B.E. in Civil Engineering

B.E. in Civil Engineering (BE Civil) at Kantipur International College

The B.E. in Civil Engineering at Kantipur International College (KIC) is an undergraduate engineering program affiliated with Purbanchal University. KIC has offered BE Civil since 2010, with a stated intake capacity of 96 seats.

The Purbanchal University course structure effective from the 2021 batch is organized across eight semesters. It moves from mathematics, mechanics, engineering materials, drawing, and basic sciences into surveying, structures, hydraulics, geotechnical engineering, transportation, water supply, irrigation, construction management, design, project work, and internship.

Quick Highlights

Course Overview

Civil engineering at KIC covers the technical areas involved in buildings, structures, transportation, water systems, surveying, soil and foundations, construction, and infrastructure planning.

The early semesters establish the mathematical, scientific, drawing, and mechanical base required for later engineering subjects. Students then move into structural analysis, fluid mechanics, surveying, geology, hydraulics, soil mechanics, transportation engineering, water supply, foundation engineering, irrigation, sanitary engineering, design, estimation, safety, and construction project management.

The curriculum also contains practical and field-oriented components. Laboratory work appears alongside several technical subjects, Survey Camp is included in Semester V, project work begins in Semester VII, and a 30-working-day internship is included in Semester VIII.

Semester-Wise BE Civil Curriculum

Semester I

• Mathematics-I

• Chemistry

• Applied Mechanics-I (Statics)

• Civil Engineering Materials

• Basic Electrical Engineering

• Engineering Drawing-I

• Workshop Technology

Semester I carries 19 credit hours and establishes the foundation in mathematics, mechanics, materials, electrical concepts, engineering drawing, chemistry, and workshop practice.

Semester II

• Mathematics-II

• Physics

• Applied Mechanics-II (Dynamics)

• Building Technology

• Fundamental of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

• Engineering Drawing-II

The second semester carries 18 credit hours. Building Technology introduces construction-related study while mathematics, physics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and drawing continue the engineering foundation.

Semester III

• Mathematics-III

• Strength of Materials

• Fluid Mechanics

• Survey I

• Engineering Geology

• Basic Electronics Engineering

• Computer Programming

Semester III carries 20 credit hours. This stage brings students into major civil engineering areas such as material behavior, fluids, surveying, and geology while also introducing programming and basic electronics.

Semester IV

• Probability & Statistics

• Survey-II

• Hydraulics

• Theory of Structure-I

• Concrete Technology and Masonry Structures

• Civil Engineering Drawing

• English for Technical Communication

The 20-credit fourth semester develops structural, hydraulic, surveying, concrete, drawing, statistical, and technical communication study.

Semester V

• Soil Mechanics

• Survey Camp

• Theory of Structure-II

• Water Supply Engineering

• Transportation Engineering-I

• Engineering Hydrology

• Design of Steel and Timber Structure

Survey Camp is a distinct field component in this semester and requires a minimum of 12 days. The semester carries 20 credit hours.

Semester VI

• Foundation Engineering

• Irrigation Engineering

• Sanitary Engineering

• Transportation Engineering-II

• Numerical Methods

• Engineering Economics

Semester VI carries 18 credit hours. The subjects extend civil engineering study into foundations, irrigation, sanitation, transportation systems, numerical analysis, and the economic aspects of engineering.

Semester VII

• Design of Reinforced Concrete Structure

• Hydropower Engineering

• Estimation and Valuation

• Civil Engineering Project I

• Safety Engineering

• Construction Project Management

• Elective-I

This 18-credit semester brings design, estimation, safety, hydropower, construction management, project work, and elective study together. Civil Engineering Project I begins the final project sequence.

Semester VIII

• Civil Engineering Project II

• Engineering Professional Practice

• Elective-II

• Internship

Semester VIII carries 11 credit hours. Civil Engineering Project II continues the project work started in Semester VII, while Engineering Professional Practice and an elective complete the academic component. The internship requires 30 working days.

Practical and Field-Based Components

The course structure does not treat civil engineering as theory-only study. Practical marks, laboratory periods, tutorials, drawing work, field activities, and projects appear throughout the curriculum.

Survey I and Survey-II combine classroom and practical work before students undertake the Survey Camp in Semester V. Civil Engineering Materials, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Geology, Hydraulics, Concrete Technology and Masonry Structures, Soil Mechanics, Water Supply Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, and Transportation Engineering also contain practical components within their respective semester structures.

The final two semesters add Civil Engineering Project I and II, allowing students to apply engineering study through a structured project sequence.

Main Study Areas

Across the eight semesters, students encounter several connected branches of civil engineering:

• Structural analysis and structural design

• Surveying and engineering drawing

• Construction materials and building technology

• Soil mechanics and foundation engineering

• Fluid mechanics, hydraulics, and hydrology

• Water supply and sanitary engineering

• Irrigation engineering

• Transportation engineering

• Steel, timber, and reinforced concrete design

• Estimation and valuation

• Construction project management

• Safety engineering

• Hydropower engineering

• Engineering economics

• Professional practice

This progression takes students from basic engineering sciences into design, infrastructure systems, construction planning, fieldwork, and project-based study.

Project and Internship

Civil Engineering Project I is included in Semester VII. Civil Engineering Project II follows in Semester VIII and carries three credit hours.

The eighth semester also includes an internship of 30 working days.

Together, these components place applied work toward the end of the degree, after students have completed most of the structural, geotechnical, transportation, water, construction, and design subjects in the curriculum.

Academic Setting at KIC

Kantipur International College is affiliated with Purbanchal University and has offered BE Civil since 2010. Civil engineering forms part of KIC's science and technology academic portfolio alongside programs such as architecture and artificial intelligence. The college's science and technology studies operate from Lalitpur.

Facilities relevant to technical study include computer labs, workshops, and libraries. Practical sessions are also part of KIC's academic approach.

Skills Students May Develop

The curriculum can support development of abilities in:

• Engineering calculations and technical problem-solving

• Surveying and field measurement

• Engineering drawing

• Structural analysis and design

• Construction material assessment

• Water and transportation system study

• Soil and foundation analysis

• Estimation and valuation

• Construction planning and project coordination

• Technical communication

• Engineering project preparation

The extent of competence developed in each area depends on academic performance, practical work, project involvement, and individual study.

Career Directions

Civil engineering graduates may explore work connected with construction, infrastructure, structural work, surveying, water systems, transportation projects, estimation, and project coordination.

Possible areas include:

• Building and construction projects

• Civil engineering consultancies

• Structural and design support

• Surveying and field engineering

• Water supply and sanitation projects

• Transportation and road projects

• Construction estimation and planning

• Project coordination

• Infrastructure-related technical work

Specific professional responsibilities depend on employer requirements, experience, technical competence, and any applicable professional rules.

Graduates interested in further engineering study at KIC can also explore the Master in Earthquake Engineering or MSc Construction Management.

FAQ

Which university is BE Civil at Kantipur International College affiliated with?

BE Civil at Kantipur International College is affiliated with Purbanchal University.

How many semesters are there in the BE Civil program?

The Purbanchal University course structure is organized across eight semesters.

How many seats are available for BE Civil at KIC?

The stated seat capacity for the BE Civil program at Kantipur International College is 96.

Does BE Civil include practical work?

Yes. The curriculum includes laboratory and practical components in multiple subjects, along with engineering drawing, surveying, Survey Camp, project work, and internship.

Does the course include a Survey Camp?

Yes. Survey Camp is included in Semester V and requires a minimum of 12 days.

Does BE Civil include project work?

Yes. Civil Engineering Project I is included in Semester VII, followed by Civil Engineering Project II in Semester VIII.

Is there an internship in the BE Civil curriculum?

Yes. Internship is included in Semester VIII and requires 30 working days.

What are the main subjects studied in BE Civil?

The curriculum covers structures, surveying, hydraulics, soil and foundation engineering, transportation, water supply, sanitation, irrigation, construction management, estimation, reinforced concrete design, hydropower, and related engineering subjects.