Much anticipated Sa-Lang-Tendril for the Construction of Convention Hall took place on 30th October 2020 by Kharbandi Gompa’s Lam in the presence of Dr. Cheki Dorji, President and the Construction Team led by Leki Dorji (Construction Manager) which was being coordinated by the Proprietor of Galaxy Builders Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Thinley Wangchuk, along with his team members.

Some of the Members represented from CST are Dr.Tshewang Lhendup (DAA), Tshering Dendup (Civil site engineer), Reeta Gurung (Estate Manager), Gom Dorji (Electrical Site Engineer), and Kirtan Adhiakari (Site engineer).

A one-day seminar on Switchgear and Protection System was organized by the Electrical Engineering Department in collaboration with the Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development of College of Science and Technology, Phuentsholing Bhutan on 14th October 2020.

Mr. Cheten Tshering, Sr. Divisional Manager, Substation Maintenance Division, Transmission Department, Bhutan Power Corporation Ltd, Phuentsholing, Chhukha was the guest speaker.

The lecture focused on substation overview, introduction to switchgear, and discussion on Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) and Air Insulated Substation (AIS). As the transformer is the most expensive component in power transmission and distribution, providing a good protection scheme for the transformer is of utmost importance. To rejuvenate the audience, he said, “Students can write and submit assignments without examining in college but in the field, such attitude of working personnel can jeopardize the system and would result in huge financial losses”. The importance of power system protection was discussed at length covering relay functions and relay coordination principle.

A practical demonstration along with calculations was organized to investigate the real-time working of relays and relay coordination principle. One of the students, Mr Phuntsho Dorji who is serving as a chief councilor of the college, expressed his gratitude for the immense benefitting knowledge shared by the guest lecturer and field knowledge embedded with practical demonstration.

Students are very grateful to the tutors of the Electrical Department for arranging the session and are looking forward to more of such learning programs related to our field. The takeaway message from the session dawned on something like this, “Experience without theory is blind, but theory without experience is mere intellectual play” by Immanuel Kant.

Brief Profile of the Speaker

Mr Cheten Tshering is currently serving as the Sr. Divisional Manager, Substation Maintenance Division, Transmission Department, Bhutan Power Corporation. He is an alumnus of CST, graduated in 2009, and has also served as the chief councilor of the college.

He has an experience of 12 years in the power transmission and distribution sector under BPC.

He specializes in Power System Planning, Designing, Control, and Protection.

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1. Gopal Subba (BE4E)
2. Sonam Tshomo (BE4E)

Mr. Cheten delivering the lecture

Mr. Cheten with the Electrical Engineering Department

The College of Science and Technology is pleased to announce admission to Masters in Construction Management commencing from February 2021.

Aims of the programme

The Masters in Construction Management programme is designed to provide theoretical as well as practical knowledge and skills for managing the social, technological, financial, and environmental challenges facing the construction industry of today. Addressing the principal and emerging concepts and methodologies of construction project management it provides advanced educational opportunities for cognate students from a wide range of industries/background including engineering, architecture, and the real estate and construction sector.

The programme will kick start the student's career or further develop the expertise to advance their career in the construction industry.

Drawing references to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK), the international benchmark and framework upon which the practice of project management is based, the course will produce project managers capable of managing constraints in time, resource, and quality, as well as the social, environmental and regulatory challenges in the construction industry.

The programme targets both regular and in-service candidates. To accommodate and cater to the pressing time and work demand for in-service candidates, the programme offers flexibility for students to voluntarily exit after each semester.

Students will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Construction Management (PgCert.in CM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management (PgDip. in CM) after the successful completion of the semester I and II respectively. Option to continue the programme after a certain duration is also offered upon fulfilling the necessary entry requirement conditions.

Admission Process
A total of 10 candidates will be selected based on the following criteria. The college will offer a full scholarship to seven candidates based on merit.

5.1.1 Eligibility criteria - applicants should have an undergraduate degree in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering or architecture or a four-year degree in construction engineering and management with a minimum score of 55%
aggregate.

5.2 Selection criteria – applicants will be selected on merit based on the following
criteria:
   

• An interview – 60%
• Academic performance based on the degree results – 10%
• Letter of motivation – 30% (Click Here to download the format)
• Recommendation letter from an academic or work supervisor (Click Here to download the format)

5.3 Documents required

• All applicants must submit copies of academic transcripts duly attested by an authorized person/agency.
• Applicants who have graduated from the Royal University of Bhutan need not attest to their documents.
• The selected applicants will have to produce original transcripts during registration.
• International applicants from non-native English speaking countries will need to provide evidence of having taken the bachelors programme in English medium.

Interested candidates (both pre & in-service) fulfilling the above criteria may directly apply to the college. The last date to submit an application is 30th November 2020 and oral interview will be conducted between 1st and 5th December 2020.

Selection results will be declared on 10th December 2020. The selected candidates for the programme should register by 1st February and classes will commence from 8th February 2021.

Interested candidates may contact/submit your application to Mr. Tshewang Nidup, Course coordinator @This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call @ 1711 3252

For complete details, please click here.

The College of Science and Technology is pleased to announce admission to Master of Engineering in Renewable Energy commencing from February 2021.

Aims of the Programme:

The Master of Engineering in Renewable Energy aims to provide meaningful education on the design, analysis, and implementation of renewable energy systems and energy management. It will enhance the technical and analytical competency of engineers who are working or intend to work in renewable energy and associated fields.

Admission Process
A total of 10 candidates will be selected based on the following criteria. The college will offer a full scholarship to seven candidates based on merit.     

• Eligibility criteria - Applicants should have a minimum of 55% in a four year/honors degree in either a Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology/or a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Selection criteria – Applicants will be selected on merit based on the following criteria:
  i. An interview – 60%
  ii. Academic performance based on the degree results – 20%
  iii. Letter of motivation – 10%
  iv. Recommendation letter from a professor/supervisor – 10%
• Documents required
  i. All applicants must submit copies of academic transcripts duly attested by an authorized person.
  ii. Applicants who have graduated from the Royal University of Bhutan need not attest their documents.
  iii. The selected applicants will have to produce original transcripts during registration.

Interested candidates (both pre & in-service) fulfilling the above criteria may directly apply to the college. The last date to submit an application is 30th November 2020 and an oral interview will be conducted between 1st and 5th December 2020.

Selection results will be declared on 10th December 2020. The selected candidates for the programme should register by 1st February and classes will commence from 8th February 2021.

Interested candidates may contact/submit your application to Mr Cheku Dorji, Course coordinator @This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call @ 1786 2007

For complete details, please click here.

A seminar was held on 7th October 2020 for Architect and Civil Engineering students.

Mr. Roshan Chhetri, Asst. Professor in Electrical Engineering Department gave a talk on "Basic Integration of Electrical Engineering Provision in Architecture or Civil Engineering During Design Phase". The aim was to gain comprehensive knowledge on integrating electrical engineering design concepts in any architect and civil project works. He also covered on different types of electrical design and drawing and layout of fixtures.

The students felt such lectures should be organized every year.

The IEEE R10 Bhutan Subsection organized a webcast on 10th October, 2020. The theme of the webcast was - “Challenges in Teaching and Learning in Engineering College (CST) during COVID-19”.

The main aim for conducting the webcast was to share the various challenges faced in teaching learning activities by the faculties of the College being one of the engineering college In Bhutan. The session had three Presenters: Dr. Cheki Dorji, Mr. Tsheten Dorji and Ms. Karma Kelzang Eudon. The presentations on the given theme was followed by a panel discussion and experience sharing by some of the participants from the audience as well as the presenters.

The audience participating in the event was a mixture of both staff and students of the college.

The IEEE R10 Bhutan Subsection has similar plans to organize such events in future.

Sealed bids are invited from the eligible suppliers holding valid Trade License, issued by the MTI for the supply of the following items to the College of Science and Technology (Rinchending), Phuentsholing: Bhutan.

The bidder may participate in the supply of following packages through the website www.egp.gov.bt w.e.f. from 1st October 2020.

        PKG-01: Supply of Lab Equipment

        PKG-02: Supply of Library Books

        PKG-03: Supply of Office Equipment

        PKG-04: Supply of Furniture and Misc.

The bidders are encouraged to visit the EGP website regularly for any additional information or changes made in connection with this bidding process.