Entrance Examinations

### Examination Overview The Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University conducts a centralized Computer-Based Entrance Examination (CBT) for admission into B.E./B.Arch programs across constituent campuses (Pulchowk, Thapathali, WRC Pokhara, ERC Dharan, Chitwan) and affiliated colleges. ### Test Structure & Marks Breakdown Total Marks: 140 | Duration: 2 Hours | Negative Marking: 10% (0.1 mark for 1-mark questions, 0.2 mark for 2-mark questions). - **Mathematics**: 50 Marks (40 questions) - **Physics**: 45 Marks (36 questions) - **Chemistry**: 25 Marks (20 questions) - **English**: 20 Marks (22 questions) ### Eligibility Criteria - Passed 10+2 Science or equivalent with minimum 45% marks or 'C' grade in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. - Candidates with 3-year Diploma in Engineering from CTEVT are also eligible. ### Strategic Preparation Tips 1. Master fundamental NCERT / Grade 11 & 12 concepts in Mathematics (Calculus & Vectors) and Physics (Mechanics & Electromagnetism). 2. Practice speed-accuracy drills under timed computer-based mock tests. 3. Review past IOE question sets to familiarize with multi-step numericals.

### Overview The Medical Education Commission (MEC) conducts the centralized Common Entrance Examination (CEE) for all undergraduate healthcare programs in Nepal, including MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, BAMS, and B.Sc MIT. ### Exam Pattern - **Total Questions**: 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) - **Total Marks**: 200 | Duration: 3 Hours - **Marking Scheme**: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect answer (Negative marking). - **Subject Distribution**: - Biology (Zoology & Botany): 80 Marks - Chemistry: 50 Marks - Physics: 50 Marks - Mental Agility Test (MAT): 20 Marks ### Minimum Pass Mark Candidates must secure at least the 50th percentile in the entrance examination to qualify for the merit list and scholarship/open matching counseling.