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Civil Engineering

Accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) under Tier-I

Events and Fests

The Department of Civil Engineering actively nurtures a culture of professional growth, research orientation, and technical excellence through its student chapters and professional society associations such as ACI, ICI, IGS, ISTE, and IEEE-GRSS. These chapters provide dynamic platforms for students to gain professional exposure, develop multidisciplinary skills, and stay aligned with emerging advancements in civil engineering and allied domains.

Through these chapters, the department regularly organizes a wide range of activities including guest lectures, webinars, workshops, technical fests, project expos, FDPs, symposiums, industrial visits, field visits, and software training programs. The chapters also coordinate major technical events such as VARADHI Technical Fest, Technovista (Engineers’ Day), Project Expo (2K23, 2K24, 2K25), and technical symposiums, along with industrial and field visits to organizations such as NCCBM, NOVOCO RMC Plant, Mega Concrete RMC Plant, T-Hub Hyderabad, Telangana State Engineering Research Laboratories (TSERL), National Academy of Construction (NAC), road construction sites, and hydro-electric projects. These professional society activities consistently witness strong student participation, typically ranging from 40 to 200 participants per event, demonstrating high levels of student engagement and enthusiasm.

Events 2021 - 2026

Glimpse of Events

Technical Associations & Professional Chapters

The Department of Civil Engineering promotes professional development, research orientation, and technical excellence through active student chapters of reputed professional bodies. These societies serve as platforms for technical learning, industry exposure, leadership development, and innovation.

American Concrete Institute (ACI) Student Chapter

The ACI Student Chapter aims to strengthen students’ knowledge of concrete technology, sustainable materials, and structural performance.

  • Promote understanding of cementitious materials, concrete mix design, durability, and repair techniques.
  • Organize expert lectures, webinars, and workshops on advanced concrete, structural health monitoring, and green concrete technologies.
  • Conduct hands-on demonstrations and industry-oriented sessions on testing concrete and construction materials.
  • Encourage student participation in technical fests, project expos, and paper presentations related to concrete and structures.
  • Facilitate industrial visits to cement plants, RMC plants, and national research organizations.

Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) Student Chapter

The ICI Student Chapter focuses on enhancing awareness of modern concrete construction practices and quality control.

  • Create awareness of latest trends in concrete materials, value-added concretes, and sustainable construction.
  • Conduct workshops on industry-required software tools and construction technologies.
  • Organize guest lectures on good construction practices, bridge engineering, and advanced concrete applications.
  • Facilitate industrial visits to RMC plants, concrete research centers, and green building organizations.
  • Encourage interaction with practicing engineers and industry experts.

Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) Student Chapter

The IGS Student Chapter promotes learning in soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geotechnical investigations.

  • Enhance understanding of soil behavior, site investigation methods, and foundation design.
  • Organize webinars, FDPs, and expert talks on geotechnical engineering and earthquake-resistant design.
  • Provide exposure to emerging trends and digital tools in geotechnical engineering.
  • Encourage student projects and research in geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering.
  • Organize industrial visits to dams, infrastructure projects, and geotechnical laboratories.

Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) Student Chapter

The ISTE Student Chapter supports holistic student development and academic excellence.

  • Conduct value-added courses, workshops, and training programs for skill enhancement.
  • Promote software training such as BIM, GIS, and surveying tools.
  • Organize webinars on higher studies, career opportunities, and entrepreneurship.
  • Encourage participation in competitions, hackathons, and project expos.
  • Support faculty and students in adopting best practices in engineering education.

IEEE – GRSS Student Chapter

The IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) Student Chapter promotes applications of geospatial technologies in civil engineering.

  • Create awareness of remote sensing, GIS, and geospatial data applications.
  • Organize technical fests, symposiums, and project expos.
  • Conduct guest lectures on energy efficiency, climate action, and sustainable infrastructure.
  • Encourage interdisciplinary learning with CSE, ECE, and allied departments.
  • Support student participation in IEEE activities, conferences, and competitions.

VARADHI Association

(Vardhaman Association of Royal Architects, Designers and Holistic Innovators)

The VARADHI Association is the homegrown professional body of the Department of Civil Engineering, Vardhaman College of Engineering, actively functioning for over a decade. It serves as a dynamic platform to nurture technical excellence, leadership qualities, creativity, and teamwork among students. The association organizes VARADHI, the department’s flagship annual National Level Technical Fest, which integrates technical competitions, project expos, and industry interactions. The association conducts various activities such as:

  • Bridge Mock-up competition (design and load testing of model bridges)
  • Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation on emerging civil engineering topics
  • Technical Quiz and Tech Charades to enhance conceptual understanding
  • Fun with Surveying (practical field-based surveying event)
  • Model Expo showcasing innovative student prototypes
  • Industry-sponsored Project Expo and expert technical interactions
  • Alumni meet and networking interactions
  • Student leadership elections and core committee formation
Through VARADHI and related initiatives, the association promotes experiential learning, innovation, interdisciplinary exposure, and the “learn-with-fun” philosophy, strengthening both technical competency and holistic student development.