Admissions open for 2026-2027
Counselling Code : 1503
Background

B.E. Civil Engineering in Kanchipuram

Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman College of Engineering (AMACE) offers a B.E. Civil Engineering program designed to develop practical and industry-ready skills in structural engineering, construction, infrastructure, transportation, environmental engineering and related fields.

Admissions are now open for the B.E Civil Engineering program at Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman College of Engineering.

Start your engineering journey with industry-oriented education, practical learning, and strong career opportunities in construction and infrastructure sectors.

1985
Department Established
4 Years
B.E Program Duration
300+
Computer Systems
AICTE
Approved · Anna University

B.E Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering was established in 1985 and offering B.E. Civil Engineering program with an intake of 60 Students and M.E. Structural Engineering Program was introduced in 2010 with an intake of 18 Students. The Department has qualified faculty members with excellent academic records to promote technical knowledge in the areas of Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Infrastructure Engineering, Architectureand research. The Department is equipped with excellent laboratory facilities and creates world class engineers with professional knowledge through advanced teaching learning methods for the benefit of Academic, R&D and Consultancy activities. The Department has signed MoUs with many leading industries and consultancy is offered to Government and Private Organizations and the department undertakes a wide range of consultancy services on Analysis and Design of Multi-story Buildings, Testing of Building Materials, Quality Analysis of Water Samples and Test on Soil samples. Our Students are educated with real life examples and design to build a clean environment.

Programme of Study Description
B.E. Civil Engineering Started with 60 seats in 1985. Vide Ref: F.No:45-19/91 AICTE/5571 dt: 17.02.1992.

Accredited by NBA-AICTE in 2004 for 3 years
F. No: NBA/ACCR-375/2004, Date: 17.06.2004

Accredited by NBA-AICTE in 2008 for 3 years
F. No: NBA/ACCR-375/2004, Date: 19.07.2008

The B.E Civil Engineering program at Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman College focuses on infrastructure development, structural engineering, construction technology, environmental engineering, and sustainable development practices.The Department of Civil Engineering at Amace is committed to developing skilled civil engineers equipped with technical expertise, practical knowledge, and industry-oriented learning. Established in 1985, the department has consistently delivered quality engineering education through advanced teaching methodologies, experienced faculty members, modern laboratories, and industry-integrated learning.

The B.E Civil Engineering program offers excellent career opportunities in construction, infrastructure, urban planning, transportation, and government engineering sectors.

Why Choose B.E. Civil Engineering at AMACE?

Experienced faculty
Practical laboratory training
Industry exposure
Internship opportunities
Live projects
Technical workshops
Placement preparation
Research and consultancy exposure

The department focuses on preparing students with practical engineering skills required for modern infrastructure industries

Vision

"We envision a department where technological resources will initiate promote and sustain the core elements of this vision. Nurturing emerging disciplines and the creation of new knowledge and artistic expression in response to a rapidly changing world."

Mission

  • Launch a well-equipped laboratory to persuade the thirst of students and research works.
  • Establish a challenging faculty team to gratify the ever increasing demands of the student community.
  • Inspire all the students and faculties to utilize the facilities provided and to learn modern trends.
  • Develop students into innovative professionals with excellence and strong ethical values.

Civil Engineering Laboratory Facilities

B.E Civil Engineering is one of the core engineering disciplines that focuses on the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure and public works related to earth, water, transportation, and urban development. Civil Engineering plays a major role in shaping modern society through the development of roads, bridges, buildings, railways, water supply systems, irrigation projects, flood control systems, transportation networks, and environmental infrastructure.

The Department of Civil Engineering equips students with the technical expertise required to contribute to sustainable infrastructure development and smart engineering solutions. The Department has well-equipped laboratories with necessary computer systems, software, and equipment. Each laboratory has adequate space as per AICTE norms and meets all requirements prescribed by Anna University, and is supervised by experienced faculty members.

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

A basic knowledge of Fluid Mechanics is essential for all civil engineers as they frequently come across a variety of problems involving flow of fluids, force of fluid on structural surfaces, etc. This laboratory is used for experimentation on the properties and behavior of fluids.

The area of the lab is 308 sq.m.

Soil Mechanics Laboratory

The Soil Mechanics Lab provides academic and research services through performing all lab tests needed for analysis and study of soil characteristics and its properties.

The area of the lab is 203 sq.m.

Concrete & Highway Engineering Laboratory

Concrete is the most widely used construction material. The concrete laboratory tests every component in the concrete mix design as well as the concrete mix itself, evaluating both plastic and hardened properties.

The Highway Engineering lab consists of equipment used in the testing of bituminous materials such as viscosity, ductility, and plasticity, along with devices for super-pave testing of bitumen and aggregates, and mix design by both Superpave and Marshall Methods.

The area of the lab is 206 sq.m.

Environmental Laboratory

The Environmental Lab comprises modern and technically advanced instruments needed for water and wastewater analyses. The lab also has many in-situ devices and equipment to perform different types of measurements and to take grab and composite water and wastewater samples.

The area of the lab is 187 sq.m.

CAD Laboratory

The CAD Lab is equipped with AutoCAD software and is extensively used for design and drawing. The knowledge gained in the lab equips students to provide quality service once employed in the industry.

The area of the lab is 288 sq.m.

Survey Laboratory

The Survey Lab is used for surveying exercises and is equipped with the latest instrumentation, including levels, total stations, and GPS receiver sets, for conducting ground surveying works.

The area of the lab is 588 sq.m.

Strength of Materials Laboratory

This lab is equipped with major equipment such as a Universal Testing Machine, Torsion Testing Machine, Beam Testing Apparatus, Rockwell Hardness Testing Machine, Brinell Hardness Testing Machine, Impact Testing Machine, and Muffle Furnace, along with minor equipment such as metallurgical microscopes, Vicat apparatus, Le-Chatelier mould, and Le-Chatelier flask. Students gain practical knowledge through this equipment with the help of lab manuals, and various tests related to mechanical properties are conducted here. This lab is utilized by both civil and mechanical engineering students.

The area of the lab is 198 sq.m.

Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory

The Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory is equipped with a loading frame of 100T capacity for both horizontal and vertical loading, a Rebound Hammer, an Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Tester, hydraulic jacks (10T, 20T, 30T), load cells (7.5T, 15T, 30T) with indicator, a proving ring, strain indicator, hydraulic crane (2T), and a vibration meter and exciter of 5N capacity. Structural analysis experiments help students understand the practical behaviour of physical structures such as beams, slabs, and columns, and solve practical structural problems.

The area of the lab is 308 sq.m.

The Department of Civil Engineering equips students with the technical expertise required to contribute to sustainable infrastructure development and smart engineering solutions.Civil Engineering professionals are responsible for creating safe, functional, and efficient structures that improve the quality of life and support economic growth.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identity, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
The engineer and society: Apply to reason informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice
Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
Individual and teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one's work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1

To apply fundamental technical knowledge and skills to find creative solutions to technological challenges and problems in various areas of basic science and engineering.

PEO 2

To take up higher education & to engage in research and development in civil engineering and allied areas of science and technology.

PEO 3

To prepare graduates to deal with ethical and professional issues, taking into account the broader societal implications of civil engineering.

PEO 4

Use technical, teamwork, and communication skills, along with leadership principles, to pursue civil engineering careers in areas such as structural, transportation, geotechnical, materials, environmental, construction, and water resources engineering or other fields.

Department Activities

Our department is equipped with the latest infrastructure and imparts technical education to students. Research activities are carried out with sophisticated equipment enabling frontier-area research.

Recent trends and advances in Civil Engineering - Special Lecture

A Special Lecture on Recent trends and advances in Civil Engineering organized by the Department of Civil Engineering. Dr.V.Jothi Prakash, Associate professor, Department of Civil Engineering IIT Mumbai, Dr.C.Jagadeesan, Principal Dr.G.Sundar, vice principal presided over the function

Industrial Visit

Sathanur dam, ponnaiyur, Tiruvannamalai, To learn the construction details, water distribution, irrigation structures and working of gallery.

Symposium-Technical Infraposium

One day workshop on how to complete Ph.d, Higher Education Academy, London

Annual Sports Meet – Winner

Faculty Members

S.No Name Designation FIN AICTE ID
1 Dr. HARIPRABA R Associate Professor 2619981984 1-3378309403
2 Mr BALASARAN SANKAR Assistant Professor 2630912001 1-44923587757
3 Mr KALAIYARASAN V Assistant Professor 2641801992 1-9321315011
4 Mr THIRUMAL K Assistant Professor 2665942000 1-47152315583
5 Mr SENTHIL KUMAR T V Assistant Professor 2674591985

Frequently Asked Questions – B.E Civil Engineering

Graduates of B.E Civil Engineering at AMACE can work as Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers, Site Engineers, Construction Engineers, Transportation Engineers, and Infrastructure Planning Engineers.

AMACE offers advanced laboratories, experienced faculty, practical exposure, internship opportunities, placement support, and industry-oriented Civil Engineering education.

Yes. The department provides aptitude training, technical interview preparation, communication skill development, and campus recruitment support.

Graduates are hired by construction companies, infrastructure firms, government organizations, transportation departments, real estate companies, and engineering consultancy firms.

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Program Details
Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Affiliation
Anna University
Approval
AICTE Approved
Location
Vadamavandal, near Kanchipuram
Established
1985
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Counselling Code: 1503  |  AICTE Approved
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