IOE Entrance Examination 2026 (BE / B.Arch)

The Institute of Engineering (IOE) Entrance Examination is the most prestigious engineering entrance test in Nepal. Governed by Tribhuvan University, IOE conducts this computer-based test annually for thousands of aspiring engineers competing for limited subsidized and full-fee seats. ### Key Campus Options 1. **Pulchowk Campus (Central Campus, Lalitpur)**: Nepal's top-ranked engineering campus offering Computer, Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, and Architecture. 2. **Thapathali Campus (Kathmandu)**: Renowned for Automobile, Industrial, Mechanical, Civil, Computer, and Electronics engineering. 3. **Paschimanchal Campus (WRC, Pokhara)**: Famous for Geomatics, Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering. 4. **Purwanchal Campus (ERC, Dharan)**: Renowned for Agricultural, Civil, Computer, and Electrical engineering. ### Quotas & Subsidies - **Regular Seats**: Subsidized tuition fees (~NPR 35,000 to 50,000 for entire 4-year degree). - **Full-Fee Seats**: Approx. NPR 3.5 Lakhs to 5.5 Lakhs for 4 years. - **Inclusive Quotas**: Dedicated seats for female applicants, remote districts, Dalit, Janajati, and government school graduates.