Gandaki College of Engineering and Science

What Gandaki College of Engineering and Science does

Gandaki College of Engineering and Science (GCES) is a non-profit tertiary education institution located in Lamachaur, Pokhara, Nepal. Founded in 1998 and inaugurated in 1999, the college operates under the Gandaki Public Education Trust, which is overseen by Nepal's Ministry of Education, and is affiliated to Pokhara University. It offers three academic programs: a four-year BE Software Engineering program (133 credits), a four-year BE Computer Engineering program (137 credits), and a two-year MSc in Information System Engineering (60 credits), with a combined annual intake capacity of 111 seats (96 undergraduate and 15 graduate). The curriculum is project-driven and covers programming (C, C++, Java, Python), web technologies, database management, operating systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cloud computing, embedded systems, and software engineering methodologies.

The college generates revenue primarily through tuition and semester fees, with the BE programs charging Rs. 78,000 per semester and a total four-year payable fee of approximately Rs. 821,600, inclusive of admission, security deposit, ICT/Education Development fund, and Pokhara University registration, affiliation, examination, and education development charges. Additional revenue streams include government scholarships administered by Pokhara University (five scholarship seats per undergraduate program and two for the MSc program) and college-provided merit-based scholarships offering up to 50% fee waivers to entrance exam toppers. GCES markets itself through its official website, an online ERP-based application portal, annual IT EXPO events (now in its 11th edition), alumni testimonials from graduates placed at companies such as Walmart, Swift Technology, and Codse, and an entrance-examination-driven admissions process. The institution serves as a teaching-focused educational entity rather than a research-intensive or commercial enterprise, with an organizational structure of 51–100 staff and faculty.

Name

Gandaki College of Engineering and Science

Legal name

Gandaki College of Engineering and Science

Website

https://gces.edu.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gandaki College of Engineering and Science is a non-profit tertiary education institution in Pokhara, Nepal, affiliated to Pokhara University and offering BE Software Engineering, BE Computer Engineering, and MSc in Information System Engineering programs to Nepali students.

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Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate programs
• Software engineering degree
• Computer engineering degree
• Graduate studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Pokhara

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Semester Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees charged per semester. BE programs charge Rs. 78,000 per semester for 8 semesters. Total 4-year fee approximately Rs. 821,600 including various university and college charges.
2. Government Scholarships: Pokhara University scholarships awarded to selected students. These scholarship students are selected by Pokhara University and receive government-funded education slots.
3. Merit-Based Scholarships: College-provided scholarships for academically bright and needy students, awarded based on entrance exam rankings and semester performance. Toppers receive 50%, 30%, and 20% fee waivers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gandaki College of Engineering and Science (GCES) is a non-profit tertiary education institution in Pokhara, Nepal, offering accredited engineering degree programs affiliated to Pokhara University. It delivers two undergraduate programs (BE Computer Engineering and BE Software Engineering) and one graduate program (MSc in Information System Engineering), combining theoretical foundations with project-based, practical learning to prepare students for careers in IT and engineering.

Product overview

Gandaki College of Engineering and Science (GCES) is an educational institution offering three academic programs: two undergraduate engineering programs (BE Software and BE Computer) and one graduate program (MSc in Information System Engineering). The college operates under the Gandaki Public Education Trust and is affiliated with Pokhara University. Programs emphasize practical project-based learning alongside theoretical foundations, preparing students for careers in software engineering, computer engineering, and information systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BE Software (Bachelor of Software Engineering) A 4-year (8 semesters), 133-credit undergraduate engineering program focused on software development, systems analysis, design, and construction with a project-driven curriculum emphasizing teamwork, critical thinking, and professionalism. Aimed at students who have completed 10+2 Science or equivalent seeking careers in software engineering.
• BE Computer (Bachelor of Computer Engineering) A 4-year (8 semesters), 137-credit undergraduate program focused on computer systems analysis, design and evaluation of hardware and software, covering computer organization, architecture, systems programming, operating systems, digital hardware design, AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Targets students with 10+2 Science or equivalent background.
• MSc ISE (Master of Science in Information System Engineering) A 2-year (4 semesters), 60-credit graduate program under Pokhara University's Faculty of Science and Technology, producing professional engineers skilled in technical, social, legal, and moral aspects of Information System Engineering. Covers enterprise architecture, data warehousing/mining, knowledge engineering, information security, and research methodology. 15 seats per intake, eligibility BE in Software/Computer/Electronics/IT/Electrical Engineering with minimum 2.0 CGPA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students prepared for industry jobs with entrepreneurial and research skills
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pokhara UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998GCES is affiliated to Pokhara University. The college offers programs under the Faculty of Science and Technology of Pokhara University. All degrees (BE Computer, BE Software, MSc ISE) are awarded by Pokhara University. Graduate admissions are managed by Pokhara University's Student Admission Committee.
• Gandaki Public Education TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998GCES runs under the non-profitable Gandaki Public Education Trust. The trust manages the college which is owned by the Ministry of Education, Nepal. Trust members include representatives from various stakeholder groups.
• Gandaki Boarding School (GBS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998GCES is located in the premises of Gandaki Boarding School (GBS) at Lamachaur, Pokhara. The college is a sister concern of GBS. GBS's Deputy Principal serves as Vice Principal of the college, creating an integrated educational ecosystem.

Scale indicators7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pokhara University School of Engineering: Same affiliating university as GCES, with its own engineering programs in the Pokhara region. A natural direct peer because it shares Pokhara University's curriculum framework and graduate-admission infrastructure.
• National College of Engineering (NCE): TU-affiliated private Nepali engineering institution offering undergraduate engineering programs. Operates in the same private-affiliated college segment as GCES.
• Kantipur Engineering College: Private Nepali engineering college affiliated to Tribhuvan University offering BE Computer and related programs. Comparable in size, mission, and tuition tier to GCES.
• Nepal College of Information Technology (NCIT): Private Nepali college affiliated to Pokhara University offering BE in Computer and IT engineering. Directly competes for the same +2 Science graduates in Pokhara and surrounding provinces.
• Pulchowk Campus - Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University: Nepal's flagship public engineering campus (IOE/TU) offering BE in Computer Engineering, Software, Electronics and related disciplines. It is GCES's strongest direct competitor for the same Nepali engineering-student pool, but with substantially larger scale and prestige.
• Kathmandu Engineering College (KEC): TU-affiliated private engineering college in Kathmandu offering BE in Computer, Software, and Electronics. Closely comparable business model and target student segment as GCES.
• Kathmandu University School of Engineering: Another major Nepalese university offering BE programs in Computer, Software, and Electronics engineering with a similar Pokhara University / national-university affiliation model. Competes with GCES for the same engineering applicants across Nepal.

Regional players

• Himalaya College of Engineering: Nepali private engineering college affiliated to Pokhara University, located in the broader Kathmandu/Chitwan region. Directly comparable in size, affiliation, and program offerings to GCES.
• Asian Institute of Technology (AIT): Regional postgraduate engineering institution in Thailand. Comparable in mission (engineering education, research output, international student body) but operates in a different geography and at a significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• BITS Pilani: Large, established Indian private engineering institution offering BE programs in computer/software engineering with strong industry placement. Comparable curriculum and student outcomes but at vastly greater scale and broader geographic reach than GCES.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GCES_College

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

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