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Course Duration
The Course shall be of four academic years duration and conducted in 8 semesters with each semester having a duration of 16 weeks.
 
Eligibility for admission
Pass in 10+2 / PUC with 45% marks aggregate with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory Subjects or a Pass in 3Years Diploma in Technical Education recognized by Department of Technical Education.
 
Qualifying examinations
• Karnataka State Pre-University Board examination / CBSE / ICSE Board examination

• Any other equivalent examination approved by the Visvesvaraya Technological University.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




 
 

Civil Engineering is considered to be the most versatile and fundamental branch among all the engineering branches. It is the branch with lot of diversity right from geotechnical sciences to structural engineering, environmental to hydraulics, transportation to hydrology; Civil Engineering can be considered as a single largest branch among all the engineering branches.

The Department of Civil Engineering is committed to research and development. The vision of the department is to give an exposure to budding civil technocrats to various challenges in the profession and help them in nation building.


 
Objective & Activities
To provide students with the necessary skills and practical experience to fulfill their professional duties and responsibilities in teamwork, ethics, technical leadership, business acumen and lifelong learning.
To mould the students to become future engineers,scientists, researchers, and innovators and make substantial contributions to the society of civil engineers.
To prepare the students to be successful engineers or managers meeting the global industrial requirements.
 
A Brief Course Overview
• Surveying
• Building Materials
• Construction Technology
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Hydraulics
• Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Industrial Structures
 
Career Opportunity
Civil Engineers can find job in Government departments, private and public sector industries, research and teaching institutions etc. Job opportunities for civil engineers are expected to increase as fast as the average for all jobs. In addition, Bangalore IT infrastructure id booming, which improves the opportunity for placements.

Civil engineers are employed in all the major construction projects carried out by the state or central government, the railways, private construction companies, military, engineering services, consultancy services etc. Civil engineering graduates can also go in for research and take up teaching or they can open their own independent consultancy services and contracting firms etc.