IOE Entrance Exam — Registration, Result & Counseling
Want to study engineering in Nepal? Here is how the IOE entrance exam works — from registration to result to college admission.
इन्जिनियरिङ पढ्न IOE प्रवेश परीक्षा — दर्ता, नतिजा र भर्ना प्रक्रिया।
The Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University runs a single entrance exam for admission to BE and B.Arch programmes at IOE constituent and affiliated colleges. It is one of Nepal's most competitive entrances.
Official portal: the IOE Entrance Examination Board (entrance.ioe.edu.np). Registration, admit card, result and counseling all happen there.
How It Works — Step by Step
- Register online at entrance.ioe.edu.np when the notice opens (after +2 results), and pay the fee.
- Download your admit card and note your exam centre.
- Sit the entrance exam — an MCQ test covering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English at the +2 level (with negative marking).
- Check your result & rank on the IOE portal.
- Attend counseling — choose colleges/programmes by your rank; higher ranks get first pick.
Preparation Tips
- Master the +2 Physics, Chemistry and Maths syllabus — the exam is concept + speed.
- Practise past IOE entrance papers and timed MCQ mock tests.
- Watch negative marking — do not guess blindly.
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🎓 Open Scholarship & SOP ToolsFrequently Asked Questions
How do I register for the IOE entrance exam?
Register online at the IOE Entrance Examination Board portal (entrance.ioe.edu.np) when the notice opens after +2 results, pay the fee, and download your admit card.
What subjects are in the IOE entrance exam?
It is an MCQ test at the +2 level covering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English, with negative marking for wrong answers.
How do I check my IOE entrance result?
Check your result and rank on the IOE Entrance Examination Board portal (entrance.ioe.edu.np) once results are published.
How does IOE college admission work after the entrance?
Admission is by rank through counseling — higher ranks choose colleges and programmes first, so your entrance rank determines your options.