The department of Civil Engineering was established in the year 2010 with a vision to build quality and proactive civil engineers for the changing world. Began with an intake of 60 students for the First year and an additional 12 students for the second year through lateral entry. Currently the strength of the department is 219 students. The department is accredited by NBA since 2018-19 academic year. A team of proficient and qualified faculty/staff members and well-equipped laboratories with state of the art set up are the unique selling propositions of the department.

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Department of Civil Engineering

Vision

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Develop technologically competent and socially committed Civil Engineers to serve and fulfill the needs of society.

NBA Accredited for 2018-19

The Civil Engineering Department, established in 2010, began with an intake of 60 first-year students and 66 from the second year onwards (including 12 lateral-entry students). Today, it proudly hosts over 210 students, guided by experienced faculty and supported by advanced laboratories. These facilities include

Material Testing Lab
Surveying Lab
CAD Lab
Hydraulics Lab
Geotechnical Lab
Geology Lab
Concrete & Highway Lab
Environmental Engineering Lab
Advanced Materials Lab
Sustainable Construction Lab

Currently, the department has a strength of over 210 students. The department boasts an excellent placement record, with students placed in reputed companies such as UltraTech Cements, Shree Cements, and Kalpataru. Collaborations with organizations like NHAI and WALMI Dharwad offer stipend-supported internships, enhancing industry exposure. Additionally, the department conducts a Skill Development Program (SDP) through the ICI and IGS Chapters and operates a Center of Excellence in Sustainable Construction & Materials.

Mission

  • •Providing state-of-the-art infrastructure, enhancing competency of committed faculty for conducive teaching-learning environment.
  • •Inculcating theoretical and practical foundations coupled with design and construction skills to develop proficiency.
  • •Organizing field visits, undertaking socially relevant projects and encouraging industry-institute interactions for meeting the challenges.
  • •Imbibing human values and ethics to build socially responsible professionals.

Glimpse of Activities

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Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Construction Materials and Practices
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Concrete Day Celebration 2024
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WORLD WATER DAY
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Faculty Promotions Associate Professor Congratulations
VTU Best Paper Award for Civil Engineering Students
Achievement
VTU Best Paper Award for Civil Engineering Students
Civil Engineering students Umar Faruk Hallikeri, Azeem Yaseen Belavatagi and Prasanna Kumar won the Best Paper Presentation Award at VTU International Conference on February 13 and 14, 2025. Their paper on Smart Greywater Management earned recognition under Dr. Rajashekhar Laddimath guidance receiving appreciation from the Principal.
Civil Engineering Students at International Energy Summit 2024
Conference
Civil Engineering Students at International Energy Summit 2024
Students from the Department of Civil Engineering participated in the two-day International Standards Summit 2024 on Energy. The event was organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Bengaluru.
Association activities civil engineering department students
Student Life
Association activities civil engineering department students
As a part of Association activities On 5/7/2024 6th Sem civil engineering department students visited an under construction sports complex in Lohia nagar carried under Hubballi Dharwad Smart City Ltd. Along with Prof. S V. Patil and Prof. S. S. Huggi.
Prof. Sujay K Secures 3rd Prize for Research Paper on Sustainable Groundwater Management
Research Achievement
Prof. Sujay K Secures 3rd Prize for Research Paper on Sustainable Groundwater Management
Civil Engineering faculty Prof. Sujay K presented a research paper at the National conference on 'Sustainable Groundwater management for water security' organized by KSTA, Bangalore and secured 3rd prize.

Our Department Staff

Civil Engineering Department

I am delighted to share the forthcoming release of our Civil Engineering department's annual Newsletter, spotlighting the remarkable achievements of our students and faculty members. These endeavors are pivotal for our budding engineers to demonstrate their ingenuity and contribute meaningfully to societal needs. Aligned with our vision of developing technologically competent and socially committed Civil Engineers, our department remains dedicated to serving and fulfilling the needs of society.