VISION
To emerge as a premier department in technical education and research to meet the infrastructural needs and challenges of society.
MISSION
To impart technical education to students by adopting innovative teaching/learning processes and honing their soft skills to help them build successful careers.
To develop in students an aptitude for innovation, leadership and solving social issues ethically through the curriculum, which is reinforced with co and extra-curricular activities.
Dr. Naveen N Desai
Associate Professor & H.O.D
About the Department
BLDEA’s College of Engineering & Technology offers one of the best civil engineering courses in Karnataka. The department is known for its excellence and industry relevance. Since its inception, the civil engineering department has grown into a prominent and comprehensive part of the institute.
Our undergraduate civil engineering program accommodates 120 students, alongside master's programs in Structural Engineering and Environmental Engineering. We are proud to hold accreditation from NBA for Engineering & Technology, New Delhi, four times, with the current status valid until June 2025. Additionally, we are recognized as a research center by Visvesvaraya Technological University, offering Ph.D. and M.Sc. Engineering (through research) programs.
The department consistently receives grants from various esteemed agencies such as AICTE, DST, VTU, and VGST, and our undergraduate projects are annually funded by the Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology (KSCST).
With a highly qualified and experienced team of technical and non-technical teaching staff, we ensure the smooth delivery of our courses. Our department takes pride in undertaking numerous consultancy projects from Government, Semi-Government, and Private sectors, generating substantial revenue for continual development.
Our advanced laboratories are equipped with sophisticated equipment. The Concrete and Highway Materials Lab is approved by South Western Railway for testing track ballast, and our Environmental Engineering Laboratory is recognized as a water quality analysis lab by the Karnataka Water Supply and Sanitary Agency. We offer one of the leading civil engineering programs in the region, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in their careers.
For holistic student development, we offer support through placement cells, workshops, guest lectures, technical training programs, individual counselling, and regular parent interactions. The department also publishes an annual newsletter, ‘Srusti’, and a technical magazine, “C-Tech”, highlighting all our activities.
Our commitment to excellence positions us as one of the best civil engineering departments in Karnataka, focused on delivering top-tier education and industry-oriented training.