Is it worth studying Civil Engineering in 2024?
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Yes, studying civil engineering in 2024 can be worth it, backed by several facts and statistics:
- Infrastructure boom in India with projects like Smart Cities Mission and Bharatmala Pariyojana create high demand for engineers (IBEF).
- Expected shortage of 1.5 million Civil Engineers by 2022 (ASSOCHAM).
- Average starting salary around ?3-5 Lacs per annum, with potential for significant growth with experience and specialization.
- India's GDP growth forecast at 7.5% in 2023 and 6.1% in 2024 (World Bank), fueling construction activity.
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