About Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras
One of the oldest departments of IIT Madras, Civil Engineering runs B.Tech, Dual Degree, M.Tech, MS and PhD across six divisions from structures to water resources.
The Department of Civil Engineering has existed since IIT Madras opened in 1959, and most of its work happens in the Building Sciences Block, the first building on the campus. Teaching and research are organised in six divisions: building technology and construction management, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and hydraulics and water resources engineering. Students can join a B.Tech or a dual degree, a postgraduate M.Tech, or the research-based MS and PhD. The department has done structural consultancy for the restoration of the Ta Prohm temple in Cambodia and laid an LC3-based fibre concrete pavement on the campus in 2016.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology Accepts: GATE |
Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Interview
B.Tech seats are filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. M.Tech admission is based on GATE through the IIT Madras postgraduate admission portal. MS (by Research) and PhD candidates apply in the institute admission rounds and are selected by a written test and/or interview.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Labs
- Library
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Frequently asked questions
Which programmes does IIT Madras Civil Engineering offer?
B.Tech, Dual Degree, M.Tech, MS and PhD.
What are its main divisions?
Building Technology and Construction Management, Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation, and Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering.
How do I contact the department office?
Phone 044-2257 4250 or email ceoffice@iitm.ac.in.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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