Engineering infrastructure
for a resilient future.
The School of Civil Engineering prepares professionals to analyse, design and manage practical solutions for the construction industry, infrastructure and society.
A legacy of quality in civil engineering education.
Launched in 1997, the School imparts sound fundamentals at B.Tech. level, specialised subjects at M.Tech. level and high-quality research guidance at Ph.D. level.
Teaching and learning are supported by laboratories, library resources, project and consultancy activity, publications and collaborations with external organisations.
The School has built effective institute–industry interaction and encourages entrepreneurship, continuous learning, professional ethics and practical problem-solving.
Education and research grounded in society’s infrastructure needs.
The School’s vision and mission guide its teaching, research, industry engagement, professional ethics and responsibility towards society.
To impart education and research in Civil Engineering, with particular emphasis on application in industry, infrastructure building, economic welfare, health, safety and commerce in a diverse society, and to create scope for professional engineering licensure and practice.
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Provide broad, in-depth education in civil engineering fundamentals, applications and design for confident professional practice.
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Prepare students for higher education or entrepreneurship and encourage continuous learning beyond the curriculum.
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Develop critical thinking, open-ended problem-solving, creativity and a strong research spirit.
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Build leadership, teamwork, communication and ethics for effective professional interaction.
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Engage alumni, industry, government and community partners while addressing economic, environmental, social, safety and sustainability constraints.
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Provide solutions in structural, geotechnical, water-resources and environmental engineering.
Academic depth connected with practice, research and careers.
The following strengths are retained from the School’s existing official About page and presented in a clearer, more useful format.
Cutting-edge civil engineering skills
The School develops relevant technical skills through teaching, research, projects and consultancy.
Strong conceptual foundations
Qualified faculty members give careful attention to fundamental concepts so that students develop a dependable academic base.
Current technologies and design thinking
Students develop analytical problem-solving and engineering-design skills for professional practice.
Theory connected with application
The pedagogy helps students move from classroom concepts to laboratories, projects, research and practical implementation.
Industry-aligned curriculum
Industry engagement supports syllabus updates, specialised electives, internships and opportunities for skill development.
Centres of Excellence
Industry-supported centres strengthen specialised training, research exposure and engagement with contemporary platforms.
Career augmentation
Value-added training and career-preparation initiatives help students respond to evolving expectations from employers.
Project and consultancy exposure
Multi-dimensional consultancy projects connect academic knowledge with complex field requirements.
Learning and laboratory infrastructure
Advanced laboratories, classrooms, library resources and research facilities support learning across civil engineering disciplines.
Knowledge that moves from the classroom into the world.
Strong foundations
Fundamental concepts are taught carefully so students can understand, adapt and build confidently.
Applied learning
Laboratories, projects and problem-based learning connect theory with practical implementation.
Industry relevance
Curriculum enrichment, electives, internships and collaboration expose students to professional practice.
Research mindset
Students and faculty advance resilient infrastructure through research, innovation and consultancy.
From fundamentals to professional confidence.
The School’s pedagogy is structured to help students understand concepts, practise them, apply them and grow through collaboration and experience.
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Understand
Build a dependable base in mathematics, mechanics, materials, structures, geotechnics, water and environmental systems.
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Experiment
Use laboratories, assignments and collaborative work to turn concepts into working solutions.
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Create
Develop engineering solutions that balance performance, economy, constructability, safety and sustainability.
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Connect
Learn through industry exposure, internships, expert interaction, student communities and research groups.
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Progress
Move towards careers, entrepreneurship, higher study and research with technical and professional confidence.
Multiple pathways. One connected school.
Academic programmes, research, laboratories and professional engagement are designed as parts of the same learning journey.
Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes
Explore B.Tech., M.Tech. and Ph.D. pathways across core and specialised areas of civil engineering.
Explore programmes → ResearchResearch for resilient and sustainable infrastructure
Discover work in structures, geotechnics, transportation, water, environmental engineering and construction materials.
Discover research → InfrastructureAcademic and industry-supported laboratories
Learn in advanced laboratories supporting materials, structures, soil, transportation, water and environmental engineering.
View laboratories →Spaces and systems that support serious learning.
The School’s 14+ advanced laboratories, classrooms, library resources and project facilities support experimental learning, research and consultancy.
Specialised laboratories for core courses, field applications, research and project development.
Testing infrastructure supporting structural, material, geotechnical and environmental investigation.
Learning resources through school and central library systems, journals and digital databases.
Industry-supported facilities that encourage exposure to contemporary tools and practices.
The edge in engineering.
Industry-aware academics, professional preparation, consultancy exposure and active outreach extend learning well beyond the classroom.
Academics
NEP 2020-aligned syllabus, industry-collaborated specialisations and highly reputed faculty.
Placement
Core-industry opportunities, rigorous pre-placement training and the Graduate Talent Development Program.
Value-added learning
Summer internships, research encouragement and exposure to multi-dimensional consultancy projects.
Outreach
Societal research projects and active ASCE, ICE (UK), ISTE, IE, civil and NSS student communities.
Ideas for resilient, intelligent and sustainable infrastructure.
Six focused hubs connect civil engineering fundamentals with climate, cities, mobility, materials and environmental restoration.
Climate Resilient Civil Infrastructure
Engineering infrastructure for a changing climate and resilient communities.
Smart Geotechnics & Offshore Infrastructure
Advancing intelligent geotechnical systems for onshore and offshore infrastructure.
Smart Transportation & Pavement Engineering
Developing intelligent, sustainable and resilient transportation systems.
Nature-Based Phytoremediation
Restoring contaminated environments through phytotechnology.
Geospatial Intelligence & Smart Cities
Harnessing GIS, AI and remote sensing for sustainable urban development.
Sustainable Construction Materials
Developing eco-friendly materials for net-zero infrastructure.
Measured impact in research, consultancy and industry learning.
Consultancy
Consultancy generated during the last three years.
Research publications
Publications reported for 2025.
Industry-led courses
Courses designed and taught with organisations including L&T EduTech, UltraTech and Skipper.
Academic leadership guiding the School’s teaching and research.
Meet the academic and research leaders associated with the School of Civil Engineering.
Dr. Dillip Kumar Bera
Dean
Dr. Kshyana Prava Samal
Associate Dean (Academic)
Dr. Aparupa Pani
Associate Dean (Research)
Dr. P. K. Acharya
Ph.D. Program Head
Dr. Bandita Paikaray
M.Tech. Program Head
Dr. Mohibullah
Associate Dean, Industry Engagement
Find the pathway that matches your ambition.
Explore our programmes, research, people and opportunities at the School of Civil Engineering.