The foundation of the vast discipline of civil engineering dates back to ancient times but even today the importance and demand for Civil Engineering and civil engineers remains immense. An ever growing industry, Civil Engineering incorporates various fields such as Transportation Engineering, Environment Engineering, Structural Engineering, etc to enhance structures, blend technology with tradition or address climate or social needs of the time. A major part of infrastructure investment globally is invested in civil engineering.

Professional Scope

Be it building a smart city or upgrading the transport system, Civil engineering touches almost every facet of the society, from building smart cities and green transport systems to updating water, energy or telecommunication networks. According to a report by IMARC Group, the global civil engineering market is projected to reach USD 14.8 trillion by 2033 from the current market size is valued at USD 9.9 trillion in 2024, with CAGR of 4.6%.

Following are some of the many careers options for a Civil Engineer:

  • Structural Engineer
  • Water Resources Engineer
  • Transportation/Highway Engineer
  • Construction and Management Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Urban/City Engineer
  • Consulting Civil Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Project Engineer/Manager
  • CAD Technician & more

Civil Engineering At Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University’s Department of Civil Engineering is ranked among the top Civil Engineering Colleges in Punjab, India. CU offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate programs in civil engineering with distinguished specialisations. Ranked no. 231 globally among top institutions in Engineering & Technology under the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, Chandigarh University offers the following programs in Civil Engineering:

  • B.E Civil Engineering
  • M.E. Civil Engineering
  • Doctorate of Philosophy (Civil Engineering)

Specialized programs in Civil Engineering:

  • M.E. Civil - Transportation Engineering
  • M.E. Civil - Construction Technology and Management Engineering
  • M.E. Civil - Structural Engineering
  • M.E. Civil - Geotechnical Engineering
  • M.E. Civil - Environment Engineering (Interdisciplinary Program - Regular)

B.E. Civil Engineering at Chandigarh University?

The B.E. Civil Engineering program at Chandigarh University is an NBA and ABET-accredited full-time four-year program. The program offers a flexible choice based credit system with value added courses, advanced credit programs and more. With mentorship from industry leaders and experienced faculty, the program has MOUs with top-notch companies like Everest Industries Limited, Glass Academy and more for industry sponsored infrastructure & hands-on exposure. Following are some more features of the B.E. Civil Engineering program at Chandigarh University:

Placements & Internships

Chandigarh University hosted 1100+ recruiters who extended 9000+ placement offers in the last placement session overall. Civil Engineering discipline saw 35 MNCs selecting 178 civil engineering graduates with Rs 15 LPA as the highest placement package. International Construction Company, Leighton selected more than 15 Civil Engineering students during the placements session. Top names like L&T Constructions, Samsung Engineering, Shapoorji Pallonji, Eveready Industries, Mahindra Susten, Deepak Nitrate, ATS Infrastructure also selected Civil Engineering students.

Industry Partnerships and Research

The civil engineering programs at Chandigarh University, including specialisations, offer Research-Oriented Course Curriculum with course work followed by choice of Industry Internship for Research Work. Students gain real-time practical exposure of working on research projects from Government agencies such as DST, MHRD, DBT, CSIR, and UGC, as part of the course curriculum. Overall, CU has 20,000+ Research Publications, filed over 500 patents, 20+ centres of excellence for research and innovation, and more.

Scholarships

As of now, Chandigarh University has awarded more than Rs 200 crores in scholarships. The university offers various scholarships programs such as the CUCET, which is an entrance-cum-scholarship exam that offers up to 100% merit-based scholarship and is necessary for admission to engineering programs. Some of the other scholarships are as follows:

  • Scholarships for Defence Personnel Wards
  • Sports Scholarships
  • CUET Scholarship for UG & PG Aspirants in 2025-26
  • Kalpana Chawla Scholarship for Girls
  • Education Loans

Industry Trends in Curriculum

The program includes new-age course contents like Smart Building & Automation, Fast Track Constructions, Designs of Concrete, etc. Furthermore, hands-on training via live-practices on the construction sites, Case Studies, Consultancy Projects and Research & Innovation as an integral part of academics. Regular workshops and seminars with tech leaders provide invaluable insights into cutting-edge practices.

Eligibility

10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Biology/Informatics Practice/Information Technology with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.