About the Department
The Department of Civil Engineering is one of the foundational departments of Ganapathy Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology. It aims to cultivate competent civil engineers equipped with knowledge, creativity, and responsibility to address the infrastructural needs of society. The department plays a key role in fostering sustainable practices and encourages innovation in areas like green construction, smart cities, and earthquake-resistant structures. The faculty team includes experienced professionals with academic and industry backgrounds.
About the Course & Curriculum
The B.E. in Civil Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate program that covers the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as buildings, bridges, highways, dams, and water treatment systems. The curriculum, structured under Anna University and approved by AICTE, focuses on fundamental civil engineering principles along with modern applications like GIS, environmental impact analysis, and smart infrastructure technologies.
Core subjects include
- Strength of Materials
- Surveying and Levelling
- Structural Analysis
- Concrete Technology
- Design of Steel and RCC Structures
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Estimation, Costing, and Project Management
- Construction Planning and Management
- Basics of GIS and Remote Sensing
The program also includes field training, model making, industry internships, and final-year project work to enhance practical understanding.
About the Laboratory Facilities
The department has state-of-the-art laboratories that support hands-on training in all major civil engineering disciplines. Labs include:
- Survey Lab with Total Stations and GPS Equipment
- Concrete and Structural Engineering Lab
- Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Lab
- Environmental Engineering Lab
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Lab
- Highway and Transportation Engineering Lab
- CAD Lab with AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, REVIT
These labs help students gain real-time exposure to design, testing, analysis, and construction practices.
- To impart quality civil engineering education to meet infrastructural and societal challenges.
- To develop professionals who are skilled, ethical, and environmentally conscious.
- To promote research and innovation in sustainable construction and urban development.
To be a center of excellence in civil engineering education and research, producing engineers who design and build a better world with commitment to sustainability, safety, and innovation.
Civil Engineering offers vast and ever-growing career opportunities in the public and private sectors:
- Government Departments (PWD, Highways, Railways, Municipalities)
- Construction Companies (L\&T, Tata Projects, Shapoorji Pallonji)
- Real Estate and Infrastructure Development
- Structural Design Firms and Consultancies
- Surveying and Geospatial Mapping Agencies
- Environmental and Water Management Firms
- Public Sector Exams (IES, GATE, TNPSC, UPSC)
- Higher Studies (M.E., M.Tech, MBA) and Entrepreneurship
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Admission is through Anna University TNEA counseling or under Management Quota as per state norms.