B.TECH - Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is one of those branches of Engineering science which at its core is a combination of various fields like mechanics, hydraulics, geotechnics, material sciences, and statistics. Civil Engineers are always in demand and are responsible for the development of every visible infrastructure like buildings, roads, waterways, airports, and sewage systems. Civil Engineers redesign and upkeep all structures in society which makes it profoundly very fulfilling. There are a lot of travel opportunities if you choose a career in civil engineering and also have a huge earning potential. The civil engineering profession offers a vast scope for creative jobs and a lot of job flexibility. The growth of the country’s infrastructure is dependent on this sector so the future of Civil Engineering graduates is very bright.

Course Duration - The UG degree in Civil Engineering is for 4 years from any university in the country for 10+2 students and is  3 years for Diploma graduates.

Salient Features - 

  • B.Tech Civil Engineering programs provide a strong foundation in core engineering principles, including mathematics, physics, mechanics, and materials science.
  • Students can often choose from various specializations within civil engineering, such as structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and construction management.
  • Capable of applying mathematics and physics to real-life structural situations to solve everyday life challenges
  • Ability to bring own ideas to practice while working in a team environment
  • Conduct feasibility analysis to assess risk and cost involved in every phase

Syllabus

The B.Tech Civil Engineering curriculum offers comprehensive insight into the core principles of construction, management, materials advancement, and structural engineering. The foundational subjects in the first year of the B.Tech Civil Engineering program remain consistent throughout the entire course. In the third semester, the B.Tech Civil Engineering syllabus emphasizes fundamental concepts in civil engineering, construction methodologies, and industry-related topics.

Civil Engineering Curriculum
I SEM II SEM
Mathematics for Civil Engg Stream - I Mathematics for Civil Engg Stream - II
Physics for Civil Engg stream Chemistry for Civil Engg Stream
Engineering Mechanics Computer-Aided Engineering Drawing
Engineering Science course - I Engineering Science Course - II
Engineering technology course -I or programming language course - I Programming Language course-II or Emerging  technology course - II
Communicative English Professional writing skills in English
Samskruthika Kannada/Balake kannada or Indian Constitution Samskruthika Kannada/Balake kannada or Indian Constitution
Innovation and Design Thinking or Scientific foundations of health Innovation and Design Thinking or Scientific foundations of health
V SEM VI SEM
Design of RC Structural Elements Construction Management and Entrepreneurship
Analysis of Indeterminate Structures Design of Steel Structural Elements
Applied Geotechnical Engineering Highway Engineering
Computer Aided Building planning and drawing Water Supply and Treatment Engineering
Professional Elective - I Professional Elective - 2
Open Elective - I Open Elective - 2
Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory Software Application Laboratory
Concrete and Highway Materials Laboratory Extensive survey project/camp
III SEM IV SEM
Engg, Mathematics-III Engg. Mathematics – IV
Strength of Materials Analysis of Determinate Structures
Fluid Mechanics Applied Hydraulics
Basic Surveying Concrete Technology
Engineering Geology Basic Geotechnical Engineering
Building Materials and Construction Advanced Surveying
Building Materials Testing Laboratory Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Basic Surveying Practice Engineering Geology Laboratory
VII SEM VIII SEM
Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Engineering Quantity Surveying and Contracts management
Design of RCC and Steel Structures Design of Prestressed and concrete elements
Hydrology and Irrigation Engineering Professional Elective 5
Professional Elective -3 Internship/Professional practice
Professional Elective - 4 Project work - II
Environmental Engineering Laboratory Trends in Engineering and technology
Computer Aided Detailing of structures  
Project work phase-I +Project work seminar  

 

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The students must have passed the 10+2/PUC/equivalent examination from a recognized board or university with Physics, Maths, and Computer Science as mandatory subjects and secured 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC).
  2. The student should be 17 years of age by the Admission year.
  3. The Students must have qualified in any one entrance exam: JEE/CET/COMEDK/ WBJEE/UPSEE.

Admission

The admission for B.E/B. Tech is done based on the ranking in the National Entrance Examination (JEE) or State level Entrance Exam like (KCET) or direct Univerity Entrance exams. The JEE Mains exams are conducted in two phases. There are some colleges offering seats based on Merit from 12th Exams. There is no one rule fits all approach to admission so, please make yourself familiar with the different Entrance exams and the corresponding dates for the exams and cut-off in colleges.

Entrance Exams for Admission to B.E/B. Tech Civil Engineering

To pursue a Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering, Students must take the National Entrance Examination (JEE) or State-level Entrance Exams like KCET, MHT CET, WBJEE, or COMED-K as well as University Entrance exams. These examinations serve as crucial gateways for aspiring students aiming to gain admission to reputable institutions. 

Here are the details of the Top Entrance Exams for Engineering

  • The JEE Main exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) online for 3 hours.
  • The JEE Advanced (IIT JEE) exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology in an online mode with a duration of 3 Hours
  • Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) conducts the KCET exam in an offline mode in a duration of 1 hour 20 mins.
  • The WBJEE exam is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam in offline mode with a duration of 2 Hours
  • The Maharashtra Government Conducts the MHT - CET exam in Offline mode with a time limit of 1 Hour 30 Mins
  • GUJCET is conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board in offline mode with the time duration of 3 hours 
  • The Consortium of Medical, Engineering & Dental College is the conducting agency of COMED - K exam

 

A Civil Engineer can choose from below four broad career paths after pursuing a B.E. or B.Tech Degree.

1. Employment Opportunities - Civil Engineering graduates have a wide range of career choices like employment in rail, road, tunnel, sewer, marine, tunnels, high-profile building projects, agricultural storages, etc. Civil engineers can choose between public sector undertakings and private sector projects and between companies in India and around the globe.

Trending Career Profiles

  • Geo-Technical Engineering
  • Fire risk Assessor
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Patent Attorney
  • Water Resources Engineer
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Urban Designer

Top Companies Recruiting Civil Engineers   

  • Hindustan Construction Company (HCC)
  • Atkins
  • Tata Group
  • TechnipFMC
  • L&T Engineering construction & contracts
  • Tech Mahindra
  • Gammon India
  • PCL Construction
  • DLF
  • Ultratech Cement
  • Shapoorji Pallonji 
  • CDM Smith
  • AECOM
  • Air Products
  • NCC Limited
  • Unitech
  • Sobha
  • Metro 
  • Reliance Industries
  • Punj Lyod
  • Ministry of Railways
  • Coal India Limited
  • JMC Projects
  • NTPC
  • ITD Cementation India
  • HECL
  • Lodha
  • NALCO
  • CBRE
  • ONGC

2. Venture into Entrepreneurship/Self-Employment

After completing a B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Engineers have several self-employment opportunities to consider. They can establish their own civil engineering consultancy firm. Provide services such as structural design, project management, or environmental assessments to clients in need of your expertise. Or they can start their own construction company.

Here are some other potential avenues:

  • Consulting Services: 
  • Construction Contractors
  • Real Estate Development
  • Architectural Design
  • Renovation and Restoration
  • Environmental Consultancy
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Freelance Engineering
  • Surveying and Land Planning
  • Material Testing Lab
  • Civil Engineering Software Development
  • Construction Equipment Rental

3. Higher Studies & Skill Enhancements - Engineering graduates can pursue higher education in Engineering or Management like M.Tech, MBA,  or Ph.D. In addition to these conventional qualifications, there are industry-specific certifications that give a good leap into the industry. An example of a few such certificates are listed below:

  • Certificate in Project Management
  • Certificate in Structural Engineering
  • Certified  Construction Manager (CCM)
  • Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control 

 

Top Engineering Colleges Pan-India

  • Alliance University, Bangalore
  • CMR University, Bangalore
  • Reva University, Bangalore
  • RV University
  • SGT University, Noida
  • Bennett University, Greater Noida
  • SPS University, Udaipur
  • NIU, New Delhi
  • K.R. Mangalam University
  • MSRIT
  • CMRIT
  • BMSCE
  • BMSIT&M
  • R V College of Engineering
  • Atria
  • Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
  • RVIT

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Civil Engineers do get a good salary. The average salary in India for Civil Engineers is anywhere between 3 LPA to 6.5 LPA.

IITs are the best colleges definitely, but outside of that colleges like M S Ramaih, RVCE, BMS & Dayananda Sagar are equally competitive and provide placement opportunities in good companies.

You can get an internship/project in one of these sectors within Civil Engineering like Rail, Road, Transport, Infrastructure, Environment, etc.

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