Bachelor of Technology in Civil engineering is a bachelor’s degree which mainly deals with buildings and construction. The course is mainly a four year course which is further again divided into eight semesters. The course details and eligibility criteria for doing the course from IIT Chennai are

Structure of B. Tech in Civil Engineering

Semester 1

• Calculus I Functions Of One Variable
• Physics I
• Chemistry:  Structure, Bonding & Reactivity
• Concepts in Engineering Design
• Computational Engineering / Thermodynamics
• Introduction to Profession
• Workshop I
• Physics lab I
• Chemistry lab I

Professional Major Theory (PMT) Courses

• Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
• Life Sciences
• Introduction to Chemical Engineering
• Introduction to Civil Engineering
• Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering
• Introduction to Electrical Engineering
• Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
• Introduction to Materials Engineering
• Introduction to Ocean Engineering and Oceanograph
• Introduction to Engineering Physics

Semester – II

• Calculus II – Functions Of Several Variables
• Physics II
• Computational Engineering / Thermodynamics
• Engineering Mechanics / Basic Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Drawing
• Workshop ii
• Physics lab ii

Professional Major Theory (PMT) Courses

• Process Calculations
• Functional Design of Buildings
• Electrical and Magnetic Circuits / Digital Systems
• Science and Engineering Materials
• Materials and Ship Production Process

Semester - III

• Humanities I (Elective)
• Mathematics III (Elective)
• Basic electrical Engineering
• Ecology and Environment
• Life Sciences
• Mechanics of Materials
• Building Materials and Construction
• Building Drawing

Semester - IV

• Humanities II (Elective)
• Mathematics IV (Elective)
• Structural Analysis
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Geology & Soil Mechanics
• Surveying
• Surveying Practical

Semester - V

• Minor Elective I (Core)
• Elective I
• Transportation Engineering I
• Water Resources Engineering]
• Basic Structural Steel Design
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Construction Materials LAB

Semester - VI

• Minor Elective II (Core)
• Free Elective I
• Elective I
• Transportation Engineering II
• Environmental Engineering
• Basic Reinforced Concrete Design
• Structural Engineering LAB
• Industrial Training (Summer)

Semester - VII

• Professional Ethics (P/F)/HS Elective III
• Minor Elective III
• Free Elective II
• Elective III
• Self study Elective
• Estimation & Construction Management
• Hydraulic & Environment Engineering LAB
• Project I
• Viva Voce

Semester - VIII

• Professional Ethics (P/F) / HS Elective III
• Elective IV
• Industrial Lecture (Pass/Fail)
• Project II

List of Electives

• Advanced Structural Analysis
• Design of Steel Structural System
• Computer Methods in Civil Engineering
• Planning & Design of Building Services
• Concrete Technology
• Ground Improvement
• Foundation Engineering
• Introductory Rock Mechanics
• Flow Measurements
• Ground Water Engineering
• Design of Concrete Structural Systems
• Analysis & Design for Wind and Earthquake Effects
• Structural Masonry
• Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing
• Dynamics of Foundations
• Principles of Reinforced Soil Structures
• Water Management
• Watershed Management
• Transport Project Planning & Evaluation
• Computer Application in Highway & Traffic Engineering
• Air Pollution Control and Solid Waste Management
• Advanced Environmental Engineering
• Computational Methods in Water Resources & Environmental Engineering

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have completed their higher secondary level of education in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible for the course. Admissions are made on the basis of an All India Level entrance exam conducted by the institute.