NEC Licence Exam: Eligibility, Dates and Registration
The Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) registers engineers in Nepal, and its 14th general registration exam started on Asoj 17, 2083 in Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara with an application fee of Rs 2,500 (Rs 5,000 if late).
Last checked: 2083 Asoj 21 BS (7 Oct 2026)
Registration categories
Under the NEC Regulations 2057 (third amendment 2080) there are three registration categories:
- General Registered Engineer
- Professional Engineer
- Non-Nepali Registered Engineer
Eligibility for the general exam
The general registration exam needs a bachelor's degree in engineering. For the other categories, read the Regulations and NEC notices.
The 14th general registration exam
The 14th general registration exam started on Asoj 17, 2083 in Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara. The application fee was Rs 2,500, or Rs 5,000 for a late application, according to the NEC notice.
Where to register
Start from the Nepal Engineering Council site. Exam registration is at register.nec.gov.np and the Professional Engineer portal is at peng.nec.gov.np.
Dates and exam format
How often the exam is held, and its format, can change: check NEC notices.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can sit the NEC general registration exam?
- A person with a bachelor's degree in engineering. Check NEC notices for the current conditions.
- What is the NEC exam application fee?
- For the 14th general registration exam it was Rs 2,500, or Rs 5,000 for a late application.
- How often is the NEC exam held and what is the format?
- Check NEC notices. We do not state a frequency or format here.
Related tools and pages
Sources
- Nepal Engineering Council
- NEC exam registration
- NEC Professional Engineer portal
- NEC notice of 2083.5.16 (PDF)
Last checked: 2083 Asoj 21 BS (7 Oct 2026)