AALL10 · Chapter 10Project Planning & Implementation🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: 514a8bd6
Before offering or running an undergraduate Bachelor's degree engineering program in Nepal, which statutory regulatory body must recognize and approve the institution and course under the law?
Before offering or running an undergraduate Bachelor's degree engineering program in Nepal, which statutory regulatory body must recognize and approve the institution and course under the law?
Multiple Choice Options
- A
Ministry of Education
- B✓ Correct Option
Nepal Engineering Council (NEC)
- C
Tribhuvan University
- D
University Grants Commission
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
Under Section 11 of the Nepal Engineering Council Act, 2055, any university or academic institution wishing to teach an engineering curriculum in Nepal must obtain recognition and program approval from the Nepal Engineering Council prior to admitting students.
Option Analysis:
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Option A (Ministry of Education): Grants overall educational affiliation but does not license engineering professional education.
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Option B (Nepal Engineering Council (NEC)): Correct. Statutory regulatory authority tasked with inspecting and recognizing engineering curricula and colleges.
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Option C (Tribhuvan University): An individual university that administers its own colleges, not the national statutory licensing body.
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Option D (University Grants Commission): Allocates higher education funding, does not regulate engineering licensure.
Reference: Demo2 · Set 2NEC Licensure Syllabus