Eligibility for Admission

B.E / B.Tech. Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering or Equivalent degree in relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 5.0 / 50% of marks.

• Admission is based on the CGPA /Percentage obtained in the UG degree and performance in the Crescent University Admission Test (CUAT-2025) conducted by our institute.
• Applicants who have already appeared in the National level Entrance Exams like GATE, TANCET, etc., and have secured valid scores are exempted from appearing CUAT.

Admission Brochure 

M.Tech in Construction Engineering and Project Management programme offered by Department of Civil Engineering is designed to cater for a wide variety of students, including practicing engineers to acquire or upgrade their knowledge and skills to become successful entrepreneurs / contractors / project executives / project managers. Civil Engineers and Architects graduating in this programme will be transformed into a perfect blend of experts on latest construction technologies, execution methods, project planning, scheduling and cost estimation.

Special Features of M.Tech Construction Engineering and Project Management Programme

• Accredited by National Board of Accreditation
• Outcome based curriculum / syllabi, focused on industry need
• Courses handled by industry professional & affiliate faculty from abroad
• Training on latest software like Cost X, BIM, MS Project, Primavera, Revit, Q GIS and Auto Cad
• Well equipped Construction Materials & Technology laboratory and Computer laboratory exclusively for M.Tech Programme
• Mandatory internship in industry / academia / research organization
• Facilitates enrolment and credit transfer from massive open online courses
• Opportunity for the students to involve in Consultancy and Testing projects
• Facilitates students to establish new start ups through Crescent Innovation & Incubation Council (CIIC)
• Educational tour to Smart Cities, Green Buildings and construction sites

Programme Educational Objectives

• To educate graduates the concepts and practices of management in the construction industry
• To impart organizational and leadership qualities for effective management of construction projects with ethical responsibility
• To equip the graduates with knowledge, research and practical skills in modern construction practices and techniques giving importance to sustainable development
• To provide necessary knowledge and skills in accounting, financing, risk analysis and contracting
• To train the graduates in the use of relevant software packages for planning, scheduling, executing and controlling of construction projects and inculcate an
  urge for life long learning
• To function effectively with individual capabilities as well as with a collective strength as a professional team with good communication skills

Programme Outcomes

On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will be able to

• Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems
• Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyses complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences
• Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations
• Use research–based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions
• Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations
• Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice
• Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development
• Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice
• Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings
• Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments
• Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change

Programme Specific Outcomes

On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will

• Identify suitable modern construction materials, techniques, practices and equipments considering effective quality and safety management principles
• Plan, estimate and schedule construction projects using relevant software’s for civil engineering construction
• Implement various contract laws and regulations in the construction industry

Job skills

• Project planning, Scheduling using Software like MS Projects, Primavera and BIM
• Cost Estimation and management
• Contracts, Tendering, Bidding process and arbitration
• Handling challenges at site
• Value Engineering, Optimizing building space and material use, Optimize operational and maintenance practices
• Safety Practices at site and quality control

Testimonials

	Noorullah.L, M.Tech (Construction Engineering and project management), 2017-2019, Co-Proprietor, KBS Constructions, Melvisharam. I thank Crescent Institution, faculties and my department for putting in all the efforts to groom us and make us complete professionals.My life at crescent made me stronger and took me a step ahead for being a successful entrepreneur.I am thankful to all the teachers who supported us and corrected us throughout our journey of education. I loved the infrastructure of Crescent Institute of Science and Technology and its International life.It was a fruitful experience at Crescent campus.
	B.Dheepika Lakshmi, M.Tech (Construction Engineering and Project Management), 2017-2019, Project Co-ordinator, LOGOS Constructions Pvt Ltd, Chennai. I am very thankful to the Institution and the Civil Engineering Department for the guidance, exposure and support they gave me during the course which motivated and trained me as a Gold Medalist. The course and the teaching in the institution was more of practical than theoretical.Each and every tests and training undergone there were very useful and practical which is a much-needed thing for the current scenario that boosted up my confidence to face the outer world. I am really grateful to all my staffs, Department and Institution who helped me to reach this height.
	Mohamed Musthafa. J, M.Tech (Construction Engineering and Project Management), 2015-2017, Founder and M.D, Yusrain Builders, Palakkad It’s my privilege to say I am crescentian. It’s been 5 years in crescent University. I did my B.Tech civil engineering (2012 to 2015 batch) and M. Tech construction engineering and project management (2015 to 2017 batch) from School of Infrastructure, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology. Crescent college had been my paradise temple where I met so many talent loving staffs and faculties who encouraged me and boosted my skills to enlighten my life. I thank all the people I met in crescent life who made my life taste better. Thank you crescent and civil department.
	M. KalilRahuman, M.Tech (Construction Engineering and project management), 2017-2019, Project Management Consultant, Safaa Constructions Pvt Ltd, Chennai. I am grateful to B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology – to both faculty and the management. The journey was awesome, the faculty members of civil engineering department are very helpful and cooperative. Crescent not only provides finest education but also foster you to evolve as a true professional. I had received lot of opportunities to groom myself, thanks to my ever inspiring mentors who helped me to discover the talented part of myself.