Pulchowk Campus

Pulchowk Campus (Nepali: पुल्चोक क्याम्पस) is one of the five constituent campuses under Institute of Engineering of Tribhuvan University. Situated at Pulchowk of Lalitpur metropolitan city, Pulchowk Campus is the central campus of Institute of Engineering. Established in 1972 AD, the campus is second oldest engineering institution of Nepal after Thapathali Campus. The campus offers bachelor degree, master degree and doctoral degree programs in various disciplines.

Students who have passed an entrance exam conducted by IOE are allowed to apply for admission.About 8000-10000 students give the entrance exam all over Nepal. It is one of the toughest entrance exam of Nepal. Students are admitted by priority selection according to their score in IOE entrance exam. The campus has 624 seats at Bachelor level and 480 seats at Masters level.

History
Pulchowk Campus traces its roots back to 1931 when it began as a technical school in Basantapur Kathmandu, initially focusing on textile worker training. By 1943, it introduced a three-year civil engineering sub-overseer program. The campus underwent shifts in location, eventually settling in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, in 1955.

In 1966, it was renamed the Nepal Engineering Institute, relocating again to Ananda Niketan in Pulchowk, where it extended the overseer program to three years. The institute's evolution continued with the addition of an electrical program in 1971, which later reverted to a two-year duration in 1976. With educational reforms in 1972, the Institute of Engineering was formed under Tribhuvan University, integrating with the engineering institute in Thapathali. Since then, Pulchowk Campus has flourished, offering a diverse array of programs including certificates, bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees across engineering disciplines like Architecture, Electronics, Mechanical, Aerospace, and more.

The campus's commitment to academic excellence is evident through its innovative programs in Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, Renewable Energy, and others, fostering expertise and research in cutting-edge fields. Pulchowk Campus continues to be a leading institution, preparing students to excel in the dynamic landscape of engineering and technology.

Notable Alumni
Notable alumni of the campus include:
 * Kul Man Ghising, managing director of Nepal Electricity Authority
 * Shrinkhala Khatiwada, model, Miss Nepal World 2018
 * Sabita Maharjan, computer scientist, professor at the University of Oslo
 * CK Raut, computer engineer, Nepalese Member of Parliament