Congratulations Sarangi!

Congratulations Sarangi P S, S4 CE for getting selected to the NCC 22 K BN GUARD TEAM. 

Sarangi is standing on the left side in this photo. We are proud of you and Wish you all the very best!

"VR" in Civil Engineering

Our department hosted a technical talk on “Local & Global Projects with Real-Time Visualisation Using Virtual Reality (VR)” for the final year students on 10th March 2026. The session was organised with the objective of introducing students to modern technologies used in the civil engineering industry, particularly the application of Virtual Reality (VR) for project visualisation and planning.

The session was delivered by the team from SOLID CAD (CAD Training & Engineering Services), Kochi. During the session, the speakers explained how advanced digital tools and visualisation technologies are transforming the engineering and construction sectors globally. Students were introduced to several local and international civil engineering projects and were shown how these projects are designed, analysed, and presented using modern software tools.

The speakers also discussed the growing importance of Building Information Modelling (BIM), CAD technologies, and immersive visualisation tools in modern construction projects. The talk emphasised the need for civil engineering students to develop industry-relevant skills and stay updated with emerging technologies to remain competitive in the evolving engineering sector.

Following the technical session, a Residential Home Planning Competition was organised for the students. The competition aimed to encourage creativity, practical design thinking, and the application of civil engineering principles in residential building planning. Students actively participated in the event by presenting innovative and well-planned residential home designs that considered aspects such as space utilisation, functionality, aesthetics, and structural feasibility.

The submissions were evaluated and the best designs were selected, and the winners were announced during the closing session.

The session was highly interactive, and students actively participated by asking questions about career opportunities, software tools, and the practical implementation of VR in real-world projects. The discussion helped students gain a better understanding of how digital technologies are shaping the future of civil engineering.

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Ann Mariya, S8 CE A

Vertical Ventures!

ISTE student chapter of our campus hosted TANTRA, a national-level technical fest during 27, 28 February and 1st March 2026. Many technical events and competitions were held as part of the event. 

The student members from our department contributed to the tech fest by hosting an exciting structural design competition titled Vertical Ventures. This event was designed to challenge students’ engineering creativity, structural intelligence, and teamwork. 

The competition was conducted in the auditorium, where participants were tasked with designing and constructing a tower using ice-cream sticks and glue, within specified dimensions, capable of carrying the maximum possible load while maintaining aesthetic appeal. The competition emphasized precision planning, structural stability, innovation, and smart engineering design.

A total of 15 teams, including participants from other institutions, took part in the competition. Each team consisted of four students who collaboratively designed and constructed their towers using the materials provided, while adhering to the specified constraints. 

The load test of the models were conducted using the Universal Testing Machine (UTM) in our lab. The evaluation was carried out based on three main criteria: the vertical  load-carrying capacity of the tower, its aesthetic appearance, and compliance with the specified design requirements.

The event was coordinated by Ms. Annmariya Babu (S8 CEA)  and Ms. Ananya Ajith (S6 CEA) and the models were evaluated by Dr. Asha Joseph and Ms. Reshma Prasad, faculty members from our department.

 
The competition featured an attractive prize pool of ₹10,000 and  the prizes were distributed by renowned playback singer Mr. Sachin Warrier, our alumni. Mr. Adwin Antu, Alwin Pauly, Arjith Manoj and Govind K (S6 CEA) bagged the first prize worth Rs. 5000. 

Vertical Ventures turned out to be a thrilling experience for the participants, providing them with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical structural challenges, while also fostering innovation, teamwork, and engineering excellence. 

The event successfully demonstrated how creative design combined with sound engineering principles can lead to structures that truly stand tall under pressure.

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Dr. Asha joseph, Professor, CE