Architecture License Exam
Official curriculum blueprint, architectural theories, building codes, and exam preparation resources for the Nepal Engineering Council Architecture licensing examination.
Discipline Overview & Council Guidelines
The Architecture licensure examination evaluates architectural theory, Newari and traditional Nepalese architectural heritage, construction technologies, sanitation/HVAC/fire systems, urban planning, municipal building bylaws, and professional ethics under the NEC Act.
Official Chapter Breakdown & Weightage
Architectural Context in Nepal
Traditional Newari architecture, pagoda construction, Malla era urban spaces, and vernacular building typologies of the Terai, Hills, and Himalayas.
Building Materials and Building Services
Modern and sustainable construction materials, acoustics, illumination, HVAC design, plumbing networks, and vertical transportation.
Settlement Planning and Building Bylaws
Master planning, zoning regulations, Floor Area Ratio (FAR), Ground Coverage, Right of Way (RoW), and municipal bylaws in Nepal.
Sample Model Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
Practice representative questions modeled after actual council examination standards.
In traditional Newari architecture of Nepal, what is the name of the intricately carved, five-opening window traditionally situated on the third floor of historic residences?
Correct Answer: San Jhyal
Explanation: The 'San Jhyal' is the elaborate projecting bay window with five openings commonly placed on the third floor (the main living and gathering quarter) of historic Newari homes.
What does Floor Area Ratio (FAR) signify in municipal urban planning regulations?
Correct Answer: Total gross built-up floor area of all floors divided by the total plot area
Explanation: FAR is defined as the ratio of the total combined gross floor area of all building stories to the total surface area of the zoning plot.
Frequently Asked Questions (Architecture)
Does the Architecture license exam include practical drafting?
No, the examination is completely computer-based (CBT) with objective multiple-choice questions. It tests design theory, history, building services, codes, and construction technologies.