Online M. Tech. Construction Engineering and Project Management

The M. Tech (Online) program in Construction Engineering and Project Management will cover the end-to-end lifecycle of infrastructure and building projects. The program is designed to equip working professionals with advanced technical and managerial competencies required for planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of large-scale projects. The courses will be organized around two broad pillars: (i) Construction Engineering and (ii) Project Management, ensuring a strong technical foundation alongside managerial and leadership capabilities. Within each pillar, course content w ill be closely aligned with current industry needs and expectations, integrating contemporary practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies in the construction sector.

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Programme Curriculum
Total Credits
144
9 credits/course
Core Courses
4
36 credits
Elective Courses (Thesis mode)*
4
36 credits
Elective Courses (Project mode)*
8
72 credits
Project/ Thesis
1
36/72 credits

* Note: Elective Courses: 72 credits (4 of 8 courses) if opting for Thesis; 36 credits (8 courses) if opting for Project

Courses Offered

CE 901E
Core Credits: 9
Construction Project Management
Prerequisites: None
CE 902E
Core Credits: 9
Construction Materials and Test Methods
Prerequisites: None
CE 903E
Core Credits: 9
Quality & Safety Management in Construction Projects
Prerequisites: None
CE 904E
Core Credits: 9
Contract Management and Administration
Prerequisites: None
CE 905E
Elective Credits: 9
System Design and Value Engineering
Prerequisites: None
CE 906E
Elective Credits: 9
Introduction to Net-Zero Energy Buildings
Prerequisites: None
CE 907E
Elective Credits: 9
Introduction to Rock Mechanics and Underground Construction Methods
Prerequisites: Basic Soil Mechanics, Mechanics of Solids
CE 908E
Elective Credits: 9
Environmental Degradation of Civil Structures
Prerequisites: None
CE 909E
Elective Credits: 9
Bituminous Pavement Design and Quality Control: Materials to Performance
Prerequisites: Must have studied the pavement engineering-related component of the Transportation Engineering course at UG level
CE 910E
Elective Credits: 9
Principles and Practice of Sustainable Ground Improvement Methods
Prerequisites: None
CE 912E
Elective Credits: 9
Evaluation and Strengthening of Existing Structures
Prerequisites: None
CE 913E
Elective Credits: 9
Vibration Analysis and Mitigation
Prerequisites: Basic Knowledge of Solid and Structural Mechanics.

Eligibility Criteria

  • CPI in bachelor's degree>= 5.5

  • Having relevant experience greater than or equal to 5 years or "nominated and/or sponsored by government agencies or recognized organizations."
  • IIT Kanpur’s online proctored entrance test [syllabus]
  • Valid National-Level Entrance Exams Score or Qualified in IIT Kanpur Online Entrance Test

  • Candidates with bachelor's degree in other fields and strong relevant construction experience may also be considered.
  • OR M.Sc. in Chemistry or Physics (with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the undergraduate level)
  • Candidates with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and
  • Selection through interview

  • Professionals with over 5 years of relevant experience as defined by the concerned department
  • Applicants with valid national-level test scores above the department specified cutoff
  • Candidates nominated or sponsored by government/defense/other recognized organizations

 

Degree Certificate Format

Program Fee

Degree Certificate Format

Instructors

Dr. K V Harish
Research Interest:

Construction Materials

Dr. Priyanka Ghosh
Research Interest:

Geotechnical and Value Engineering

Dr. Sudhir Misra
Research Interest:

Quality & Safety Management, Construction Materials

Dr. Chirag Kothari
Research Interest:

Quality & Safety Management, Construction Materials

Dr. Aakash C. Rai
Research Interest:

Sustainable Buildings, Systems

Dr. Gaurav Tiwari
Research Interest:

Rock Mechanics, Underground Construction

Dr. Kallol Mandal
Research Interest:

Material science, Corrosion

Dr. Prabin Kumar Ashish
Research Interest:

Pavement Engineering

Dr. Rajesh Sathiyamoorthy
Research Interest:

Ground Improvement Techniques & Geotechnical

Dr. Sudib K Mishra
Research Interest:

Structural Dynamics, Earthquake & Wind Engineering

Dr. Suparno Mukhopadhyay
Research Interest:

Structural Health Monitoring, Rehabilitation, Structures

Program FAQ

General Questions

Anyone with a relevant bachelor's degree and minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CPI can apply. Specializations vary across departments but are designed to be interdisciplinary and industry-relevant, with electives across domains.

You can complete the program in 2 to 4 years, at a self-paced schedule.

The total fee is approximately ₹9.33 lakhs, including course, exam, and trimester fees.

Yes. You can pursue either a research (thesis) track or an industry-oriented (project) track.Depending on the department.


 

Questions for Career and Alumni

Yes. Graduates of these programs become part of the prestigious IIT Kanpur alumni network — a global community of innovators and leaders.

They offer industry-relevant curriculum, flexible learning, and credentials from one of India’s top institutes — helping boost both technical expertise and career growth.