Engineering is a respectful, dignified, and highly responsible profession in our society. It is a field that not only builds infrastructure but also shapes the future of nation. To uphold the dignity and responsibility that this profession demands, it is essential that our learners possess a profound interest in the subject and cultivate a deep respect for hard work, integrity, and lifelong learning.

Nepal—a country rich in human potential but limited in material resources—faces a persistent challenge: delivering quality engineering education to students across all social and economic backgrounds. Recognizing this, National College of Engineering was established in 2001 A.D. by a group of dedicated and experienced university teachers and professionals, driven by a service-oriented mission rather than a purely commercial motive.

In line with this vision, NCE is committed to providing “Quality education at an affordable fee.” One of our most impactful initiatives is the rank-based fee policy launched in 2023, which directly links academic merit with affordability. Under this policy, students admitted through the IOE entrance examination are charged fee based on their rank. This pioneering move—unusual among private institutions affiliated with Tribhuvan University—reflects our commitment to bridging the gap between public and private education. As a result, in the 2080 batch, 36% of students were admitted under the IOE regular fee category, and another 34% paid fees equal to or less than the IOE full fee. In 2081, the trend continued with 20% under the IOE regular fee and 40% within or below the IOE full fee threshold.

This has made NCE an increasingly attractive destination for top-ranking students, significantly enhancing the academic environment, peer learning, and institutional excellence.

Our vision is clear:

“To be a leading engineering institution that fosters innovation, excellence, and leadership in engineering education, research and industry partnership.”

To achieve this, we have developed a vibrant academic ecosystem supported by structured research programs and forward-thinking initiatives. Some key milestones in our recent research journey include:

• Launch of the Collaborative NCE Research Grant Program (NPR 200,000 per project, 5 projects annually)
• Establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (AiR Lab) to support faculty-led and student-driven projects
• Successful completion of the NCE Research Grant 2023
• Publication of Volume 2 of the NCE Journal of Science and Engineering (NJSE)
• Announcement of the NCE Research Grant 2025, reinforcing our long-term commitment to research excellence

A particularly proud moment in our history was August 8, 2025, when NCE celebrated its Silver Jubilee with a grand inauguration of year-long events that mark 25 years of service in engineering education.

Our true measure of success, however, lies in how well we support our students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values required for a meaningful engineering career and a purposeful life.

I encourage all prospective students to join our vibrant academic community where quality education, innovation, integrity and excellence come together.

Thank you for your interest in NCE. I invite you to explore more through our website and discover how we are shaping the engineers of tomorrow.

Warm regards,

Prof. Arbind Kumar Mishra, PhD

Principal

National College of Engineering (NCE)
Lalitpur, Nepal