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NEC License Exam \u2014 Civil Engineering Syllabus Overview<\/h1>\n

About this page:<\/strong> Syllabus content below is transcribed from publicly available copies of the official NEC syllabus and cross-checked across multiple sources. Anything not verifiable is marked (verify)<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Exam pattern (verified across multiple sources)<\/h2>\n\n
Item<\/th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Exam<\/td>Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) Registration \/ License Examination \u2014 Civil<\/td><\/tr>\n
Format<\/td>100 objective MCQs, 1 mark each<\/td><\/tr>\n
Duration<\/td>2 hours (120 minutes \u2192 ~72 seconds per question)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Full marks<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>\n
Pass marks<\/td>50 (50%) \u2014 the exam is qualifying, not rank-based<\/td><\/tr>\n
Negative marking<\/td>None \u2014 attempt every question<\/td><\/tr>\n
Syllabus structure<\/td>10 chapters, 6 sub-topics per chapter<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n

Sources: necprep.com exam-pattern guide<\/a> (100 MCQs, 2 hrs, FM 100, PM 50, no negative marking); model question sets on Scribd \u2014 Model Set 1<\/a> and Model Set 2<\/a> (both header: “FM: 100, Time: 2 hours, PM: 50”).<\/p>\n

(verify):<\/strong> Some model sets are labelled “Group A (60\u00d71 = 60 marks)”, which suggests the paper may be split into groups (e.g. Group A \/ Group B) \u2014 the composition of the groups could not be verified from an official source. Prep portals describe the exam as computer-based, but this was not confirmed from NEC itself. Always check the latest notice on the official NEC website before your exam date.<\/p>\n

The 10 chapters<\/h2>\n

Chapters 1\u20134 cover fundamentals and principles; chapters 5\u20139 cover application of engineering principles in practice; chapter 10 covers project planning, design and implementation. Source: edusanjal.com \u2014 Civil Engineering: NEC Registration Examination<\/a> (corroborated by copies on Scribd and studynovo.com).<\/p>\n

1. Basic Civil Engineering (ACiE01)<\/h3>\n
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  • 1.1 Engineering materials \u2014 properties (physical, chemical, mechanical, thermal); types, characteristics, composition, selection and use of stones, bricks, tiles, cement, lime, timber, metals\/alloys, paints\/varnishes, asphalt\/bitumen\/tar<\/li>\n
  • 1.2 Standards (NS & IS) and tests \u2014 brick (water absorption, compressive), cement (consistency, setting time, soundness, compressive strength), aggregate (bulking of sand), rebar (tensile test)<\/li>\n
  • 1.3 Building technology \u2014 brick\/stone masonry, carpentry, painting, plastering, concrete roofing, flooring, DPC; building by-laws<\/li>\n
  • 1.4 Geometric properties of sections \u2014 axes of symmetry, centre of gravity, moment of inertia, radius of gyration<\/li>\n
  • 1.5 Surveying and levelling \u2014 fundamentals, linear\/angular measurement, levelling, topographic survey, simple circular curves, GPS\/GIS principles<\/li>\n
  • 1.6 Estimating, costing and valuation \u2014 types of estimate, methods of estimating, rate analysis, specifications, valuation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering (ACiE02)<\/h3>\n
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    • 2.1 Soil properties and lab tests \u2014 strength, permeability, compressibility, phase relationships; index properties; soil classification (descriptive, textural, ISI, MIT, USCS); boring logs; sieve analysis; Atterberg limits<\/li>\n
    • 2.2 Stresses and seepage \u2014 effective stress, capillary rise, quicksand; seepage pressure, flow nets; compressibility indices; compaction<\/li>\n
    • 2.3 Shear strength and slope stability \u2014 Mohr\u2013Coulomb theory, principal stresses, shear tests, stability of slopes<\/li>\n
    • 2.4 Soil exploration, earth pressure, retaining structures \u2014 exploration methods, sampling, field tests; earth pressure theories; retaining wall stability<\/li>\n
    • 2.5 Fundamentals of foundation \u2014 types (shallow\/deep), functions, spread and mat foundations<\/li>\n
    • 2.6 Bearing capacity and settlement \u2014 Terzaghi’s theory, modes of failure, consolidation, settlement types and calculations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Basic Water Resources Engineering (ACiE03)<\/h3>\n
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      • 3.1 Fluids and their properties \u2014 density, specific weight\/gravity, viscosity, capillarity, surface tension, cavitation, vapour pressure<\/li>\n
      • 3.2 Hydrostatics \u2014 Pascal’s law, manometers, pressure force and centre of pressure, buoyancy, floating-body stability<\/li>\n
      • 3.3 Hydro-kinematics and hydro-dynamics \u2014 flow classification, continuity, momentum, Bernoulli’s equation, flow measurement<\/li>\n
      • 3.4 Pipe flow \u2014 major\/minor losses, HGL\/TEL, pipe networks, water hammer<\/li>\n
      • 3.5 Open channel flow \u2014 specific energy\/force, GVF profiles, hydraulic jump, mobile-boundary channels, Shields diagram<\/li>\n
      • 3.6 Hydrology \u2014 hydrologic cycle, hydrographs, unit hydrographs, rainfall\u2013runoff, flood frequency, groundwater<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        4. Structural Mechanics (ACiE04)<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • 4.1 Shear force and bending moment \u2014 AF\/SF\/BM diagrams and interpretation<\/li>\n
        • 4.2 Stress and strain analysis \u2014 principal stresses\/planes, stress\u2013strain curves, torsion<\/li>\n
        • 4.3 Theory of flexure and columns \u2014 bending theory, deflection, bending stress, Euler’s column formula<\/li>\n
        • 4.4 Determinate structures I \u2014 determinacy, energy\/virtual work methods, beam and portal-frame deflection<\/li>\n
        • 4.5 Determinate structures II \u2014 influence lines, two-hinged arches<\/li>\n
        • 4.6 Indeterminate structures \u2014 flexibility method, slope deflection, moment distribution, stiffness method, influence lines for continuous beams, elementary plastic analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          5. Design of Structures (ACiE05)<\/h3>\n
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          • 5.1 Loads and load combinations \u2014 dead, imposed, wind, snow, earthquake loads<\/li>\n
          • 5.2 Concrete technology \u2014 materials, properties, mix design, testing, QC, IS\/NS codes<\/li>\n
          • 5.3 RCC structures I \u2014 working stress and limit state methods; beams and slabs (bending, shear, deflection, bond, anchorage)<\/li>\n
          • 5.4 RCC structures II \u2014 columns, isolated\/combined footings, prestressed concrete<\/li>\n
          • 5.5 Steel structures \u2014 sections, bolted\/welded connections, ties, struts, columns, column bases<\/li>\n
          • 5.6 Timber and masonry \u2014 timber beam\/column principles; masonry design, NBC mandatory rules of thumb, failure modes, mortars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            6. Water Supply, Sanitation and Environment (ACiE06)<\/h3>\n
              \n
            • 6.1 Water sources, quality and demand \u2014 impurities, hardness, alkalinity, water-borne diseases, drinking-water standards, demand estimation<\/li>\n
            • 6.2 Intake and distribution \u2014 intake types, pipe materials\/joints\/valves, break pressure tanks, service reservoirs, branch\/looped networks<\/li>\n
            • 6.3 Water treatment \u2014 screening, sedimentation, coagulation\/flocculation, filtration, disinfection, softening, aeration, iron\/manganese removal<\/li>\n
            • 6.4 Sewer design and construction \u2014 wastewater estimation, sewer types, design criteria, shapes, materials, appurtenances<\/li>\n
            • 6.5 Wastewater treatment and disposal \u2014 BOD\/COD, grit chamber, activated sludge, oxidation ponds, oxygen sag (Streeter\u2013Phelps), septic tanks, sludge\/solid-waste disposal<\/li>\n
            • 6.6 Environmental assessment \u2014 BES, IEE, EIA; government acts\/rules; disaster types and mitigation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              7. Irrigation and Drainage (ACiE07)<\/h3>\n
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              • 7.1 Water demand estimation \u2014 crop\/irrigation requirements, duty\u2013delta relationship, efficiencies, effective rainfall<\/li>\n
              • 7.2 Canal design \u2014 types, alignment; tractive force; Kennedy’s and Lacey’s theories; lined canals<\/li>\n
              • 7.3 Diversion headworks \u2014 Bligh’s, Lane’s, Khosla’s seepage theories; silt excluder\/ejector; weir\/barrage design; energy dissipaters<\/li>\n
              • 7.4 River training works \u2014 guide bunds, launching aprons, levees, spurs; watershed management<\/li>\n
              • 7.5 Regulators and cross-drainage \u2014 regulators, escapes, pipe outlets, vertical drops, cross-drainage structures<\/li>\n
              • 7.6 Waterlogging and drainage \u2014 causes, effects, prevention; surface\/subsurface drainage design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                8. Hydropower (ACiE08)<\/h3>\n
                  \n
                • 8.1 Project planning \u2014 power potential of Nepal\/world; development stages; Nepal’s hydropower history, policy, acts<\/li>\n
                • 8.2 Power and energy studies \u2014 installed-capacity fixing; plant types; components; reservoirs<\/li>\n
                • 8.3 Storage-plant headworks \u2014 dam types\/selection\/design\/failure; gravity-dam stability; seepage control; spillways; gates<\/li>\n
                • 8.4 Run-of-river headworks \u2014 intakes; sediment handling; settling-basin design (practice and concentration approaches); flushing<\/li>\n
                • 8.5 Water conveyance \u2014 tunnels, forebay, surge tanks, penstocks, water hammer<\/li>\n
                • 8.6 Machines and powerhouse \u2014 turbine types and selection, specific speed, Francis\/Pelton preliminary design, draft tubes, generators, governors, powerhouse layout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  9. Transportation (ACiE09)<\/h3>\n
                    \n
                  • 9.1 Highway planning and survey \u2014 transport modes, Nepal road-development history, road classification, alignment, Road Standards of Nepal<\/li>\n
                  • 9.2 Geometric design \u2014 cross-section elements, curves, super-elevation, gradients, stopping sight distance, hill-road considerations, road drainage<\/li>\n
                  • 9.3 Highway materials \u2014 aggregate tests, binding materials, asphalt mix design, subgrade evaluation<\/li>\n
                  • 9.4 Traffic engineering and safety \u2014 traffic studies (volume, speed, O&D, capacity, accidents), intersections, signals, night visibility, safety measures<\/li>\n
                  • 9.5 Pavement \u2014 flexible vs rigid; design methods (DOR guidelines); load and temperature stresses<\/li>\n
                  • 9.6 Road construction and maintenance \u2014 equipment, subgrade preparation, compaction control, soil stabilization, asphalt layers, macadam, PCC pavements, maintenance\/rehabilitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    10. Project Planning, Design and Implementation (AALL10)<\/h3>\n
                      \n
                    • 10.1 Engineering drawings \u2014 standard sheets, dimensions, scale, orthographic\/isometric\/sectional drawing<\/li>\n
                    • 10.2 Engineering economics \u2014 cash flow, time value of money, NPV, IRR, MARR, discounted payback; depreciation and taxation in Nepal<\/li>\n
                    • 10.3 Project planning and scheduling \u2014 life cycle, bar charts, CPM, PERT, resource levelling\/smoothing, monitoring and control<\/li>\n
                    • 10.4 Project management \u2014 MIS, risk analysis, project financing, tendering process, contract management<\/li>\n
                    • 10.5 Professional practice \u2014 ethics, regulatory environment, occupational health and safety, role of Nepal Engineers Association (NEA)<\/li>\n
                    • 10.6 Engineering regulatory body \u2014 Nepal Engineering Council Acts & Regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Weightage guidance<\/h2>\n

                      (verify):<\/strong> NEC does not publish official per-chapter mark distribution in the sources found. As a rough planning guide, 100 questions across 10 chapters averages ~10 questions per chapter, but model papers and prep experience suggest the calculation-heavy chapters (Soil Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, Design of Structures, Hydraulics) tend to carry slightly more weight than the descriptive ones. Treat this as a rule of thumb, not a fact \u2014 do not skip any chapter, since passing needs breadth across all 10.<\/p>\n

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