The BE Civil Engineering syllabus of the Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University, runs for four years split into eight semesters, which IOE calls Year I Part I to Year IV Part II. The first year builds mathematics, science and basic engineering; the second and third years cover structures, surveying, water, soil, transport and design; the final year is mostly electives, a two-part project and a 12-week internship.
The subject list below follows the current curriculum structure published on IOE's website. IOE revises its bachelor curricula from time to time, and older batches may follow an earlier version, so always confirm your own batch's syllabus on the official IOE BE Civil curriculum page, which also links the detailed syllabus of each course.
BE Civil syllabus year by year
Each year has two parts (semesters). The tables list every course in the current structure, in the order IOE shows them.
Year I: foundation
| Year I Part I | Year I Part II |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics I | Engineering Mathematics II |
| Engineering Chemistry | Engineering Physics |
| Computer Programming | Engineering Drawing |
| Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Strength of Materials |
| Engineering Mechanics | Engineering Geology II |
| Engineering Geology I | Engineering Survey I |
| Civil Engineering Materials |
Year II: core civil subjects begin
| Year II Part I | Year II Part II |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics III | Communication English |
| Numerical Methods | Probability and Statistics |
| Fluid Mechanics | Hydraulics |
| Theory of Structures I | Theory of Structures II |
| Engineering Survey II | Soil Mechanics |
| Computer Aided Civil Drawing | Water Supply Engineering |
| Concrete Technology | Building Technology |
| Survey Camp (10 days, held in the vacation) |
Year III: design and infrastructure
| Year III Part I | Year III Part II |
|---|---|
| Design of Timber and Masonry Structures | Estimating and Costing |
| Foundation Engineering | Design of RCC Structures |
| Design of Steel Structures | Transportation Engineering II |
| Transportation Engineering I | Irrigation and Drainage Engineering |
| Sanitary Engineering | Professional and Social Engineering |
| Engineering Hydrology | Elective I |
| Engineering Economics |
Year IV: electives, project and internship
| Year IV Part I | Year IV Part II |
|---|---|
| Operations Research | Project II |
| Project and Construction Engineering | Internship (12 weeks) |
| Hydropower Engineering | |
| Elective II | |
| Elective III | |
| Project I |
The elective lists for Elective I, II and III are published by IOE as separate documents. Which electives run depends on your campus or college, so ask your department before the semester starts.
What the main subjects cover
Short notes in our own words, to help you see how the subjects link up. For the full content of each course, open its syllabus from the IOE page.
| Subject | What you learn |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mechanics | Forces, equilibrium, friction, centroids and basic dynamics. The base for every structures subject. |
| Strength of Materials | Stress, strain, bending and shear in beams, torsion and columns. |
| Engineering Survey I and II, Survey Camp | Chain, compass, levelling, theodolite and total station work, contouring and curve setting, then a field camp to apply it all. |
| Engineering Geology I and II | Rocks, minerals, structural geology and how geology affects slopes, tunnels and foundations in Nepal's hills. |
| Theory of Structures I and II | Analysis of determinate and indeterminate beams, frames and trusses. |
| Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics | Fluid statics, flow in pipes and open channels, pumps and turbines. |
| Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering | Soil properties, compaction, consolidation, shear strength, bearing capacity, then the design of footings, piles and retaining walls. |
| Concrete Technology and Design of RCC Structures | Concrete materials and mix design, then the design of slabs, beams, columns and footings. |
| Design of Steel, Timber and Masonry Structures | Design of members and connections in steel, and of timber and masonry elements. |
| Transportation Engineering I and II | Road planning, geometric design, pavement materials and design, and traffic basics. |
| Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering | Water demand, treatment and distribution, then sewerage and wastewater treatment. |
| Engineering Hydrology, Irrigation and Hydropower | Rainfall and runoff, irrigation canals and drainage, and the layout of hydropower schemes. |
| Estimating and Costing | Taking out quantities, rate analysis and preparing cost estimates for buildings and roads. |
| Project and Construction Engineering | Planning, scheduling, contracts and management of construction projects. |
Project work and internship
The final year has three practical parts. Project I in Year IV Part I is where your group picks a topic and starts the work. Project II in Year IV Part II completes it, usually with a report and a defence. The same semester includes a 12-week internship, so in practice Year IV Part II is spent mostly outside the classroom. Choose a project topic that uses data you can actually collect, such as a road alignment, a small water supply scheme or a building design for a real site.
How marks are split
For most theory courses in the current structure, the marks are divided into 40 for internal assessment and 60 for the final exam, for a theory total of 100. Courses with lab or field work carry extra practical marks; for example, Strength of Materials and Design of RCC Structures each total 125, and Engineering Survey I totals 150. Survey Camp, the two projects and the internship are assessed on practical marks only. Exact marks for every course are shown on the IOE curriculum structure page, and exam notices come from IOE's Examination Control Division.
Study resources on this site
- Chapter notes by subject: BE notes hub
- Past exam papers: IOE old questions
- All programs and years: syllabus hub
- Check your semester result: GPA and CGPA calculator
Frequently asked questions
How many subjects are there in IOE BE Civil?
The current structure has 49 course entries across eight semesters, counting Survey Camp, the three electives, Project I, Project II and the internship as separate entries.
When is the survey camp?
Survey Camp is listed in Year II Part II and runs for 10 days during the vacation, after you have studied Engineering Survey I and II.
Where can I download the official BE Civil syllabus?
From the IOE bachelor curriculum page. Choose Civil Engineering to see the structure and the link to each course's detailed syllabus.
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