Civil Engineering Department

About Our Department

Our Vision

To impart comprehensive knowledge for technical advancement in Civil Engineering, facing global challenges with leadership qualities and serving society with high ethical and professional integrity.

Our Mission

Educating through practical methodologies
Creating awareness for future challenges
Serving society through consultancy & research

Our Achievements

14 University Rank Holders in 2012-2013 with top 3 students securing 4th, 11th, and 13th ranks. Our graduates excel in construction industry and academia worldwide.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Surveying Laboratory

Equipped with 4 total station instruments, 4 automatic engineering levels, tripod-mounted laser level, hand-held laser distance meter, and 3 mapping-grade GPS units with all ancillary equipment.

Soil Mechanics Laboratory

Comprehensive facility for studying soil behavior under loading and weathering conditions. Focuses on geotechnical engineering principles and soil-structure interactions.

Water & Waste Water Analysis Lab

Environmental testing facility for water quality analysis, helping students understand appropriate tests for environmental problems and technical solutions.

Strength of Materials Lab

Features Universal Testing Machine, Compression Testing Machine, Hardness Testing Machine, and Rebound Hammer for comprehensive material testing and analysis.

Hydraulic Engineering Lab

Specialized for fluid mechanics applications including open channel flow, hydraulic structures design, and environmental water management studies.

Highway Engineering Lab

Complete facility for standardized highway materials testing, pavement evaluation, and traffic engineering studies with quality assurance protocols.

Teaching & Learning Excellence

Experiential Learning

Learning by doing through industrial visits, project work, internships, and LEAP projects where students work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Participatory Learning

Students actively participate in designing questions, executing projects, and peer assessment throughout the learning cycle.

Brain Storming

Collaborative idea generation sessions to solve commercial and technical problems with uninterrupted creative thinking.

Mind Mapping

Capturing keywords and essential information using visual learning techniques for better concept understanding.

Blended Learning

Combination of face-to-face teaching with online resources including NPTEL courses, EDx courses, and comprehensive video lecture repository.

Naan Mudhalvan Scheme

Tamil Nadu government initiative for skill development, career guidance, and talent identification in government institutions.

Program Educational Objectives

High Caliber Engineers

Producing Civil Engineers of high calibre with up-to-date technology and comprehensive technical knowledge.

Innovative Thinking

Promoting innovative thinking and creative problem-solving approaches to face future engineering challenges.

Leadership Qualities

Developing leadership qualities for efficient performance in construction industry and other professional communities.

Lifelong Learning

Developing career skills through continuous learning, research, and professional development initiatives.

Civil Engineering Association (CEA)

An important forum for exposing innovative ideas and fostering professional development among students.

Weekly Seminars

Regular knowledge sharing sessions and academic discussions.

Group Discussions

Collaborative learning and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

Guest Lectures

Industry experts and eminent personalities share their expertise.

Aptitude Tests

Regular assessment and skill development programs.

Quiz Programs

Interactive learning through competitive knowledge testing.

Technical Symposium

Annual national or state level technical symposium showcasing innovations.

Get in Touch

Visit Us

Government College of Engineering
Tirunelveli - 627007
Tamil Nadu, India

Call Us

Phone: +91-462-2553143
Fax: +91-462-2552663
Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Email Us

principal@gcetly.ac.in
civil@gcetly.ac.in
admissions@gcetly.ac.in

Government College of Engineering