Is it worth studying Civil Engineering in 2024?
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Yes, studying Civil Engineering is still worthwhile as the construction sector of India has contributed to the GDP growth at approx. 6.1% in 2024 on an estimation. Hence, we can the demand for Civil Engineers has also increased with that. Plus, there is an infrastructure boom with projects like Smart Cities Mission and Bharatmala Pariyojana which again raises the demand for Civil Engineers.
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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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