Civil engineering is one of the disciplines of engineering that involves designing the infrastructures like roads, buildings, pipelines, sewage systems, railways, and many more. Civil Engineering courses are offered in various top engineering colleges in India. Udemy, EdX, and Coursera offer new courses for civil engineering a various prices. The price range for online courses varies from free to INR 1200.
However, students can opt for 4 years B.Tech/B.E. degree civil engineering courses, available at various institutes across India. Students after completing civil engineering courses from Indian colleges/institutes can earn up to INR 15,000-INR 20,000 per month as freshers. When civil engineers gain more than 5 years of experience then, they can earn up to 7-8 lakhs annually.
Table of Content
1.1 Udemy Civil Engineering Courses
1.2 Coursera Civil Engineering
1.3 Edx Civil Engineering Courses
2.1 Diploma in Civil Engineering
2.2 PG Diploma in Civil Engineering
2.3 Certification Courses for Civil Engineers
2.5 MTech in Civil Engineering
3.1 GATE Syllabus for Civil Engineering
3.1.1 Engineering Mathematics
3.1.2 Structural Engineering
3.1.3. Geomatics Engineering
3.1.4. Water Resources Engineering
3.1.5. Environmental Engineering
3.1.6. Transportation Engineering
3.1.7. Geotechnical Engineering
Civil Engineering Online Courses
Nowadays, aspiring civil engineers can pursue civil engineering courses from various online platforms. Explore the civil engineering courses offered by top online platforms and their fees:
| Course Name | Platform | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Mechanics Part 1 | Udemy | INR 3,899 |
| Fundamentals of Structural Analysis | Udemy | INR 3,499 |
| Structural Design | EDX | INR 314, 198 |
| Renewable Engineering and Green Building Entrepreneurship | Coursera | NA |
| Civil Engineering | Ekeeda | NA |
| Construction Management | Coursera | NA |
| Water Management | EDX | INR 29157 |
| Diploma in Structural Dynamics for Civil Engineers - SDOF Systems | Alison | Free |
| Revit 2024: Essential Training for MEP | NA |
Udemy Civil Engineering Courses
Udemy provides a wide range of civil engineering courses with discounts and quality content. Check out the following top-rated civil engineering courses and the respective fees.
| Course Name | Duration | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Structural Analysis | 3 Hours | INR 455 ( |
| Mastering Shear Forces and Bending Moments Diagrams | 8.5 Hours | INR 455 ( |
| Civil - 3D Civil Works Specialization | 32.5 Hours | INR 455 ( |
| Intermediate Structures and the Moment Distribution Method | 8 Hours | INR 455 ( |
| ETABSv19 - Professional Training - 50 Floor Towers | 10.5 Hours | INR 455 ( |
| The Direct Stiffness Method for Trust Analysis with Python | 8 Hours | INR 455 ( |
| Fundamentals of Engineering Structural Dynamics with Python | 7 Hours | INR 455 ( |
Coursera Civil Engineering
Coursera’s top civil engineering courses are tabulated below along with their duration and fees.
| Course Name | Duration | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | 7 Months | NA |
| BIM Fundamentals for Engineers | 11 Hours | INR 2,943 |
| Renewable Engineering and Green Building Entrepreneurship | 18 Hours | INR 2,188 |
| Mastering Bitumen for Better Roads and Innovative applications | 8 Hours | INR 2,188 |
| 3D CAD Fundamental | 9 Hours | INR 2,943 |
| Mastering Statics | 21 Hours | INR 2,188 |
| Mechanics of Material 1: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading | 18 Hours | INR 2,188 |
| 3D CAD Applications | 9 Hours | INR 2,943 |
| Sports and Building Aerodynamics | 24 Hours | INR 2,188 |
| Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid and Interactions | 9 Hours | INR 2,188 |
Edx Civil Engineering Courses
Apart from Udemy and Coursera, students can also go for Edx to pursue civil engineering courses of their choice. Given below are the courses, duration and fees.
| Course Name | Duration | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering | 1-4 years | NA |
| Structural Design | 10 Months | INR 314.216 |
| Water Management | 6 Months | INR 29,117 |
| Engineering Calculus and Differential Equations | 6 Weeks | INR 3,879 |
| Plastic in the Infrastructure and the Environment | 8 Weeks | INR174,564 |
| Design of Mound Breakwaters for Feasibility Studies | 7 Weeks | INR 3,802 |
| Convex OPtimization | 8 Weeks | Free |
| Urban Transit for Livable Cities | 8 Weeks | INR 3,802 |
| Inclusive Sustainable Cities | 5 Months | INR 29.117 |
| Sustainable Aviation: Route to Climate-Neutral Aviation | 6 Weeks | INR 3,879 |
Civil Engineering Degree Courses
- Civil engineering degree courses are offered both at the UG level and PG level.
- Civil engineering degree courses help students gain fundamental and advanced knowledge of the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, railways, highways, etc.
- Admission to UG and PG in civil engineering are offered mostly through exams like GATE, AMU EEE, ITM NEST, etc.
- Civil engineering degree courses require critical thinking, technical skills, communication skills, teamwork, creativity, mitigating problems, and other related skills.
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Diploma in civil engineering is a short-duration course provided by several colleges across India. Explore the top colleges and their fees mentioned below:
| Platform/Institute | Fees |
|---|---|
| Walchand College Of Engineering - [WCE], Sangli | INR 8,815 |
| Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College (SVEC) | NA |
| Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) | INR 8,970 |
| Aligarh Muslim University | INR 189,570 |
| Lovely Professional University | INR 60,000 |
| Narul Institute of Technology, Kolkata | INR 55,000 |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute | INR 11,209 |
| Ganpat University | INR 43,000 |
| Chandigarh University | INR 19,400 |
| Sri Venkateswara College Of Engineering And Technology - [SVCET], Chittoor | INR 25,000 |
PG Diploma in Civil Engineering
| Course Name | Platform/Institute | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering Courses | LPU | INR 54,000 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering | National Institute of Management, Mumbai, Malda West | INR 25,700 |
| PGD Civil Engineering, Gandhinagar | IIT Gandhinagar | NA |
| Construction Scheduling | Coursera Mountain View | Unknown/ funding available |
| Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship | Duke university | Free/Audit Available |
| Autodesk Certified Professionals | Autodesk | INR 2,970- INR 5,940 |
| BIM Fundamentals for Engineers | National Taiwan University | INR 90,055 -INR 120,073 |
| Construction Project Management | Coursera Columbia University | Unknown/ funding available |
Certification Courses for Civil Engineers
| Course Name | Platform/Institute | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| The Art of Structural Engineering | edX | Free |
| Water Management | edX | INR 9,930 |
| Hydraulics | edX | INR 3,604 |
| BIM Fundamentals for Engineers | Coursera | Free |
| Introduction to Engineering Mechanics | Coursera | Free |
| Fundamentals of Structural Analysis | Udemy | INR 700 |
| Basics of Civil Engineering Courses in Construction | Udemy | INR 700 |
| Fundamentals of Bridge Design – the concept of design and modeling | Udemy | INR 950 |
| Design of Flexural Beams in Steel Structures | Alison | Free |
B.Tech Civil Engineering
| College Name | Fees |
|---|---|
| IIT Madras, Chennai | INR 204,650 |
| IIT Delhi | INR 220,300 |
| IIT Bombay, Mumbai | INR 228,000 |
| Jadavpur University, Kolkata | INR 2,400 |
| Institute of Chemical Technology | INR 85,350 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi | INR 16,150 |
| NIT Durgapur, West Bengal | INR 149,100 |
| Amity University, Kolkata | INR 179,000 |
| IIT Kanpur | INR 242,900 |
MTech in Civil Engineering
| College Name | Fees |
|---|---|
| IIT Madras, Chennai | INR 204,650 |
| IIT Delhi | INR 106,200 |
| IIT Bombay | INR 73,750 |
| Jadavpur University | INR 24,000 |
| College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai | INR 50,000 |
| Sathyabama Institute, Chennai | INR 40,000 |
| Amity University, Noida | INR 144,000 |
Civil Engineering Subjects
Students can have a look at the detailed civil engineering syllabus discussed below:
| 1st Year Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Mathematics-I | Mechanics |
| Introduction to Environmental Studies | General Chemistry |
| Communication Skills (Basic) | Water Supply Engineering |
| Communication Skills (Advanced) | Geomatics Engineering-I |
| Fluid Mechanics | Ethics and Self Awareness |
| Introduction to Civil Engineering | Numerical Methods and Computer Programming |
| 2nd Year Syllabus | |
| Electrical Sciences | Waste Water Engineering |
| Geomatics Engineering – II | Basic Manufacturing Processes |
| Engineering Hydrology | Engineering Graphics |
| Structural Analysis – I | Structural Analysis-II |
| Channel Hydraulics | Highway and Traffic Engineering |
| HSS Elective Course | Design of Reinforced Concrete Elements |
| 3rd Year Syllabus | |
| Soil Mechanics | Foundation Engineering |
| Design of Structural Systems | Practical Problem |
| Railway Engineering and Airport Planning | Design of Steel Elements |
| Department Elective Course – I | Department Elective Course – II |
| Technical Communication | Minor Specialization Course-I / Department Honors Course – I |
| Open Elective Course/ Management Studies Elective Course | Open Elective Course/ Management Studies Elective Course |
| Educational Tour | - |
| 4th Year | |
| B. Tech. Project | B. Tech. Project (Contd. From Autumn Semester) |
| Department Elective Course-III | Department Elective Course-V |
| Department Elective Course-IV | Department Elective Course-VI |
| Minor Specialization Course-II / Department Honors Course – II | Minor Specialization Course-IV / Department Honors Course – IV |
| Minor Specialization Course-III / Department Honors Course – III | Minor Specialization Course-V / Department Honors Course – V |
| Training Seminar | - |
GATE Syllabus for Civil Engineering
GATE civil engineering syllabus consists of 7 sections. All the seven sections have been discussed in detail below. Check out the section-wise syllabus and their topics.
Engineering Mathematics
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Linear Algebra | Matrix algebra; Systems of linear equations; Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. |
| Calculus | Functions of single variable; Limit, continuity and differentiability; Mean value theorems, local maxima and minima; Taylor series; Evaluation of definite and indefinite integrals, application of definite integral to obtain area and volume; Partial derivatives; Total derivative; Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities; Directional derivatives; Line, Surface and Volume integrals. |
| Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE) | First order (linear and nonlinear) equations; higher order linear equations with constant coefficients; Euler-Cauchy equations; initial and boundary value problems. |
| Partial Differential Equation (PDE) | Fourier series; separation of variables; solutions of one- dimensional diffusion equation; first and second order one-dimensional wave equation and two-dimensional Laplace equation. |
| Probability and Statistics | Sampling theorems; Conditional probability; Descriptive statistics - Mean, median, mode and standard deviation; Random Variables – Discrete and Continuous, Poisson and Normal Distribution; Linear regression |
| Numerical Methods | Error analysis. Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations; Newton’s and Lagrange polynomials; numerical differentiation; Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule; Single and multi-step methods for first order differential equations. |
Structural Engineering
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mechanics | System of forces, free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations; Internal forces in structures; Frictions and its applications; Center of mass; Free Vibrations of undamped SDOF system. |
| Solid Mechanics | Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams; Simple stress and strain relationships; Simple bending theory, flexural and shear stresses, shear center; Uniform torsion, Transformation of stress; buckling of column, combined and direct bending stresses |
| Structural Analysis | Statically determinate and indeterminate structures by force/ energy methods; Method of superposition; Analysis of trusses, arches, beams, cables and frames; Displacement methods: Slope deflection and moment distribution methods; Influence lines; Stiffness and flexibility methods of structural analysis. |
| Construction Materials and Management | Construction Materials: Structural Steel - Composition, material properties and behavior; Concrete - Constituents, mix design, short-term and long-term properties. Construction Management: Types of construction projects; Project planning and network analysis - PERT and CPM; Cost estimation. |
| Concrete Structures | Working stress and Limit state design concepts; Design of beams, slabs, columns; Bond and development length; Prestressed concrete beams. |
| Steel Structures | Working stress and Limit state design concepts; Design of tension and compression members, beams and beam- columns, column bases; Connections - simple and eccentric, beam-column connections, plate girders and trusses; Concept of plastic analysis - beams and frames. |
Geomatics Engineering
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Soil Mechanics | Three-phase system and phase relationships, index properties; Unified and Indian standard soil classification system; Permeability - one dimensional flow, Seepage through soils – two - dimensional flow, flow nets, uplift pressure, piping, capillarity, seepage force; Principle of effective stress and quicksand condition; Compaction of soils; One- dimensional consolidation, time rate of consolidation; Shear Strength, Mohr’s circle, effective and total shear strength parameters, Stress-Strain characteristics of clays and sand; Stress paths. |
| Foundation Engineering | Sub-surface investigations - Drilling bore holes, sampling, plate load test, standard penetration and cone penetration tests; Earth pressure theories - Rankine and Coulomb; Stability of slopes – Finite and infinite slopes, Bishop’s method; Stress distribution in soils – Boussinesq’s theory; Pressure bulbs, Shallow foundations – Terzaghi’s and Meyerhoff’s bearing capacity theories, effect of water table; Combined footing and raft foundation; Contact pressure; Settlement analysis in sands and clays; Deep foundations - dynamic and static formulae, Axial load capacity of piles in sands and clays, pile load test, pile under lateral loading, pile group efficiency, negative skin friction. |
Water Resources Engineering
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Fluid Mechanics | Properties of fluids, fluid statics; Continuity, momentum and energy equations and their applications; Potential flow, Laminar and turbulent flow; Flow in pipes, pipe networks; Concept of boundary layer and its growth; Concept of lift and drag |
| Hydraulics | Forces on immersed bodies; Flow measurement in channels and pipes; Dimensional analysis and hydraulic similitude; Channel Hydraulics - Energy-depth relationships, specific energy, critical flow, hydraulic jump, uniform flow, gradually varied flow and water surface profiles. |
| Hydrology | Hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation, evapo-transpiration, watershed, infiltration, unit hydrographs, hydrograph analysis, reservoir capacity, flood estimation and routing, surface run-off models, ground water hydrology - steady state well hydraulics and aquifers; Application of Darcy’s Law. |
| Irrigation | Types of irrigation systems and methods; Crop water requirements - Duty, delta, evapo-transpiration; Gravity Dams and Spillways; Lined and unlined canals, Design of weirs on permeable foundation; cross drainage structure |
Environmental Engineering
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Water and Wastewater | Basics of water quality standards – Physical, chemical and biological parameters; Water quality index; Unit processes and operations; Water requirement; Water distribution system; Drinking water treatment. Sewerage system design, quantity of domestic wastewater, primary and secondary treatment. Effluent discharge standards; Sludge disposal; Reuse of treated sewage for different applications. |
| Air Pollution | Types of pollutants, their sources and impacts, air pollution control, air quality standards, Air quality Index and limits |
| Municipal Solid Wastes | Characteristics, generation, collection and transportation of solid wastes, engineered systems for solid waste management (reuse/ recycle, energy recovery, treatment and disposal). |
Transportation Engineering
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Transportation Infrastructure | Geometric design of highways - cross-sectional elements, sight distances, horizontal and vertical alignments. Geometric design of railway Track – Speed and Cant. Concept of airport runway length, calculations and corrections; taxiway and exit taxiway design. |
| Traffic Engineering | Traffic studies on flow and speed, peak hour factor, accident study, statistical analysis of traffic data; Microscopic and macroscopic parameters of traffic flow, fundamental relationships; Traffic signs; Signal design by Webster’s method; Types of intersections; Highway capacity |
| Highway Pavements | Highway materials - desirable properties and tests; Desirable properties of bituminous paving mixes; Design factors for flexible and rigid pavements; Design of flexible and rigid pavement using IRC codes. |
Geotechnical Engineering
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Geotechnical Engineering | Principles of surveying; Errors and their adjustment; Maps - scale, coordinate system Distance and angle measurement - Leveling and trigonometric leveling; Traversing and triangulation survey Total station; Horizontal and vertical curves. Photogrammetry - scale, flying height; Remote sensing - basics, platform and sensors, visual image interpretation; Basics of Geographical information system (GIS) and Geographical Positioning system (GPS). |
Civil Engineering Skills
Civil engineering jobs demand certain skills. Students must acquire the following given skills that every government or private company looks for:
| Technical Skills | Leadership Skills |
| Team Player | Problem solver |
| Time Management | Critical Thinking |
| Creativity | - |
Civil Engineering Jobs
Students after completing their civil engineering degree courses can look for the following job profile. Check out the job profile, their job description and salary.
| Job Profile | Job Description | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | The work of civil engineers is to design construction projects, plan and supervise the various infrastructure projects like roads, buildings, highways, etc. | INR 3,10,771 |
| Transportation Engineer | A transportation engineer is entrusted with the task to design and deal with the projects like construction of railways, airports, etc. | INR 4,64,516 |
| Structural Engineer | Structural engineers create the structures of various infrastructures that can resist any natural calamities. | INR 4,97,089 |
| Site Engineers | Site engineers are responsible for assisting the site management team to undertake surveys, and organizing and planning the construction projects. | INR 3,20,000 |
| Construction Engineers | The role of a construction engineer is to assess each stage of a construction project. | INR 3,80,000 |
| Geotechnical Engineers | Geotechnical engineers are experts in geoscience along with engineering skills. Their role is to collect and analyze the data of various rocks and soils. | INR 3,60,000 |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | Civil engineer technicians are responsible for providing help to civil engineers in designing, planning and supervising the infrastructure projects. | INR 3,00,000 |
Civil Engineering Govt Jobs
| Job Profile | Salary |
|---|---|
| Project Engineer | Rs. 3.80 LPA |
| Site Engineer | Rs. 2-4 LPA |
| Assistant Engineer | Rs. 9 LPA |
| Senior Civil Engineer | Rs. 6.93 LPA |
| Junior Civil Engineer | Rs. 5.83 LPA |
Civil Engineering Jobs Abroad
| Job Profile | Salary |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | INR28,00,00 - INR 65,00,000 |
| Site Civil Engineer | INR INR 29,00,000 - INR 31,00,000 |
| Civil Structural Engineer | INR 21,00,00 - INR 75,00,000 |
| Structural CAD Technician | INR 26,00,000 - INR 47,00,000 |
| Industrial Production Engineer | INR 49,00,000 - INR 64,00,000 |
| Project Manager | INR 52,000,000 - INR 67,000,000 |
| Junior Equity Research Analyst | INR 2,00,000 - INR 7,00,000 |
| Engineering Manager | INR 30,000,000 - INR 41,000,000 |
| Graduate Engineer | INR 21,00,000 - INR 25,00,000 |
| Cloud Data Engineering Architect | INR 30,00,000 - INR 45,00,000 |
| Senior Front End Engineer | INR 15,00,000 - INR 25,00,000 |
| Software Test Engineer | INR 52,00,000 - INR 67,00,000 |
Civil Engineering Courses: FAQs
Ques. How to search for civil engineering jobs?
Ans. Students can find civil engineering jobs either through college placements or via sites like Linkedin, and Naukri.com. Etc.
Ques. What are the companies hiring fresh graduates for civil engineering jobs?
Ans. Companies like Simplex Infrastructures Ltd., AFCONS Infrastructure, Tata Projects Ltd, Larsen & Toubro, and NCC Ltd hire fresh graduates in civil engineering.
Ques. What are the top government companies hiring civil engineers?
Ans. Government companies like Coal India, HPCL, BHEL, SAIL, MES, Power Grid, CWC, ONGC, and NACL hire civil engineers for various posts.
Ques. What is the work of civil engineers?
Ans. Civil engineers design various projects, and operate and supervise the construction of public infrastructures like roads, bridges, railways, highways, pipelines and other construction-related work.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for admission into B.Tech in civil engineering?
Ans. The minimum requirement is 50% in 10+2 with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects from any recognized board.
Ques. Is civil engineering certification worth it?
Ans. Yes, civil engineering certification is best if students want to add on extra skills to become specialized civil engineers. Moreover, certification adds value to a resume.
Ques. Which course is best for civil engineering?
Ans. Top 8 Certification Courses for Civil Engineers – COPs-Lifetime (Construction operating Process), Building Practical Training, Highway Construction Training, SDO–Skill Development Officer, Architectural Software Training, Structural Software Training, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control, Complete Surveying.
Ques. What are the 7 fields of civil engineering?
Ans. Here are the seven primary types of engineering specializations you can study: Structural engineering, Construction engineering and management, Geotechnical engineering, Environmental engineering, Transportation engineering, Water resources engineering, and Materials engineering.
Ques. How long is civil engineering course?
Ans. Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science with Specializations in: (Degree Codes: Program- BSCE Plan – BSCE) The BSCE programme is four years and one term long, consisting of four years of academic training and one term and one summer of practical training.
Ques. What are the top countries that provide good packages to civil engineers?
Ans. Some of the countries that provide handsome salaries to civil engineers are the USA, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Germany, the UK and New Zealand.
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