The Department of Civil Engineering prepares students to plan, design, build and maintain the infrastructure that society depends on – buildings, roads, bridges, water supply, irrigation and environmental systems.
Programme Offered
| Programme | B.E. Civil Engineering |
| Duration | 4 years (8 semesters) |
| Affiliation | Anna University, Chennai |
| Approval | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi |
| Admission | TNEA counselling (code 5537) / Lateral entry to 2nd year for diploma holders |
Areas of Study
- Engineering mechanics, strength of materials and structural analysis
- Design of reinforced concrete and steel structures
- Surveying and geomatics
- Soil mechanics and foundation engineering
- Fluid mechanics, hydraulics and water resources
- Transportation and highway engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Construction planning, estimation and management
Laboratories
The department laboratories are equipped to conduct the practical courses prescribed in the Anna University curriculum, including:
- Surveying Laboratory
- Strength of Materials Laboratory
- Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory
- Soil Mechanics Laboratory
- Concrete and Highway Engineering Laboratory
- Environmental Engineering Laboratory
- Computer Aided Building Drawing / CAD Laboratory
Career Opportunities
Civil engineers work in construction companies, consultancy firms, Public Works Department, highways, railways, municipal bodies, water resources departments and real estate, or start their own contracting and design practice. Graduates may also pursue M.E. / M.Tech and appear for competitive examinations such as GATE and TNPSC engineering services.
Admissions to B.E. programmes are through TNEA single-window counselling. Use counselling code 5537 to choose Jainee College of Engineering and Technology.