B.Tech in Civil Engineering
A 4-year undergraduate programme equipping engineers to design, build and sustain the infrastructure of tomorrow.
B.Tech in civil engineering overview
We prepare students to shape the future of infrastructure and urban systems through a strong foundation in structures, geotechnics, transportation, water resources, and environmental engineering, blending technical depth with practical project experience. Students experience:
Comprehensive grounding
in core civil engineering domains such as mechanics of soils and fluids, structural analysis, transportation engineering and surveying
Project-based learning
and departmental projects give students practical experience in construction technology and civic systems
Choice of electives
enabling focus on specialisations such as geotechnical, structural, environmental or water-resources engineering
Exposure to contemporary
infrastructure challenges and technologies, inspiring graduates to design resilient, sustainable and efficient built environments
Programme details
Academic structure
Our academic structure is designed to establish robust foundations, followed by increasing specialization in later years.
- Credit structure: Basic Sciences (47 credits), Basic Engineering (28 credits), Humanities, Social & Creative Sciences (15 credits), Enterprise Sciences (10 credits)
- Total credits & degree requirement: The programme requires not less than 165 credits to be awarded a B.Tech degree.
- Duration: 4 years / 8 semesters
- Core vs Professional phases: The first two years constitute the “Core Program,” and the last two years the “Professional Program,” with electives introduced in the latter phase.
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus & ODE | 4-1-0 | 5 |
| Chemistry – I + Lab | 2-1-0 | 3 |
| Introduction to Electrical Engineering | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| Electronics | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| Earth & Environmental Sciences | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Engineering Drawing | 0-0-3 | 1.5 |
| Mechanics | 2-1-0 | 3 |
| English | 0-3-0 | 3 |
| Media Project | 1-0-2 | 1.5 |
| French – I | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Linear Algebra & Complex Analyses | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Physics – I | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| Chemistry – II | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Introduction to Computer Science | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| Workshop Practice | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| Thermodynamics | 2-1-0 | 3 |
| Building Materials | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship Practice | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| Professional Ethics | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| French – II | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Probability and Statistics | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Physics – II | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| Data Structures | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| Mechanics of Materials | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Building Drawing | 0-0-4 | 2 |
| Geology Lab | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| Lean Startup | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| French – III | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Principles of Economics | 3-0-0 | 1.5 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Methods | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Structural Analysis | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Engineering Surveying | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Concrete Technology | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Design Thinking | 1-0-2 | 2 |
| French – IV | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Financial Accounting | 3-0-0 | 1.5 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Engineering | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Construction Technology | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Computing Lab | 0-0-4 | 2 |
| Reinforced Concrete Design | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Soil Mechanics | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Water Resources Engineering | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| HSS + Management Elective – I | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| French – V (Optional) | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Third Year Team Project | 0-0-6 | 3 |
| Design of Steel Structures | 3-1-0 | 4 |
| Environmental Engineering | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Foundation Engineering | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Core Elective I | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Hydraulic Machines | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Professional Development & Employability Skills | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| HSS + Management Elective – II | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| French – VI (Optional) | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Final Year Project | 0-0-6 | 3 |
| Remote Sensing & GIS | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Construction Planning & Management | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Core Elective II | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Open Elective I | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| HSS + Management Elective – III | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| French – VII (Optional) | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Final Year Project | 0-0-18 | 9 |
| Core Elective III | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Open Elective II | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| French – VIII (Optional) | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
Eligibility:
Indian category & PIO/NRI:
- Must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognised board, with physics, chemistry and mathematics in 12th grade are eligible.
- Minimum aggregate of 60% or equivalent in 10+2 for candidates applying through JEE / SAT / ACT.
- One of the following accepted test scores:
- Qualify JEE (Main) and be eligible to write JEE Advanced (or achieve top All India Rank in JEE Main)
- Valid SAT Subject Test scores (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), minimum 1800
- Valid SAT Test Score (minimum 800)
- Valid ACT composite score (minimum 18)
- For applications via SAT / ACT, a technical & aptitude-based interview may be required.
Application process:
- Submit the online application via the MU admissions portal.
- Provide relevant test scores, academic transcripts, and any other required documents.
- Participate in interview / interaction rounds (for SAT / ACT applicants and others as applicable).
Fee structure (per annum):
| Category | Academic fees | Hostel charges | Caution deposit * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Students | ₹ 5,00,000 | ₹ 2,10,000 | ₹ 20,000 |
| PIO / NRI Students | USD 9,000 | USD 3,500 | USD 400 |
*Refundable at the end of study or graduation. Hostel stay is mandatory for B.Tech students. Fees are subject to revision each year.
Scholarships and financial aid
- Merit-based and need-based scholarships may be available (MU should provide details).
- Financial aid programs are offered to promising students.
- Details and criteria will be in the admission notification or brochure.
Where global education meets real-world outcomes
From AI and biotechnology to aerospace and consulting, our graduates are shaping industries worldwide; many joining leading firms, founding start-ups, or pursuing advanced study at top universities
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Graduate acceptances
for advanced studies at premium universities across the world
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Recruiters
offering career-defining opportunities across industries
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Global academic partners
collaborating on exchanges, dual degrees, and joint research initiatives
From engineering classrooms to global careers
Hear what our students say…
“Here, teaching and research are not separate silos. Every project is an opportunity to involve students, to make them active contributors to new knowledge.”
“The University’s global partnerships have allowed me to co-teach with peers abroad and bring international perspectives into the classroom, something our students truly value.”
“What excites me at Mahindra University is the freedom to pursue interdisciplinary research. Collaborating with colleagues from engineering and social sciences has expanded my work in ways I never imagined.”
FAQs
The curriculum emphasises current topics such as sustainable construction, environmental systems, transportation and water-resources, ensuring students are ready for real-world infrastructure challenges.
Yes, students undertake multiple departmental projects, leveraging labs, field work and construction technology modules to apply engineering in practice.
Electives in structural, geotechnical, environmental and transport engineering allow students to tailor their learning and prepare for roles in design firms, consultancy, public works or research.
By integrating courses on smart infrastructure, sustainable materials, environmental systems and project management, the programme equips graduates to lead in tomorrow’s built environment.
Graduates are well-positioned for roles in infrastructure development, consultancy, construction management, urban planning, environmental and water-resource engineering, as well as further study.
