Science, and Mathematics or related Technical SLC (TSLC)
• Should pass entrance examination.
• Candidate should be physically fit for the program.
• Individuals of lower economic status preferred.

Selection: Applicants fulfilling the entry criteria will be selected for admission on the basis of merit.

Medium of instruction: The medium of instruction will be in English and/or Nepali.

Pattern of attendance: Minimum of 90% attendance in each subject is required to appear in the respective final examination