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26 Best Civil Engineering Universities in India

Of the 26 Civil Engineering universities in India, Vellore Institute of Technology ranks highest on research impact (2,233,363 citations). National Institute of Technology Rourkela (#37 in India) and Shivaji University (#49 in India) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 38 courses to choose from.

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Punjab Engineering College

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Vellore Institute of Technology is cited most (2,233,363 citations). 10 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

26 are public and 0 private (100% public).

What the courses look like

By level: 25 bachelor's, 7 master's and 5 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 4 semesters. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (97% of courses with a stated intake). Punjab Engineering College offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in India for Civil Engineering?

Vellore Institute of Technology (#31 in India), National Institute of Technology Rourkela (#37 in India) and Shivaji University (#49 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Civil Engineering in India?

26 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Civil Engineering course take in India?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4 semesters the next most common.

When do Civil Engineering courses start in India?

Fall is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Civil Engineering courses in India?

Punjab Engineering College, with 4, ahead of Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology & Sports Complex (3).

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