PhD Civil Engineering

During this time of science and technology, research and development requires highly qualified and trained engineers specially in the field of Structural, Geotechnical and Water Resource Engineering. It is of paramount importance to gain professional expertise in the field with special focus on emerging problems of the Construction Industry. The formulations of theories and proposing new and innovative ideas and solutions with highest level of accuracy, originality and quality would be the hallmark of the scholars of this program

Outline

Road Map

A student enrolled in Ph.D. (Civil engineering) has to complete 06 courses in consultation with his supervisor and program coordinator. A semester-wise breakdown for completion of PhD degree in 03 years is given below. A PhD candidate will be allowed to register in maximum three courses in one semester.

Year 1, 1st Semester (09 Cr. Hrs.)

Sr. No. Course Title Cr. Hrs.
1Course-I 3
2Course-II3
3Course-III3

Year 1, 2nd Semester (09 Cr. Hrs.)

Sr. No. Course Title Cr. Hrs.
1Course -IV 3
2Course – V3
3Course – VI3

Year 2, 3rd Semester (06 Cr. Hrs.)

Sr. No. Course Title Cr. Hrs.
1Research Thesis06
2Comprehensive Exam00
3Synopsis defense00

Year 2, 4th -Last Semester (24 Cr. Hrs.)

Sr. No. Course Title Cr. Hrs.
1Research Thesis24

Courses for PhD Civil Engineering

A PhD scholar will have to choose six courses from the following courses after consultation with his thesis supervisor and approval of HOD. If considered necessary by the thesis supervisor and approved by the dean, a PhD candidate might complete not more than 02 courses from another department of the Faculty of Engineering or another faculty of the UCP.

Admission Criteria

To apply for PhD Civil Engineering, a candidate must have at least 3.00/4.00 CGPA in MS or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering. All applicants are required to pass UCP Admission Test and Interview.

Prospects

Fee Structure