IOE B.E./B.Arch. Entrance Exam Syllabus 2082
Mathematics (50 Marks)
1. Set, Logic and Functions
- Set, real number system, intervals, absolute value, logic, connectives, laws of logic
- Function, types of functions – injective, surjective, bijective, algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic; Inverse of function, composite functions
2. Algebra
- Matrices and determinants, types and properties, inverse of a matrix
- Complex numbers and polynomial equations
- Sequence and series, permutation and combination
- Binomial theorem, exponential and logarithmic series
3. Trigonometry
- Trigonometric equations and general values
- Inverse trigonometric functions, principal value
- Properties of triangles, in-centre, ortho-centre and circum-centre, solution of triangles
4. Coordinate Geometry
- Straight lines, pair of lines
- Circles, equations of circle in different forms, tangent and normal
- Conic sections: parabola, ellipse and hyperbola, standard equations and simple properties
- Coordinates in space, plane and its equation
5. Calculus
- Limit and continuity of functions, indeterminate forms, L’Hospital’s rule
- Derivatives, rules of derivatives, geometrical & physical meanings, higher order derivatives, applications of derivative: tangent and normal, rate of change, maxima and minima
- Integration, linear properties, rules of integration, standard integrals, definite integral, applications of definite integral: area under a curve and area between two curves
- Differential equations: definition, order and degree, differential equation of first order and first degree: variable separable method, homogeneous, linear and exact differential equations, integrating factor
6. Vectors and their Products
- Vectors in plane and space, algebra of vectors, linear combination of vectors, linearly dependent and independent set of vectors
- Product of two vectors, scalar and vector product of two vectors, scalar triple product
7. Statistics and Probability
- Measures of location and measures of dispersion
- Correlation and regression
- Basic terms of probability, conditional and compound probability, additive and multiplicative rules, Bayes’ theorem, binomial distribution
Physics (40 Marks)
1. Mechanics
- Physical quantities, vector and kinematics: dimensions, resolution and polygon laws of vector, vector algebra, equations of motion, projectile motion, relative motion
- Newton’s laws of motion and friction: conservation of linear momentum, applications of Newton’s laws in equilibrium and non-equilibrium, laws of solid friction and verification
- Work, energy and power: work-energy theorem, kinetic and potential energy, conservation of energy, conservative and non-conservative forces, elastic and inelastic collisions
- Circular motion, gravitation and SHM: centripetal force, conical pendulum, banking of track, gravitational potential, variation of g, motion of satellite, rocket launch technology, energy in SHM, spring-mass system, simple pendulum, damped and forced oscillation, resonance
- Rotational dynamics: moment of inertia, radius of gyration, rotational KE, center of gravity and center of mass, torque, conservation of angular momentum
- Elasticity: Hooke’s law, Young’s modulus, bulk modulus, modulus of rigidity, Poisson’s ratio, elastic energy
- Fluid mechanics: buoyancy, flotation, Archimedes’ principle, surface tension, capillarity and applications, viscosity, Newton, Stokes and Poiseuille’s formula, Reynolds number, continuity equation, Bernoulli’s equation
2. Heat and Thermodynamics
- Temperature and quantity of heat: thermal equilibrium, specific heat, latent heat, method of mixture, measurement of specific heat and latent heat, Newton’s law of cooling, triple point
- Thermal expansion: expansion of solid & liquid, measurement and applications of expansions
- Transfer of heat: conduction, convection, radiation, thermal conductivity, black body radiation, Stefan-Boltzmann law
- Thermal properties of matter: molecular properties of matter, kinetic theory of gases, heat capacities of gases and solids
- Laws of thermodynamics: first law, heat and work, relation of specific heat of gas, thermodynamic processes, second law, heat engine, efficiency, Carnot cycle, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, refrigerator, entropy
3. Geometric and Physical Optics
- Reflection: plane and curved mirror, mirror formula
- Refraction: plane surface, critical angle, total internal reflection, lateral shift, prism, minimum deviation, lenses, lens formula, lens maker’s formula, combination of lenses in contact, optical fiber
- Dispersion: spectrum, dispersive power, chromatic aberration, achromatism, spherical aberration, scattering of light
- Nature and propagation of light: Huygens’ principle, velocity of light
- Interference: coherent sources, Young’s double slit experiment
- Diffraction: Fraunhofer diffraction, diffraction grating, resolving power
- Polarization: Brewster’s law, transverse nature of light, Polaroid
4. Waves and Sound
- Wave motion: traveling and stationary wave
- Mechanical waves: velocity of sound in solid, gas and liquid, effect of temperature, pressure, humidity
- Waves in pipes and strings: closed and open pipes, resonance, resonance tube, string, laws of vibration of fixed string
- Acoustic phenomena: pressure amplitude, intensity level, quality and pitch, ultrasonic and infrasonic, Doppler effect
5. Electricity and Magnetism
- Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, electric field and Gauss law, potential and potential gradient, capacitors, combination of capacitors, types of capacitors, effect of dielectrics, energy stored by capacitors, polarization and displacement
- DC circuits: Ohm’s law, resistivity and conductivity, work and power, galvanometer and ohmmeter, internal resistance, Joule’s law, Kirchhoff’s law and applications
- Thermoelectric effect: Seebeck effect, thermocouples, Peltier effect, thermopile, Thomson effect
- Magnetic effect: force on a conductor and charge, torque, Hall effect, Biot-Savart’s law, Ampere’s law, force between parallel conductors
- Magnetic properties of matter: Earth magnetism, magnetic materials, permeability, susceptibility, hysteresis
- Electromagnetic induction: Faraday’s law, induced EMF, AC generators, self and mutual induction, energy stored by inductor, transformer
- Alternating currents: RMS value, phasor diagram of capacitance, inductance and resistance, quality factor, power factor
6. Modern Physics
- Electrons: Millikan’s experiment, cathode rays, specific charge
- Photons & quantization of energy: photoelectric effect, Planck’s constant, Bohr’s theory, spectral series, de Broglie theory, uncertainty principle, X-ray and Bragg’s law, laser
- Solids & semiconductor devices: intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, P-N junction, rectification, Zener diode, transistor, logic gates
- Radioactivity & nuclear reaction: atomic mass, isotopes, nuclear density, Einstein’s mass-energy relation, mass defect, fission & fusion, law of radioactive disintegration, carbon dating, health hazard
- Recent trends in physics:
- Particle physics: particle and anti-particle, quarks, lepton, baryon, mesons, Higgs Boson
- Universe: Big Bang and Hubble’s law, dark matter, gravitational wave, black hole
- Seismology: pressure wave, surface wave, internal wave
- Telecommunication: radio, TV and mobile, GPS and remote sensing
- Environment: energy crisis, environment pollution, ozone layer
- New technology & materials: nanotechnology, superconductor, perfect conductor
Chemistry (30 Marks)
1. Physical Chemistry
- Chemical arithmetic: Dalton’s atomic theory, laws of stoichiometry, atomic mass and molecular mass, empirical molecular formula, limiting reactants, Avogadro’s hypothesis and its applications, equivalent masses
- State of matter: gaseous state, liquid and solid states
- Atomic structure and periodic classification of elements
- Oxidation, reduction and equilibrium
- Volumetric analysis
- Ionic equilibrium, acid, base and salt
- Electrochemistry
- Energetics of chemical reaction, chemical kinetics, chemical bonding and shape of molecules
2. Inorganic Chemistry
- Non-metal: hydrogen, oxygen, ozone, water, nitrogen and its compounds, halogen, carbon, phosphorus, sulfur, noble gas and environment pollution
- Metals: metallurgical principle, alkali metal, alkaline earth metals, coinage metals (copper, silver, gold)
- Extraction of metal: zinc, mercury, iron compound
3. Organic Chemistry
- Introduction: fundamental principles, purification of organic compounds, nomenclature of organic compounds, structure isomerism and idea of reaction mechanism
- Hydrocarbons: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons
- Haloalkanes and haloarenes
- Alcohols, phenols and ethers
- Aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acid and derivatives, aliphatic and aromatic
- Nitro compounds and amines: aromatic and aliphatic
English (20 Marks)
1. Grammar I
- Sequence of tense, concord/agreement
- Direct and indirect speech
- Kinds of sentences and transformation of sentences
2. Grammar II
- Basic grammatical patterns/structures, conditional sentences
- Parts of speech, active and passive voice
- Verbal: infinitives, gerund and participles
- Punctuation and use of prepositions
- Vocabulary
- Idiomatic expressions
3. Phonetics
- Phonemes (vowels/consonants)
- Syllables and stress (word/sentence)
4. Comprehension
- Comprehension of reading passages on a variety of topics and styles with special reference to general English and technical English
Detials About IOE Entrance
- Full Marks: 140
- Number of Questions: 100 (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Exam Duration: 2 hours
- Calculator: Non-programmable calculators allowed (e.g., Casio fx-991ES PLUS, Classwiz series)
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Negative Marking: 10%
- Official Website: https://entrance.ioe.edu.np/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IOE Entrance Exam?
The IOE (Institute of Engineering) Entrance Exam is a national-level test conducted by Tribhuvan University to select candidates for various engineering programs in its constituent and affiliated colleges.
Who is eligible to apply for the IOE Entrance Exam?
Students who have completed their +2 Science (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and have secured at least 45% or C grade in each subject are eligible to apply.
What is the format of the exam?
The IOE Entrance Exam is a computer-based test (CBT) with multiple-choice questions covering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English. The total marks are 140, and the duration is 2 hours.
How can I register for the IOE Entrance Exam?
Registration is done online via the official IOE entrance portal. Candidates must fill out the form, upload required documents, and pay the examination fee within the given deadline.
What documents are required during registration?
You will need your citizenship/ID card, academic transcripts, recent passport-sized photograph, and proof of payment for the entrance exam fee.
How are candidates selected for admission?
Selection is based on the candidate’s entrance exam score and their college preferences during the counseling process. Higher scores increase the chance of securing admission to preferred programs.