Civil Engineering is one of the core and foundational branches of engineering, forming the backbone of infrastructure development and sustainable growth of society. It deals with the planning, analysis, design, construction, and maintenance of built facilities such as buildings, transportation networks, water supply systems, environmental facilities, and urban infrastructure that support economic progress and quality of life.
The Civil Engineering degree programme is designed to impart strong theoretical knowledge and practical skills in major domains including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, and construction planning and management. The curriculum emphasizes engineering fundamentals, application of scientific principles, and adherence to safety, quality, and professional standards.
In line with national priorities and emerging urban challenges, the programme integrates concepts and technologies relevant to smart cities, such as sustainable urban planning, intelligent transportation systems, smart water and waste management, green buildings, resilient infrastructure, use of sensors and data for infrastructure monitoring, and application of digital tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and GIS. These aspects prepare students to address the evolving needs of modern cities and infrastructure systems.
The programme also focuses on outcome-based education, encouraging experiential learning through laboratories, field work, internships, and projects. Emphasis is placed on professional ethics, environmental responsibility, teamwork, communication skills, and lifelong learning. Graduates of the programme are equipped to serve in industry, consultancy, government organizations, research, higher education, and entrepreneurship, and to contribute effectively to national development and sustainable infrastructure creation.
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