{"id":23131,"date":"2026-08-18T12:24:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T06:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=23131"},"modified":"2026-08-18T12:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T06:39:16","slug":"pokhara-university-launches-phd-programmes-in-engineering-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=23131","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Pokhara University Launches PhD Programmes in Engineering for the First Time<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Dragon Media Correspondent<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pokhara University has launched PhD-level studies in engineering for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>The university\u2019s Faculty of Science and Technology has invited applications from eligible candidates for PhD programmes in Civil Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering.<\/p>\n<p>The university has encouraged candidates with strong academic backgrounds and an interest in research to apply. Interested applicants can submit their applications by Bhadra 9, 2083.<\/p>\n<p>The PhD entrance examination will be held on Bhadra 12 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the School of Engineering, Pokhara University, in Dhungepatan, Kaski.<\/p>\n<p>The date for the personal interview will be announced on the day of the entrance examination, according to the Faculty of Science and Technology.<\/p>\n<p>The application fee has been set at Rs 3,000. Candidates who meet the required academic qualifications can complete the application process through the university\u2019s Faculty of Science and Technology.<\/p>\n<p>With the introduction of PhD programmes in engineering, Pokhara University has expanded its scope in advanced technical research and the development of research-oriented human resources.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-background-color\">\n\t\t\t  <div \n\t\t\t  \tclass = \"fb-comments\" \n\t\t\t  \tdata-href = \"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=23131\"\n\t\t\t  \tdata-numposts = \"10\"\n\t\t\t  \tdata-lazy = \"true\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-colorscheme = \"light\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-order-by = \"time\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-mobile=true>\n\t\t\t  <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t  <style>\n\t\t    .fb-background-color {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: #ffffff !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t.fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe {\n\t\t\t    width: 100% !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t  <\/style>\n\t\t  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dragon Media Correspondent Pokhara University has launched PhD-level studies in engineering for the first time. 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