M.Tech. (Online) in Construction Engineering and Project Management

Civil Engineering

The M. Tech. (Online) program in Construction Engineering and Project Management will cover the end-to-end lifecycle of infrastructure and building projects. The program is designed to equip working professionals with advanced technical and managerial competencies required for planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of large-scale projects. The courses will be organized around two broad pillars: (i) Construction Engineering and (ii) Project Management, ensuring a strong technical foundation alongside managerial and leadership capabilities. Within each pillar, course content will be closely aligned with current industry needs and expectations, integrating contemporary practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies in the construction sector.

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Curriculum Template

Programme Curriculum
Total Credits
144
9 credits/course
Core Courses
4
36 credits
Elective Courses in Thesis mode *
4
36 Credits
Elective Courses in Project mode*
8
72 Credits
Project/ Thesis
1
36/72 credits

Courses Offered

Project Credits: 36
Project
Thesis Credits: 72
Thesis
CE 901E
Core Credits: 9
Construction Project Management
Prerequisites: None
CE 902E
Core Credits: 9
Construction Materials and Test Methods
Prerequisites: None
CE 903E
Core Credits: 9
Quality & Safety Management in Construction Projects
Prerequisites: None
CE 904E
Core Credits: 9
Contract Management and Administration
Prerequisites: None
CE 905E
Elective Credits: 9
System Design and Value Engineering
Prerequisites: None
CE 906E
Elective Credits: 9
Introduction to Net-Zero Energy Buildings
Prerequisites: None
CE 907E
Elective Credits: 9
Introduction to Rock Mechanics and Construction Methods for Underground Excavation
Prerequisites: Basic Soil Mechanics, Mechanics of Solids
CE 908E
Elective Credits: 9
Environmental Degradation of Civil Structures
Prerequisites: None
CE 909E
Elective Credits: 9
Bituminous Pavement Design and Quality Control: Materials to Performance
Prerequisites: Must have studied the pavement engineering- related component of the Transportation Engineering course at UG level
CE 910E
Elective Credits: 9
Principles and Practice of Sustainable Ground Improvement Methods
Prerequisites: None
CE 912E
Elective Credits: 9
Evaluation and Strengthening of Existing Structures
Prerequisites: None
CE 913E
Elective Credits: 9
Vibration Analysis and Mitigation
Prerequisites: Basic Knowledge of Solid and Structural Mechanics.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum CPI 5.5 or 55% marks in the qualifying degree

  • A valid score above department-stated cut-off in approved national- level exams as applicable to the program discipline (GATE),

or

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Engineering. (Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in other disciplines but with strong relevant construction experience may also be considered).
  • Selection through interview

  • Professionals with over 5 years of relevant experience as defined by the concerned department.
  • Applicants with valid national-level test scores above the department specified cut off.
  • Candidates nominated* by Government/Defence/recognized organizations

* Note: Nominated includes sponsored candidates.

Program Fee

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Instructors

Dr. K V Harish
Research Interest:

Structural Engineering

Dr. Priyanka Ghosh
Research Interest:

Bearing Capacity of Foundations, Numerical Analysis, Retaining walls and Earth Pressure Theory, Pullout Resistance of Anchors, Stability of Slopes, Vibration Screening, Geopolymers

Dr. Sudhir Misra
Research Interest:

Durability and Deterioration of Concrete Structures, Non-Destructive Testing, Concrete Materials

Dr. Chirag Kothari
Research Interest:

Infrastructure Asset Management, Construction Management, Digital Twins for Civil Infrastructure Systems, Sustainable Smart Cities

Dr. Aakash C. Rai
Research Interest:

Energy-efficient Buildings, Impact of Climate Change on Heating and Cooling of Buildings, Indoor Air Quality, Airborne Infection Transmission, and Air Pollution

Dr. Gaurav Tiwari
Research Interest:

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering; Experimental Rock Mechanics; Probabilistic Rock Engineering

Dr. Kallol Mandal
Research Interest:

Metallic glasses and nanocrystalline alloys, phase transformations and glass formation thermodynamics, corrosion and oxidation behavior of steels and magnesium alloys, development of high- toughness low-cost steels, and nanoporous metallic and ceramic templates

Dr. Prabin Kumar Ashish
Research Interest:

Performance-based characterization of asphalt binders and mixes, semi-flexible pavement composites, non-destructive evaluation of pavement materials, aggregate–binder bonding behavior, and sustainable pavement materials

Dr. Rajesh Sathiyamoorthy
Research Interest:

Numerical and physical modelling, environmental geotechnology, ground improvement techniques, unsaturated and fundamental soil mechanics, and remote sensing and GIS applications in geotechnical engineering

Dr. Sudib K Mishra
Research Interest:

Structural Dynamics and Vibration; Structural Health Monitoring; Probabilistic Safety Assessment; Instability in Structures; Multi-scale Modeling

Dr. Suparno Mukhopadhyay
Research Interest:

Structural Identification and Health Monitoring; Structural Dynamics; Earthquake Engineering

Program FAQ

General Questions

Anyone with a relevant bachelor's degree and minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CPI can apply. Specializations vary across departments but are designed to be interdisciplinary and industry-relevant, with electives across domains.

You can complete the program in 2 to 4 years, at a self-paced schedule.

The total fee is approximately ₹9.33 lakhs, including course, exam, and trimester fees.

Yes. You can pursue either a research (thesis) track or an industry-oriented (project) track. Depending on the department.


 

Questions for Career and Alumni

Yes. Graduates of these programs become part of the prestigious IIT Kanpur alumni network — a global community of innovators and leaders.

They offer industry-relevant curriculum, flexible learning, and credentials from one of India’s top institutes — helping boost both technical expertise and career growth.