Environmental Engineering

About the Program

The Department of Environmental Engineering at J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, focuses on training engineers to tackle global environmental challenges through sustainable practices and technology. The program integrates civil, chemical, and biological sciences with environmental studies to protect and restore natural ecosystems.

Students are equipped with scientific and practical knowledge to address pollution control, water treatment, solid waste management, environmental impact assessment, and renewable energy systems.

What You Will Learn

• Water Supply & Wastewater Engineering
• Solid Waste Management & Sanitary Engineering
• Air Pollution Control Technologies
• Environmental Chemistry & Microbiology
• Hydrology, Climate Change, and Sustainability
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• GIS and Remote Sensing Applications
• Green Energy Systems and Environmental Law

Laboratories and Facilities

• Water and Wastewater Analysis Lab
• Air Quality Monitoring and Control Lab
• Environmental Chemistry Lab
• GIS & Remote Sensing Simulation Tools
• Microbiology Lab for Wastewater and Soil Analysis
• On-site visits to treatment plants and field survey labs

Industrial Exposure

• Internships in Pollution Control Boards, CPCB, HSPCB
• Site visits to water and wastewater treatment plants
• Collaboration with NGOs and sustainability organizations
• Training programs with TERI, NEERI, and CSIR institutions

Career Opportunities

• Environmental Engineer / Sustainability Consultant
• Water Treatment Plant Engineer / EIA Specialist
• Air & Water Quality Analyst / GIS Analyst
• Research Scientist / Climate Data Modeler
• NGOs, Environmental Startups, and Consulting Firms
• Higher Studies: M.Tech in Environmental or Civil Engineering, MS Abroad, Ph.D.

Student Highlights

• Participation in National Green Hackathons and Competitions
• Projects on rainwater harvesting, e-waste recycling, and bio-toilets
• Research papers in water purification and green technologies
• Internships at CPCB, HUDA, and green energy companies

Clubs and Community Involvement

• Eco Club and Environmental Awareness Society
• Green Campus Initiative and Clean India Campaigns
• Workshops on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Tree plantation drives, waste segregation, and awareness camps

Admission and Eligibility

• Admission through JEE Main via HSTES counseling
• 12th with PCM and minimum 75% as per AICTE norms
• Interest in sustainability, biology, and civil/environmental systems
• Project-oriented and fieldwork-inclined candidates preferred