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PURBANCHAL UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering
Office of the Dean
Biratnagar
Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering
1. Introduction
The Purbanchal University offers the Master of Science (M.Sc.) program in Electrical Power Engineering with an
aim to produce highly qualified human resources capable of carrying out professional works and conducting
independent research in the field of electrical power engineering. The details of the Program are as follows:
2. Program Title
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Power Engineering (EPE)
3. Program Objectives
The Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering program focuses on fulfilling the manpower demand from
large electrical engineering projects and electrical utilities across the country providing capabilities to each student in
electrical power engineering domain. The graduates of the program will be able:
i. to carry out higher studies as an independent researcher in the relevant field;
ii. to practice professionally as an electrical power engineering expert.
4. Program Duration
The minimum period for completion of the M.Sc. in Electrical Power Engineering Program is 2 years (4
semesters). Failing to pass within 2 years, one must pass all the courses within 4 years to award the degree.
5. Admission Requirements
The Candidate must have passed Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 50%
marks or C+ grade (CGPA 2.40) in aggregate.
6. Selection Procedures
Candidates fulfilling the Admission Requirements will be selected for admission based on the Merit, which
will be assessed in terms of total marks in the Entrance Examination.
7. Course Contents
The Program consists of the following courses:
S.N. Courses Number of Courses Credit Remarks
1. Core Courses 6 24
2. Elective Courses 4 16
3. Project Work 1 4
4. Thesis 1 16
Total 60 credits
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Core Courses are mandatory, which provide essential knowledge required to develop expertize in the field
of electrical power engineering
Elective Courses provide knowledge and skills in a particular field of interest.
Project Work orients the students to carry out the final semester thesis independently under the guidance
of a supervisor. Each student must prepare the proposal that includes Introduction, Literature Review,
Methodology, Tools and software, and Expected Outcome of the research. Each student must defend the
project work which will be evaluated by the faculty appointed by the college.
Thesis provides the opportunity to carry out the research under the guidance of the supervisor. Each student
must submit and defend the Proposal, present and defend the thesis at Mid-term and Final stage of the
work.
8. Course Credit System
The Course Structure is in Credit System. Each course is assigned with a number of credits representing
its weightage.
9 Course Codes
Course Code contains two alphabets followed by three numerical digits. EE stands for electrical power
engineering. The first numerical digit 7 denotes First year and 8 denotes Second year. The second numerical
digit denotes the semester; 1 for First, 2 for Second, 3 for Third, and 4 for Fourth. The third numerical digit
denotes the particular course.
10 Courses
The Courses are listed as follows:
S. Course Course Title Course Credits Semester
No. Code
1 Optimization Techniques 4 (Four)
2 Computer Aided Power System Analysis 4 (Four)
I
3 Distribution System Planning and Design 4 (Four)
4 Advanced Power Electronics 4 (Four)
5 Power System Operation and Control 4 (Four)
6 Power System Reliability 4 (Four)
II
7 Elective I 4 (Four)
8 Elective II 4 (Four)
9 Project 4 (Four)
10 Elective III 4 (Four) III
11 Elective IV 4 (Four)
12 Thesis 16 (Sixteen) IV
Total 60 (Sixty)
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11. Elective Courses
Elective Course must be registered at the relevant semester. To conduct an Elective Course there must be
at least seven students. The elective courses offered are as follows:
S.No. Course Code Course Title Course Credits
Elective I & II
1. Power System Dynamics and Stability 4 (Four)
2. Electricity Markets 4 (Four)
3. Flexible AC Transmission Systems 4 (Four)
4. Extra HV AC Transmission 4 (Four)
5. AI Applications in Power Systems 4 (Four)
6. Distributed Generation Technology 4 (Four)
7. Dynamic Modeling of Electrical
4 (Four)
Machines
Elective III & IV
1. Smart Grids 4 (Four)
2. Electric Vehicle Technology 4 (Four)
3. Digital Protection of Power Systems 4 (Four)
4. Risk Assessment of Power Systems 4 (Four)
5. Power System Planning and Economics 4 (Four)
6. Engineering Project Management
7. Advanced Electrical Drives 4 (Four)
8. Power Quality and Harmonics 4 (Four)
Additional elective courses may be offered by the University.
12 Course Implementation
Faculty/Course Coordinator appointed by the Academic Institution will conduct the Course with full
responsibility. Two assignments may be given in each course. Each student must submit assignments in
soft copy and defend her/his assignments.
13 Course Structure and Evaluation Scheme
The semester wise Course Structure and Evaluation Scheme are as follows:
Semester I
Periods per week Full Marks No. of
S.N. Course Code Course Title
L P Total Internal Final Total Credits
Optimization Techniques
1 4 4 50 50 100 4
Computer Aided Power
2 4 4 50 50 100 4
System Analysis
4
Distribution System Planning
3 4 4 50 50 100 4
and Design
Advanced Power Electronics
4 4 4 50 50 100 4
Semester II
Periods per week Full Marks No. of
S. N. Course Code Course Title
L P Total Internal Final Total Credits
Power System Operation and
1 4 4 50 50 100 4
Control
Power System Reliability
2 4 4 50 50 100 4
Elective I
3 4 4 50 50 100 4
4 Elective II 4 4 50 50 100 4
Semester III
Periods per week Full Marks No. of
S. N. Course Code Course Title
L P Total Internal Final Total Credits
1 Project 4 4 100 - 100 4
2 Elective III 4 4 50 50 100 4
3 Elective IV 4 4 50 50 100 4
Semester IV
Periods per week Full Marks No. of
S. N. Course Code Course Title
L P Total Internal Final Total Credits
1 Thesis 16 200 200 400 16
14 Attendance Requirement
The minimum attendance requirement in each course is 80% of the classes actually held.
15 Evaluation System
A faculty/Course Coordinator will evaluate the academic performance of the students through internal
assessment. University will conduct the examination for final evaluation. The internal assessment will be
based on attendance, assignments, presentation and internal exam. A weightage of 50% will be given to
the internal assessment and 50% to the final examination. To attend the final examination, minimum 50%
marks is required in internal assessment. Failing to secure the 50% mark she/he must be reassessed for
internal evaluation. Failure in any subject of previous semester(s) can enroll in the next semester.
However, a candidate must pass in all the subjects before final thesis defense.
16 Grading System
Purbanchal University adopts the following grade system.
S.No. Range of Marks Letter Grade Grade Points
1 90 and Above A+ 4.00
2 80 and Below 90 A 3.75
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S.No. Range of Marks Letter Grade Grade Points
3 70 and Below 80 B+ 3.50
4 60 and Below 70 B 3.00
5 50 and Below 60 C 2.50
6 40 and Below 50 D 2
7 Below 40 F 0.0
8 Withdrawal/Absent W 0.0
Grade ‘D’ and ‘F’ denote fail and ‘W’ denotes withdrawal/absent respectively.
Grade sheets contain the following details:
• The list of subjects with credit and obtained grade.
• The Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) for the semester and
• The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of all subjects put together up to that Semester from
first Semester onwards
SGPA is calculated based on the fallowing formula:
Sum of No. of Credits X Grade Point
SGPA =
Sum of Credits
CGPA is calculated in a similar manner, considering all the subjects enrolled from first semester onwards.
17 Degree Award
A student who becomes eligible for the award of the Degree shall be placed in the following divisions
based on the secured CGPA.
S.No. CGPA Equivalent Division
1 3.75 – Upto 4.00 First with Excellence
2 3.50 – Below 3.75 First with Distinction
3 3.00 – Below 3.50 First Division
4 2.50 – Below 3.00 Second Division
5 2.00 – Below 2.50 Pass Division
6 Below 2.00 Fail
18 Degree Requirements
One must meet the following requirements to award the degree:
• Have a ‘E’ or higher grade in each of the courses as specified in the course structure.
• Secure a final CGPA of 2.0 or more grade, and
• No obligations to the University and college.
