Shoolini University offers PhD Civil Engineering, a 3-year degree program, framed as per the regulations of the National Education Policy (NEP-2020). This program is related to the design, maintenance and construction of structures concerned with public wellbeing.
Career-oriented, this program is suitable for students who have an analytical and practical bent of mind. Development of good technical design skills and knowledge in conceptualisation of structures are some key aspects of this degree program. This helps the future engineers to contribute towards their chosen niche of Civil Engineering.
This research-based program has been especially designed to allow students to specialise in any segment of Civil Engineering.
Candidates who wish to enroll for PhD Civil Engineering at Shoolini University must have a master’s degree in engineering, technology or any other related field with a minimum of 55% marks.
Key Highlights
- QS IGAUGE E-LEAD Certification
- School of Engineering: 112 (NIRF RANK)
- University recognised as a member of The Institution of Engineers, India
- 25 Most Innovative Engineering Colleges in India – Higher Education Digest
- Patent filing by students and faculty encouraged
- Guest lectures by global experts in the field of Engineering
- Highly qualified and experienced faculty
PhD Civil Engineering Career Opportunities
- Project Manager
- Head Quality Controller
- Site Engineer/Civil Engineer
- Project Coordinator
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Project Procurement Manager
- Executive Engineer
- Structural Engineer/Structural Designer
Academic Calendar for PhDs 2023 | |||||
Date of Admission | Between Nov 2022 to | Between Feb 2023 to April 2023 | Between May 2023-July 2023 | Between Aug 2023 to Oct 2023 | Between Nov 2023 to Jan 2024 |
Jan-23 | |||||
Session | Feb-23 | May-23 | Aug-23 | Nov-23 | Feb-24 |
Payment of tuition fee/Hostel fee for the semester | Within 15 days from date of admission | Within 15 days from date of admission | Within 15 days from date of admission | Within 15 days from date of admission | Within 15 days from date of admission |
Late fee payment with fine for the semester | Within 30 days from date of admission | Within 30 days from date of admission | Within 30 days from date of admission | Within 30 days from date of admission | Within 30 days from date of admission |
Registration (Online)* | Within 21 days from date of admission | Within 21 days from date of admission | Within 21 days from date of admission | Within 21 days from date of admission | Within 21 days from date of admission |
Late Registration (with late fee) | Within 30 days from date of admission | Within 30 days from date of admission | Within 30 days from date of admission | Within 30 days from date of admission | Within 30 days from date of admission |
Commencement of Research | From the day of Registration | From the day of Registration | From the day of Registration | From the day of Registration | From the day of Registration |
Commencement of Classes | May 15 - 30, 2023 | Oct 26- Nov 08, 2023 | May 13 - 25, 2024 | ||
I Term Examination | June 08 - 10, 2023 | Nov 16-18, 2023 | May 30 – June 1, 2024 | ||
II Term Examination | July 4 - 14, 2023 | December 15-23, 2023 | July 3 - 13, 2024 | ||
Payment of tuition fee/Hostel fee for next semester | July 1-15, 2023 | Oct 1-15, 2023 | Jan 01-15, 2024 | April 1-15, 2024 | July 1-15, 2024 |
Late fee payment with fine for next semester | July 16-30, 2023 | Oct 16-30, 2023 | Jan 16-30, 2024 | April 16-30, 2024 | July 16-30, 2024 |
Date of Registration of next semester (Online) | July 28-Aug 1, 2023 | Nov 1-5, 2023 | Feb 1-5, 2024 | May 1-5, 2024 | August 1-5, 2024 |
*Student will register for 1 course of 3 credits from Coursera and 5 credits of Research for synopsis at the time of Registration. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the accreditation of PhD Civil Engineering?
Shoolini University PhD Civil Engineering is NAAC B+ accredited and has UGC certification.
What are the placement opportunities for PhD Civil Engineering pass outs?
The university has a dedicated and proactive Placement Cell which has been inviting companies to the campus every year. As many as 3000+ students have found jobs in reputed companies. Students from engineering stream have been placed in companies like Eicher, Gabriel, Tata Hitachi, Havells, Videocon, Reliance Jio, Citrix, etc.
What are the exchange opportunities available for students of PhD Civil Engineering?
Shoolini University has signed MoUs with global universities of USA, Canada, Italy, United Kingdom, China, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. PhD Civil Engineering students can avail the facilities of research and student exchange.
Why is PhD study important?
Enrolling in a PhD program helps you begin or continue research in the field you're passionate about. You can delve deeper, make new discoveries, improve conceptual tactics and apply those concepts through the research conducted. You can decide what to work on, how to work, and chart your journey with support and guidance from a supervisory team.
Why should I pursue a PhD from Shoolini University?
Shoolini University is India’s No.1 Research University (QS World University Rankings, Asia-2023) with 150+ programs and top placements & internships in India. Over the past decade, Shoolini has built a worldwide network of partner universities to foster exchange opportunities, collaborative academic programs, faculty engagement and research, and other activities. Shoolini offers study abroad opportunities with scholarships to top universities in the USA, Australia, UK, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Italy, among others. Shoolini has filed 1200+ patents; its h-index is >100 with Field Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) of 2.22. It has 104+ state-of-the-art laboratories, 9 Centres of Excellence, and 2 Shoolini Researchers are among the Top 1% Scientists of the world.
Can I do a PhD without a Master's degree?
Students with a minimum CGPA score of 7.5/10 in the four-year-undergraduate program (FYUP) will now be eligible for PhD admissions, without having to complete a master’s program, according to the new regulations on the award of PhD degree finalised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Do rankings matter for a PhD?
The institution's accreditation by appropriate agencies means the program meets high standards of academic excellence. However, other factors, such as the field of research, number of publications, collaborations, etc., are also considered.
Will a PhD enhance my career prospects?
Doctoral programs require intensive training in research methods. This includes interviews, surveys, questionnaires, clinical trials, and laboratory experiments. These skills are put into practice when the candidate conducts fieldwork for the dissertation. Skills gained in qualitative and quantitative research methodology and statistical analysis are transferable to non-academic research environments, particularly for industrial research. In addition, employers outside of academia seek individuals with sound research skills to carry out projects at think tanks and research institutes in both the private and government sectors.