Department Overview
Established in 2009 AD, the
Department of Civil Engineering at the National College of Engineering (NCE)
offers a Bachelor of Civil Engineering program with an annual intake capacity
of 96 students, the largest among all academic programs at the college. Through
a balanced blend of academic excellence, practical training, field visits, and
hands-on learning, the department prepares competent and innovative engineers
equipped to address contemporary infrastructure challenges and contribute to
national development.
The department is supported by a
dedicated team of experienced, approachable academicians and industry-tested
professionals who seamlessly blend theoretical principles with practical field
insights. Through close faculty mentorship, mandatory site visits, survey
camps, and project-based learning, students gain valuable exposure to
contemporary construction and infrastructure development practices.
To support quality education and
research, the department maintains well-equipped laboratories in structural and
materials testing, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, hydraulics,
environmental engineering, surveying, and computer-aided design. The Computer
and CAD Laboratory provides hands-on experience in professionally recognized
software such as AutoCAD, STAAD Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, and GIS, preparing
students for modern engineering practice.
In recent years, the department has
consistently achieved excellent results in Institute of Engineering (IOE)
examinations and stands out as a highly sought-after hub for top-tier
engineering talent. The arrival of these high-ranking students greatly enriches
classroom dialogue, fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating
learning environment across the college. This academic vitality is further
enhanced by its active student wing, the Civil Engineering Students’ Society
(CESS), which promotes a dynamic culture of technical and professional
development. As a result, whether pursuing paths in infrastructure design,
water resource engineering, sustainable construction management, or academic
research, graduates depart fully prepared with the core competencies and
professional ethics required to thrive on a global scale.