IOE Publishes Entrance Exam Notice for BE/B.Arch Admissions 2083/084
The Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University, through its Entrance Examination Board, has issued an official notice inviting applications from eligible students for admission to Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) programs for the academic year 2083/084 (2026/027 AD).
The notice confirms that the entrance examination will be conducted across IOE’s academic campuses and affiliated colleges located in major cities including Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Dharan, Chitwan, and Rampur.
Apply and track all updates at the official website: https://entrance.ioe.edu.np
Key Dates at a Glance
| Date (B.S.) | Event |
|---|---|
| 2083/03/19 | Last date to submit online application form (by 5:00 PM) |
| 2083/03/19 | Deadline to pay exam fee (by 3:00 PM) |
| 2083/03/23 | Last date to contact IOE for issues with acknowledgement page (by 5:00 PM) |
| 2083/03/25 / 2083/03/26 | Admit card available for download from entrance.ioe.edu.np |
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Academic Campuses | 5 IOE Campuses |
| Affiliated Colleges | 10 Colleges |
| Programs Offered | 11 Disciplines |
| Exam Type | 100 MCQ (Objective) |
| Negative Marking | –0.1 per wrong answer |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
Programs Available
IOE offers admission to the following 11 engineering and architecture disciplines under this cycle: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Communication & Information Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Architecture, Automobile Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Chemical Engineering.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, candidates must have passed or appeared in their final examination from a TU-affiliated institution or equivalent board, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects at the +2 level. The minimum requirement is 45% aggregate marks or at least a C grade in each subject under the NEB Letter Grading system. Students awaiting results may also apply.
Candidates who have completed an Engineering Diploma from a recognized institution are also eligible. Foreign nationals applying through the Institutional Quota must have an equivalency certificate from the relevant authority.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online only at https://entrance.ioe.edu.np by 2083/03/19 at 5:00 PM. Offline submissions will not be accepted.
Examination fees can be paid via Connect IPS, eSewa, Khalti, IME Pay, or BankSmart mobile banking, as well as directly at Siddhartha Bank using the generated voucher number. After successful submission, candidates must print their Acknowledgement Page. Any issues must be reported to IOE by 2083/03/23 before 5:00 PM.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload a recent color digital photograph (350×300 pixels, plain background) along with proof of identity — citizenship certificate, national ID, passport, or driver’s license. Grade 12 students should upload their registration or admit card. Diploma holders must include their certificate and mark sheets.
Exam Format
The entrance examination consists of 100 objective (MCQ) questions worth 100 marks, conducted at a computer-based testing center (ICTC). It covers Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English. Each incorrect answer carries a negative marking of –0.1 marks. Scorecards will be made available on the IOE website within one month of the examination.
Note for Reserved Category Candidates
Students from reserved categories — women, teachers, staff, minority groups, persons with disabilities, and government employees — should refer to the detailed reservation guidelines in the official IOE notice for 2083. All required documentation must be submitted through the respective campus or college.
Source: Official Notice — IOE Entrance Examination Board, Tribhuvan University. For more education news, visit nneducation.com.