About Department
About Department
Milestone
The programme started in 1963 with an intake of 40 students and later in 1966 increased to 60 students. Academic autonomy was granted in the year 1994. In 2004 Civil Engineerung department had applied for NBA (National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi) and was certified with highest number of years for 5 years i.e from the year 2005-2010. The department has been granted AICTE MODROB grants for retrofitting Material Testing Laboratory. From Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC) grants, Digital Compression Testing Machine was purchased. In every visit of MSBTE (Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education) the department always received Excellent and Very Good Remarks. For year 2018-19, we received Excellent grade which is valid till 2019-20. In the year 2004 the National Level Faculty Development Training Program (FDTP) on ‘Repairs and Retrofitting of structures’ sponsored by AICTE was organised. Again in the year 2012 MSBTE sponsored FDTP on ‘Structural Audit of Buildings’ was conducted. In the recent year the department has organised two state level MSBTE sponsored FDTP on ‘Advanced Surveying Instruments & Techniques’ in the year 2017 and ‘Application of IS 800: 2017 in Design of Steel Structure’ in the year 2016.
The department has re-applied for NBA in the year 2018.
Vision and Mission
Vision of Department:
To develop Diploma Civil Engineers by shaping their overall personality.
Mission of Department:
- Impart knowledge related to civil engineering field through regularly updated curriculum.
- Provide diploma engineers with adequate practical exposure.
- Imbibe entrepreneurship attitude and personality development through co-curricular activities.
- Exposure to foreign language and awareness to environment.
- Motivate faculty for up gradation through trainings.
- Use of ICT for teaching and learning.
Goals
Short Term Goals
- Conducting Value addition training programs for students,.
- Modernization of Surveying Laboratory by procurement of equipments.
- Conducting STTP (Short Term Training Programs) for faculties.
- Consultancy for Audit works, Structural Proof Checking, Third Party inspection, etc.
- Procurement of related software’s.
- Deputation of faculties for higher education.
- Material testing job for various works.
- Inclusion of latest equipments for Environmental Engg. Lab.
- Faculty Training: Total station and Induction training certificate course.
Long Term Goals
- Strengthening of labs via MODROB proposals.
- Strengthening of Faculty & supporting Staff position.
- Upgradation of Laboratories by addition of modern / digital equipments, etc.
- Digitization of teaching Learning resources, Laboratories, Study material and library.
- Updation of Classroom facility and infra facility.
- Up gradation of Universal Testing Machine.
- Digitalization of Surveying Laboratory.
Board of Studiess
| BOS Members - Diploma In Civil Engineering | ||
|---|---|---|
| SrNo | Member's Name, Designation and Organization | Governing Body Designation |
| 1 | Shri.R.G. Tambat Head of Civil Engg. Dept., K. J. Somaiya Polytechnic |
Chairman |
| 2 | Shri.Madhav Chikodi Consulting Engineer, Dombivali(East). |
Mentor cum Industry Expert |
| 3 | Dr. Ajaykumar R. Kambekar Associate Professor in CE, SPCE, ANdheri west - 58 |
Academic Expert ( Engg College) |
| 4 | Shri.Sanjeev Raje VP,Navdeep Const.Company,Bhandup,Mumbai. |
Industry Expert (Alumni Member) |
| 5 | Mr.Manoj P Deshmukh Head of Civil Engg. Dept. MSSS.Poly. Byculla,Mumbai |
Expert Member (MSBTE Nominee) |
| 6 | Shri. K.B.Kelgandre Selection Gr.Lecturer In CE, K. J. Somaiya Polytechnic |
Member |
| 7 | Smt.Janhavi S.Gaikwad Lecturer In CE, K. J. Somaiya Polytechnic |
Member Secretary |
| 8 | Ishaan Patil | Final Year Student |
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Laboratories
Civil Engineering department has adequate and well equipped laboratories to meet the curriculum requirements. The laboratories have very good natural light; fresh air as well as they is well illuminated & provided with adequate number of ceiling fans as well as electrical points.
All laboratories are assisted by competent technical staff with thorough knowledge of various experiments and procedures. Students are encouraged to make maximum use of labs for conducting their project works during and beyond the class hours.
From time to time laboratories are upgraded with new instruments/equipments/machines to meet the curriculum revisions.
Clean laboratories creates conducive atmosphere for learning of students.
The details of various laboratories are as under:
| S N | Name of the Laboratory | Area in Sq. M. | Name Of laboratory Incharge | Names of the Important equipment (Alt+Enter for next line) |
Technical Manpower support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name and Designation | Qualification | |||||
| 1 | Material Testing Laboratory | 142.2 | Miss. P N. Petkar | 1. Universal Testing Machine. 2. Compression Testing Machine. 3. Rebound Hammer (Analog / Digital). 4. Ultra-Sonic Pulse Velocity Equip. 5. Cover meter. 6. Half cell Potentiometer. 7. Accelerated Curing Tank. |
Mr. Vikas Kadam Lab. Assistant |
Diploma (CE), ITI ( Surveying) |
| 2 | Surveying Laboratory | 38.85 | Mr. K.B. Kelgandre | 1. Total Station. 2. Auto Level. 3. Theodolite. 4. Dumpy level. 5. Digital Planimeter. |
Mr. Vikas Kadam Lab. Assistant |
Diploma (CE), ITI ( Surveying) |
| 3 | Computer Lab | 35.7 | Mr. U.A. Maske | 1. Computers. 2. Laptop. 3. LCD Projector. 4. Printer. |
Mr. Vikas Kadam Lab. Assistant |
Diploma (CE), ITI ( Surveying) |
| 4 | Applied Mechanics Lab | 71.4 | Mr. A. R. Yadav | 1. Differential Axel and Wheel. 2. Single and Double Purchase Crab. 3.Lamis Theorem. 4. Law of Polygon forces. |
Mr. Vikas Kadam Lab. Assistant |
Diploma (CE), ITI ( Surveying) |
| 5 | Environmental Engg. Laboratory | 25.43 | Mrs.J.S.Gaikwad | 1. Jar Test Apparatus. 2. Naphelometer 3. Chlorine Test Kit 4. Muffle Furnance. 5. Digital pH meter. |
Mr. Vikas Kadam Lab. Assistant |
Diploma (CE), ITI ( Surveying) |
| S N | Name of the Laboratory | Name Of laboratory Incharge | Name of the Important equipment | Technical Manpower support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name and Designation | Qualification | ||||
| 1 | Material Testing Laboratory (and CTSM Laboratory) | Mr.S.V. Ozarkar | 1. Universal Testing Machine. 2. Compression Testing Machine. 3. Rebound Hammer (Analog / Digital). 4. Ultra-Sonic Pulse Velocity Equip. 5. Cover meter. 6. Half cell Potentiometer. 7. Accelerated Curing Tank. | Mr. Vaibhav Kamble Technical Assistant. | BE (Civil Engg) |
| 2 | Surveying Laboratory | Mr.A.R. Yadav | 1. Total Station. 2. Auto Level. 3. Theodolite. 4. Dumpy level. 5. Digital Planimeter. |
Mr. Vaibhav Kamble Technical Assistant. | BE (Civil Engg) |
| 3 | Computer Lab | Mr.U.A. Maske | 1. Computers. 2. Laptop. 3. LCD Projector. 4. Printer. |
Mr. Vaibhav Kamble Technical Assistant. | BE (Civil Engg) |
| 4 | Engineering Mechanics Lab | Miss.P.N. Petkar | 1. Differential Axel and Wheel. 2. Single and Double Purchase Crab. 3.Lamis Theorem. 4. Law of Polygon forces. |
Mr. Vaibhav Kamble Technical Assistant. | BE (Civil Engg) |
| 5 | Environmental Engg. Laboratory | Mrs.J.S. Gaikwad | 1. Jar Test Apparatus. 2. Naphelometer 3. Chlorine Test Kit 4. Muffle Furnance. 5. Digital pH meter. |
Mr. Vaibhav Kamble Technical Assistant. | BE (Civil Engg) |
HOD and Faculty Profile

| Sr.No. | Name | Designation | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashokkumar Rambachan Yadav | Lecturer(Civil) | View |
| 2 | Dilip Parvatrao Kaluse | Lecturer Senior Grade(Physics) | View |
| 3 | Janhavi Santosh Gaikwad | Lecturer(Civil) | View |
| 4 | Kishor Balasaheb Kelgandre | Lecturer Senior Grade(Civil) | View |
| 5 | Poonam Nagraj Petkar | Lecturer(Civil) | View |
| 6 | Swapnil Yashwant Tambe | Lecturer(Physics) | View |
| 7 | Umesh Aniruddha Maske | Lecturer(Civil) | View |
| 8 | Vikas Govindrao Patil | Lecturer(Chemistry) | View |
Achievements
Department Achievements
MSBTE: Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education
EAMC: External Academic Monitoring Committee by MSBTE (as per Act)
MODROB: Modernisation and Removal of Obsolescence (Project Grants by AICTE)
MOU: Memorandum of Understanding
NBA: National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi
AICTE: All India Council of Technical Education, New Delhi
Faculty Achievements
Students Achievements
| Civil Engg Year 2018-2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event , Venue & Dates | Achievement | Name of Students |
| International Conference On Green Energy For Sustainable Development, (International Level Paper Presentation) Venue: Government Polytechnic, Nagpur Date:26th & 27th Feb.2019
|
1st Prize
(Track 4) |
1. Pranay R.Vedre |
| 2. Suraj R.Mishra | ||
| 3. Sushil H. Achane | ||
| 4. Siddhant R.Jadhav | ||
| 5. Omkar S.Sawant | ||
| 6. Mayur G. Waidande | ||
| State Level Quiz Competition - Sthapatya-19 Venue:VJTI, Matunga, Mumbai – 400019 Date:16th Feb.2019 |
2nd Prize, Certificate+ Trophy and Cash Prize of Rs.1000/- |
1. Pooja Hadawale |
| 2. Sharaddha Ahivale | ||
| State Level Quiz Competition - Sthapatya-19 Venue:VJTI, Matunga, Mumbai – 400019 Date:16th Feb.2019 |
1st Prize | 1. Simran Parwani |
| 2. Nandini Thakkar | ||
| State Quiz Competition –
Venue:Shivajirao S.Jondhale Polytechnic, |
2nd Prize | 1. Pooja Hadawale |
| 2. Sharaddha Ahivale | ||
