Modeling, simulation, and civil infrastructure research rooted in a landmark institution.
ICMSC 2026 brings together researchers, academicians, industry experts, and students to discuss advances in modeling and simulation for sustainable and resilient civil infrastructure.
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
Reflecting a commendable legacy of more than six decades, TKM College of Engineering is the first Government-aided engineering college in Kerala. Located at Karikode on the Kollam-Chenkotta road, the campus is a distinctive landmark built in the Indo-Saracenic architectural style.
The foundation stone was laid in 1956 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of independent India, and the college was formally inaugurated on July 3, 1958 by Prof. Humayun Kabir.
Janab A. Thangal Kunju Musaliar
In 1950, while at the peak of his business career, Thangal Kunju Musaliar foresaw the tremendous importance of education. This vision led to the formation of the TKM Educational Trust in 1956 and the establishment of TKM College of Engineering.
Today, the trust continues to uphold his values through a network of institutions including TKM College of Arts and Sciences, TKM Institute of Technology, TKM Institute of Management, TKM School of Architecture, and other centres of learning.
Department of Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering took its genesis in 1958 and is one of the oldest and most dynamic engineering departments in Kerala. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes, and was awarded academic autonomy by the University Grants Commission from 2022.
The department is a QIP Centre of AICTE and supports research activities funded by AICTE, TEQIP, the Institution of Engineers (India), KSCSTE, and CERD. Its UG and PG programmes have received NBA accreditation.
Institutional Direction
College Vision & Mission
Vision: Excellence in education and research with socio-economic and environmental outlook.
- Offer state-of-the-art undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes.
- Enhance knowledge through cutting-edge research and industry collaboration.
- Instill ethical, social, and environmental perspectives for sustainable development.
- Nurture creativity, self-learning, and interpersonal skills.
Department Vision & Mission
Vision: Holistic and research-oriented education in civil engineering aligned with global standards and environmental sustenance.
- Train and equip graduates to take up the civil engineering profession.
- Extend knowledge and expertise for community development.
- Motivate students for higher studies and research.
- Create responsible professionals capable of sustainable engineering practice.