Nilai Institute of Technology Ranchi B.Tech Civil Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering is an undergraduate engineering degree of four year duration. 10+2 pass students with science subjects are eligible to take admission in this course. Admission in most of the colleges offering Civil Engineering is done though any of the entrance tests conducted at national and state level.

Average tuition fee for this course ranges between 2 to 4 lakhs in most of the public institutes and 3 to 6 lakhs in private colleges. However there are some government colleges which offer this course at very less tuition fee.

Civil Engineering is not that much popular course of choice due to the software and electronics boom of the past two decades, which has pushed this field into the sidelines. But, with India’s growing economy and lagging infrastructure, it is becoming increasingly evident that India needs skilled, qualified and bright civil engineers like never before. Civil engineer can get placed in various public and private sector industries with a healthy remuneration. Average entry level salary package for a Civil engineer in his core job sector may range between 3 to 5 lakh per annum. 

What is Civil Engineering?

Civil engineering is one of the oldest engineering disciplines in the world. Civil engineering, until a few decades back, was a much sought after course among Indian students, but lately has been sidelined due to the software and IT boom. However with the increasing need to develop and maintain India’s infrastructure, which is lagging in all aspects, this field is bouncing back strongly.

Who should opt for Civil Engineering?

Before you decide to pursue your undergraduate studies in this field, it is important to understand that Civil engineering is not just about buildings and bridges. If you are under the assumption that all that civil engineers do is wear a yellow helmet and supervise workers in construction sites, then you are yet to understand the true capacity of this field. Read on to discover what this field is all about and the scope of civil engineering in terms of education, jobs and career.

Academic Options after B.Tech. Civil Engineering

There are options for higher studies after the completion of B.Tech. course. Students can pursue Master’s degree in specialized course. Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Civil engineering and other allied branches like-

• Structural Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering etc.

It is the best option to get specialized in this course. Students can take GATE for taking admission in this course offered by many top engineering colleges in India. Ph.D. is another option for higher studies. Students can also opt for MBA course, which will take them to the managerial level in their career which is most promising career option nowadays. 

Passed the HSC (Std. XII) examination of Jharkhand State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with subjects English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and secured minimum 50% marks i.e. not less than 150 marks out of 300 marks (45% marks i.e. not less than 135 marks out of 300 marks for backward class category candidates from Jharkhand) in the Subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics added together.
For the candidate of Jharkhand State

• In addition to Educational Qualification as specified in the Para "Entry Requirement", candidates are required to appear for JCECE Board and secured a nonzero score to be eligible for admission for State Quota (65%) seats through Central Assessment Process (CAP).

For the candidates of Outside Jharkhand State

• In addition to Educational Qualification as specified in the para "Entry Requirement", candidates from Jharkhand State as well as outside Jharkhand State are required to appear & qualify in All Indian Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) conducted by C.B.S.E., New Delhi for the Academic Year to be eligible for admission.

For the candidates wishing admission under Management Quota

• Candidates from Jharkhand State as well as from outside Jharkhand State having Educational Qualification as specified in the Para "Entry Requirement" are eligible for Management Quota seats provided they have appeared for JCECE conducted by the competent Authority or conducted by agency (if any) including Association of all Pvt. colleges. However, they are required to apply separately to the Management of the respective institutes for these seats.