M.E. Civil

Transportation Engineering


Offered at: Pilani, Hyderabad

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Driving Innovation in Civil and Transportation Systems


Since its inception, BITS Pilani’s Department of Civil Engineering has developed engineering talent from various disciplines, while the M.E. in Civil Specialisation in Transportation Engineering builds on this legacy. The programme offers students an opportunity to understand and study traffic flow, pavement design, transport planning, highway engineering and sustainable mobility at a more advanced level. The course consists of a balanced blend of an in-depth theoretical understanding coupled with cutting-edge laboratory projects and field-based practical projects. This combination provides graduates with the knowledge and practical experience to address the challenges that exist in urban transport network systems, highway systems and intelligent mobility options. The curriculum is closely aligned to international standards and industry relevance, which is why graduates become successful working in consultancy firms, infrastructure agencies and design-engineering firms around the world.


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Design a Degree That Works for You


At BITS Pilani, your academic path is not Linear. It allow you to customise your learning path
according to your aspirations, goals and interest.

The structure of degree programmes and academic regulations also provides certain other flexibilities like choice of electives, number of electives, repetition of courses, departure from normal pace, withdrawal from or substitution of course(s), etc.

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Students interested in exploring courses beyond the scope of their curriculum can opt to audit them. This option is for casual learners who are not enrolled in a degree programme.Courses such as Foreign Languages and Music are offered in addition to the core degree programmes. Students may take these courses on an audit basis, subject to the payment of additional fees.

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High-performing students may transfer to:


Higher Degree or Ph.D. programmes


Between Ph.D. and Higher Degree levels (based on academic standing). This flexibility supports seamless progression for research-driven students.

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One of the most popular flexibilities offered by our educational structure is the dual degree scheme, under which students concurrently work towards completing two integrated first degrees within a reasonable timeframe. All students admitted to Group B programmes are also eligible to work under this scheme for one of the Group A programmes. Assignments to programmes are made based on individual performance during the first year.


In the assignment of dual degrees, first priority is given to students in Group B seeking a second degree under this scheme from among the programmes in Group A. After fully satisfying the known needs of the first priority, a second operation is done to consider the other priority, namely, students in any group seeking a second degree from amongst the programmes in another group. While it would be academically and procedurally acceptable for a student admitted to Group A or B programmes to seek a second degree in Group C in the dual degree scheme, the reverse process is not normally possible. However, a student admitted to Group C will be eligible to compete for a dual degree in any degree in Group C, or any degree in Group B or MMS, but only in Group A.

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Practice School
The Original Experiential Learning Model


The Practice School Programme is a hallmark of BITS Pilani’s experiential learning approach. It provides students with an opportunity to practice what they have learnt in global organisations under the supervision of a mentor. Students work on cutting-edge technologies and have the option to practice in their discipline of study or cross-disciplinary areas. In addition to providing students with an opportunity to play roles that require multifunctional skills, this flagship programme also offers many students the chance to secure a PPO.

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Practice School-I

Practice School I is an eight-week course conducted during the summer term after the second year of study. Students are stationed in an organisation during this programme, and after a comprehensive orientation, students largely learn through observation and work on group projects, under the guidance and mentorship of industry experts and a faculty member from BITS. This not only serves as a first exposure for students to the corporate world but also helps nurture their personality traits, communication, and presentation skills.

Practice School-II

Practice School-II offered in the final year of study is a TWENTY-TWO-week full-time program. First-degree students in their final year of study can register for this program either during the first semester or the second semester, and Dual-Degree students can register for a double-semester PS-II program. For higher degree students, the course is titled Practice School, and such students can register for it in their final semester of study.

Practice School Process

Practice School I is an eight-week course conducted during the summer term after the second year of study. Students are stationed in an organisation during this programme, and after a comprehensive orientation, students largely learn through observation and work on group projects, under the guidance and mentorship of industry experts and a faculty member from BITS. This not only serves as a first exposure for students to the corporate world but also helps nurture their personality traits, communication, and presentation skills.

Programme Structure

Focus: Fundamentals of transportation systems, design concepts, planning methods and material characterisation.

Courses :

  • Transportation Planning
  • Pavement Material Characterisation
  • Highway Design
  • Traffic Systems Analysis
  • Pavement Analysis and Design
  • Public Transportation
  • Research Practice
  • Elective

Focus: Integration of advanced design, research methodologies, and real-world exposure through electives and professional practice.

Courses :

  • Dissertation
  • Electives (4 Courses)
  • Practice School

Get Guidance by the Pioneers of Civil Engineering Excellence

Dr. Akshay Venkateshwaran


Assistant Professor,
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering

Dr. Brij Kishor Pandey


Assistant Professor,
Head of Department, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering

Dr. Deepthi Mary Dilip


Assistant Professor,
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering

Admissions: Everything You Need to Know


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At BITS Pilani, M.E. Civil (Transportation Engineering) develops expertise in traffic engineering, highway/pavement design, transportation systems planning and data-driven mobility, blending theory, computation and projects.

It’s a two-year, four-semester higher-degree at BITS Pilani: three semesters of coursework followed by a full-time final semester as either Practice School (PS-II) or Dissertation; a 3-semester completion path is possible via early dissertation start.

At BITS Pilani, you’ll study Highway Design, Pavement Materials & Characterisation, Pavement Analysis & Design, Traffic System Analysis and electives like Transportation Data Analytics and Road Asset Management.

Yes- Civil Engineering at BITS Pilani supports transport coursework with department labs/facilities and computational tools used in analysis and design projects.

Higher-degree students at BITS Pilani can opt for PS-II in the final term—a 5.5–6 month, credit-bearing, full-time industry assignment with defined outcomes and mentorship.

For BITS Pilani Higher-Degree admissions, a minimum 60% in the qualifying degree is required; selection is merit-based via the BITS HD test and/or a valid GATE score (as notified each cycle). Financial assistance (stipend/fee waiver) is described in the current notice.

M.E. Civil (Transportation Engineering) is offered under Civil Engineering at BITS Pilani—listed at the Pilani campus and run at Hyderabad as well.

Absolutely. BITS Pilani lets you choose domain electives (e.g., Transportation Economics, Highway Construction Technology, Pavement Rehabilitation, Transportation Data Analytics) and pick PS-II or Dissertation to match your goals.

Graduates from BITS Pilani move into transportation planning/consulting, traffic operations and safety, pavement/highway engineering, urban mobility and GIS/analytics roles—well aligned to the curriculum and PS/Dissertation choices.

BITS Pilani follows an institute-wide placement process with strong recruiter participation across seasons; PS-II often strengthens outcomes and can lead to PPOs.

Campus
Pilani
Hyderabad
Program Type
HD
Content Type
Courses
Degree
Higher Degree