With the coming year 2020, an increased investment of a huge amount of INR 39 lakh crores in urban infrastructure is being planned. With aspirants planning a career in construction or real estate, training for project analysis, cost estimation, resource management, safety, labour efficiency, quality assurance as well as information systems and sustainable management is necessary. Requirement of the courses in construction project management has gone up in demand in the country as it offers lucrative career options and PMI-GAC accredited ones.

The top 5 colleges for the course in construction engineering and management or real estate are all follows, shortlisted based on the detailed research of the infrastructure, faculty, placement and course curriculum.

RICS – School of Built Environment (SBE), Amity University Courses 

Established in 2013, the RICS SBE, being India’s first leading school of built environment is driven by the industry and offers specialized undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the construction, real estate as well as infrastructure. RICS SBE has nurtured more than 2500 students with best-in-class skills, incomparable professionalism, world-class knowledge, and a positive attitude. RICS SBE placement has a record of successfully placing more than 1700 students at attractive packages in some of the leading companies in the industry. RICS SBE is supported by the Ministry of Urban Development, India and has been associated with 500+ leading real estate and construction companies. RICS school possesses two campuses in Noida as well as Mumbai – and offers top-notch infrastructure and learning capabilities.

School of Planning and Architecture

The school offers specialized graduate and postgraduate courses in different aspects of human habitat and environment, as well as provides them with industry-best outlook and skills. Built in 1941 in Delhi, the school has been promoting research, education and consultancy services in the human habitat and environment field.

NICMAR - National Institute of Construction Management and Research

NICMAR is also accredited by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India as “Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO)”. The school is known for its training, research, professionalism and skill development among students seeking careers in the construction and allied industries. The school has four campuses offering graduate and postgraduate courses in Pune, Hyderabad, Goa, NCR, and Mumbai.

Indian School of Business (ISB)

It is a rigorous and challenging program for 12 months, which is offered on a part-time basis to encourage professionals to combine work and education to do better. A world-class school in Asia is known for its management courses. This school is also equipped with a focused program – Advanced Management Program for Infrastructure (AMPI) that imparts comprehensive knowledge to students across strategic planning, finance, economics, law, social and environmental issues, public policy and other aspects related to infrastructure and development.

CEPT University

It comprises of five faculties that provide comprehensive training in architecture, planning, technology, design, and management. Located in Ahmedabad, CEPT University provides competent educative, research and advisory training in designing, planning constructing and managing human habitats. It offers graduate, postgraduate, as well as doctoral courses to students from all over the world.

The career prospects are increasing in the industry of Construction Management or Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure and individuals have strong career opportunities in this field. What is required are a few realistic courses driven to bring out the excellence among kids.