The Civil Engineering Department at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering innovation in the field of civil engineering. Established with the goal of producing competent professionals equipped with the latest technological knowledge and ethical values, the department offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs designed to meet the evolving needs of the industry and society.

The Department of Civil Engineering at NIT Meghalaya, established in July 2012, has grown to become a cornerstone of the institute's academic offerings. With an intake capacity of 30 students, the department provides a comprehensive four-year B.Tech program in Civil Engineering, designed to equip students with a strong foundation in the discipline. Expanding its academic horizon, the department initiated its Ph.D. program in 2014, fostering research in various specialized and interdisciplinary areas of Civil Engineering. Recognizing the growing demand for advanced education in this field, the department launched a two-year M.Tech program in Structural Engineering in July 2018. In addition to its core programs, the department also contributes to the broader engineering curriculum by offering a common course in Engineering Graphics to all first-year students. Through its diverse academic programs and research initiatives, the Department of Civil Engineering continues to advance the frontiers of knowledge and innovation in the field.

Located in the picturesque state of Meghalaya, known for its unique climatic challenges and rich cultural heritage, the department leverages its environment to focus on sustainable infrastructure development and disaster-resilient engineering. With a strong emphasis on research and hands-on learning, the department boasts state-of-the-art laboratories, modern research facilities, and a curriculum that integrates cutting-edge technology with practical applications.

The faculty, comprising experienced educators and researchers, are dedicated to guiding students through rigorous academic programs while also encouraging them to engage in interdisciplinary projects, industry collaborations, and community service. The department’s ongoing research projects and collaborations with various industries and government bodies reflect its commitment to addressing real-world challenges and contributing to the nation’s infrastructure development.

Vision of the Department:

To serve the society with state of the art Civil Engineering knowledge and research responsive.

Mission of the Department:

• To develop well balanced and industry oriented curriculum

• To produce manpower with strong Civil Engineering knowledge for serving the society.

• To carry out innovative research projects for the better development of the society and to provide solutions for actual field problems.

Program Education Objectives (PEO):

• To provide high quality technical knowledge to the Civil Engineering students for solving the real field problems

• To prepare the Civil Engineering students for their appropriate employment and pursuing higher education.

• To empower the Civil Engineering students with sense of professional ethics, with ability to work in a team/teams and with appropriate communication skills.

Program Specific Outcome (PSO):

• The Civil Engineering students will able to conduct surveying, prepare layout plans, maps and able to do alignments for various Civil Engineering structures.

• The Civil Engineering students will able to interact with stakeholders effectively, write specifications, analyze, design, estimate, supervise and execute various construction activities related to Civil Engineering by applying necessary tools and maintaining proper qualities.

• The Civil Engineering students will able to provide sustainable environmental solutions for diverse real field problems.