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Engineering

Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering at LNCTS is dedicated to excellence in civil engineering education and research with focus on structural, geotechnical, transportation, and environmental engineering.

Established
2002
Students
550+
Placement
92%
Faculty
35+
Overview

Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering (CE) at LNCTS offers B.Tech, M.Tech (Structural Engineering & Construction Management), and Diploma programs. With a curriculum aligned with industry requirements, hands-on lab experience in geotechnical, structural, and environmental engineering, and strong industry collaborations, our graduates are prepared for careers in infrastructure development, construction management, and sustainable design.

Established in 2002

Vision

To be a premier department in Civil Engineering, producing competent professionals who can design and build sustainable infrastructure for tomorrow while addressing societal and environmental challenges.

Mission

  • Provide quality education in civil engineering with strong theoretical and practical foundations.
  • Promote research in sustainable construction materials, structural health monitoring, and green building technologies.
  • Develop industry-ready engineers through hands-on laboratory training and field visits.
  • Inculcate professional ethics, environmental responsibility, and lifelong learning skills.
Message from the Head of Department
“Civil Engineering shapes the physical world around us. Our department at LNCTS is committed to nurturing talent that will design and build the sustainable infrastructure of tomorrow. With state-of-the-art labs, experienced faculty, and strong industry partnerships, we provide an unparalleled learning environment for aspiring civil engineers.”

Dr. Meena Gupta

Professor & Head

  • Ph.D. (Structural Engineering), IIT Roorkee
  • 20+ Years

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO-1

Graduates will apply civil engineering knowledge to design and construct sustainable infrastructure projects.

PEO-2

Graduates will pursue successful careers in construction, consulting, government, and research sectors.

PEO-3

Graduates will engage in lifelong learning, professional development, and advanced certifications.

PEO-4

Graduates will demonstrate ethical conduct, environmental stewardship, and community service.

Programs Offered

Programs in Civil

Undergraduate

B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Duration
4 Years
Intake
30 seats

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM, minimum 45% marks. Valid JEE/MP PET score.

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Postgraduate

M.Tech in Structural Engineering

Duration
2 Years
Intake
18 seats

Eligibility: B.Tech/BE in Civil Engineering with minimum 55% marks. Valid GATE score.

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Postgraduate

M.Tech in Construction Management

Duration
2 Years
Intake
9 seats

Eligibility: B.Tech/BE in Civil Engineering with minimum 55% marks. Valid GATE score.

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Diploma

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Duration
3 Years
Intake
60 seats

Eligibility: Passed 10th / SSC from MP Board or equivalent with minimum 35% marks in aggregate, with Mathematics & Science as compulsory subjects. Admission through MP Online / Institute Merit.

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Learning Path

Four-Year Skill Roadmap

Year 1
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Building Materials
  • Surveying
  • Engineering Graphics
Year 2
  • Strength of Materials
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Geotechnical Engg
  • Structural Analysis
Year 3
  • Design of Structures
  • Transportation Engg
  • Environmental Engg
  • Internship
Year 4
  • Major Project
  • Estimation & Costing
  • Professional Practice
  • Placements
Value Addition

Industry Certifications

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • STAAD.Pro
  • Revit
  • Primavera P6
  • ETABS
  • GIS & Remote Sensing

Semester-wise syllabus

The detailed syllabus follows the university scheme. Download the latest copy from the Downloads section.

Curriculum details Download syllabus
Infrastructure

Laboratories

Geotechnical Engineering Lab

Advanced lab for soil mechanics, foundation analysis, and geotechnical investigation.

Concrete & Structures Lab

State-of-the-art lab for concrete mix design, material testing, and structural evaluation.

Surveying & Geomatics Lab

Well-equipped lab with modern surveying instruments for precision measurement.

Transportation Engineering Lab

Specialized lab for highway materials testing and traffic analysis.

Environmental Engineering Lab

Comprehensive lab for water quality analysis and environmental monitoring.

Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics Lab

Lab for fluid flow experiments and hydraulic machinery testing.

CAD for Civil Engineering Lab

Computer lab with industry-standard structural analysis and BIM software.

Beyond the Labs

Other Facilities

Smart Classrooms

Department Library

WiFi Campus

Survey Equipment Store

Material Testing Lab

Seminar Hall

Our Team

Faculty

35+

Faculty Members

10+

PhD Holders

14 yrs

Avg Experience

1:16

Student Ratio

Dr. Meena Gupta

Professor & HOD HOD

Ph.D. (IIT Roorkee), M.Tech (IIT Kanpur)

20 Years experience

Dr. Vikas Singh

Professor

Ph.D. (IIT Delhi), M.Tech (IIT Bombay)

18 Years experience

Dr. Anjali Rathore

Associate Professor

Ph.D. (NIT Trichy), M.Tech (MANIT)

14 Years experience

Dr. Rakesh Yadav

Associate Professor

Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur), M.Tech (RGPV)

12 Years experience

Prof. Sandeep Dubey

Assistant Professor

M.Tech (IIT BHU), Ph.D. Pursuing

9 Years experience

Prof. Pooja Jain

Assistant Professor

M.Tech (RGPV)

6 Years experience

Research

Research Domains

Structural Engineering

Geotechnical Engg

Transportation Engg

Environmental Engg

Construction Mgmt

Green Building Tech

Recent Publications

  • Self-Healing Concrete Using Bacterial Agents: A Sustainable Approach for InfrastructureGupta M., Singh V. · Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier, 2025 · 2025
  • Performance Evaluation of Geopolymer Concrete Under Elevated TemperaturesRathore A., Yadav R. · Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 2025 · 2025
  • AI-Based Structural Health Monitoring for Highway BridgesSingh V., Gupta M. · Engineering Structures, Elsevier, 2024 · 2024

Patents

  • Self-Healing Concrete Composition Using Bacterial SporesDr. Meena Gupta, Dr. Vikas Singh · 2025 Granted
  • Low-Cost Water Filtration System for Rural AreasDr. Anjali Rathore, Prof. Sandeep Dubey · 2025 Filed
Recognition

Achievements

Faculty

ISRO Collaborate

Faculty collaborated with ISRO on geotechnical investigation for launch sites.

Students

Smart India Hackathon Winners

CE team won 2nd prize at SIH 2025 for smart city infrastructure solution.

Students

Best Paper Awards

Students received Best Paper award at International Conference on Sustainable Construction.

Students

GATE Toppers

Students secured GATE 2026 ranks within top 1000 in Civil Engineering.

Careers

Placement Highlights

18 LPA

Highest Package

6.5 LPA

Average Package

92%

Placement Rate

80+

Recruiters

Top Recruiters

  • L&T
  • Bechtel
  • AECOM
  • Jacobs
  • Tata Projects
  • Shapoorji Pallonji
  • GAMMON
  • AFCONS
  • HCC
  • IRCON
  • NBCC
  • Larsen & Toubro
  • Punj Lloyd
  • Simplex Infrastructures
  • UltraTech Cement
  • ACC
  • DLF
  • GMR Group
  • PEB India
  • JSW Infrastructure

Internship Opportunities

Site Training

6-month on-site training at construction and infrastructure projects.

Summer Internship

8-week paid internship at top construction companies.

Research Internship

Research projects at IITs, NITs, and CSIR labs.

Industry Collaborations

  • L&T Construction Partnership
  • Autodesk Academic Program
  • Indian Concrete Institute
  • NHAI Industry Connect
Clubs

Student Clubs

  • Structural Design Club
  • Surveying Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Construction Cell
Professional Bodies

Professional Chapters

  • ICI Student Chapter
  • IGS Student Chapter
  • ISTE
  • CSI Chapter
Activities

Events & Activities

National Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure

Two-day national conference on sustainable construction practices and smart infrastructure.

Industrial Visit to NHAI Highway Project

Students visited ongoing NHAI four-laning highway project.

STAAD.Pro Workshop

Hands-on workshop on structural analysis using STAAD.Pro software.

National Science Day Celebration

Poster competition and model exhibition on innovative construction technologies.

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Admission Process

  1. Registration

    Register for the relevant entrance exam / counselling.

  2. Counselling

    Choose LNCTS Indore and this department during choice filling.

  3. Document Verification

    Verify your documents at the institute.

  4. Confirmation

    Pay the fee to confirm your seat.

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Applications for 2026-27 are open.