Paper Bridge Competition

On 2nd September 2026, a simple challenge involving newspapers and tapes turned into a wonderful memory for all of us. Today, our department organized a “Paper Bridge Competition” for us, the first-year students.

The event kicked off at 2:20 p.m. in the Civil Seminar Hall. Students from both divisions gathered together eagerly. As Ms Rinu J Achison, Assistant Professor, CE wrapped up her briefing regarding the rules, nervousness was etched onto the faces of the students, with each of us wondering what the next few minutes would bring.

Since we hadn’t quite gotten to know each other yet, we were all concerned about the spirit of teamwork, especially considering the fact that we had been told that each group would consist of 10 people. However, as the competition began, all the initial worries seemed to fade away. A sudden sense of team spirit took over as everyone focused on completing the task. Ideas were exchanged, roles were taken up, and students who had barely known each other began working together with surprising ease.

The room soon filled with laughter and enthusiastic participation as we worked towards building our bridge. This was more than just a project for us. Through this activity, we were able to understand a few basic concepts of Civil Engineering. We also learned how factors such as stability and strength can matter greatly when building a structure.

When it was finally time to announce the winners, everyone gathered around eager to know the results. The third prize was awarded to both Group 3 and Group 12, followed by the second prize, which was bagged by Group 1. Finally, joyous chaos erupted as the first-place winner was announced. Group 11 emerged as the overall champions. Hearty congratulations to all the winners and participants!

Today was also the day we truly did something special together. We stepped out of our comfort zones, worked together as a team, and gained a small yet meaningful glimpse into the world of Civil Engineering.

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Delna Mary Danish, S1 CEA

Happy Onam!

Onam is always special. What made it even more special this time was the Onam Sadya arranged for everyone on campus, including students, faculty and staff.

Onam is a celebration of togetherness and sharing and joy of being a malayalee. Staff members celebrated Onam on the 20th, a day ahead of the students’ celebration on the 21st, when the campus came alive with all the colours and spirit of Onam.

Two days of celebration, togetherness, and festive cheer!

Happy Onam, everyone!

Alumni meet the First Years!

The classes for our 2026 admission started on 17 August 2026 and as part of the induction program of the department, we welcomed our three alumni members to interact with them on 18 August 2026. Dr. Neena M . Gopi (2014-18 batch), Ms. Sandhwana S (2021-25 batch) and Ms. Gayatri Krishnakumar (2011-15 batch) were the speakers. 

Dr. Neena is an Ad hoc Asst. Prof at GEC Thrissur and shared her education journey and motivated students to approach academics with confidence and positive attitude. Ms. Sandhwana, who is currently working at Aarbee group spoke about the challenges and preparation required for industry jobs.

Ms Gayathri who is a project engineer at Gulf Arena Group of Companies, Dubai, spoke about the industry expectations and her career. Having spent 8 years in fisat, four years as student and four years as a faculty member, she offered students a unique perspective based on her experiences both as a student and as a faculty member. Her journey highlighted the diverse career opportunities available within the field of Civil Engineering and encouraged students to explore different paths based on their interests and strengths.

The interaction gave students an opportunity to learn not only about professional careers but also about the importance of technical knowledge, practical experience, communication, confidence and continuous learning. The alumni shared their experiences openly, helping students gain a better understanding of what lies beyond the classroom.

The session concluded on a memorable note with the honouring of the alumni with mementos as a token of appreciation for their valuable time and inspiring interaction with the students.





We look forward to many more such enriching interactions, where the experiences of our alumni inspire and guide the next generation of civil engineers.


Thank you Neena, Sandhwana & Gayathri!
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Dr. Nishida A, AP CE