Punjab Institute of Technology Batala B.Tech Civil Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering is an undergraduate engineering degree of four year duration. 10+2 pass students with science subjects are eligible to take admission in this course. Admission in most of the colleges offering Civil Engineering is done though any of the entrance tests conducted at national and state level.

Average tuition fee for this course ranges between 2 to 4 lakhs in most of the public institutes and 3 to 6 lakhs in private colleges. However there are some government colleges which offer this course at very less tuition fee.

Civil Engineering is not that much popular course of choice due to the software and electronics boom of the past two decades, which has pushed this field into the sidelines. But, with India’s growing economy and lagging infrastructure, it is becoming increasingly evident that India needs skilled, qualified and bright civil engineers like never before. Civil engineer can get placed in various public and private sector industries with a healthy remuneration. Average entry level salary package for a Civil engineer in his core job sector may range between 3 to 5 lakh per annum. 

What is Civil Engineering?

Civil engineering is one of the oldest engineering disciplines in the world. Civil engineering, until a few decades back, was a much sought after course among Indian students, but lately has been sidelined due to the software and IT boom. However with the increasing need to develop and maintain India’s infrastructure, which is lagging in all aspects, this field is bouncing back strongly.

Who should opt for Civil Engineering?

Before you decide to pursue your undergraduate studies in this field, it is important to understand that Civil engineering is not just about buildings and bridges. If you are under the assumption that all that civil engineers do is wear a yellow helmet and supervise workers in construction sites, then you are yet to understand the true capacity of this field. Read on to discover what this field is all about and the scope of civil engineering in terms of education, jobs and career.

Academic Options after B.Tech. Civil Engineering

There are options for higher studies after the completion of B.Tech. course. Students can pursue Master’s degree in specialized course. Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Civil engineering and other allied branches like-

• Structural Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering etc.

It is the best option to get specialized in this course. Students can take GATE for taking admission in this course offered by many top engineering colleges in India. Ph.D. is another option for higher studies. Students can also opt for MBA course, which will take them to the managerial level in their career which is most promising career option nowadays. 

1. All those candidates who have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one the following subjects: Chemistry / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Biology.OR
2. Those candidates who have passed their 10th or 10+2 examination with science stream and have passed diploma in any Engineering Trade from Punjab State Board of Technical Education, Chandigarh or Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal (SLIET), or such examination from any other recognized State Board of Technical Education. OR
3. The candidates who have passed two years certificate course from Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal (SLIET) shall be eligible.

1. Admissions to all B.Tech (Regular) and B.Tech. (LEET) courses shall be made through Central Counseling being conducted by IKG PTU on behalf of Government of Punjab. The eligibility, procedure, reservations, fee to be charged and all other conditions notified by Government of Punjab for the session 2016-17 shall be applicable for admission to the courses at IKG PTU Main Campus and other campuses located 06 different locations for session 2016-17 onwards.
2. There shall be two rounds of centralized counselling by I.K.Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar. The counselling schedule shall be as notified by IKG PTU. Thereafter the direct admissions at the level of University / IKGPTU Campuses shall be made for vacant seats.
3. To fill the vacant seats, expeditiously, after 1st round of counselling in Main Campus and IKGPTU other Campuses, parallel registration of eligible candidates for admission may be allowed. All such candidates registered directly through online portal for admission to IKGPTU shall be entitled for admission only if seats remain vacant after 2nd round of Centralized Online Counseling.
4. All such candidates registered directly through online portal for admission to IKGPTU shall be entitled for admission only if seats remain vacant after 2nd round of Centralized Online Counseling. Such registered candidates shall have no right of allotment of seats prior to completion of 2nd round of counselling (including reporting time).
5. After following above said procedure, if still the remains vacant in reserve category, the University will fill these from candidates belonging to general category in subsequent step at the end of counselling.