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₹3,50,000
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92.0%
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Highest Package
₹9,00,000
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Seats
20
Students
120
The Surveying program at K L Polytechnic is structured over eight semesters, with a balanced mix of core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and practical laboratory sessions. Each semester carries a specific credit load designed to ensure comprehensive coverage of fundamental and advanced concepts.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MATH101 | Engineering Mathematics I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PHY101 | Physics for Engineers | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | CHEM101 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | ENG101 | English for Communication | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | INT101 | Introduction to Surveying | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | LAW101 | Engineering Ethics & Law | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | LAB101 | Basic Lab Practices | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 2 | MATH201 | Engineering Mathematics II | 3-0-0-3 | MATH101 |
| 2 | PHY201 | Physics for Engineers II | 3-0-0-3 | PHY101 |
| 2 | CHEM201 | Chemistry for Engineers II | 3-0-0-3 | CHEM101 |
| 2 | SURV201 | Surveying I | 3-0-0-3 | INT101 |
| 2 | ECE201 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | LAW201 | Law and Professional Ethics | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 2 | LAB201 | Surveying Lab I | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 3 | MATH301 | Engineering Mathematics III | 3-0-0-3 | MATH201 |
| 3 | SURV301 | Surveying II | 3-0-0-3 | SURV201 |
| 3 | CS301 | Computer Applications in Surveying | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 3 | ECE301 | Electronics for Engineers | 3-0-0-3 | ECE201 |
| 3 | LAW301 | Environmental Laws | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 3 | LAB301 | Surveying Lab II | 0-0-3-1 | SURV201 |
| 4 | MATH401 | Engineering Mathematics IV | 3-0-0-3 | MATH301 |
| 4 | SURV401 | Geomatics Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | SURV301 |
| 4 | CS401 | GIS Fundamentals | 2-0-0-2 | CS301 |
| 4 | MECH401 | Mechanics of Materials | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | LAW401 | Professional Communication Skills | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 4 | LAB401 | Advanced Surveying Lab | 0-0-3-1 | SURV301 |
| 5 | SURV501 | Remote Sensing | 3-0-0-3 | SURV401 |
| 5 | CS501 | Database Management Systems | 3-0-0-3 | CS401 |
| 5 | ECE501 | Signal Processing for Engineers | 3-0-0-3 | ECE301 |
| 5 | SURV502 | Photogrammetry | 3-0-0-3 | SURV401 |
| 5 | LAW501 | Intellectual Property Rights | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 5 | LAB501 | Remote Sensing Lab | 0-0-3-1 | SURV401 |
| 6 | SURV601 | Construction Surveying | 3-0-0-3 | SURV502 |
| 6 | CS601 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3-0-0-3 | CS501 |
| 6 | ECE601 | Control Systems | 3-0-0-3 | ECE501 |
| 6 | SURV602 | Urban Planning & GIS | 3-0-0-3 | SURV501 |
| 6 | LAW601 | Project Management | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 6 | LAB601 | Construction Surveying Lab | 0-0-3-1 | SURV502 |
| 7 | SURV701 | Environmental Monitoring | 3-0-0-3 | SURV602 |
| 7 | CS701 | Machine Learning for Geospatial Data | 3-0-0-3 | CS601 |
| 7 | ECE701 | Optics and Photonics | 3-0-0-3 | ECE601 |
| 7 | SURV702 | Disaster Risk Reduction | 3-0-0-3 | SURV701 |
| 7 | LAW701 | Corporate Governance | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 7 | LAB701 | Environmental Monitoring Lab | 0-0-3-1 | SURV701 |
| 8 | SURV801 | Capstone Project I | 3-0-0-3 | SURV702 |
| 8 | CS801 | Software Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | CS701 |
| 8 | ECE801 | Antenna & Microwave Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | ECE701 |
| 8 | SURV802 | Capstone Project II | 3-0-0-3 | SURV801 |
| 8 | LAW801 | Final Thesis Writing | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 8 | LAB801 | Final Capstone Lab | 0-0-3-1 | SURV801 |
The program includes several advanced departmental electives designed to cater to diverse interests and career aspirations. These courses are offered in the later semesters and allow students to specialize in areas such as GIS, remote sensing, construction surveying, and environmental monitoring.
This course delves into the practical applications of GIS in urban planning, land use analysis, resource management, and disaster response. Students learn to design GIS projects from scratch, implement spatial databases, and visualize complex data sets using industry-standard software like ArcGIS and QGIS.
This elective introduces students to the principles of remote sensing and their applications in environmental science. Topics include satellite image interpretation, land cover classification, atmospheric corrections, and climate change monitoring. Practical sessions involve analyzing real-world datasets from Landsat, Sentinel, and MODIS satellites.
This course focuses on the application of surveying techniques in construction projects. Students learn about site layout, building alignment, as-built surveys, and quality control measures. The course emphasizes hands-on experience with modern equipment such as total stations, robotic instruments, and GPS receivers.
This elective explores the science and technology behind photogrammetry, including stereo imagery interpretation, digital image processing, and 3D modeling. Students gain proficiency in using photogrammetric software to generate topographic maps, orthophotos, and digital elevation models.
This course bridges the gap between urban planning and geospatial technologies. Students learn how to integrate spatial data into urban development strategies, assess community needs, and evaluate policy impacts using GIS tools and techniques.
This elective provides a comprehensive understanding of EIA processes, including baseline studies, impact prediction, mitigation measures, and reporting. Students work on real-world case studies involving industrial projects, infrastructure development, and conservation efforts.
This course explores the unique challenges and techniques involved in marine surveying, including coastal mapping, bathymetric surveys, and navigation chart production. Students gain exposure to specialized equipment used in offshore environments and learn about international standards for marine data collection.
This elective focuses on the integration of spatial technologies in smart city development. Students study concepts like IoT-based sensors, real-time traffic management, energy efficiency monitoring, and citizen engagement platforms using geospatial tools.
The Surveying program at K L Polytechnic places significant emphasis on project-based learning to ensure that students develop practical skills and apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. Projects are categorized into mini-projects (first year) and capstone projects (final year).
Mini-projects are assigned during the first two years of the program to help students understand fundamental concepts through hands-on experimentation. These projects are typically conducted in groups of 3-5 members, with faculty guidance and mentorship provided throughout the process.
The capstone project is a major component of the final year curriculum, lasting approximately six months. Students work individually or in teams on a research-oriented or industry-sponsored project under the supervision of a faculty member. The project involves problem identification, literature review, data collection, analysis, and presentation.
Projects are evaluated based on several criteria including innovation, technical depth, feasibility, documentation quality, and oral defense performance. Each project must be submitted in the form of a detailed report and presented to a panel of experts from academia and industry.
Students have the freedom to choose their own projects or select from a list of pre-approved topics suggested by faculty members. The selection process considers student interest, availability of resources, relevance to current trends, and potential for publication or commercialization.
