Civil Engineering Subjects: Know Course Curriculum, Specializations and More

Civil Engineering is a popular specialization in the engineering field. Read to know the various Civil Engineering subjects, eligibility criteria and more.

Civil Engineering is one of the popular branches of engineering. Students who are interested in infrastructure projects and systems can opt for Civil Engineering. It is a four-year undergraduate course and the students will be able to specialize in a field that they are interested in. While studying Civil Engineering, the students will gain knowledge regarding designing, supervising, operating and constructing private or public infrastructure sectors that include airports, tunnels, buildings, dams, roads, water supply systems and more.

Eligibility Criteria for Civil Engineering

Students should meet the basic eligibility criteria for admissions into the Civil Engineering courses. However, the eligibility criteria may differ from institute to institute.

• Should have passed 10+2th standard (or equivalent) examination from a recognized board.
• Should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Students should have secured the minimum passing marks.
• Admissions are done mostly based on entrance examination and merit.

What are the Civil Engineering Subjects?

While studying BTech Civil Engineering, the students will have to study various subjects and topics. Students can check the semester wise Civil Engineering subjects that they will study during the course. However, it is to be noted that the syllabus may differ from college to college.

Semester 1	Semester 2
Mechanics Mathematics I English for Communication Engineering Drawing and Graphics Chemistry Introduction to Manufacturing Processes Basic Electronics Electrical Technology	Physics Engineering Drawing and Graphics Introduction to Manufacturing Processes Programming and Data Structure Electrical Technology Mathematics II Basic Electronics Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
Semester 3	Semester 4
Water and Waste Water Engineering Mathematics III (Module 1) Solid Mechanics Hydraulics Breadth I	Structural Analysis Transportation Engineering Surveying II Water Resources Engineering Surveying I
Semester 5	Semester 6
Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering Design of RC Structures Breadth (I) Breadth II Elective I	Design of Steel Structures Elective II Elective III Elective IV Elective V Project I
Semester 7	Semester 8
Elective VI Elective VII Industrial Training/Seminar IT & CAD Applications Project II	Breadth III Breadth IV Comprehensive Viva Voce Project III

What are Civil Engineering Specializations?

Candidates can check the list of Civil Engineering specializations below.

• General Engineering
• Bridge Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Fire Protection Engineering
• Urban Engineering
• Land Development
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Coastal and Ocean Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Irrigation Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Structural Engineering

Top Entrance Exams for Civil Engineering Admissions

The following are some of the top entrance examinations for Civil Engineering admissions:

• JEE Main: One of the biggest engineering entrance exams in India, the qualified candidates will be eligible for admissions into NIT, IIITs and GFTIs. Many state and private institutes also accept JEE Main scores for admissions.
• JEE Advanced: Conducted for IIT admissions, to attempt JEE Advanced, the students should have qualified JEE Main as one of the top 2.5 lakh candidates.
• GATE: For postgraduate admissions, most of the institutes accept GATE scores.

Civil Engineering Subjects Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which Civil Engineering subjects will I have to study?

A. Students will have to study various civil engineering subjects during the four years such as Basic Electronics, Mechanics, Engineering Drawing and Graphics, Solid Mechanics and more.

Q. What are the top job profiles for Civil Engineering graduates?

A. The top job profiles for Civil Engineering graduates are Structural Engineers, Construction Engineers, Site Engineers, etc.

Q. What is the basic eligibility criteria for Civil Engineering admissions?

A. The students should have passed the 10+2th (or equivalent) examination with PCM. For most admissions, the candidates will have to qualify an entrance exam.

Q. Who are the top recruiters for Civil Engineering graduates?

A. Some of the top recruiters for Civil Engineering graduates are TATA Consulting Engineers Ltd, L&T, Maytas Infra Ltd and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

Q. Which is the most popular entrance examination for Civil Engineering?

A. The popular entrance examinations for Civil Engineering are JEE Main and JEE Advanced.