📌 Real exam patterns, fees and full syllabus PDFs for IOE, KU KUCAT and MECEE-BL.
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IOE Entrance (BE/B.Arch)
Format100 MCQs, Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration2 hours
Mathematics40 questions
Physics30 questions
Chemistry30 questions
Negative marking-0.1 per wrong (10% of 1-mark Q; 5% in recent patterns)
Eligibility45%+ in +2 with PCM (C grade min), 2.0 GPA
FeeRs. 2,500
Portalentrance.ioe.edu.np
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KU KUCAT (Engineering)
Format120 MCQs, Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration2 hours
Physics~40 questions
Chemistry~40 questions
Mathematics~40 questions
Eligibility50%+ in +2 with PCM (C grade min)
FeeRs. 2,000 (via eSewa/Khalti)
Portalapply.ku.edu.np/cbt
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MECEE-BL (Medical — CEE)
Format200 MCQs, Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration3 hours
Physics50 questions
Chemistry50 questions
Biology100 questions (Botany 50 + Zoology 50)
Negative marking-0.25 per wrong answer
Merit listscore above 50th percentile
Eligibility50%+ in +2 with PCB (2.4 GPA min)
Min age17 years by Aug 31 of admission year
FeeRs. 6,000 (one-time, covers all programs)
Portalentrance.meded.gov.np
📜 Past Entrance Exam Patterns
2076–2082 compiled
📜 IOE Past Entrance Pattern (2076–2082)
• 100 MCQs in 2 hours — 40 Math / 30 Physics / 30 Chemistry
• CBT since 2077; before that paper-based OMR
• Cutoff (2082) top programs: Pulchowk Computer/Civil ~Rank 1-2, EC ~Rank 2, Mechanical ~Rank 15 (Regular)
• Result in ~2 weeks; counselling starts ~2 weeks after result (multiple rounds)
• Tie-break: Math score → Chemistry score → fewer wrong attempts
📜 KU Past Entrance Pattern (KUCAT, 2077–2082)
• KUCAT-CBT: 120 MCQs in 2 hours — Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics equal weight
• B.Arch candidates: separate aptitude test after CBT results
• Registration via apply.ku.edu.np, fee Rs. 2,000 (eSewa/Khalti)
• KU uses its own merit list — no counselling, direct admission offers by rank
• Geomatics Engineering scholarship: separate application track
📜 CEE / MECEE-BL Past Pattern (2080–2082)
• 200 MCQs in 3 hours — Physics 50 / Chemistry 50 / Biology 100
• Single exam for all health programs: MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, B.Pharm, BPT, BAMS...
• 2082: highest score 185/200, merit cutoff 52.25 marks
• Admission by open-house matching: rank + preference list → auto-match
• 2,635 MBBS seats total (691 scholarship) in 2082 intake
• Govt colleges (IOM/BPKIHS/PAHS) ~NPR 15-20 lakh; private ~NPR 40-50 lakh
💳 Fee Summary
🏗️ IOE Entrance: Rs. 2,500
🎓 KU KUCAT: Rs. 2,000 (eSewa/Khalti)
🩺 MECEE-BL: registration via entrance.meded.gov.np (multiple clusters)
Govt MBBS ~NPR 15-20 lakh total • Private MBBS ~NPR 40-50 lakh total