ABSTRACT

Assignment on Nepal Engineering

Association(NEA), Nepal Engineering
Council(NEC), and list of laws and acts
concerning engineering profession.

Submitted by:

HOME Abiskar Nepal 073BCE011

ASSIGNMENT Aishwarya Sharma 073BCE013

Arun Subedi 073BCE024

GROUP REPORT
Engineering Professional Practice (CE 752)
Associate Professor Nagendra Raj Sitaula,
Department of Civil Engineering
Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, TU Date of Submission: 2077/09/03

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Table of Contents
Background ....................................................................................................................... 1
Objectives Of The Report .................................................................................................. 1
A. Nepal Engineers' Association (NEA) ................................................................................ 2
Introduction:...................................................................................................................... 2
Objectives: ........................................................................................................................ 3
Organization: .................................................................................................................... 3
Organizational Chart: ........................................................................................................ 4
Activities:.......................................................................................................................... 5
Membership Requirement: ................................................................................................ 5
Membership Procedure:..................................................................................................... 5
Benefits To The Nation/Engineers: .................................................................................... 6
Annex (Some Photos):....................................................................................................... 7
B. Nepal Enigineering Council(NEC).................................................................................... 8
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 8
Objectives Of Nepal Engineering Council ......................................................................... 9
Vision: .......................................................................................................................... 9
Official Documents ......................................................................................................... 10
Committees: .................................................................................................................... 10
Organizational Chart ....................................................................................................... 11
Registration Process ........................................................................................................ 11
Benefits ........................................................................................................................... 13
Code Of Conduct ............................................................................................................ 14
Annex ............................................................................................................................. 15
Some Photos................................................................................................................ 15
Conclusion: ......................................................................................................................... 16
C. List of laws ..................................................................................................................... 17

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Background

It can be said that Nepal entered a modern phase in engineering after the political change in the
sixties. Engineering activities began to contribute to the development of the country and the
engineering profession started to gain respect in the society. The engineering community began
to grow in number and was involved in all spheres of national development and engineers were
allowed to compete in administrative service also for the post of secretary. Furthermore, the
introduction of democracy in 1990 encouraged the growth of engineering colleges in Nepal
abd the enrolment of students into these engineering colleges was rising very fast. Hence it was
expected that nearly 3000 engineers would be graduating from local engineering colleges every
year with nearly an equal amount graduating from colleges abroad. So, a need was felt for an
organization to manage the engineering profession. Therefore organizations like Nepal
Engineering council and Nepal engineers association were formed for the very purpose. NEC
is the organization to guide and regulate the actions of engineers while NEA fights for the
rights of engineer and protect any exploitation and misconduct of its fellow engineers.

Objectives of the report

In this report we will discuss both Nepal engineering council and Nepal Engineers Association.
The main objectives of preparing this report are as follows:

 To identify the different organizations established to guide the engineers, regulate their

actions and help engineers in need.

 To identify the purpose and jobs of Nepal Engineering council and Nepal Engineers

Association

 To identify all the essential documents published by NEC and abide by them

 To know the organization chart of both NEA and NE

 To identify the similarities of NEC and NEA and compare the differences

 To be well known about the present committee of both the organization

 To know about the membership procedures of both the organizations

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A. NepAl eNgiNeers' AssociAtioN (NeA)

INTRODUCTION:
Nepal Engineers' Association (NEA) is an independent nonprofit organization of Nepalese
engineers, registered under the Social Service Act of the Government of Nepal. It was
established in 1962. Today, it represents 26,740 engineers, belonging to various engineering
disciplines including architects, civil, electrical, mechanical, electronics etc and coming from
both the public and private sector economies. NEA is governed by an elected executive council
of 15 members, led by the President of the association for a tenure of two years. NEA's
mandates include promoting fellowship goodwill and cooperation assistance among the
Nepalese engineers, safeguarding their rights and interests and promoting development of
science and technology. Lately NEA has established centers for Continuous Engineering
Education (NEA CCEE) and the Business Incubation Center (NEA BIC) to address
respectively the CPD requirements for professional enhancements and to promote
entrepreneurship capabilities among the young engineers.
NEA facilitates and coordinates the professional activities of the independent subject specific
professional societies namely that of Agricultural Engineers (NSAE), Architects (SONA),
Arbitrators (NEPA), Computer Engineers (ACEN), Electrical and Communication Engineers
(SECEN), Electrical Engineers (SEEN), Irrigation Engineers (SIREN), Mechanical Engineers
(SOMEN), Public Health Engineers (SOPHEN), Structural Engineers (SEANep), Technical
Auditors (SOTAN), Regional & Urban Planners (RUPSON), Rural Development Engineers
(SERDEN), Value Engineers (NVA) and Society of Consulting Engineers and Architectural
Firms (SCAEF).
NEA has also been at the forefront of developing fellowship and goodwill with international
engineering associations and institutions. Presently, NEA is a member of World Federation of
Engineering Organizations (WFEO) and was instrumental in the establishment of Federation
of Engineering Institute of South and Central Asia (FEISCA). NEA has recently joined the
Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council (ACECC) and have functional bilateral
relations with Institution of Engineers Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka,
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE-UK), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE),
Japanese Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) and the Korean Society of Civil Engineers
(KSCE).
In the aftermath of the disastrous 7.8 magnitude earthquake of 25 April 2015, NEA had been
instrumental in massive mobilization of around 3,500 engineers to conduct Rapid Visual
damage Assessment of more than 65,000 affected buildings free of cost. Through partnership
with Government of Nepal, UNDP and other academic institutions and professional societies,
the NEA CCEE has been contributing towards enhancing the professional skills of engineers
for undertaking post seismic assessment, repair and strengthening of damaged buildings. NEA
is also engaged in supporting the reconstruction efforts by engaging in mason training on
earthquake resistant construction and design competition for suitable model housing designs.

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OBJECTIVES:
 To promote development of the engineering science and technology in Nepal.

 To promote fellowship goodwill and cooperation assistance among the Nepalese

engineers and safeguard their rights and interests.

 By utilizing, to the highest extent possible, the participation of the national engineering
manpower of the country in the national development activities of Nepal, make effort
towards ending foreign dependency in this regard.

 To continuously enhance the highest professional ideals among the members and widen
it.

 To develop relations, fellowship and goodwill with international engineering

associations and institutions.

ORGANIZATION:

The Executive Central and Provincial Committees of all seven provinces are elected every 2
years by the members of the association. The currently working 32nd Central committee is:
1. Er. Prof. Dr. Triratna Bajracharya, President
2. Er. Ashish Ghimire, Vice President
3. Er. Chhabi Raj Pokhrel, General Secretary
4. Er. Kapil Acharya, Deputy General Secretary
5. Er. Ram Ekwal Yadav, Treasurer
6. Ar. Chandmala Shrestha, Joint Treasurer
7. Er. Sagar Shrestha, Member
8. Er. Chhabilal Adhikari, Member
9. Er. Prakash Budha, Member
10. Er. Dilip Kumar Biswakarma, Member
11. Er. Anil Manandhar, Member
12. Er. Sujan Bhatta, Member
13. Er. Everest KC, Member
14. Er. Jyoti Mani Bhattarai, Member
15. Er. Gajendra Kumar Jha, Member
16. Er. Umesh Prasad Chaudhary, Member
17. Er. Pratap Sapkota, Member
18. Er. Sudharshan Bhandari, Member
19. Er. Krishna Prasad Pandey (Karnali Province), Member
20. Er. Om Prakash Giri (Gandaki Province), Member
21. Ar. Janak Raj Joshi (Sudurpaschhim Province), Member
22. Er. Parash Khadka (Province No. 5), Member
23. Er. Laxman Kumar Yadav (Province No. 2), Member
24. Er. Dr. Krishna Raj Pathak (Province No. 3), Member
25. Er. Deg Raj Poudyal (Province No. 1), Member

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 In addition to these committees, there are international Centres located in:
I. Australia
II. Japan
III. Bangkok
IV. Qatar
V. UK
There are also NEA Centers established in different major cities of Nepal, they are located in
cities of:
I. Itahari
II. Hetauda
III. Birgunj
IV. Biratnagar
V. Janakpur
VI. Nepalgunj
VII. Mahendranagar
VIII. Pokhara
IX. Lumbini
X. Bharatpur
XI. Dhangadi
XII. Surkhet

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART:

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ACTIVITIES:
NEA has been conducting several activities like meetings, celebrating Engineer’s day honoring
the best professionals,talk program on Nepal Prepared for Imminent Earthquakes - A Hope for
the Future, Mind Power Workshop - Secret of Happiness, रा य पुन नमाण ा धकरण -
पुन नमाणको वतमान अव था र भावी काययोजना, स टा सचाई आयोजनाः सम या र समाधान,
Innovative Green Construction Technology, Nijgadh International Airport, Illustration of
Trenchless and Open Cut Methods, The Dharan- Dhankuta Road, Koshi Zone Overview of
Engineering Performance and Lessons Learned during the First 40 Years, A 13 Years
Teenager's Journey to Professional Programming, Making Kathmandu Walk Again: Planning
and Designing for People Friendly Kathmandu.

NEA has also been actively involved in pressurizing the government and governmental
agencies to take suitable steps in nation development and to fulfill engineer’s needs.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT:
Registration form can be submitted by all who have completed all the courses of Bachelor
Degree in Engineering from any Engineering College authorized by Nepal Engineering
Council.

MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURE:
To be the member of NEA, one should do the followings:
1) Provide the details and Sign up For NEA Membership Registration Form.
2) Provide the original scan copy of documents or notary copy of documents.
3) Get Unique Code in the Mobile and Verify the unique code.
4) Fill all the required field online.
5) Submit Registration form online.
6) Be a NEA Member.
7) Please pay using eSewa, Khalti or cash deposit in Nepal Investment Bank Ltd. (Account
No.: 00405010035597)

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 The Online form is given below:

BENEFITS TO THE NATION/ENGINEERS:

 It promotes fellowship goodwill and cooperation assistance among the Nepalese

engineers and safeguard their rights and interests.

 It promotes development of the engineering science and technology in Nepal.

 It continuously enhances the highest professional ideals among the members and widen
it.

 It encourages the participation of the national engineering manpower of the country in

the national development activities of Nepal and makes effort towards ending foreign
dependency in this regard.

 It develops relations, fellowship and goodwill with international engineering

associations and institutions.

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ANNEX (SOME PHOTOS):

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B. NepAl eNigiNeeriNg coUNcil(Nec)

INTRODUCTION
Nepal Engineering Council was formed under the Nepal Engineering Council Act, 2055
promulgated by His Majesty the King on B.S. 2055/11/27 (11th March, 1999 A.D.). As per the
Act, NEC has been vested with the statutory authority for the planning, coordinated
development and monitoring of engineering profession and education in the country. NEC Act
2055 gives an outline on the formation of the Council, its tenture and the roles and
responsibilities of the Chairman, Vice Chairman and the Registrar.
Nepal Engineering Council Rules, 2057 has also been prepared and approved by His Majesty's
Government as per the provision of Clause 37 of the Act. It defines the registration of engineers
into three categories as well as the formats for application:
a) General Registered Engineer
b) Professional Engineer
c) non - Nepali Registered Engineer
NEC Rules 2057 also lays down the professional code of conduct for engineers registered with
the Council. The first Executive Council was formed on Magh 2056 under the chairmanship of
Er. Ram Babu Sharma and completed its tenture on Magh 2060.
The engineering manpower began to grow in number and was involved in all spheres of
national development. Furthermore, the introduction of democracy in 1990 encouraged the
growth of establishment of engineering colleges in Nepal and the enrollment of students into
these engineering colleges started rising very fast. At present it is expected that nearly 3000
engineers would be graduating from local engineering colleges every year. To make the
engineering profession more effective, Nepal Engineering Council was formed under the Nepal
Engineering Council Act, 2055 . As per the Act, NEC has been vested with the statutory
authority for the planning, coordinated development and monitoring of engineering profession
and education in the country.
NEC Act 2055 gives an outline on the formation of the Council, its tenure and the roles and
responsibilities of the Chairman, Vice Chairman and the Registrar.

Nepal Engineering Council Rules, 2057 has also been prepared and approved by the
Government as per the provision of Clause 37 of the Act. It defines the
NEC Rules 2057 also lay down the Professional Code of Conduct for engineers registered with
the Council. NEC has developed a “Strategy document” and a 5 years log frame has been
prepared (Annex-I). The product of the Strategy will be shared with stakeholders in the coming
days is to enhance the quality of the documents.
NEC has also established a Quality Assurance Cell (QAC), headed by an engineering staff,
which will develop programs to address the problems regarding the quality of engineering
products & processes. Recently, NEC has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding

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(MoU) with University Grant Commission (UGC) regarding Quality Assurance and
Accreditation (QAA) which will help NEC to launch Quality Assurance Programs as well as
help NEC in its capacity development in Quality Assurance. The copy of MoU signed with
UGC is also annexed herewith (Annex-II).
So, for, 13,179 engineers has been registered with NEC as of Bhadra 2066 (Annex-III). Total
of 30 engineering colleges have been approved by the Council to run different faculties of
engineering with different intake capacities.

OBJECTIVES OF NEPAL ENIGINEERING COUNCIL

The objective of Nepal Engineering Council is to make the engineering profession effective by
mobilizing it in a more systematic and scientific and also to register the engineers as per their
qualifications. Its duties and responsibilities are:
1) To prepare policies, plans and programs for the smooth functioning of the engineering
profession and to execute them
2) To set norms and standards for engineering education in Nepal
3) To grant permission and approval to carry out engineering education to those engineering
colleges and institutions that meet the required norms and standards and to honor their degrees
and certificates
4) To monitor and inspect the quality of engineering education provided by the engineering
colleges and institutions
5) To fix the qualification necessary in order to practice engineering profession and to register
their name in the Council
6) To remove their name from the registration of the engineering council if found to violate the
code of ethics.

VISION:
The vision of NEC is to make the engineering profession effective by mobilizing it in a more
systematic and scientific and also to register the engineers as per their qualifications.

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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
The Official Documents of NEC are:

1 Nepal Rajpatra 2076.03.02

2 Nepal Rajpatra 2075.12.25

3 NEC Introduction Booklet 2019

Nepal Rajpatra 2075.05.04

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5 NEC Introduction Booklet 2018

6 Nepal Rajpatra 2075.01.03

Nepal Rajpatra 2074.04.30

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Nepal Rajpatra 2074.03.12

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Nepal Rajpatra 2074.03.12

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नेपाल इि ज नय र ग प रष को नयमावल
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NEC Bylaws
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12 नेपाल इि ज नय र ग प रष को ऐन

COMMITTEES:
All the committees of NEA are:

1 Subject Committee
University / Institution Recognition
2
Committee
3 Karya Sampadan Committee

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

REGISTRATION PROCESS
With the aim of making engineering profession more effective, Nepal Engineering Council
(NEC) was established under the Nepal Engineering Council Act, 2055 . The council has been
vested with the statutory authority for the planning, coordinated development and monitoring
of engineering profession and education in the country.
Registration form can be submitted by all who have completed all the courses of Bachelor
Degree in Engineering from any Engineering College authorized by Nepal Engineering
Council. The list of NEC recognized universities and college in Nepal and abroad can be
accessed from here.
Charge for registration of Bachelor in Engineering Certificate:
Rs.3400 (Nepalese Universities / Colleges)
Rs.4400 (Foreign Universities / Colleges)

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The amount should be deposited at Rastriya Banijya Bank in favour of NEC, current Account
no.1093 and following documents should be submitted at NEC Office:
Attested copies of Academic Certificates
SLC mark sheet,
Character certificate,
Intermediate level or 10 +2 Transcript,
Character certificate,
B.E.Degree/provisional Certificate,
B.E Transcript,
Character certificate,
Attested copy of Citizenship.

Recommendation:
Copy of ID Card or Permanent Certificate (Those who have given recommendation) must be
Attested for recommendation.
After Submission:
The approval of certificate is done by the board meeting of Nepal Engineering Council and the
meeting is scheduled in every 6 months. So, the applicants may have to wait for months to get
valid certificate.
Before Bhadra 15th – 2072, there was provision of giving temporary certificate till the original
certificate is issued but the rule has been amended. After the date, NEC is issuing a paper with
form registration number and stating that the issue of certificate is on the way. Also, applicants
need not to pay Rs. 300 fee which was for the temporary certificate.

Exam for Engineering Certificate?

Though Nepal Medical Council which is considered equivalent as NEC for medical sector
conducts exam for issuing certificate to MBBS graduates, there is no provision of any exam
till now for engineering certificate.
Contact Address of Nepal Engineering Council:
Phone No.: +977-1-4420655, +977-1-4420656
Email: necgov@ntc.net.np
Location: Naxal, Kathmandu
The location of NEC is also shown in the google map below

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The notices of NEC can be easily viewed in its website.

BENEFITS
1) It sets norms and standards for engineering education in Nepal
2) It prepares policies, plans and programs for the smooth functioning of the engineering
profession and to execute them
3) It fixes the qualification necessary in order to practice engineering profession and to register
their name in the Council
4) It grants permission and approval to carry out engineering education to those engineering
colleges and institutions that meet the required norms and standards and to honor their degrees
and certificates
5) It removes their name from the registration of the engineering council if found to violate the
code of ethics.

6) It monitors and inspects the quality of engineering education provided by the engineering
colleges and institutions

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Code of Conduct
Professional Code of Conduct
The professional Code of Conduct to be followed by the registered Engineers of the Council, subject to
the provision of the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) Act, 2055 (1998) and the Nepal Engineering
Council Regulation, 2057(2000), has been published as follows :

1. Discipline and Honesty :

The Engineering service/profession must be conducted in a disciplined manner with honesty,
not contravening professional dignity and well-being .

2. Politeness and Confidentiality:

Engineering services for customers should be dealt with in a polite manner and professional
information should remain confidential except with written or verbal consent of the customers
concerned. This, however, is not deemed to be a restriction to provide such information to the
concerned authority as per the existing laws.

3. Non-discrimination :
No discrimination should be made against customers on the grounds of religion, race, sex,
caste or any other things while applying professional knowledge and skills.

4. Professional Work:
Individuals should only do professional work in their field or provide recommendations or
suggestions only within the area of their subject of study or obtained knowledge or skills. With
regard to the works not falling within the subject of one's profession, such works should be
recommended to be done by an expert of that subject matter.

5. Deeds which may cause harm to the engineering profession :

With the exception of salary, allowance and benefits to be received for services provided, one
shall not obtain improper financial gain of any kind or conduct improper activities of any kind,
which would impair the engineering profession.

6. Personal responsibility:
All individuals will be personally responsible for all works performed in connection with his/her
engineering profession.

7. State name, designation and registration no:

While signing the documents or descriptions such as the design, map, specifications and
estimates etc, relating to the engineering profession, the details should include, the name,
designation and NEC registration No. and should be stated in a clear and comprehensible
manner.

8. No publicity or advertisement must be made which may cause unnecessary effect:

In connection with the professional activities to be carried out, no publicity or advertisement
shall be made so as to cause unnecessary effect upon the customers.

Note: Engineers, working with government, quasi government, private sectors, NGOs, INGOs, bilateral and
multilateral agencies and consultants etc., if not registered with NEC, can be punished as it would be against the
Law of Land. NEC is not responsible for registering engineers who complete their studies from any institute or
through any engineering programs unless and until such programs are inspected/monitored & approved by NEC.

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ANNEX

Present body
 Er.Dilli Raman Niraula, PEng (Nepal)-Chairperson
 Er.Arna Raj SilwalVice-Chairperson
 Er.Dr.Vishnu Prasad Pandey-Member
 Er.Shambhu Narayan Yadav-Member
 Er.Madan Timsina-Member
 Er.Kiran Chandra Dahal-Member
 Er.Birendra Mahaseth-Member
 Prof.Er.Dr.Tri Ratna Bajracharya-Member
 Er.Rameshwor Rijal-Member
 Dr.Suraj Lamichhane-Member
 Er.Khem Raj Joshi-Registrar

SOME PHOTOS

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coNclUsioN:
On concluding, we can say that NEC is more of a regulatory government organizations which
prepares acts and codes and guidelines for engineers to follow and take appropriate actions
when breached whereas NEA is an engineer friendly organization working for the benefits of
the engineers. It is a community of engineers where engineers get to know each other and create
a fellowship. It also mobilizes the engineers in cases of emergency. Hence both the
organizations are working to benefit the individual engineers and the nation.

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c. list of lAws
Following are some acts/rules as per law concerning with engineering profession
1) Nepal Engineering Council Act, 2055
2) The Building Act, 2055
3) Nepal Electricity Authority Act, 2041 (1984)
4) The Public Procurement Act, 2063 (2007)
5) Public Procurement Regulation, 2064
6) Contingency Fund Act, 2016 (1959)
7) The Consumer Protection Act, 2075 (2018)
8) Building Rule, 2066 (2009 AD)
9) The Right to Housing Act, 2075 (2018)
10) Ancient Monument Preservation Act, 2013 (1956)
11) Building Codes and Bylaws
12) Public Service Commission Act, 2066 (2010)
13) Labor Act, 2048
14) Arbitration Act, 2055
15) Arbitration (Court Procedure) Rules, 2059(2002)
16) The Privacy Act, 2075 (2018)
17) Public Procurement Rules, 2064
18) Company Act, 2055
19) Associations Registration Act, 2034 (1977)
20) Private Firm Registration Act, 2022
21) Copyright Act, 2059(2002)
22) Copyright Rules, 2061 (2004)
23) Intellectual Property Right
24) The Social Security Act, 2075 (2018)
25) The Prevention of Corruption Act, 2059 (2002 A.D)
26) The Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022 (1965)
27) Nepal Water Supply Corporation Act, 2046 (1989)
28) Construction Business Act, 2055 (1999)
29) Compensation Act, 2019 (1963)
30) The Lands Act, 2021(1964)
31) Land Acquisition Act, 2034 (1977)
32) Land (Survey and Measurement) Act, 2019 (1963)
33) Land (Survey) Rules, 2058 (2001)
34) Mines & Minerals Act, 2042 (1985)
35) WATER RESOURES ACT, 2049 (1992)
36) Water Resources Rules, 2050 (1993)
37) Water Supply Management Board Act, 2063 (2006)
38) Solid Waste Management Act, 2068 (2011)
39) Solid Waste Management Rules, 2070 (2013)
40) Drinking Water Rules, 2055 (1998)
41) Irrigation Rules, 2056 (2000)
42) Public Service Commission Act, 2066 (2010)
43) Soil and Watershed Conservation Act, 2039(1982)
44) Motor Vehicles and Transport Management Act, 2049 (1993)
45) TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2053 (1997)

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