Computer Engineering in Nepal

Ebuzz! Asia: Nepal's first search engine

2011-01-09T19:25:00.001-08:00

Nepal will soon have its own search engine. After the immense popularity of search engines like Google and Yahoo, a local youth has developed possibly the first search engine based in Nepal. The project was unveiled for the first time at the Midas CAN SofTech 2010.

Apar Thebe, who developed the search engine named ´ebuzz! asia´, said that the search engine would be launched commercially by October. Thebe said he thought of this concept when he could not find necessary documents for his research when he was studying abroad.

“I felt that our data and information are not digitized. I worked on the search engine project to make our data and information available to all at a single click,” Thebe said.

“I first want the search engine to be liked by Nepali people,” he said, elaborating why he does not want to reveal information about his prized project.

The search engine will be launched in beta version in October. “It will take three years for us to come up with the full-fledged version,” Vinay Regmi, the chief operating officer of ebuzz asia, told myrepublica.com. He also said the ebuzz asia will be different from other search engines.

“We will have the option of a comment box where users can enter the comments and share what they could not find in our search engine. This helps us to update our data bank,” he added.

At present, the ebuzz asia team is busy digitizing the data and information. The team, however, has been facing challenge as most of our data and information are in traditional files and book shelves.

The team has employed 14 youths for the project.

“We are hopeful that information related to Nepal will be digitized and Nepali will get easy access to them,” Regmi added. He further added that they were expecting support from Central Bureau of Statistics, MoIC and universities and libraries for digitization of data.

People can use ebuzz asia to search information from any part of the world. “One can add the location of his/her home in the map as well,” Regmi added.

The ebuzz asia team said they were getting some assistance from foreign countries and were looking for some local sponsors to materialize the project.

“There are ample opportunities inside the country, we want to work hand in hand with young IT professionals who are looking for opportunities,” Thebe said.

Source: Myrepublica.com

Institute of Engineering

2010-12-29T05:17:00.001-08:00

Institute of Engineering (IOE) is one of 5 technical institutes under Tribhuvan University (TU) and is governing body for engineering and architecture education under the umbrella of TU. Established in 1972, IOE is Nepal's oldest and the wildest engineering education consortium. IOE provides Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. degrees in engineering and architecture education through its constituent campuses and several private colleges affiliated to it.

Constituent Campuses and Affiliated Colleges

Constituent Campuses

Pulchowk campus, Lalitpur
Thapathali Campus, Kathmandu
Eastern Region Campus, Dharan
Western Region Campus, Pokhara

Affiliated Colleges

Kantipur Engineering College, Lalitpur
Kathmandu Engineering College, Kathmandu
Advanced College of Engineering and Management, Lalitpur
Kathford Intl. College of Engineering and Management, Lalitpur
Himalaya College of Engineering, Kathmandu
Janakpur Engineering College, Kathmandu
Khwopa College of Engineering, Bhaktapur
National College of Engineering, Kathmandu

History

History of engineering education in Nepal can be traced since 1930, when Technical Training School was established. Engineering section of the school offered only trades and civil sub-overseers programs. In 1959, Nepal Engineering Institute, with the assistance of the government of India, started offering civil overseer courses leading to Diploma in Civil Engineering. The Technical Training Institute established in 1965, with the assistance from the Government of Federal Republic of Germany, offered technician courses in General courses in General Mechanics, Auto Mechanics, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Drafting.

In 1972, the Nepal Engineering Institute at Pulchowk and the Technical Training Institute at Thapathali were brought together under the umbrella of the Tribhuvan University to constitute the Institute of Engineering and the Nepal Engineering Institute and the Technical Training Institute were renamed as Pulchowk campus and Thapathali Campus respectively.

Since then, the Institute of Engineering has expanded considerably. The technician programs in Electrical, Electronics, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Engineering were started in the Pulchowk campus, with the assistance from UNDP/ILO. The Architecture Technician program was started by the IOE in its own effort. With the assistance of the World Bank and UK, later, the existing technician level courses were strengthened and Bachelor's Degree level course in Civil Engineering was started.Similarly, with the assistance of the World Bank, the Swiss Government, and the Canadian Government, Bachelor Degree level courses in the Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical engineering and Architecture were started in the Pulchowk campus. From academic year 1998/99 IOE has started Bachelor's Degree program in Computer Engineering. In 1996, Pulchowk campus, with support from the Norwegian Government, has started M.Sc. Courses in Urban Planning, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Water Resources Engineering Pulchowk Campus has also started M.Sc. courses in Renewable energy and Geothermal Engineering, Information and communication and Power systems Engineering effective from December, 2001. The diploma level programs at the Pulchowk Campus have been transferred to other three IOE campuses.

The Thapathali Campus is presently offering three-year Diploma level courses in Mechanical, Automobile, Civil Engineering,Architecture,Electronics and Computer(removed from this year) & Bachelor courses on Civil and Industrial Engineering.

The Eastern Region Campus in Dharan, which began operating from 1984, was built with the financial assistance from Asian Development Bank and the technical assistance from the UK. This campus initially offered courses at the trade and technician levels. Now, it is offering Diploma level courses in the Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Engineering. From academic year 2000/2001 Bachelor's Degree program in Agricultural Engineering has been started.

The Western Region Campus in Pokhara of IOE became operational from 1987, with the assistance from the World Bank and UNDP/ILO. Initially various trades and technician courses were offered at this campus. At present, it is offering Diploma level courses in the Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Automobile and Mechanical Engineering. From academic year 1999/2000 Bachelor's Degree program in Civil Engineering has been started.

Purbanchal University

2010-12-27T00:55:00.001-08:00

Purbanchal University (PU also termed as Eastern University of Nepal) is a technical university in Biratnagar, Nepal. It was established in 1993 by the Government of Nepal.

Purbanchal University is situated the city of Biratnagar in the eastern part of Nepal . Its prime role is to act as a catalytic agent for the promotion of socio-economic transformation in Nepal through quality education appropriate for quality life and sustainable future. Since its establishment, the University has been motivated by its fundamental objective of preserving, refining, inventing, adopting, extending and transmitting knowledge in an environment that fosters free enquiry and open scholarly debate leading to all-encompassing development of the rural people, their economy and environment.

Faculties

Management
Science and Technology
Medicine & Allied Science
Arts
Education
Law

Affiliated Colleges

Center for Computer Technology(CIT), Tinkune
ACME Engineering College, Sitapaila

University Url: http://www.purbuniv.edu.np

Pokhara University

2010-12-27T00:54:00.001-08:00

Pokhara University (PU) was established in 1996 as Nepal's fifth University.The central office of the university is located in Pokhara, Kaski district, Western Development Region. Along with Purbanchal University, PU was formed as part of the government's policy to pursue a multi-university system for improved access to higher education. The Prime Minister is the Chancellor of the University and the Minister for Education is the Pro-Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor is the principal administrator of the university.

Engineering Programs

1. Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BE Civil) 2. Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BE Electrical and Electronics)
3. Bachelor of Computer Engineering (BE Computer)
4. Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology (BE IT)
5. Bachelor of Software Engineering (BE Software Engineering)
6. Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BE Electrical and Electronics)
7. Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch)

Affiliated Engineering Colleges of Pokhara University
College of Computer Technology, Devinagar, Butwal-13, Rupandehi
Cosmos College of Management and Technology,Tutepani, Lalitpur
Everest Engineering College,Gangabu Kathmandu.
Gandaki College of Engineering and Science GCES, Lamachour, Pokhara
Institute of Advance Communication, Education & Research, Baneshwor,Ktm.
Lumbini Engineering College, Butwal, Rupandehi.
National Academy of Science & Technology, Dhangadi
Nepal College of Computer Studies, Gaindakot-2, Nawalparasi
Nepal College of Information Technology NCIT, Gwarko, Lalitpur
Nepal Engineering College(NEC) Changunarayan, Bhaktapur
Pokhara Engineering College(PEC) Phirke-8, Pokhara
Pokhara College of Technology, Simalchour Pokhara.

University Url: http://www.pu.edu.np

Kathmandu University

2010-12-27T00:52:00.001-08:00

Kathmandu University (KU) is the second oldest university in Nepal and was established in 1991 with the motto "Quality Education for Leadership". The University operates through its six Schools of Science, Engineering, Management, Arts, Education and Medical Sciences and from various premises in Dhulikhel, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. KU is very highly regarded in Nepal as well as abroad for its excellent academics.

Kathmandu University provides quality education in different streams of arts, sciences and management through the following six schools.

1.School of Arts
2.School of Education
3.School of Engineering
4.School of Management
5.School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS, formerly known as KUMS)
6.School of Science
Each school has several programs and courses in it. The School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) has the most number of students. The school was formerly known as KUMS, but a decision in 2006 changed its name officially to KUSMS, with the view that the school not only trains medical graduates and postgraduates but also runs various paramedical disciplines.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Undergraduate (BE Program)
    Computer Engineering
    Electrical & Electronics Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering
    Civil & Geomatics Engineering
Graduate (Master Program)
    M.E in Computer Engg.
    M.E in Electrical Power Engg
    M.E in Mecanical Engg.
    M.Tech in IT
    M.S by Research
P.hD Program
    About Ph.D Program & Current Candidates

University Url: http://ku.edu.np

Tribhuvan University

2010-12-27T00:51:00.001-08:00

Tribhuvan University(TU) is a public university in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, is the oldest university in Nepal.

A huge number of students, approximately 272,746 from all over Nepal and abroad, makes it the biggest university in Nepal and 22nd biggest in the world. The University provides both undergraduate and graduate education. Currently, more than 2,400 courses are offered, of which 300 are for intermediate level courses (equivalent to Higher Secondary School), 1,079 are for undergraduate and 1,000 are for Postgraduate programs. The university has 65 integral colleges and more than 200 affiliated colleges throughout the country. Since it is government financed, it is less expensive than other private universities.
List of Engineering colleges affiliated to TU

Institute Of Engineering
Advanced Engg. College, Kupandole
Kathmandu Engg. College, Kalimati
Kantipur Engg. College, Daphakhel
National Engg. College,Bansthali
Kathford Engg. College,Balkumari
Himalaya College of Engineering, Samkhamul
Janakpur Engg. College, Tinkune

University Link:- http://www.tribhuvan-university.edu.np

Engineering Colleges In Nepal

2010-12-26T03:21:00.001-08:00

There are currently four universities in Nepal which have engineering courses.
The universities are:

Tribhuvan University (Kirtipur, Nepal)
Kathmandu University (Dhulikhel, Nepal)
Pokhara University (Pokhara, Nepal)
Purbanchal University (Biratnagar,Nepal)

Under affiliation of these universities there are many engineering colleges in Nepal which run various engineering courses which include:

Civil engineering
Computer engineering
Mechanical engineering
Electronics engineering
Electrical Engineering
Architect etc…

The list is obviously incomplete though. Engineering colleges in Nepal mostly have good facilities, experienced teachers, infrastructures etc. Some of the engineering colleges are of ISO standard.

Top 10 Reasons to Major in Computing

2010-12-26T03:10:00.000-08:00

1. Computing is part of everything we do!

Computing and computer technology are part of just about everything that touches our lives from the cars we drive, to the movies we watch, to the ways businesses and governments deal with us. Understanding different dimensions of computing is part of the necessary skill set for an educated person in the 21st century. Whether you want to be a scientist, develop the latest killer application, or just know what it really means when someone says “the computer made a mistake”, studying computing will provide you with valuable knowledge.

2. Expertise in computing enables you to solve complex, challenging problems.

Computing is a discipline that offers rewarding and challenging possibilities for a wide range of people regardless of their range of interests. Computing requires and develops capabilities in solving deep, multidimensional problems requiring imagination and sensitivity to a variety of concerns.

3. Computing enables you to make a positive difference in the world.

Computing drives innovation in the sciences (human genome project, AIDS vaccine research, environmental monitoring and protection just to mention a few), and also in engineering, business, entertainment and education. If you want to make a positive difference in the world, study computing.

4. Computing offers many types of lucrative careers.

Computing jobs are among the highest paid and have the highest job satisfaction. Computing is very often associated with innovation, and developments in computing tend to drive it. This, in turn, is the key to national competitiveness. The possibilities for future developments are expected to be even greater than they have been in the past.

5. Computing jobs are here to stay, regardless of where you are located.

There actually are more computing jobs than qualified people to fill them in the United States. U.S. IT employment was 17% higher in 2004 than in 1999. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says computing has the greatest potential for new jobs through 2014. Yes, some IT jobs have gone overseas. If you consider the expected growth in computing, it’s easy to see that companies simply need more talent. Don’t miss out on pursuing the large number of open positions available right now, here in the United States.

6. Expertise in computing helps you even if your primary career choice is something else.

Having a computing major will provide you with a foundation of knowledge, problem solving and logical thinking that will serve as a competitive advantage to you in your career, in whatever field you choose.

7. Computing offers great opportunities for true creativity and innovativeness.

Creating high-quality computing solutions is a highly creative activity, and computing supports creative work in many other fields. The best solutions in computing exhibit high levels of elegance and beauty.

8. Computing has space for both collaborative work and individual effort.

Computing is often about being part of a team that requires people with many different kinds of skills. Yet there is also plenty of space for individual flair and imagination.

9. Computing is an essential part of well-rounded academic preparation.

An increasing number of universities and employers see successful completion of a computer science course as a sign of academic well-roundedness.

10. Future opportunities in computing are without boundaries.

Computing is one of those fields where it is almost impossible to predict what will happen next. This is why we cannot even begin to imagine all the ways that you can make a contribution to it and it can make your life’s work exciting and real.

BE Computer Syllabus for TU (revised)

2010-12-23T09:04:00.000-08:00

The syllabus for bachelor in Computer engineering has been revised and implemented from this year. Here are the lists of subjects for all the 8 semesters including Electives.

Year/Part	Subjects
I/I	Mathematics I
	Computer Programing
	Engineering Drawing
	Physics
	Applied Mechanics
	Basic Electrical Engineering

I/II	Mathematics II
	Engineering Drawing
	Basic Electronics Engineering
	Chemistry
	Fundamental of Thermodynamics
	Workshop Technology

II/I	Mathematics III
	Object Oriented Programming
	Electrical Network Analysis
	Theory of Computation
	Electronics Devices and Circuit
	Digital Electronics
	Electromagnetism

II/II	Electrical Machine
	Numerical Method
	Applied Mathematics
	Instrumentation I
	Data Structure and Algorithm
	Microprocessor
	Discrete Structure

III/I	Communication English
	Probability and Statistics
	Object Oriented Analysis and Design
	Compiler Design
	Operating System
	Embedded System

III/II	Engineering Economics
	Computer Graphics
	Artificial Intelligence
	Data Communication
	Computer Architecture
	Database Management System
	Minor Project

IV/I	ICT Project Management
	Organization and Management
	Technology Environment and Society
	Software Engineering
	Simulation and Modeling
	Digital Signal Analysis and Processing
	Elective I
	Project I

IV/II	Engineering Professional Practice
	Distributed System
	Computer Networks and Security
	Information System
	Elective II
	Elective III
	Project II

Electives : Computer Engineering

S.N.	Electives
1	Image Processing and Pattern Recognition
2	Multimedia / Virtual Reality
3	Algorithm and Complexity
4	Compiler Design
5	Data Mining and Ware housing
6	Geographical Information System
7	Advanced Database
8	Advanced Computer Architecture
9	Natural Language Processing
10	Parallel Computing
11	Mobile Computing
12	Grid Computing
13	Software Reuse
14	Semantic Web
15	Principles of Programming Language
16	Advanced Java Programming
17	Object Oriented Software Engineering
18	Agile Software Development Methodologies
19	Internet and Intranet

Typed By: Ashok Basnet ( http://ashokbasnet.com.np)
Source : IOE, Pulchok Campus

5 primary things to consider before selecting a college

2010-12-22T01:08:00.001-08:00

Selecting a good college is a stressful task for both students and their parents. The number of years an individual spends at his college is a crucial period of his life, so it is imperative to select a college for higher education carefully. Go through this article to know about 5 things that you should consider while choosing a college.

Things to consider while selecting a college
The 5 things that you should consider while selecting a college are given below:
1.Ranking: The first thing that you need to consider before selecting a college is ranking. College ranking will give you an idea about how the college is. Colleges are given ranking on the basis of number of students (national and international), nursing programs, infrastructure and placements. Various organizations such as Forbes, US News & World Report and Princeton rate the colleges.

2.Facilities: It is essential to check the kinds of facilities you will get from the college. These facilities ought to include library, labs, faculty, etc. You can even visit the college you’re considering to join. Thereby you can gather all the relevant information about the college. It is necessary to check the college facilities as you’ll study in that college and it will cost you money.
3.Placements: It is important to select a college for higher education carefully as it will help to shape your career. Most of the good colleges have a placement officer. He watches over the placement options. Check whether a particular college has a placement cell. You must also ask the public relation officer of the college about the number of students who have got jobs through campus recruitment.
4.Field of study: Which course do you want to study? If you want to study engineering, then you should get admitted to an engineering college. If you want to graduate in English major, then you should enroll in the college that specializes in English subject. So check whether a college is offering the major you want to study. Also, don’t choose a subject just because your friends and family have suggested it.
5.Affordability: The education cost has increased to a great extent. Figure out whether you can afford to pay the tuition bills, administrative fees, course fee, etc. Unless your parents have saved a huge chunk of money beforehand, you are likely to incur student debt. It has been observed that on an average college students incur $19,000 debt.
Finally, you should also check the location of the college. Is it too far from your house? Will it take a huge amount of time to commute? Are you ready to go out of the state? If you don’t want to go out of the state, then you should look for colleges that are near to your house.

Top Engineering Colleges around the world

2010-12-22T00:45:00.001-08:00

Following are the Top Engineering Colleges around the world, regularly placed amongst the very best in the world for engineering in international league tables:
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
- Ranked No. 1 in in the world for Engineering/Technology in THE - QS World University Rankings 2009.
- MIT's School of Engineering is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. News & World Report's American graduate school program rankings 2010. It is also placed first in six of 12 engineering specialties - aeronautics and astronautics, chemical, computer, electrical, materials and mechanical engineering. The School of Engineering received a perfect 5.0 peer assessment score. It is also placed No. 1 for Undergraduate Engineering Programs.
- MIT was named winner of the Software in Design Innovation Award at the Institution of Engineering and Technology's (IET) Innovation Awards 2009.

2. The University of Tokyo (Japan)
- 1st in Asia and 6th globally for Engineering/Technology (THE-QS 2009).
- The School of Engineering offers master's level and doctoral courses and degrees in the Department of Civil Engineering; Department of Architecture; Department of Urban Engineering; Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Department of Applied Physics; etc.

3. University of Cambridge (UK)
- The Department of Engineering came top of the rankings for General Engineering according to the national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008.
- A Top Engineering College in Europe, placed 1st in the region and Top 4 globally in the 2009 Times Higher Education Supplement World University Rankings for Engineering and IT Universities.

4. University of Toronto (Canada)
- It is the top engineering college in Canada, placed above all other Canadian institutions in the Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranking in the broad field of engineering/technology and computer sciences; and the THES ranking in the field of technology (2009).
- U of Toronto Engineering ranks 5th in North America following MIT (first overall in Technology), Berkeley, Stanford, and Caltech (THES 2009).

5. Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) (Korea, South)
- 21st globally in the area of Engineering and Information Technology (THE-QS 2009).
- KAIST graduates teach and conduct research at world-class institutions such as UCLA, Harvard, Pennsylvania State, etc.
- Named the No. 1 Asian university in science and technology by the Hong Kong-based news magazine Asiaweek.

6. University of Melbourne (Australia)
- Australia’s first School of Engineering, established in 1862.
- 1st in the country and 29th in the world for Technology (Times Higher Education 2009).
- Areas of specialisation offered include Biomedical Engineering; Geomatics/Surveying; Mechatronics; Mining; Computer Science, Software Engineering & IT; etc.

7. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- 26th among the World's Top 100 Engineering Colleges (THE-QS league table 2009). It was the only Hong Kong institution ranked in the top 50.
- The School of Engineering is placed among the top 5 universities in the Asia-Pacific Region, 1st amongst all universities in Greater China, including Mainland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (ARWU 2009 World's Top 100 Universities in Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences).

Welcome to the computer engineering in Nepal

2010-12-21T20:45:00.001-08:00

This blog is primarily dedicated for the students at computer engineering field and all others looking at computer technology that is developing rapidly in Nepal. The blog tries to give information as much as possible about the engineering in Nepal.The blogs aims at providing the syllabus for computer engineering courses at Nepal and notes at colleges.

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