Civil Engineering
B.E. Civil → Site Engineer / Design Engineer → Project Manager → Chief Engineer / Consultant / Own Construction Firm
Duration
4 years (B.E. / B.Tech)
Stream
PCMC
Entry Salary
₹3,50,000–₹6,00,000/year (site engineer or structural design trainee)
5-Year Salary
₹8,00,000–₹15,00,000/year (project manager, government PWD engineer)
Eligibility
PU Science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. Minimum 45% aggregate.
Entrance Exam Details
Career Progression
Expected Salary Range
Entry Level (Year 1)
₹3,50,000–₹6,00,000/year (site engineer or structural design trainee)
Starting salary for freshers
After 5 Years (Experienced)
₹8,00,000–₹15,00,000/year (project manager, government PWD engineer)
With relevant experience and specialisation
Preparation Roadmap
Civil engineering is best for students who like infrastructure, buildings, and real-world construction. KCET rank 20,000–50,000 for good colleges. Government hiring (PWD, KPWD, NHAI, Smart City) is strong for civil engineers. GATE score opens PSU jobs and M.Tech. Own construction/ consulting firm is a common career path after 5–10 years of experience.
Available at The City Academy
The City Academy provides direct preparation for this career path through our PU Science programme (Karnataka State Board).
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