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Latest Enrollment Trends in Engineering Colleges Under the Institute of Engineering (IOE)
As of 14th December 2023, the Institute of Engineering (IOE) reports a significant enrollment in its constituent and affiliated campuses. The statistics show that 65% of the available seats have been filled. This includes five constituent and ten affiliated campuses under IOE.
Campus-Wise Enrollment Details
- Pulchok Campus: Out of 624 seats, 30 remain unfilled. The campus offers 16 engineering courses.
- Thapathali Campus: 108 vacancies out of 432 seats.
- Western Campus, Pokhara: 117 seats are still available in this campus out of 432.
- Eastern Campus, Dharan: 101 out of 528 seats remain vacant.
- Chitwan Engineering Campus: Notably, only 2 out of 24 seats are unoccupied.
In total, these campuses offer 14 different engineering courses.
Affiliated Campuses and Their Enrollment Status
- National College of Engineering: All 240 seats are filled across various engineering subjects.
- Janakpur Engineering Campus: Only 21 out of the available 192 seats have been filled, showing a low enrollment rate of 11%.
Admission Trends and Quotas
Dean Pro. Dr. Sashidharram Joshi comments on the ongoing admission process, highlighting that despite rumors of many vacancies in popular subjects, the student quota is largely filled. He emphasizes the institute's commitment to prioritizing students based on entrance exam scores. The third admission list has already been published, with plans to release more, if necessary.
Entrance Exam Statistics and Future Prospects
- Approximately 6,000 students passed the entrance exam.
- Around 14,000 candidates participated in the exam.
- Regular classes for new engineering students are scheduled to start in January 2024.
Student Concerns
There is a noted concern among students about the six-month wait for engineering classes to begin, especially when students in other departments have already commenced their studies.
The enrollment process at IOE's engineering campuses indicates a healthy interest in engineering studies, with some campuses reaching full capacity. The institute remains focused on filling the remaining seats and preparing for the upcoming academic year. The regular start of classes in January 2024 is eagerly anticipated by the new batch of engineering students.
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