IOE = Institute of Engineering

IOE = Institute of Engineering

It is the engineering institute under Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

The IOE Entrance Examination is the national-level entrance test for admission into:

• B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering)
• B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture)

at constituent and affiliated engineering colleges of TU such as Pulchowk Campus, Thapathali Campus, Pashchimanchal Campus, and Purwanchal Campus.

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Complete IOE Entrance Syllabus of English

4. English (20 Marks)

Grammar

• Parts of speech
• Tenses
• Subject-verb agreement
• Active-passive voice
• Narration
• Conditional sentences
• Transformation
• Prepositions
• Punctuation

Vocabulary

• Idioms
• Synonyms
• Antonyms

Comprehension

• Technical passages
• General passages

Phonetics

• Phonemes
• Word stress

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IOE Entrance Exam Pattern

Particular	Details
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	100
Duration	2 Hours
Total Marks	140
Negative Marking	10% deduction for wrong answer
Passing Marks	Around 35% minimum

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Score Grid / Mark Distribution

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Mathematics	30	50
Physics	30	45
Chemistry	25	25
English	15	20
Total	100	140

 

Core Grammar Topics
This is the most heavily tested portion of the English section. You need to be familiar with the following rules and their applications:

1.      Parts of Speech: Identifying nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.

2.      Tenses & Sequence of Tenses: Correct verb forms and the rules for sequencing tenses in a sentence.

3.      Subject-Verb Concord (Agreement): Ensuring subjects and verbs match in number and person.

4.      Voice: Converting between Active and Passive Voice.

5.      Narration: Changing Direct Speech to Indirect Speech and vice versa.

6.      Conditional Sentences: Understanding "if-then" structures (e.g., Type 0, 1, 2, 3).

7.      Verbals: Usage of Infinitives, Gerunds, and Participles.

8.      Sentence Structure: Identifying different kinds of sentences (simple, compound, complex) and their transformation.

9.      Prepositions & Punctuation: Correct usage in context.

Vocabulary & Comprehension
This section tests your understanding of words and written passages :

·        Vocabulary: Idiomatic expressions and correct word usage.

·        Reading Comprehension: You will be given passages (both general and technical English topics) and asked questions to test your understanding.

Phonetics
Unlike many other English exams, the IOE entrance includes questions on the sound of language. This focuses on :

·        Phonemes: Identifying the smallest units of sound (vowels and consonants).

·        Word Stress: Recognizing the correct stressed syllable in a word (e.g., pre-SENT vs. PRE-sent).

How to Prepare
Practice Grammar: Focus on the error-spotting questions for Tenses, Subject-Verb agreement, and Prepositions, as these are frequent.