Master of Science (Civil Engineering)

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Program Info (  Eligibility Criteria  )

Program Vision:
To develop highly competent graduates with advanced engineering knowledge and research skills required for professional excellence and socio-economic development.

Areas of Specialization:
Master of Science (Civil Engineering) Program offers courses and research work in the following areas of specializations:

  • Structural Engineering
  • Hydraulics and Water Recourses Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Construction Management

Award of Degree:
For the award of Master of Science (Civil Engineering) degree, a student shall have:

  • Completed 30 credit hours as per study plan AND
  • Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.50
Tentative Study Plan
Sr. No Course Name Crdt Hrs.
Semester 1
1 Core Course-I 3+0
2 Core Course-II 3+0
3 Research Methodology 3+0
Sr. No Course Name Crdt Hrs.
Semester 2
1 Core Course-III 3+0
2 Elective-I 3+0
3 Elective-II 3+0
Sr. No Course Name Crdt Hrs.
Semester 3
1 Elective-III 3+0
2 MS Thesis-I 1 /Ms Project-I 2 /Elective-IV 0+3
Sr. No Course Name Crdt Hrs.
Semester 4
1 Elective-V 3+0
2 MS Thesis-II/MS Project-II/Elective-VI 0+3

Core Courses:

  • CV5000 - Advanced Structural Analysis
  • CV5001 - Probability and Statistical Methods
  • CV5003 - Foundation Engineering
  • CV5011 - Finite Element Analysis
  • CV5014 - Transportation Planning
  • CV5015 - Hydraulic Structures
  • CV5017 - Pavement Analysis and Design
  • CV5021 - Advanced Open Channel Hydraulics
  • CV5022 - Trans- Boundary Water Issues and Water Diplomacy Framework
  • CV5032 - Research Methodology *
  • CV5094 - Advanced Soil Machine
  • CV5099 - Optimization Techniques
  • CV5012 - Forensic Engineering
  • CV5014 - Principles and techniques of Ground Improvement
  • CV5016 - Geotechnical Engineering of Embankment Dams
  • CV5105 - Innovative Civil Engineering Material
  • CV5109 - Earthquake Engineering
  • CV6008 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics
  • CVxxxxx - Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures

 * Research Methodology is mandatory for MS with thesis.

Note 1: Registration in "MS Thesis - I" is allowed provided the student has:

  • Earned at least 15 credits
  • Passed the "Research Methodology" course
  • CGPA is equal to or more than 2.50

Note 2: Subjected to the approval of Departmental Graduate Studies Committee (DGSC).

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

  1. To enable the graduates to successfully engage in multidisciplinary civil engineering practice to contribute to socio-economic development.
  2. To develop the ability to lead a team as well as being a successful team member for life- long learning and carrier development.
  3. To enable graduates to contribute to civil engineering through research and innovations.