Course Overview:
Environmental Engineering focuses on developing sustainable solutions to environmental challenges, including pollution control, waste management, water treatment, and sustainable urban development. The course integrates principles of science, engineering, and environmental management.
Duration:
The course spans 4 years (8 semesters).
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
Semester 1:
Engineering Mathematics-I
Engineering Physics/Chemistry
Engineering Mechanics
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Workshop Practice
Semester 2:
Engineering Mathematics-II
Fluid Mechanics
Environmental Chemistry
Engineering Graphics and Design
Environmental Biology
Environmental Science
Semester 3:
Strength of Materials
Water Supply and Treatment Engineering
Fluid Mechanics II
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Environmental Microbiology
Numerical Methods for Environmental Engineers
Semester 4:
Wastewater Treatment Engineering
Hydrology and Water Resources
Air Pollution Control and Management
Environmental Impact Assessment
Elective I (Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Economics)
Environmental Laboratory Practice
Semester 5:
Environmental Laws and Regulations
Industrial Waste Management
Environmental Hydraulics
Climate Change and Mitigation
Elective II (Renewable Energy Systems, Sustainable Urban Development)
Mini Project
Semester 6:
Environmental Modeling and Simulation
Environmental Systems Design
Hazardous Waste Management
Air Quality Management
Elective III (Green Building Technology, Environmental Risk Management)
Project Work I
Semester 7:
Sustainable Water Management
Environmental Health and Safety Engineering
Energy and Environment
Waste Management Techniques
Project Management for Environmental Engineers
Elective IV (Ecology and Environment, Environmental Toxicology)
Project Work II
Semester 8:
Industrial Internship/Industrial Training
Final Year Project (Innovations in Environmental Engineering)
Comprehensive Viva-Voce
Elective V (Advanced Environmental Engineering Solutions, Circular Economy)
Average Fees:
The average fee for Environmental Engineering ranges from INR 80,000 to INR 3,00,000 per year, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
To gain admission into Environmental Engineering programs, students are typically required to clear national and state-level entrance exams, such as:
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main)
Common Entrance Test (CET)
State-specific engineering entrance exams
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for Environmental Engineering (Combined Rankings):
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Environmental Engineering:
National Institute of Technology, Calicut
Government Engineering College, Thrissur
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kochi
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally
MES College of Engineering, Malappuram
Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly