BE Computer Course, Bachelor of Computer Engineering

Computers have been a very important tool worldwide. If your computer system has high computation capability then you are considered one of the most powerful countries therefore every country gives high priority to a bachelor in computer engineering worldwide.

From the design of individual microcontrollers, microprocessors, PCs, and circuit design to supercomputers, computer engineers are involved in many hardware and software elements of computing. BE in computer ensures that each student understands the interdependencies on other forms of engineering such as electrical engineering, electronic engineering, and software engineering with computer engineering

overview

Most countries around the world have adopted a Bachelor in Computer Engineering as a year undergraduate course in which students are taught about the hardware of computers, their operating system, programming language, and management. A bachelor of engineering in computers also provides the opportunity to explore various advanced technologies around the world such as Artificial intelligence and Robotics.

This course provides its pupil with expertise in building the software that runs the machine like the operating system, embedded firmware, etc. It also involves teaching of building the physical components like memory systems, and microprocessors.

Computer Engineering Course in Nepal

Computers have been one of the most powerful tools worldwide due to their potential to compute and analyze data diligently, quickly, and accurately. To cope with the progress of various countries around the world, Nepal introduced its first bachelor in computer engineering course In 1994 under Kathmandu University. Similarly, a bachelor in a computer program was started by Tribhuvan University in 1998 AD.

Currently, there are 6 universities providing computer engineering courses through its affiliated colleges. They are: 

• Tribhuvan University (TU) 
• Kathmandu University (KU) 
• Purbanchal University (PU) 
• Pokhara University (PoU) 
• Mid-Western University (MU) 
• Far-Western University (SPU)

General Information

If you want to study a Bachelor of Computer Engineering course in Nepal you should be ready to allocate a minimum 4 years. Students should study more than 48 subjects within a total of 8 semesters while completing a bachelor of computer engineering in Nepal. As of 2024 AD, there are about 30 colleges that are offering bachelor in computer engineering courses in Nepal.

If you are planning to study a bachelor of computer engineering course in Nepal, you should compare the colleges based on duration, no. of seats, and credit hours with the help of the table given below:

University/Factor	Duration  (in year)	Total Semester	No. of Colleges	No. of Seats	Credit Hours
TU	4	8	14	710	~140
KU	4	8	1	54	143
PU	4	8	8	350	143
PoU	4	8	11	83	126
MU	4	8	1	48	~140
SPU	4	8	1	48	141

Objectives of Bachelors of Engineering in computer

The modern technological world is impossible without computing systems. They are used everywhere. Due to this, the demand for those capable individuals who can design, develop and maintain its hardware and software is very high.

The main objective of the computer engineering course is to meet the demand and supply of such individuals who can solve complex computer-related problems. It ensures that these individuals can support technological advancement. 

Now, let us look at the few other key objectives of the BE computer course: 

• To provide freshers with the knowledge and expertise so that they can design, develop or maintain the software and hardware. 
• To help individuals to analyze complex computing problems and solve them with ease. 
• To enhance the technological and computing knowledge of an individual. 
• To provide a new generation with computing history. 
• To help students adapt to the ever-changing technological sectors. 
• To provide BE computer scholars with experience through lab work, practicals and internships.

Eligibilty for bachelors of engineering in computer

After plus two, you might be looking for an answer to some of your curious questions regarding your admission to Bachelor of Engineering in Computer.

What are the essential criteria to get admitted to BE in the computer?

You can study BE in computer engineering in Nepal if your education board is recognized by the Nepal examination board. You should contact the university of your interest for additional information.

What are the minimum required grades to study BE in computer?

You can only be admitted to any college to study computer engineering after passing all your subjects with an overall minimum grade of ‘C’. If you have passed your supplementary exam then you can get enrolled in computer engineering colleges but you should ensure the individual marks in physics, chemistry, and mathematics are not less than ‘C+’.

If you are worrying about your admission criteria for a bachelor's in computer engineering in Nepal, colleges Nepal is here to help you. Here are some of the very important criteria to get admission for BE in computer engineering:

• You must pass plus two in science or equivalent (Diploma in computer engineering) with at least 45% or grade C in which grade in physics, chemistry, and mathematics is no less than grade C+.
• You must pass the entrance exam conducted by each university.

Note that this is the general eligibility criteria that applicants must meet. However, different universities might have different criteria. Candidates are advised to visit the preferred university or colleges to know if they are eligible to study the mechanical engineering course or not.

Fee structure and admission requirements

Admission Requirement

Those who are interested in studying bachelor in computer engineering must pass the entrance examination conducted by the university. They should do so with the threshold score, as the competition is high. 

Applicants can prepare for the entrance examination by themselves or get admitted to the institutions providing entrance preparation classes. 

Here are a few key points students might find helpful regarding the entrance examination: 

• The type of questions asked in the entrance exam are objective. 
• Depending upon the university policies, there might be a negative marking system. It means a certain percentage of the mark might be deducted for every wrong answer. 
• Just securing the pass mark is not enough as the competition is very high. So students are encouraged to aim for higher marks. 

After being eligible to be admitted to study computer engineering course, they might need the following documents: 

• Certificate of S.E.E / S.L.C. and its mark sheet. 
• Transcript of 10+2 or any equivalent course
• Migration certificate of 10+2 or any equivalent course
• Mark sheet of intermediate level or of any equivalent course

Fee Structure

The price of studying computer engineering courses in government-funded colleges is cheaper than in private colleges.  The fee structure depends upon different factors from affiliation to the facilities provided by the colleges. 

In the table below, the approximate fee structure of all the universities providing the course is compared. 

University	TU	KU	PU	PoU	MU	SPU
Approximate fee structure (in lakhs)	3-12	8-10	4-10	4-10	4-5	3-4

Note that the fee provided in the above table is the comparison of the approximate value and not the actual value. To know about the detailed fee structure, students must visit the administration of the preferred college or university.

Scholarships

Nearly all the universities providing computer engineering offer scholarships. However, students must meet certain criterias to claim it.

Depending upon the university there is a provision for full and partial scholarships. After receiving full scholarships students are not obliged to pay any tuition fees. However, those receiving the partial scholarships should pay a certain amount as the tuition fee. 

Private colleges might or might not provide scholarships. It depends upon their policies. 

For accurate and detailed information about the scholarships offered, students must visit the administration or the official website of their chosen university or college.

career and scope of bachelors of engineering in computer

A bachelor in computer engineering course provides a strong foundation in both computing and electronic engineering. Due to this, there is a wide range of career opportunities in this field for the graduating scholars.

The computing and technological sector is so wide and deep and always in demand that those individuals who have a BE computer course will never have to worry about the scope and the job prospects. 

The scopes and the career options for the graduates of the computer engineering Course are provided below: 

• BE in computer ensures the students graduating from college have a strong grasp of various programming languages which assist them to work as a software engineer.
• Computer engineers can work as computer hardware engineers.
• After graduating with a BE in computer engineering students can work as a data mining engineer.
• The student who graduated with a BE in computer can work as a network engineer because of their capability to ensure a smooth flow of data in a constructed networking system.
• The students gain experience working with firewalls and cyber securing while completing their Bachelor's degree in computer engineering. Due to this, they can work as a cybersecurity engineer.
• The BE in computer curriculum ensures that the computer engineering students are well equipped with management skills so that they can also work as Project managers in various computing and technical projects.
• The Computer engineering graduate can also work as a researcher in different cutting-edge research related to data, computation, and technology.
• Engineers who graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer engineering can startups. One of the popular startups established by a computer engineer in Nepal is Esewa.
• Students who graduated with a BE in computer can work as quality assurance (QA) or testers by ensuring bug and error-free products.

What is salary of computer engineers in Nepal?

• Money is never for a computer engineer in Nepal. The salary of a computer engineer is between Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 220,000 according to the skills and expertise of the employee.

Does a computer engineering graduate earn enough money?

There is a huge demand for qualified computer engineers all around the world. Some of the richest individuals of this era are computer engineers. The approximate average salary of computer engineers all around the world is given below:

Country	Approx. Range of Salary Per Year
United States	$70,000-$150,000
Australia	AUD 70,000-AUD 120,000
Norway	NOK 500,000-NOK 800,000
Canada	CAD 60,000-CAD 100,000
Germany	EUR 45,000-EUR 75,000
United Kingdom	£30,000-£60,000