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Diploma in Civil Engineering (CE)

Training in construction, infrastructure, site supervision, and CAD.

Duration:3 Years
Eligibility:Class 10 (any board)

Description

Training in construction, infrastructure, site supervision, and CAD.

Graduates are trained to assist civil engineers on construction sites, prepare drawings and estimates, and supervise small projects independently.

Entrance Exams

State Polytechnic Entrance Exam

Respective state technical boards

The standard route for admission to government and private polytechnic colleges offering civil engineering diplomas.

Job Roles

Site Supervisor

Manages labour, materials and daily progress at construction sites.

Civil Technician

Assists in planning and supervising construction projects on site.

Salary

Fresher (0–2 yrs)

₹3,000,000 - ₹6,000,000

Site roles often include allowances and overtime on top of base salary.

Mid-level (3–6 yrs)

₹6,000,000 - ₹12,000,000

Specialisation and experience significantly increase earnings.

Senior (7+ yrs)

₹12,000,000 - ₹18,000,000

Senior roles and leadership positions offer much higher packages.

Top Colleges / Institutes

  • Government Polytechnic colleges in each state
  • Government Polytechnic, Pune
  • VJTI, Mumbai (diploma wing)
  • PSG Polytechnic College, Coimbatore
  • Jamia Millia Polytechnic, Delhi

Key Skills

Surveying & LevellingBuilding Materials & ConstructionAutoCAD & Structural DrawingEstimation & CostingHighway & Hydraulics BasicsSite Supervision

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