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M.Tech. Civil Engineering: Eligibility, Duration & Career Scope

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M.Tech. Civil Engineering

Master of Technology in Civil Engineering

Eligibility | B.Tech/B.E. + GATE

M.Tech. Civil Engineering (Master of Technology in Civil Engineering) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in engineering (civil engineering). It covers structural analysis, surveying, concrete and steel design, geotechnical, transportation and water-resources engineering and construction management.

Level
Postgraduate (PG)
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
B.Tech/B.E. + GATE
Stream
Engineering

About M.Tech. Civil Engineering

Overview

M.Tech. Civil Engineering (Master of Technology in Civil Engineering) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in engineering (civil engineering). It covers structural analysis, surveying, concrete and steel design, geotechnical, transportation and water-resources engineering and construction management.

Course Details

  • Level: Postgraduate (PG)
  • Duration: 2 years

M.Tech. Civil Engineering is listed as a 2-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.

Eligibility

A B.Tech or B.E. degree in the relevant branch (or a related one) from a recognised institute with the marks set by the institute, and a valid GATE score where the institute requires it.

Admission

Admission is through GATE (with COAP for the IITs and IISc and CCMT for NITs and other institutes), or through institute and university tests and merit; sponsored and part-time routes exist at some institutes. Check each institute's notice.

Registration & Recognition

Engineers do not need a licence for most roles in India. Chartered Engineer status (Institution of Engineers, India) is optional, and government and PSU engineering posts follow their own recruitment rules (for example the Engineering Services Examination, and PSU recruitment through GATE). Check that the institute and programme have AICTE approval, and look at NBA accreditation of the branch.

What You Will Learn

The programme covers structural analysis, surveying, concrete and steel design, geotechnical, transportation and water-resources engineering and construction management.

Where You Can Work

Typical settings include manufacturing, construction, power, IT and technology companies, public-sector undertakings and government departments, consulting and design firms, research and development labs, start-ups, and your own business.

Career Options

Graduates can work as civil or site engineer, structural designer, construction or project manager, quantity surveyor, or government PWD and railway engineer. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.

After This Course

You can move on to a PhD, faculty roles, R&D and specialist engineering roles, PSU and government technical posts, or entrepreneurship.

Path to reach this course

The route from school to M.Tech. Civil Engineering, step by step.

  1. 10th
  2. 12th
  3. 12th Science
  4. 12th Science (PCM)
  5. B.Tech Undergraduate (UG)
  6. M.Tech Postgraduate (PG)
  7. M.Tech. Civil Engineering You are here

Skill & certification programmes

Certification programmes for this course are being compiled. Meanwhile, browse all skill courses.

Top colleges for this course (10)

Rank College Location Type
— ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY, ALIGARH NAAC A+ Urban, Uttar Pradesh Central University
— JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA, DELHI NAAC A++ Urban, Delhi Central University
— LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY, PHAGWARA NAAC A++ Rural, Punjab State Private University
— A P GOYAL SHIMLA UNIVERSITY Rural, Himachal Pradesh State Private University
— A P J ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Urban, Kerala State Public University
— A.M. REDDY MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, GUNTUR Rural, Andhra Pradesh Affiliated College
— A1 GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, MARKAPUR Rural, Andhra Pradesh Affiliated College
— ABHILASHI UNIVERSITY, MANDI Rural, Himachal Pradesh State Private University
— ACS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BANGALORE Urban, Karnataka Affiliated College
— ADAMAS UNIVERSITY, KOLKATA Rural, West Bengal State Private University

Frequently asked questions

M.Tech. Civil Engineering (Master of Technology in Civil Engineering) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in engineering (civil engineering). It covers structural analysis, surveying, concrete and steel design, geotechnical, transportation and water-resources engineering and construction management.

A B.Tech or B.E. degree in the relevant branch (or a related one) from a recognised institute with the marks set by the institute, and a valid GATE score where the institute requires it.

M.Tech. Civil Engineering is listed as a 2-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.

Admission is through GATE (with COAP for the IITs and IISc and CCMT for NITs and other institutes), or through institute and university tests and merit; sponsored and part-time routes exist at some institutes. Check each institute's notice.

Engineers do not need a licence for most roles in India. Chartered Engineer status (Institution of Engineers, India) is optional, and government and PSU engineering posts follow their own recruitment rules (for example the Engineering Services Examination, and PSU recruitment through GATE). Check that the institute and programme have AICTE approval, and look at NBA accreditation of the branch.

Graduates can work as civil or site engineer, structural designer, construction or project manager, quantity surveyor, or government PWD and railway engineer. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.

You can move on to a PhD, faculty roles, R&D and specialist engineering roles, PSU and government technical posts, or entrepreneurship.

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