Learn about Civil Engineering from IIT prof (ft. Prof. Puneet Patra)

During JoSAA counselling, while filling in the choices of various Departments students have to rely on scattered bits of information, hearsay and sometimes even guesswork. It would be much better if they can base their options on some reliable information from trusted sources.

What source could be more trustworthy than the Professors themselves of the various Departments!

In this video, I sit down for a discussion with a faculty member from the Department of Civil Engineering so that students can find comprehensive information about this Department.

The interview is with Prof. Puneet Patra from the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Kharagpur.

The following questions are discussed:

What is Civil Engineering all about and what are the broad areas within the Department?

Can you give us an idea of the important/fundamental courses that are taught?

What kind of students (based on their skills/temperament/academic interests) are best suited for this Department?

Students learn various things in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and invariably they develop special interests in some topics. Which students would be a perfect fit for this Department based on their PCM interests? In other words, a student may be considered to be a perfect fit for this Department should be strong in which topics from PCM?

How heavy is the course load? Does it leave time for extra-curricular or co-curriculuar activities (like learning programming)

What kind of core jobs are there? Are these available in India?

To what extent do you envisage the future of this engineering discipline being impacted by AI? (Not in terms of research but in terms of requirements of engineers from this Department)

What kind of skills, expertise do you think engineers from this Department would need to develop beyond their core skills?

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[sundernarayan]

Kudos to this video for promoting civil engineering as a branch. It is a bit concerning that this field in itself seems to have few takers but does have a lot of demand for personnel across the world in terms of job. I have to appreciate Prof.Patra for enlightening the future students of this field about the expectations. I agree with him that the curriculum of civil engineering in India is focused more on structural engineering however most of the students completing civil engineering would be working in construction. Three key areas which are required in this is 1.construction management which will include site management and stakeholder management, 2.planning and 3.quantity surveying and contracts. Next, the perception of people is that civil engineering is purely site work, but it is not true in today’s scenario. It is probably one of the most balanced field which gives equal opportunity for both indoor and outdoor works. There is a lot of office work which is required before the actual construction can begin. Also with technology being adopted, more and more work is being automated and works are monitored from air conditioned rooms 😊. He is also right in pointing out that though the initial salaries may not be high as compared to IT, the growth could be exponential once you progress in your career. Also, it gives you ample opportunities to start your own business, not just as a contractor or consultant but also in establishing subsidiary businesses such as laboratories and surveying. It might seem hard but if one puts their mind to it, it can be achieved. And finally, yes, civil engineers need to improve their soft skills and be updated with technology. They will be making a lot of presentations on projects. This comes from a person who has been in this industry for a substantial duration.

[debadeepdas]

Sir, the way each of the professors explain about their particular departments is very intriguing. I also got to know how each and every branch is so interdisciplinary. It makes me feel like studying all these branches.😂
Thanks again for this great initiative.🙏🏾

[kartblaze]

SIR PLS MAKE A VIDEO ON MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING

[jahnvisingh]

Please make a similar video for Electronics and communication engineering

[anandnarayanan]

❤❤❤❤❤ i am happy to hear you talk with love, care and Godly Thanks sir

[Karan-ohmq]

Civil<chemical<mechanical
Is it the right preference order???

[YourWell-Wisher-xb]

Sir please, a video on computer science engineering !! Please explain the difference between IT Engineering and CS Engineering...what's the subjects ? What they focus on Primarily ?

[parthzanwar]

Please make a video on Bs economics IITKGP

[azhanali]

Sir make a video on electronic and electrical engineering

[factcup]

PLZ MAKE VIDEO ON MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING BRANCH

[flow]

Sir, please make one such video on production engineering.

[AE.barnagarR]

very informatiive and to the point all the fundamental doubts got cleared thank you sir

[KalyanReddy-ky]

Sir make a video in electronics and communication engineering

[Tony-eih]

sir you are doing very help to us about all the branches tqs a lot

[shilpitalukdar]

Sir, please make a video on Metallurgy and material engineering before the choice filling in jossa ends 🙏🙏🙏

[rushilajaria]

Sir please bring a video on food and agriculture because i am confused whether to fill food and agri (kgp) above or roorkee metallurgy above

[soupalpurkayastha]

Sir please make a video on instrumentation and electronics engineering.

[yuvanshjain]

Pls make for electronics and communication too 🙏

[krrish]

Sir would you allow me to join civil in tier 3 state government college as i focused on gate and govt exams...

[hmafiayt]

Sir geological and geophysics and its scope in future I'm begging you sir please ...