Universal Engineering and Science College

1. Candidates must have completed Class 12 (NEB) or an equivalent level from a recognized academic institution.

2. They must have studied at least one course (with a minimum of 100 full marks or 5 credits) each in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

3. Candidates should have obtained a minimum of 45% marks or a CGPA/GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale), and at least Grade C in each subject. For A-level students, a minimum of Grade D in each of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is required.

4. The minimum requirement of Grade C (or Grade D for A-level) or 45% does not apply to other or extra subjects. Candidates must have studied Mathematics of at least 100 marks in either Class 11 or Class 12 under NEB or an equivalent level.

Students applying for admission to Bachelor-level engineering programs must have completed Intermediate in Science (I.Sc.) or Higher Secondary Education (10+2 science stream), or hold a Diploma in Engineering or Architecture or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. They must have secured at least second division marks or a minimum of “C” grade (combined average of theory and practical) in each subject of grades 11 and 12. In addition to meeting the academic requirements, applicants must also appear in the entrance exam conducted by the School of Engineering and be listed in the merit list.

To apply for the Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) program at Pokhara University, applicants must meet one of the following academic qualifications:

• Intermediate Level in Science (with a minimum of 100 marks in Mathematics), or

• Diploma in Engineering or Architecture, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with at least second division marks, or

• SLC (Class 12 Science Stream) from NEB Nepal (including a 100-mark Mathematics course), securing at least a ‘C’ grade in each subject.

In addition to fulfilling academic qualifications, candidates must also pass the entrance test administered by the respective school or college.

Admission Procedure

• Applications are invited through a public notice. Forms and brochures can be collected from the respective college/school after paying the required fee.

• Applications are reviewed by the institution, and eligible candidates are called to sit for the entrance examination (which includes an aptitude test).

• The test date and other relevant information are shared with the applicants by the school/college/university.

• Admission is based on merit, determined by performance in the entrance exam.

Entrance Exam Weightage

• Mathematics: 40%

• English: 20%

• Physics: 15%

• Chemistry: 15%

• Aptitude Test: 10%

  If Chemistry is not included in the aptitude test, the combined weight becomes 25% (15% + 10%).

• An interview may also be part of the final selection process.

• Foreign students may be admitted under a 20% quota based on interviews.

Students admitted provisionally must submit the necessary academic documents within one month. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of admission.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydropower Engineering, or Architecture, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution.

• A minimum CGPA of 2.0 in the Bachelor’s level is required for graduates from Pokhara University.

• For applicants from Purbanchal University, a minimum CGPA of 2.5 is required.

• Candidates from other universities must have secured at least Second Division or an equivalent grade in their Bachelor’s level studies.

Applicants seeking admission to the M.Sc. in Transportation Engineering and Management program must have completed a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with at least a second division or a minimum GPA of 2.0 from an institution recognized by Pokhara University. In addition to the academic requirements, all Nepali applicants must pass an entrance examination conducted by the respective college.