Civil engineering is a specialised branch of engineering that focuses on providing in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of Planning, Design, Construction, Supervision, Maintenance and Management of buildings, bridges, roads, dams, canals and other such built environments. Accordingly, civil engineers carry out a number of activities, such as feasibility studies, site investigation, designing of structures and conceiving innovative solutions to realise new constructions.
Anyone who aspires to be a Civil Engineer needs to have below-mentioned skills or acquire them during the Civil Engineering course:
Critical Thinking
Visualization
Communication Skills
Leadership Skills
Project Management
Technical Skills
Problem Solving
Enthusiasm
Complex Data Interpretation
Risk Assessment and Management
After 10+2, civil engineering aspirants have several avenues to explore, such as B. Tech in Civil Engineering, BE (Civil Engineering) and Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Those aspiring to pursue a diploma course need to complete matriculate with 45 percent marks in Science, Mathematics and English. Aspirants who have cleared their 10+2 (Vocational) or ITI exam can seek admission in the second year of the diploma course.
The aspirants of BE and B Tech (Civil Engineering) courses should have a minimum of 45 percent marks in their higher secondary or 10+2 exam with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry as their core subjects. The minimum pass percentage goes down to 40 percent for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates.
Type |
Fee Structure |
Duration |
Full Time |
2.5 to 15 Lakhs |
4 years |
Distance Learning |
Rs. 45000 and above |
4-5 year |
Lateral Entry |
2.2 to 10 Lakhs |
3 Years |