The Program started in the year 2002 and for the first three years, it functioned as a supporting programs to other Programs. In 2005, B.Tech in Civil Engineering was started with an intake of 60 students and the program started to function in a full-fledged manner. 

The program is equipped with highly qualified, experienced and dedicated faculty members, without whom the achievements were never possible. Many of our faculty members have secured university ranks at their U.G and P.G. level. Non-teaching staff members are also having good teaching and industrial experiences. They are capable of handling any lab, which is highly beneficial to the students. 

The Program has state of the art laboratories with vast area, machinery, equipment and other facilities. In addition to high quality teaching and instruction, the department offers technical consultancy services also. Testing facilities are provided for different construction materials in Material Testing laboratory and Transportation Engineering laboratory. 

We are proud that the Environmental Engineering Laboratory of the department is a Government of Kerala approved Testing Center. We are entitled to conduct all sorts of tests and issue certificates to public. 

 Moreover, the Program is constantly trying to build strong interactions with the industry. Our clients include private firms, industries, Government Departments and general public. The Department of Civil Engineering is highly committed to the interdisciplinary academic, research and co-curricular activities of the institute. The department is dedicated to provide the students good understanding of Civil Engineering solutions in a global, social and environmental context, consistent with the principles of sustainable development. The department concentrates on the academic activities and gives motivation to students in cultural and extracurricular activities.

 We provide B.Tech for working professionals also where they can acquire the Bachelor Degree while working in their area.