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The Department of Civil Engineering is one of the core departments of the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology and plays a pivotal role in the holistic development of B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering students. The department integrates the principles of civil engineering with agricultural needs, fostering innovation and application-oriented learning that bridges the gap between traditional civil practices and modern-day agricultural challenges. The department offers foundational and advanced courses that help Agricultural Engineering students apply civil engineering concepts to real-world agricultural problems. These include Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Design of Concrete and Steel Structures, Building Construction and Cost Estimation, Environmental Engineering and Surveying and Leveling. These subjects are structured to ensure students gain a multidisciplinary understanding of both civil and agricultural systems, preparing them for diverse careers. To complement theoretical learning, the department houses well-equipped laboratories that provide students with hands-on experience. The Materials Testing lab, Survey lab, Soil Mechanics lab and Environmental Engineering Lab support academic learning, field research and student projects, enhancing their technical proficiency. Training is imparted to students in surveying which helps them to conduct survey for various Engineering projects particularly in the area of watershed management. Even the agricultural graduates have joined Insurance companies to assess the losses due to damage and other causes. Above all, the courses taught make Agri. Engineers well versed with different aspects of Civil Engineering. The knowledge acquired by the students from these courses helps them in getting admission in M.Tech Programme in Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Management, Environmental Engineering etc in addition to the discipline directly applicable to Agricultural Engineering. Due to the knowledge of Civil Engineering gained through these courses, some of the students are working as entrepreneurs in the construction industry. The department is actively involved in research areas such as use of agro-industrial waste in concrete, Low-cost construction technologies for rural applications, Sustainable building materials and green infrastructure. The Department of Civil Engineering continues to evolve and innovate to support the infrastructure, environmental and structural needs of modern agriculture. With a focus on rural development, sustainable construction and interdisciplinary learning, the department plays a key role in producing technically sound, socially responsible and industry-ready Agricultural Engineers.