ABOUT
Chitwan Engineering Campus (CEC) is the fifth engineering constituent campus under Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Engineering (IOE) located outside the Kathmandu Valley. It marks a significant milestone in expanding quality engineering education across Nepal.
The idea of establishing this campus was officially recommended in the High-Level Commission Report of 2073. This recommendation was approved by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on April 20, 2017 (2074.01.07 BS). Following this, Tribhuvan University’s Executive Council endorsed the decision on August 11, 2017 (2074.04.27 BS), and again confirmed it during the TU Senate meeting held on August 13, 2017 (2074.04.29 BS). The formal establishment of the campus was finalized through Executive Council Decision No. 2335 on March 10, 2019 (2075.11.26 BS), which is now recognized as the official founding date of Chitwan Engineering Campus.
Situated in Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Ward No. 15, Rampur, the campus currently runs its academic activities under the Institute of Engineering. It launched its first program, Bachelor in Architecture, on August 18, 2019, with an initial intake of 24 students. This makes it the first IOE campus outside the valley to offer an architecture program.
CEC is recognized as the sixty-third constituent campus under Tribhuvan University. The campus sits on a vast piece of land measuring over forty bighas and nineteen khatta, making it the largest in terms of land area among the five IOE campuses. Based on a detailed feasibility study by the Dean’s Office, the campus is planned to expand its academic offerings to six different bachelor-level programs. The projected investment for infrastructure development is estimated to be around twenty billion Nepalese rupees.
Vision
Chitwan Engineering Campus (CEC) aims to become a sustainable engineering technical campus that stands as a center of excellence. This long-term vision, outlined in its ten-year strategic plan (2020–2030), reflects the campus’s commitment to providing meaningful contributions to the country’s technical education and development.
Mission
The mission of CEC is to provide quality engineering education and promote research in areas that are relevant to national needs. By focusing on academic excellence and practical learning, the campus strives to prepare skilled graduates who can support the country's growth and innovation in the engineering sector.
Goals
To achieve its vision and mission, CEC has outlined five key goals. These include introducing academic programs based on current and emerging national needs, developing physical infrastructure equipped with modern technology, building strong institutional capacity through effective human resource management, ensuring financial sustainability for future expansion, and establishing meaningful collaboration and cooperation with stakeholders from various sectors.
Strategic Objectives
Chitwan Engineering Campus (CEC) has outlined key priorities to guide its development over the next ten years. The main objectives of its strategic plan are:
- To contribute to the nation’s demand for skilled technical manpower by offering quality engineering education
- To start region-based academic programs that address the needs of Bagmati Province within the framework of the Institute of Engineering (IOE)
- To develop physical infrastructure and facilities that meet the standards set by IOE, Tribhuvan University, and the Nepal Engineering Council
- To strengthen institutional capacity through proper human resource management
- To ensure financial sustainability and build effective partnerships with key stakeholders
Features:
- Quality engineering education under Tribhuvan University
- Friendly and supportive academic environment
- Spacious classrooms and modern learning facilities
- Largest land area among IOE campuses
- Plans for academic expansion with six proposed programs
- A growing center for innovation, architecture, and design
