Civil Engineering

About the Department

Civil Engineering at Annai emphasises structural, transportation, geotechnical and environmental engineering with modern surveying and CAD labs.

👤 Head of Department: Dr. P. Anand

Vision & Mission

The guiding statements for the CIVIL department.

Vision

To produce civil engineers who design, build and maintain sustainable infrastructure for modern India and the world.

Mission

Deliver outcome-based civil engineering education with strong fundamentals and modern CAD/analysis tools.
Promote field training, industrial exposure and practical site experience.
Foster sustainability, ethics and societal responsibility in engineering practice.
Build collaborations with construction firms, government departments and research institutes.

4-Year Curriculum Overview

An indicative year-by-year breakdown of the Anna University curriculum for Civil Engineering. Actual semester offerings follow the latest Anna University regulation.

1

First Year — Foundation

Maths I/II, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Mechanics, Drawing, Surveying

2

Second Year — Core

Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Construction Materials, Concrete Technology, Surveying-II

3

Third Year — Specialisation

Structural Analysis, Geotechnical, Transportation, Estimation & Costing, Environmental Engg

4

Fourth Year — Project & Internship

Earthquake Engg, Smart Cities, Project Management, GIS, Internship, Major Project

Career Scope after CIVIL

Typical job roles graduates take up across industry, government and overseas markets.

Site Engineer Structural Designer PWD/Highways Officer Quantity Surveyor Construction Manager Town Planner GATE/IES Aspirant Project Consultant

Additional roles recorded from our recent placement batches:

Structural / Site Engineer
Project / Construction Manager
Quantity Surveyor
Highway / Transportation Engineer
Geotechnical Consultant
Government Engineer (PWD, Highways, Railways)

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Within 3-5 years of graduation, our CIVIL graduates will:

PEO 1

Excel as Structural, Transportation, Geotechnical, Environmental or Construction Engineers.

PEO 2

Take on leadership in design, execution and maintenance of infrastructure projects.

PEO 3

Pursue postgraduate studies and certifications in specialised civil engineering domains.

POs & PSOs

Programme Outcomes (standardised across all engineering disciplines) and Programme-Specific Outcomes (unique to CIVIL).

Programme Outcomes (POs)

Engineering Knowledge
Problem Analysis
Design / Development of Solutions
Investigations of Complex Problems
Modern Tool Usage
Engineer & Society
Environment & Sustainability
Ethics
Individual & Team Work
Communication
Project Management & Finance
Life-long Learning

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Design buildings, roads, bridges and water systems applying modern codes and CAD tools.
Manage construction projects with quantity, quality, safety and schedule control.
Apply sustainability and environmental principles to civil engineering practice.

Faculty & Staff

Anna-University-recognised faculty with strong academic and industry credentials.

D

Dr. P. Anand

Professor & Head

Ph.D. in Structural Engineering

anand@annaiengineering.edu.in

Laboratories & Facilities

Specialised labs equipped with industry-standard tools, software licences and faculty supervision.

Strength of Materials Lab

Concrete & Highway Materials Lab

Survey Lab (Total Station, GPS)

Geotechnical Engineering Lab

Environmental Engineering Lab

Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics Lab

CAD Lab (AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD.Pro, ETABS)

Field Surveying Range

Academic & Co-curricular Activities

Regular events, technical clubs, and industry tie-ups that round out the classroom learning.

Industry guest lectures every month
Student paper presentations and project expos
Inter-college symposiums and hackathons
NPTEL / IEEE / ICTACT certification cohorts
Industrial visits to manufacturing units, software firms and research labs
Final-year capstone project under industry/faculty mentor
Site visits to live construction projects
Industry training with L&T / Shapoorji Pallonji
AutoCAD / STAAD certification cohorts

Top recruiters for CIVIL

Civil engineering graduates find strong opportunities in private construction, infrastructure consulting and government engineering services.

150+Recruiters

18 LPAHighest

5.4 LPAAverage

100%Support

L&TShapoorji PallonjiTata ProjectsSobhaBrigadeRamkyURCPWDHighwaysRailways

FAQs

Common questions from CIVIL aspirants and parents.

What's the eligibility for CIVIL?

Pass in Class XII (or equivalent) with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry — minimum 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories). Admission via TNEA counselling or direct mode.

Is hostel accommodation available?

Yes — separate boys' and girls' hostel blocks on campus with warden supervision, mess, Wi-Fi, and security. Hostel fees billed separately from tuition.

What's the placement scenario for CIVIL?

150+ recruiters visit annually, with the highest CTC at 18 LPA and an average of 5.4 LPA. Dedicated placement training begins in the second year — aptitude, technical, mock interviews and resume building included.

Are scholarships available?

Yes — Tamil Nadu Govt scholarships for BC/MBC/SC/ST/Minority categories, Post-matric Central Govt scholarships, plus management merit scholarships for top scorers. Education loans tied up with major banks.

Can I do internships during the course?

Yes — internships are strongly encouraged from the third year. Many students complete summer internships at our partner companies, and the final-year project often involves industry collaboration.

What's the average class size?

We maintain a healthy student-to-faculty ratio (~20:1) to ensure individual attention. Labs are typically split into smaller batches for hands-on practice.