Civil Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

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Welcome to Department of Civil Engineering

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Celebrating Excellence at the 58th Convocation on June 23rd, 2025.

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“Dr. Priyank Ghosh, Head of Department, warmly welcomes the Guest of Honour
Dr. Deepankar Choudhury (IIT Bombay) and his spouse at the Convocation Ceremony 2025,
marking a moment of pride and celebration for the academic community."

“The Head of the Department
Dr. Priyanka Ghosh leads with
wisdom and vision, guiding
the next generation of civil engineers
through the power of words.”

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"Each certificate handed over marks the culmination of sleepless nights and solved equations
— the very moment every engineer dreams of, crossing the stage with pride and purpose."

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"Every smile in these frames echoes years of hard work, every certificate held is a testament to grit, and every handshake
marks the beginning of a new legacy. On 23rd June 2025, in the halls of IIT Kanpur, we didn’t just witness a convocation
— we witnessed history in motion. This wasn’t the end of learning; it was the start of becoming."

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“Celebrating excellence, leadership, and legacy at CE@IITK.”

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“Celebrating excellence, leadership, and legacy at CE@IITK.”

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“To the dreamers, the doers, the builders of tomorrow — this is your moment, your story, your time to rise.”

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Devendra K. Shukla-1967 Distinguished Lecture Series

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"The Head of the Department warmly welcomes Ms. Anumita Roychowdhury,
Executive Director, Research and Advocacy, Centre for Science and Environment,
New Delhi to the Devendra K. Shukla- 1967 Distinguished Lecture Series."

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Ms. Anumita Roychowdhury (CSE) speaks on
‘Driving Change for Clean Air and Climate:
Interlinking Solution for Scalable Transformation’

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“Ms. Anumita Roychowdhury (CSE) speaks on
‘Driving Change for Clean Air and Climate'
for the Devendra K. Shukla-1967 Distinguished Lecture Series.”

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“An engaged Audience listening Ms. Anumita Roychowdhury (CSE) to
the Devendra K. Shukla-1967 Distinguished Lecture Series.”

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“Honoring Ms. Anumita Roychowdhury (CSE)
with Mementoes for Her Exceptional Contribution
to the Devendra K. Shukla - 1967 Lecture Series.”

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A momentous occasion as the outgoing Head of the Department Dr. Tarun Gupta hands over
the reins to the incoming leader Dr. Priyanka Ghosh, fostering continuity and paving the way for a promising future.

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Ph.D Program in Civil Engineering

Ph.D degree is offered in the following specializations of Civil Engineering,

Candidates with both Bachelors and Masters degree in Civil Engineering can join the Ph.D program. Candidates with degrees in other branches of engineering and science and also considered in certain specializations. Admission is possible in both July and December semesters.

  1. Admission Criteria for Ph.D in Civil Engineering
  2. Course and Thesis Credits for Ph.D Students
  3. Teaching Assistantship for Ph.D Students
  4. Thesis Supervisor Selection Process for Ph.D Students
  5. Program Committee for Ph.D Students
  6. Comprehensive Examination for Ph.D Students
  7. State of the Art Seminar for Ph.D Students
  8. Tutorship for Ph.D Students
  9. Ph.D Seminars
  10. Open Seminar for Ph.D Students
  11. Ph.D Thesis Submission and Evaluation
  12. No Dues and Provisional Degree

Typical Duration of Ph.D Program
Schedule of Forms to be Submitted during the Ph.D Program
Extension of Scholarship
Academic Extension
Computational Facilities
Office Space
Attending Conferences
Leave Rules
Cash Award for Publications

Other issues concerning Ph.D admission and administration of the Ph.D program are explained in the PG manual.