An article about the diploma in civil engineering, its eligibility, colleges, fees & the career prospects after doing the course.
As the name suggests, a civil diploma engineering opens the gate for a flourishing career in the domain of civil engineering.
As long as human’s habitat the earth, they would require adobes & other infrastructure to live a comfortable life.
It’s the civil engineer who designs, implements & executes infrastructure projects like roads, dams, expressways, highways & residential complexes which offer various conveniences to the user.
Civil engineering is an evergreen field because sustainable infrastructure and fast expressways are the need of the hour.
Fast bullet trains, metro & other forms of mass transit system are vital for a populous nation like India to ferry large number of people in quick time.
All these infrastructure developments require civil engineers who can plan, design & implement such infrastructure projects that improve mobility.
In fact, for a country like India, a mass transit system like rapid rail solves the ever-growing traffic problem.
From being a third world country to a rapidly transforming nation, India has a come a long way in terms of infrastructure development. The fast highways crisscrossing the length & breadth of the country have provided a fast source of commute throughout the country.
GOI’s Viksit Bharat 2047 mission aims to transform the country with modern infrastructure so that goods & people can travel between fast, leading to enhanced economic activity.
All these developments require civil engineers who can build robust structures that can realize country’s development aspirations.
The rapidly expanding metro rail in different cities is a testament that India is serious about its infrastructure development. Hence civil engineers will have plenty of work provided they have work specific skills.
The number of operational airports in the country has increased from 74 in 2014 to 148, which includes new Greenfield Airports and airports/water aerodromes/heliports that have been put into operation or revived under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik).
The diploma in civil engineering is 3 year’s course running into 6 semesters.
Civil diploma engineering eligibility:
High School or equivalent with mathematics from a recognized board.
For Diploma in Engineering (Lateral Entry)- 10+2 with PCM or ITI in relevant trade.
Some of the popular government civil engineering diploma colleges are:
| College Name | Fees |
| IIT Gandhinagar | INR 2,32,000 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia University- [JMI], New Delhi | INR 9,000 |
| Aligarh Muslim University – [AMU], Aligarh | INR 17,500 |
| College of Engineering – [COEP], Pune | INR 1,50,000 |
| Walchand College of Engineering – [WCE], Sangli | INR 8,800 |
| Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology- [IGIT], Dhenkanal | INR 5,800 |
| L.D. College of Engineering – [LDCE], Ahmedabad | INR 3,000 |
| Pusa Institute of Technology, New Delhi | INR 5,000 |
| Islamic University of Science and Technology – [IUST], Pulwama | INR 2,800 |
| Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology – [GKCIET], Malda | INR 2,300 |
There are many private institutions that offer a diploma in civil engineering. Some of the popular ones are:
| College Name | Approximate Fees |
| Shri Venkateshwara University, Gajraula | Click Here |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute – [VJTI], Mumbai | INR 75,000 (Approx) |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology – [SLIET], Sangrur | INR 45,000 (Approx) |
| Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College – [SVEC], Tirupati | INR 18,000 (Approx) |
| Dr. B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Port Blair | INR 99,000 (Approx.) |
| North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology – [NERIST], Itanagar | INR 32,000 (Approx) |
| Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology – [SVCET], Chittoor | INR 69,500 (Approx) |
| Narula Institute of Technology – [NIT Agarpara], Kolkata | INR 12,800 (Approx) |
| Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology – [NMIT], Bangalore | INR 35,000 (Approx) |
For aspirants in UP, they will have to qualify for the JEECUP (Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh) exam for admission to diploma engineering in UP.
The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) was established in 1986-87 to facilitate admission to all polytechnic institutions in the state through a state-level admission test.
Because of its role, the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination Council conducts the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic (UPJEE (P)). UPJEE (P) is an exam at the state level for candidates seeking admission to both government and private polytechnic colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
The common subjects
| Diploma in Civil Engineering 1st Year | |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering Semester 1 Syllabus | Diploma in Civil Engineering Semester 2 Syllabus |
| Applied Mathematics 1 | Applied Physics |
| Applied Chemistry | Engineering Drawing |
| Applied Mechanics | Building Material |
| Computer Application for Engineering | – |
| Diploma in Engineering 2nd Year | |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering Semester 3 Syllabus | Diploma in Civil Engineering Semester 4 Syllabus |
| Electrical Electronics and Mechanical Engineering | Strength of Materials |
| Hydraulics | Public Health Engineering |
| Thermal Engineering | Building Cost and Maintenance Engineering |
| Concrete Technology | Surveying |
| Civil Engineering Drawing | NA |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering 3rd Year | |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering Semester 5 Syllabus | Diploma in Civil Engineering Semester 6 Syllabus |
| Design of Steel and Masonry Structure | Design of Reinforced Concrete Structure |
| Transpiration Engineering | Estimating, Costing, and Valuation |
| Construction Management, Accounts, and Entrepreneurship Development | Surveying II |
| Civil Engineering Drawing II | Irrigation Engineering |
| Earthquake Engineering | Environmental Pollution and Control |
The average salary for civil engineering diploma holders ranges from 3 to 6 LPA, which increases further with experience & skill development.
Fresh engineers should focus on skill development because, with experience, they will receive a much better salary.
Because of India’s expanding population and infrastructure requirements encompassing roads, bridges, and tunnels, there is a sustained demand for civil engineering.
Projections from a 2018–2028 study show an annual 9% increase in the need for civil engineers in India, with some suggesting a potential growth rate of 25% per year.
Both the government and private sectors are engaged in significant construction endeavors, given the nation’s varied topography, requiring civil engineers for the design and upkeep of transportation systems, including airports, railways, roads, and seaports.
Diploma civil engineers receive a good salary because they have practical skills vital for the job.
Most of the highway projects get sub contracted to contractors who hire diploma engineers in large numbers signifying their weightage.
There is no dearth of jobs for civil engineers because they build houses, dams, highways, critical infrastructure that make life convenient and hassle free.
The starting salary for civil diploma engineers could be less but their salaries increase with experience because of skill enhancement with time.
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