As of now, Nepal Engineering College (NEC) in Bhaktapur remains a private institution affiliated with Pokhara University. There have been no official announcements or credible reports indicating that NEC plans to attain university status in the near future.

Established in 1994, NEC is a not-for-profit academic institute that offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering and related fields. It continues to operate under the affiliation of Pokhara University, providing quality technical education to Nepalese students.