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None of the universities offer diploma courses either in civil engineering or in building technology branch through the distance education mode. But degree-level courses are available in civil engineering / allied fields.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers a B.Tech. in civil (construction management) (BTCM) course. Those who have passed the 3-year polytechnic diploma in civil / mechanical / electrical / computer / architecture / chemical engineering and employed in relevant fields are eligible for admission.
IGNOU also conducts other similar courses - B.Tech. in civil (water resource engineering) (BTWRE). Those who have passed the 3-year polytechnic diploma in civil / agriculture / mechanical / electrical / computer / architecture / chemical engineering and employed in the relevant field are eligible for admission.
Advanced diploma courses in construction management and water resource engineering are also available at IGNOU.
The 4-years B.Tech. civil (construction management) programme has been designed to impart training and continuing professional education to upgrade diploma level manpower engaged in managing construction tasks. The programme structure has been designed so as to provide in-built modularity and flexibility. The successful completion of the first two modules (first and second year) makes you eligible for the award of advanced diploma in construction management (ADCM). The student should have the flexibility to study either only for ADCM and exit from the system or to move further to complete the B.Tech. degree.
B.Tech civil (water resource engineering) is a continuing education programme for the working diploma holders engaged in water resources sector. It is a 4-year degree programme that offers in built flexibility in terms of intermediate award of advanced diploma in water resource engineering (ADWRE) after successful completion of first two modules. Students also have an option to discontinue after obtaining ADWRE and take up studies at a later date to complete the degree programme. For more details visit www.ignou.ac.in
The Directorate of Distance Education of the Annamalai University offers diploma courses in concrete technology and design of concrete structure and diploma in construction management. Those who have passed diploma in civil engineering / BE civil engineering / BE civil and structural engineering / AMIE civil engineering are eligible for admission. Duration of the course is one year. Address: Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar - 608 002 Phone: 04144 238610, 237160
The National Institute of Construction Management and Research, School of Distance Education, Pune - 411 045 conducts Graduate Diplomas / Certificates courses in Construction Management field through the distance education mode. For more details visit Phone: 020 27290432 / 020 27292671 Extn: 202;
The Institution of Engineers (India) provides facilities to obtain AMIE, which is equivalent an engineering degree. In order to obtain AMIE, one should have to pass Section `A' and Section `B' examination. Those who have passed Plus Two examinations with physics, chemistry and mathematics with 45 per cent marks are eligible to register for this course. Diploma holders in engineering are also eligible to register in the diploma group of the AMIE. It is mainly a private study route. Oral coaching is also available. Detailed information about AMIE can be obtained from the following address: Hon. Secretary, The Institute of Engineers (India), Kerala State Centre, Observatory Hills, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 033 (Phone 0471 2322991) or
The secretary, The Institution of Engineers (India), 8, Gokhale Road, Kolkata - 700 020, Phone: 033 2238311, web site: ieindia.org
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