Civil Engineering with Minor Degree in Sustainable Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering at Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre (SITRC), established in the academic year 2014–15 with an intake of 60 students, offers a rigorous B.Tech. program in Civil Engineering integrated with a Minor in Sustainable Engineering. The department is NBA accredited for the period 2024–2027, which reflects its commitment to quality education, continuous improvement, and adherence to national academic benchmarks. The curriculum is designed based on outcome-based education (OBE) principles and is mapped meticulously to NBA-defined Program Outcomes (POs) and Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs). Students receive a strong foundation in core civil engineering domains including Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics, Transportation, Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management. To enhance industry relevance and employability, students are trained in modern software’s  like AutoCAD, Google Sketchup, Revit, STAAD. Pro, ETABS, ArcGIS and Primavera. The program emphasizes experiential learning through over 36 credits of laboratory work, industrial site visits, and a final capstone project implemented in collaboration with various industries.

Research and innovation form the backbone of the department’s academic ecosystem. A state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Concrete was established in collaboration with UltraTech Cement in 2024, facilitating experimental research in high-performance concrete, self-curing technologies, and accelerated durability testing. Faculty members are actively involved in research and innovation activities ,which resulted in  over 60 research publications in Scopus, Web of Science indexed and peer reviewed  journals and 20 design patents granted by the Indian Patent Office.

Industry-academia collaboration is a key differentiator of the department. MoUs with UltraTech Cement,Dream Constuctions, P.R. Engineering and Consultancy P. Ltd., Invera Testing and inspection Lab Pvt. Ltd, Ellora EPC Pvt. Ltd, Wonder Cement, Nashik, Sunil Bhor & Associates, Nashik, Shilpa Estates, Nashik, Bagad Group, Nashik, ensure curriculum updates, field exposure, industrial training, and sponsored projects. The department conducts  Board of Studies(BOS) and Departmental Advisory Committee (DAC) meetings at regular intervals to align academic content with updates from Indian and international codes such as IS 456:2000 (Reaffirmed 2021), IS 1893:2016, IRC guidelines, and ISO/EN standards and current industry trends/requirements. These efforts ensure that graduates are trained in both fundamental knowledge and current professional practices.

The department also organizes regular Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) and national-level workshops. Highlights include workshops on Advances in Fluid Mechanics and Irrigation Engineering in 2018, Structural Auditing Systems in 2020, and Innovative Inventions in Civil Engineering in 2024, fostering interdisciplinary skills and innovation among faculty and students alike.

Student development is further enhanced through initiatives like the Annual national-level techfest “Momentum”, certification-based Value Added Programs (VAPs) in Revit, ETABS, STAAD Pro and AUTO CAD and industrial site visits to major infrastructure projects like WTPs, STPs, Dams & Hydraulic Structures and Building Construction Sites.   The department also collaborates with Alumni to conduct sessions on entrepreneurship, project financing, quantity surveying, and construction law under the banner of Alumni Interaction Series.

With a strong track record in placements, the department achieved placement rate over  90%  every year, with students recruited by UltraTech, Metro Corporations, Property Pistol, Pinclick Properties Pvt. Ltd, Accenture Pune, Learning Mate, Capgemini Technology Services India Limited, Infosys, Osource, Rajlaxmi Buildcon, Mahanagarpalika, Aurangabad, Dreams Construction, Sharad Constructions P. Ltd., Dream Construction, , VSJ Construction, SP Infrastructure, D.V. Developers, P.R. Engineering and Consultancy P. Ltd. and securing government jobs in PWD, WRD, NHAI, and Muncipla Corporations. The Alumni Association is highly active and contributes through mentoring programs, guest lectures, and supports for student’s initiatives on all fronts.

In alignment with its vision to “excel in imparting civil engineering education and promote innovation for sustainable societal development,” the NBA-accredited Civil Engineering Department at SITRC is committed to producing industry-ready graduates who are equipped to tackle global infrastructure challenges through sustainable and innovative solutions.