Alternatives of IoE / Nepali Entrance Exams for Engineering Aspirants to Study Engineering Abroad Under Full-Scholarship
Engineering is the career path that is as a evergreen field from decades. It is also regarded as the field that holds the potential to change the world by enhancing the lifestyle of humans. In Nepal as well, Engineering is considered as one of the most popular branch of science studies and regarded as a reputed occupation in the Nepali society. Therefore, engineering entrance (IoE, PU, KU, etc. ) in Nepal has become a sureshot motivation of high schoolers with science stream esp. Physical group. However, there has been always rush for the best and the most competitive education in this field. Due to this reason, recent high school graduates likely overlook for the periphery opportunities as well. While IoE, KU, PU entrance examination is one of the most prominent, there are lots of foreign entrance examination for engineering as well that offers great financial aids as well. Additionally, these scholarships fund all of the liabilities costs and sometimes they offer stipend for the scholars as well.
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| Alternatives of IoE / Nepali Entrance Exams for Engineering Aspirants to Study Engineering Abroad Under Full-Scholarship |
1. ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) Scholarship
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarship is the one of the most common scholarship for Nepali students aspiring to study engineering in India. This scholarship funds full package that includes tuition fees, lodges, accommodation and meal. In addition, it gives a certain stipend for student's personal expenditures. This scholarship is offered in the basis of student's academic performance and application weight by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. ICCR Scholarship includes variety of scholarships like AYUSH Scholarship, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Scholarship, etc. that increases the number of selected candidates by offering wide range of scholarships.
Benefits:
Tuition: Full tuition coverage for the entire duration of
the program.
Stipend: Monthly living allowance to cover living expenses.
The exact amount can vary depending on the level of study and the city of
residence.
Travel Expenses: Typically, the scholarship includes
round-trip airfare from the student's home country to India.
Accommodation: Often, accommodation is provided or a housing
allowance is included.
Medical Insurance: Coverage under a medical insurance
scheme.
Other Allowances: Additional allowances may be provided for
books and study materials.
Application Process:
Tracks: Applicants typically apply through the Indian
Embassy or High Commission in their home country.
Embassy Track: Applications are submitted to the Indian
Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s home country. The embassy conducts the
initial screening, including verifying the eligibility and documentation.
Documentation: Required documents typically include academic
transcripts, recommendation letters, a personal statement, a research plan (if
applicable), and medical forms.
Selection: The selection process includes multiple stages:
Document Screening: Evaluation of academic records and other
submitted documents by the embassy and ICCR.
Interviews: May include interviews conducted by the embassy
or ICCR to assess the applicant’s suitability and motivation.
Final Selection: Final approval is made by ICCR based on the
recommendations from embassies(from both side) and the availability of slots in the chosen
programs.
2. COMPEX (Commonwealth Scholarship)
The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (COMPEX) is a scholarship program established to provide students from Commonwealth countries the opportunity to pursue higher education in other Commonwealth countries, including India. It aims to foster mutual understanding and development within the Commonwealth nations by offering financial assistance to deserving students. COMPEX is the most anticipated alternatives entrance examination for Nepali students willing to study engineering among all mentioned due to the similar syllabus to the IoE entrance examination. Sometimes, COMPEX is preferred among the students over IoE, Pulchowk of Nepal that shows the weightage of this scholarships.
Benefits:
- Tuition fee coverage.
- Living allowance (stipend).
- Travel expenses.
- Thesis and study grant (depending on the course and level of study).
Application Process:
1. Nomination: Applicants are typically nominated by their home country’s Ministry of Education or relevant educational authority. In Nepal, this is usually coordinated by the Ministry of Education.
2. Documentation: Applicants must submit academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and a personal statement.
3. Selection: The selection process includes an initial shortlisting by the home country followed by final selection by the host country. This may include interviews or additional testing.
4. Acceptance: Successful candidates receive a scholarship offer and proceed with the admission process.
3. MEXT (Japan's Ministry of Educations, Sports and Technology - Monbukagakusho) Scholarship
MEXT Scholarship is the fully funded scholarship from Ministry of Educations, Sports and Technology, Japan that also include a heavy stipend for the personal expenses as well. This scholarship is available for undergrad, graduate and research programs in various fields. However, for undergrad in engineering field, MEXT scholarship in Nepal is much more competition due to desire of the bright students to study in the country with most advanced engineering infrastructures and technologies. It selection procedure is divided into 3 steps viz. application, written exam and interview which is held in Japan Embassy of Nepal.
Benefits:
Tuition: Full tuition coverage.
Stipend: Monthly living allowance (approximately JPY 117,000
to JPY 145,000, depending on the level of study and location).
Travel Expenses: Round-trip airfare.
Preparatory Education: One year of Japanese language
training (if required).
Medical Insurance: Coverage under the Japanese National
Health Insurance system.
Application Process:
Tracks: Applicants can apply through two main tracks:
Embassy Recommendation: Applications are submitted to the
Japanese Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s home country. The embassy
conducts the initial screening, including a written exam and interviews.
University Recommendation: Applications are submitted
directly to Japanese universities, which conduct the initial screening and
recommend candidates to MEXT.
Documentation: Required documents typically include academic
transcripts, recommendation letters, a personal statement, a research plan (for
graduate applicants), and medical forms.
Selection: The selection process includes multiple stages:
Document Screening: Evaluation of academic records and other
submitted documents.
Written Exams: May include subjects related to the chosen
field of study and language proficiency tests.
Interviews: Conducted by the embassy or university to assess
the applicant’s suitability and motivation.
Final Selection: Final approval is made by MEXT in Japan
based on the recommendations from embassies or universities.
4. CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship) Scholarship
Chinese Government (CSC) Scholarship is the least common scholarship scheme for Nepali students however, it also offer good amount of financial aid as in the previous scholarship schemes. This scholarship is available for the undergrad, master's and doctoral degrees in China. Application for Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) Scholarship is submitted via Chinese Embassy in Nepal. The selection procedure includes the academic performance and interview.
Benefits:
Tuition: Full tuition coverage for the entire duration of
the program.
Stipend: Monthly living allowance, which varies by level of
study (approximately CNY 2,500 for undergraduates, CNY 3,000 for master’s
students, and CNY 3,500 for doctoral students).
Travel Expenses: One-time round-trip international airfare
to and from China.
Accommodation: Free on-campus accommodation or a housing
allowance for off-campus living.
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
Preparatory Education: One year of Chinese language training
(if required for the program).
Application Process:
Tracks: Applicants can apply through two main tracks:
Embassy Track: Applications are submitted to the Chinese
Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s home country. The embassy conducts the
initial screening and forwards nominations to the China Scholarship Council
(CSC).
University Track: Applications are submitted directly to
Chinese universities, which conduct the initial screening and recommend
candidates to the CSC.
Documentation: Required documents typically include academic
transcripts, recommendation letters, a personal statement, a research plan (for
graduate applicants), language proficiency test scores (if applicable), and
medical forms.
Selection: The selection process includes multiple stages:
Document Screening: Evaluation of academic records and other
submitted documents.
Interviews: Some programs may require interviews or
additional testing to assess the applicant’s suitability.
Final Selection: Final approval is made by the CSC based on
the recommendations from embassies or universities.
5. Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) / Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP)
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), formerly known as the Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP), is a scholarship scheme offered by the South Korean government to international students for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. It aims to promote international exchange and mutual friendship between Korea and participating countries. This scholarship includes comparively messy application processes i.e. one can apply through embassy as well as universities directly.
Benefits:
- Full tuition coverage.
- Monthly stipend (approximately KRW 900,000 for undergraduates, KRW 1,000,000 for graduates).
- One-time settlement allowance.
- Round-trip airfare.
- Korean language training (1 year).
- Medical insurance.
Application Process:
1. Track Options: Applicants can choose to apply via two tracks - the Embassy Track or the University Track.
- Embassy Track: Applications are submitted to the South Korean Embassy in the applicant’s home country. The embassy shortlists candidates and recommends them to Korean universities.
- University Track: Applications are sent directly to Korean universities. The universities recommend candidates to the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) in Korea.
2. Documentation: Required documents include academic transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statement, study plan, and medical assessment form.
3. Selection: The selection process involves document screening, interviews (in some cases), and evaluation of the study plan and academic background.
4. Language Training: Selected candidates undergo a one-year Korean language course before commencing their degree programs. This is included in the scholarship period.
These scholarship programs offer excellent opportunities for Nepali students to pursue higher education abroad with significant financial support and cultural exchange benefits.
