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The Civil Engineering department is considered one of the oldest engineering disciplines, Civil Engineering involves planning, designing, and executing structural works. The profession deals with a wide variety of engineering tasks including designing, supervising, and construction activities of public works like roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, airports, dams, waterworks, sewage systems, ports, etc., and offers a multitude of challenging career opportunities. The Department of Civil Engineering was started in the year 2010. The Department has well-experienced, dedicated faculty members with different fields of specialization Structural Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental, Soil Mechanics & foundation, and Remote Sensing. The Department is well equipped with the latest equipment in the Survey Lab, Strength of Materials Lab, Hydraulics Lab, Concrete & Highway Engg Lab, CADD Lab, Soil Mechanics Lab Environmental Engineering Lab, and Advanced Structural Engg Lab.
To inculcate students with ingenious technical knowledge and ethical skills to develop qualified Civil Engineers
We empower students to become innovative problem-solvers who can address the critical infrastructure challenges of the 21st century with technical expertise, sustainability, and ethical responsibility. Our future-ready curriculum and student-focused teaching prepare graduates to be leaders in shaping a resilient and developed society.
The scope of Civil Engineering is vast and essential, encompassing sectors like infrastructure development, urban planning, environmental protection, water resource management, transportation, and construction. With national initiatives like Gati Shakti, Smart Cities Mission, and a focus on sustainable development, there is an unprecedented demand for skilled civil engineers.
Our program equips students with core competencies in structural design, construction management, geotechnics, surveying, and cutting-edge software tools, enabling them to excel in both national and global markets.
Exposure to advanced and interdisciplinary domains aligned with India's development goals and global trends.
Civil Engineering graduates are highly sought after across construction, infrastructure, consulting, and multinational organizations.
A wide spectrum of stable and prestigious opportunities are available through competitive examinations, direct technical recruitments, and public sector organizations.
The department at NPRCET fosters a dynamic ecosystem of research and industry engagement. Students are encouraged to participate in funded projects, research activities, publications, and patent development.
Through advanced laboratories including Concrete, Surveying, Environmental, and Geotechnical Engineering Labs, students gain practical research exposure.
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading construction companies, consultancies, and government organizations facilitate internships, industrial visits, software training programs, guest lectures, and live projects, ensuring industry readiness.
Beyond technical proficiency, the department instills strong ethical values, safety awareness, sustainability principles, and social responsibility.
Students are encouraged to develop infrastructure solutions that are environmentally conscious, inclusive, resilient, and beneficial to society.
Our graduates contribute significantly to clean water systems, disaster-resistant structures, sustainable cities, efficient transportation networks, and national development initiatives that improve the quality of life for communities worldwide.
To become successful in the field of Civil Engineering that meets the needs of Indian and multinational companies.
To develop the confidence and ability among students to synthesize data and technical concepts and thereby apply them to real-world engineering problems.
To utilize modern techniques, skills, and mathematical engineering tools for solving problems in Civil Engineering.
Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and engineering specialization to develop solutions for complex engineering problems.
Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems while considering sustainable development.
Design creative solutions and develop systems, components, and processes that address public health, safety, environmental, social, and cultural needs.
Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge, experimentation, modelling, analysis, and interpretation of data.
Create, select and apply modern engineering and IT tools, techniques, resources, prediction methods and modelling approaches for solving engineering problems.
Analyze societal, environmental, economic, health, safety, legal, and sustainability impacts while solving engineering problems.
Apply ethical principles, professional values, diversity, inclusion, and comply with national and international laws.
Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in multidisciplinary teams.
Communicate effectively through reports, presentations, technical documentation, and professional interactions with engineering communities and society.
Apply engineering management principles and economic decision-making skills in project execution and multidisciplinary environments.
Recognize the need for independent and lifelong learning, adaptability to emerging technologies, and continuous professional development.
Identify, examine, and solve problems in the domains of Civil Engineering that require analytical and design capabilities.
Plan, analyze, design, and prepare estimates for Civil Engineering projects while adhering to professional ethics.
| S.No. | Batch | Course Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 - 2024 | View Course Outcome |
| 2 | 2019 - 2023 | View Course Outcome |
| 3 | 2018 - 2022 | View Course Outcome |
| 4 | 2017 - 2021 | View Course Outcome |
| 5 | 2016 - 2020 | View Course Outcome |
| S.No | DAC Member | Designation | Organization | DAC Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Selvaperumal S | Principal | NPR College of Engineering and Technology | IQAC Chairman |
| 2 | Mr. Vijaya Kumar C | Head of the Department | NPR College of Engineering and Technology | Convener |
| 3 | Mr. Nagamani S | Assistant Professor | NPR College of Engineering and Technology | Faculty Member |
| 4 | Mr. Karthic N | Assistant Professor | NPR College of Engineering and Technology | Faculty Member |
| 5 | Dr. Hemalatha A | Professor | NPR College of Engineering and Technology | Faculty Member |
| 6 | Mr. Manikandan P | Assistant Professor | NPR College of Engineering and Technology | Faculty Member |
| 7 | Dr. Jeyaraj P | Assistant Professor | NPR College of Engineering and Technology | Faculty Member |
| 8 | Dr. Dhureen Karthik | Assistant Professor | NPR College of Engineering and Technology | Faculty Member |
| 9 | Mr. Mohan P | Chief Engineer | State Highways Department, Chennai | Member |
| 10 | Mr. Prabakaran B | Proprietor | Prabas Builders, Dindigul | Alumni |
| 11 | Mr. Balasundar P | Proprietor | Ezhil Construction, Dindigul | Alumni |
| 12 | Dr. Prakash A | Civil Engineering Consultant & Contractor | KEESEE Associates, Salem | R&D Member |
The members of the Board of studies are as follows:
| S.No. | Member Category | Name, Designation & Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chairperson |
Mr. C. Vijayakumar Assistant Professor & Head Department of Civil Engineering NPR College of Engineering and Technology Natham – 624 401 |
| 2 | University Nominee |
Dr. R. Ponnudurai Associate Professor Department of Civil Engineering Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai – 625015 |
| 3 | Academic Expert from Outside the University |
Dr. K. Muthukkumaran Professor Department of Civil Engineering National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli – 620015 |
| 4 | Academic Expert from Outside the University |
Dr. K. Mahendran Professor Department of Civil Engineering Gandhigram Rural Institute Dindigul – 624302 |
| 5 | Industrial Expert |
Dr. S. Sivaraman Assistant Engineering Manager L&T Geostructure Private Limited Chennai |
| 6 | Alumni |
Mr. S. Mathan Mohan Proprietor Sri Sindha Builders Dindigul |
| 7 | Expert Other than Autonomous |
Dr. T. Baskaran Professor Department of Civil Engineering Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai – 625015 |
Head of the Department
Department of Civil Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham, Dindigul
Welcome to the Department of Civil Engineering at NPR College of Engineering and Technology.
It is my privilege and honor to lead a department that stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. Civil Engineering is not merely a field of study; it forms the very foundation of civilization—from the water we drink to the roads we travel and the buildings we inhabit. At NPRCET, we take this responsibility with great seriousness and commitment.
Our department is driven by a clear vision: to produce competent, ethical, and globally competitive civil engineers who are capable of addressing the challenges of a rapidly urbanizing world. Our curriculum is carefully designed to balance strong theoretical foundations with practical, hands-on experience.
In recognition of the evolving industry landscape, we have introduced contemporary specializations such as Computer-Aided Drafting and Modelling, as well as IoT and AI applications in Civil Engineering, ensuring that our students are proficient in the latest tools and technologies from the beginning of their academic journey.
What distinguishes our department is our strong commitment to making our students industry-ready. Through well-equipped advanced laboratories, regular industry interactions, and project-based learning approaches, we effectively bridge the gap between classroom concepts and real-world site challenges.
We encourage our students to think beyond conventional boundaries, foster innovation, and develop sustainable solutions that contribute meaningfully to nation-building.
Our dedicated faculty members are the pillars of this department. They are not only educators but also mentors and researchers who guide students in developing both technical expertise and the soft skills necessary for leadership.
We cultivate an academic environment that promotes interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
I wish all our students a transformative and enriching learning journey ahead.
| S.No. | Name | Designation | Experience | Details Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. C. Vijayakumar | Head of the Department | 09 Yrs - 01 Months | View Details |
| 2 | Dr. A. Hemalatha | Professor | 23 Years | View Details |
| 3 | Mr. S. Nagamani | Assistant Professor | 6.3 years | View Details |
| 4 | Mr. P.Manikandan | Assistant Professor | 8.4 years | View Details |
| 5 | Mr. N. Karthic | Assistant Professor | 6 Years - 7 Months | View Details |
| 6 | Dr. P. Jayaraj | Assistant professor | 6 Years | View Details |
| 7 | Dr. P.M. Dhureen Karthik | Assistant Professor | 11.5 years | View Details |
| 8 | Mrs. S. Deepa | Assistant Professor | 11 Years | View Details |
| S.No | Name | Designation | Date of Joining | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. S. Rajesh | Lab Assistant | 04/07/2022 | 4 Years |
| 2 | Ms. S. A. Rithika | Lab Assistant | 01/04/2026 | 3 Months |
| S.No. | Name of the Society | Name of the Event | Resource Person | Name of the Industry | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) Student Chapter | Workshop on Human Dimensions and Space Planning |
Mr. J. S. Karthick Raj Architect, Technical Head |
Dream Zone, Anna Nagar, Madurai | 2025-2026 |
| S.No. | Organization | Outcomes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
S Constructions Coimbatore |
|
06.10.2025 |
| 2 |
B.T.R Construction Erode |
|
16.10.2024 |
| 3 |
RVK Building Developers Pvt. Ltd. Tiruppur |
|
15.10.2024 |
| 4 |
GCube Construction Dindigul |
|
10.10.2023 |
| 5 |
TPK Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. Tiruppur |
|
03.05.2024 |
| 6 |
R3S Engineers and Contractors Trichy |
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21.09.2022 |
| 7 |
Con-Tech Research Lab Chennai |
|
11.02.2022 |
| 8 |
Vlands Best Hub Coimbatore |
|
10.02.2021 |
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