Scope and jurisdiction of Nepal Engineering Council

The Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) is the statutory body established under the Nepal Engineering Council Act 2055 (1999) to regulate the engineering profession in Nepal and to make it systematic, dignified and accountable.

Scope/jurisdiction and functions

• Registration: registers qualified engineers (by level/field and discipline) and issues registration certificates; no one may practise as an engineer in Nepal without registration, and registration is renewed periodically.
• Standards of education: determines the minimum qualification and gives recognition or equivalence to engineering degrees and institutions, and advises on curriculum.
• Code of conduct: prepares, enforces and amends the professional code of conduct for registered engineers.
• Discipline: inquires into complaints and takes action (warning, suspension, cancellation of registration) against violations.
• Professional development: promotes training, exams and professional improvement; maintains the list and records of engineers.
• Advice to the Government: gives suggestions on engineering policy, and coordinates with institutions and foreign councils.
• Examination and licensing: conducts the registration exam for applicants as required.

Its jurisdiction covers all engineers practising in Nepal in all disciplines, in both public and private sectors.