CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Department of Civil Engineering at SRKR Engineering College, Bhimavaram, was established in 1980 and has since become a pillar of academic excellence and applied engineering in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in the coastal region. The department offers a B.Tech. Program in Civil Engineering and an M.Tech. program in Structural Engineering. The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) has accredited the undergraduate program four times for the periods 2002–2007, 2007–2012, 2020–2023, and 2023–2026, a testament to its consistent focus on quality education. The department is known for producing graduates who are technically sound and possess strong interpersonal and professional skills.
To make teaching effective and engaging, students participate in diverse learning activities such as traditional classroom sessions, presentations, video lectures, MOOC courses, minor/honours programs, experiential learning, and online instruction from both internal and external faculty. Emphasis is placed on learning advanced computing tools such as Rivet and STAAD Pro, often through workshops conducted by industry experts. Students are also encouraged to undertake full-semester internships at reputed institutions and organizations nationwide, enabling them to build real-world experience and improve their employability in a competitive market.
The department leads in consultancy services across domains like Structural, Geotechnical, Transportation, and Environmental Engineering, contributing over 80% of the college’s total consultancy revenue. It actively promotes research and has established six Centres of Excellence, focusing on water quality and materials research and environmental sustainability through funded projects. The department is recognized as a research centre by both Andhra University and JNTU Kakinada and has a vibrant culture of publications and innovation. With a blend of strong academics, industry interaction, and research focus, the Civil Engineering Department continues to shape future-ready engineers committed to societal impact.