Nepal's national-level technology festival run by Pulchowk engineering students, with project exhibitions, hackathons, coding contests and robotics competitions.
Who can apply
Engineering and IT students across Nepal; some pre-events are for +2 students.
Dates
LOCUS 2027 is the 23rd edition; dates are not announced yet. The main exhibition is usually held early in the year (2023 ran 27 to 29 Jan).
How to apply
- Follow LOCUS on its official site and social pages for the 2027 pre-event list.
- Pick a pre-event (hackathon, coding contest, robotics) and register before it closes.
- Register your project for the exhibition if you have one to show.
SWABUD notePre-events such as hackathons often run in the months before the main exhibition, so start watching from November.
What it costs and what you get
Cost: Exhibition visits are usually free; some competitions charge entry
Benefits: Show your project nationally, compete in hackathons and coding contests, meet companies and engineering students
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Before you apply
- Open the official page and confirm the dates in Nepal time.
- Read the eligibility rules in full, including age and country.
- Never pay an agent or a third party to apply. Official programmes say clearly if there is a fee.
- Save a copy of your application and any confirmation email.