The department of Civil Engineering was established in the year 2010 with a vision to build quality and proactive civil engineers for the changing world. Began with an intake of 60 students for the First year and an additional 12 students for the second year through lateral entry. Currently the strength of the department is 219 students. The department is accredited by NBA since 2018-19 academic year. A team of proficient and qualified faculty/staff members and well-equipped laboratories with state of the art set up are the unique selling propositions of the department.

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Department of Civil Engineering

Vision

Develop technologically competent and socially committed Civil Engineers to serve and fulfill the needs of society.

NBA Accredited for 2018-19

The Civil Engineering Department, established in 2010, began with an intake of 60 first-year students and 66 from the second year onwards (including 12 lateral-entry students). Today, it proudly hosts over 210 students, guided by experienced faculty and supported by advanced laboratories. These facilities include

Material Testing Lab

Surveying Lab

CAD Lab

Hydraulics Lab

Geotechnical Lab

Geology Lab

Concrete & Highway Lab

Environmental Engineering Lab

Advanced Materials Lab

Sustainable Construction Lab

Currently, the department has a strength of over 210 students. The department boasts an excellent placement record, with students placed in reputed companies such as UltraTech Cements, Shree Cements, and Kalpataru. Collaborations with organizations like NHAI and WALMI Dharwad offer stipend-supported internships, enhancing industry exposure. Additionally, the department conducts a Skill Development Program (SDP) through the ICI and IGS Chapters and operates a Center of Excellence in Sustainable Construction & Materials.

Mission

•Providing state-of-the-art infrastructure, enhancing competency of committed faculty for conducive teaching-learning environment.
•Inculcating theoretical and practical foundations coupled with design and construction skills to develop proficiency.
•Organizing field visits, undertaking socially relevant projects and encouraging industry-institute interactions for meeting the challenges.
•Imbibing human values and ethics to build socially responsible professionals.

Glimpse of Activities

Faculty Promotions Associate Professor Congratulations

We are proud to announce that Civil Engineering students Umar Faruk Hallikeri Abhishek Hiremath and Deeksha Ramani are placed in CleanMax

Environmental Awareness

World Water Day 2025 – Rainwater Harvesting Awareness at KLEIT

Civil Engineering Department , KLE Institute of Technology, we marked World Water Day 2025 with insightful discussions on water conservation and sustainability. We were honored to have Dr. M. R. Patil as our guest speaker, who delivered an engaging talk on 'Rain Water Harvesting'. Let’s pledge to implement water-saving practices and contribute to a water-secure future!

Achievement

VTU Best Paper Award for Civil Engineering Students

Civil Engineering students Umar Faruk Hallikeri, Azeem Yaseen Belavatagi and Prasanna Kumar won the Best Paper Presentation Award at VTU International Conference on February 13 and 14, 2025. Their paper on Smart Greywater Management earned recognition under Dr. Rajashekhar Laddimath guidance receiving appreciation from the Principal.

Conference

Civil Engineering Students at International Energy Summit 2024

Students from the Department of Civil Engineering participated in the two-day International Standards Summit 2024 on Energy. The event was organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Bengaluru.

Student Life

Association activities civil engineering department students

As a part of Association activities On 5/7/2024 6th Sem civil engineering department students visited an under construction sports complex in Lohia nagar carried under Hubballi Dharwad Smart City Ltd. Along with Prof. S V. Patil and Prof. S. S. Huggi.

Our Department Staff

I am delighted to share the forthcoming release of our Civil Engineering department's annual Newsletter, spotlighting the remarkable achievements of our students and faculty members. These endeavors are pivotal for our budding engineers to demonstrate their ingenuity and contribute meaningfully to societal needs. Aligned with our vision of developing technologically competent and socially committed Civil Engineers, our department remains dedicated to serving and fulfilling the needs of society.