M.E. Structural Engineering Course, Eligibility, Syllabus, Career, Top Institutes, Fees-2023

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M.E. Structural Engineering is a 2-year full-time postgraduate course, the minimum eligibility for which is a B.E. or B.Tech. degree in any stream of engineering, preferably Civil Engineering, completed with a minimum aggregate score of 55%.

Some of the colleges are:

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
Sharda University
MVJ College of Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
Amrita University
ACS College of Engineering

The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 2 and 7 Lacs for a span of 2 years.

Admission to the course is based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test, and subsequent round of counseling. and the average annual salary offered to such professional’s ranges between INR 2 and 10 Lacs, increasing with experience and expertise.The final selection will be based on the test score, academic profile, and an interview. The mode of admission is through an Entrance Examination such as GATE and tests carried out by different universities.

M.E. Structural Engineering involves the advanced study of the course’s components such as Structural Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, Structural Dynamics, Structural Reliability and Optimization, Reinforced and Pre-Stressed Concrete etc.

The major job profiles for such graduates are Structural Engineer, Design Engineer, Bridge Engineer, Offshore Design Engineer, Offshore Construction Engineer, Structural Consultant, Forensic Engineer, Construction Engineer, Engineer in public and private sectors etc. Self-employment opportunities are also available to them. Some of the companies are TATA (all sectors, Motors, Steel, Communications etc), Reliance Industries ltd., Maruti Udyog, and thousands of other companies in India including TCS, Infosys, and Wipro.The average minimum salary for a graduate who has completed ME Structural Engineering is around INR 2.5 to 6 Lacs p.a.

Table of Contents

M.E. Structural Engineering: Course Highlights
MBA Strategic Management: What is it About?
Admission Process
3.1 Eligibility Criteria
Syllabus
Top Colleges in India
Jobs and Career Options
Future Scope

M.E. Structural Engineering: Course Highlights

Course Level		Postgraduate
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	B.E. or B.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering with 55% marks in aggregate
Admission Process	Based on counselling after qualification of entrance tests.
Course Fee	INR 2 to 7 Lacs
Average Starting Salary	INR 2 to 10 lacs per annum
Top recruiting companies	Gammon India Ltd., Larsen and Toubro Ltd., Afcons Infrastructure Ltd, Godrej Properties Ltd, Shapoorji Pallonji, Reliance Construction, TATA Projects, Hindustan Construction Company (HCC), Tata Consultancy, Engineering Contracting Company (ECC), SAP, ITC, etc.
Job Positions	Structural Engineer, Design Engineer, Bridge Engineer, Offshore Design Engineer, Offshore Construction Engineer, Structural Consultant, Forensic Engineer, Construction Engineer, Engineer in public and private sectors.

M.E. Structural Engineering: What is it about?

The major objective of the course is to impart advanced learning to eligible candidates in fundamental principles of Structural Analysis. Students are trained to implement such principles through different methods, in analyses of various types of structures, and to evaluate force and displacement parameters of such structures. Other course objectives include developing expertise in onshore infrastructure and a sound background in specialized areas such as Offshore Structure/ Management (General)/ Bridge Structure/ Hydraulic Structure.

M.E. Structural Engineering Syllabus has been designed to produce engineers specialized in design, construction, repair, rehabilitation, and conservation, and maintenance of stability of structures. The course also offers the opportunity to such candidates to academically explore additional specialization in concepts of Bridge Structure/ Hydraulic Structure/ Offshore Structure as per the candidate’s interest.

Such postgraduates can explore lucrative career opportunities in areas of structural design and construction, offshore design and construction, oil and gas sector, bridge design, construction management, and hydraulic structure design.

The course aims at providing civil engineering graduates with an advanced conceptual understanding in, and advanced knowledge and technical skills required for analyses and design of structures such as dams, bridges, pipelines, roads, towers and buildings, transport systems, harbors, airports, and railways.

Aspiring eligible candidates would ideally have:

proficiency in Mathematics.
interest in, and aptitude for pursuing Information Technology and Mechanical branches of engineering.
strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
basic awareness of construction methods, and health and safety hazards related to structural engineering.
good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

M.E. Structural Engineering: Admission Process

Most institutes admit students based on their performance in a relevant entrance test, followed by a round of Personal Interview. Some institutes conduct their own entrance tests for offering admission. Admission process generally varies across colleges. However, GATE/NET scores are accepted at almost all institutes offering the course.

Admissions to the course are also conducted through a round of central counseling on the basis of the candidate’s obtained merit in PGCET.

Listed below are the major entrance examinations conducted in India for admission to the course:

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
UPES ME. in Engineering Entrance Test (UPES)
Manipal University Online Entrance Test (MU-OET)
International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

Some other Entrance exams are:

KIITEE
BITSAT
Jawaharlal Nehru University Engineering Entrance Exam (JNU EEE)
IIT Joint Entrance Examination (IIT JEE)
Delhi Institute of Technology (DIT) Entrance Exam
B.S. Abdur Rahman University Engineering Entrance Examination
All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE)

M.E. Structural Engineering: Eligibility

Candidates wishing to apply for the course need to meet the following criteria for minimum eligibility

B.E. or B.Tech. in Civil Engineering or attained another equivalent degree such as Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy and Environment Engineering from a recognized institute, with a minimum aggregate score of 55%.
Students having completed M.Sc. in Environmental Science with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) marks in aggregate are also eligible to apply for the course.
Students in the last semester of graduation are also eligible to apply, provided they fulfill the other minimum eligibility criteria.

M.E. Structural Engineering: Syllabus

Semester I	Semester II
Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity	Finite Element Method
Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis	Theory of Plates and Shells
Structural Dynamics	Seismic Design of Structures
Industrial Structures	Foundations of Structures
Advanced Concrete Structures	Construction Management Practices
Design & Construction of Offshore Structures	Design of Floating Structures
Advance Concrete Lab	Computer Aided Structural Design Lab -2
Computer Aided Structural Design Lab -1	Stability of Structures
Advanced Marine Structures	Design of Hydraulics Structures
-	Pre-stressed Concrete
Semester III	Semester IV
Project I	Project II
Seminar I	Seminar II

M.E. Structural Engineering: Top Institutes

Name of Institute	City	Fees
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies	Dehradun	INR 2,33,000
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science	Chennai	INR 80,750
Sharda University	Noida	INR 1,26,000
MVJ College of Engineering	Bengaluru	INR 21,890
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)	Anantapur	INR 30,000
Amrita University	Coimbatore	INR 1,40,250
ACS College of Engineering	Bengaluru	-
Galgotias University	Noida	INR 87,000
Visvesvaraya Technological University	Belagavi	INR 18,900
International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT)	Hyderabad	INR 1,90,000
Indian Institute of Technology	Bhubaneswar	INR 30,250
Christ University	Bengaluru	INR 1,12,500
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology	Sikkim	INR 134,000
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	Delhi	INR 59,150
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli	Trichy	INR 78,700
Brindavan College of Engineering	Bengaluru	INR 64,390
M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology	Bengaluru	INR 96,585
R.V. College of Engineering	Bengaluru	INR 87,550
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology	Bengaluru	INR 94,390
Reva University	Bengaluru	INR 1,60,000
Sphoorthy Engineering College	Hyderabad	INR 57,000
Amity University	Noida	INR 1,41,450

M.E. Structural Engineering: Career Prospects

Successful completion of the course opens numerous opportunities in both government and private sectors in the country, such as government departments like Central Public Works Department, Railways, Metro Rail, Highways, Indian Aluminum Limited, Public Works Department, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Pollution Control Board, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Water Supply, Drainage Board etc.

In terms of areas of employment, such postgraduates are gainfully employed in fields such as construction-based industries, irrigation department, water supply & sewage, GIS, public works department, pollution board, rural and infrastructural development, and such.

There are huge opportunities for industrial engineering freshers. Employment Areas for M.E. Structural Engineering degree holders include Colleges & Universities, GE, Philips, Home Appliance and VLSI Design Units, Alstom, Defense Services, Indian Railways, Telecommunication units, Automobile Sector, Aviation industry, Power Industry

Top recruiters include Sony, Tata Steel, Axis Bank, Mercedes Benz, Robert Bosch, Target Corp., General Mills, Idea Cellular among many others.

Post Graduates can also look for opportunities in Government originations such as Railway, BSNL, ONGC, ISRO, and DRDO

Job Profile	Description	Average Salary in INR per year
Structural Engineer	The job of a Structural Engineer is very closely related to that of Civil Engineer. They design, plan, and oversee construction projects such as railways and roads, They create such structures while keeping the environment unharmed and protected. They also design and build tall buildings and large structures that can withstand all weather conditions.	4 to 6 Lacs
Offshore Engineer	Also known as Oil Engineer, Offshore engineers research, design, construct, operate, and decommission (close down) offshore rigs, which are used to drill for gas and oil beneath the seabed. They find economical and environmentally safe ways to extract oil and gas from natural reservoirs beneath the seabed, design offshore installations and drilling equipment, oversee drilling, and are responsible for maximizing production.	4 to 6 Lacs
Construction Engineer	They survey the area where the construction is to be executed, paying special attention to environmental issues or government codes that need to be considered, and prepare reports on their findings.	5 to 7 Lacs
Lecturer/Professor	They teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in areas of Civil and Structural Engineering, in academic areas allocated and reviewed from time to time by the Head of Department, and supervise or assist with supervision of undergraduate, taught graduate (Master’s) or research graduate (M.Phil. or Ph.D.) students.	4 to 5 Lacs