Bachelor of Civil and Rural Engineering

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed the Class 12 examination of NEB or an equivalent level from a recognized academic institution.
They must have studied at least one course (with a minimum of 100 full marks or 5 credits) in each of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Candidates should have secured a minimum of 45% 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 is acceptable. This requirement applies specifically to Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
The requirement of Grade C (or D for A-level) or 45% is not applicable to extra or optional subjects. Additionally, candidates must have studied Mathematics of at least 100 marks in either Class 11 or 12 under NEB or its equivalent.

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Curriculum Structure

Semester I

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
MTH 112	Engineering Mathematics I	3
PHY 111	Physics	4
MEC 111	Thermal Science	2
MEC 130	Applied Mechanics I	3
MEC 110	Mechanical Workshop	1
ENG 111	Communication Techniques	2
CMP 113	Programming in C	3

Semester II

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
MTH 114	Engineering Mathematics II	3
CHM 111	Chemistry	4
CVL 211	Civil Engineering Materials	2
MEC 131	Applied Mechanics II	3
ELX 112	Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic	3
MEC 120	Engineering Drawing	2

Semester III

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
MTH 212	Engineering Mathematics III	3
CVR 212	Rural Infrastructure I	3
WRE 210	Fluid Mechanics	3
CVL 221	Surveying I	3
STR 210	Strength of Materials	3
GTE 210	Engineering Geology	3
CVR 290	Rural Engineering Project I	1

Semester IV

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
GTE 320	Soil Mechanics	4
WRE 211	Hydraulics	3
ENV 330	Water Supply Engineering	3
CVL 321	Surveying II	3
ARC 358	Building Technology	2
STR 212	Structural Analysis I	3
CVR 291	Rural Engineering Project II	1

Semester V

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
GTE 321	Foundation Engineering	3
WRE 350	Engineering Hydrology	2
CVR 312	Rural Infrastructure II	2
ENV 331	Sanitary Engineering	3
STR 331	Concrete Technology & Masonry Structures	3
STR 312	Structural Analysis II	3
CVL 322	Survey Field Project	1

Semester VI

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
WRE 320	Irrigation Engineering	3
CVR 313	Rural Infrastructure III	3
STR 320	Design of Steel and Timber Structures	3
CVR 314	Engineering, Environment and Society	2
MTH 311	Applied Mathematics	3
ECO 411	Engineering Economics	3

Semester VII

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
CVL 311	Safety Engineering	2
WRE 430	Hydropower Engineering	3
STR 440	Design of R.C.C. Structures	3
TRP 411	Transportation Engineering I	3
CVL 431	Estimating and Valuation	3
---	Elective I	3

Semester VIII

Course Code	Course Description	Credit Hours
CVL 441	Construction Project Management	3
CVL 440	Engineering Professional Practice	2
TRP 412	Transportation Engineering II	3
---	Elective II	2
CVR 491	Rural Engineering Project III	5

Course Outcome

Design and develop infrastructure projects for rural areas
Apply principles of civil engineering to rural development
Understand water supply, drainage, and sanitation systems
Study road, bridge, and transportation planning in rural settings
Use GIS and surveying tools for rural infrastructure planning
Implement sustainable practices in rural construction projects
Work on community-based and cost-effective engineering solutions
Prepare for roles in rural development, government, and infrastructure sectors

More About This Program

The Bachelor of Civil Engineering program is designed to produce high-quality civil and Rural engineers. It is a four-year program structured in eight semesters. The students need to complete 139 credit hours of course work and project work for graduation.