Certificate in Draughtsman (Civil) 

at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology, Shimla

No, HPCET is not compulsory for admissions to BTech at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology. Students can apply through JEE Mains as well as HPCET. Students must still meet the eligibility for the course as well as their preferred exam with students meeting the cutoff receiving admissions.

The BTech Civil Engineering syllabus focuses on both theoretical lectures as well as practical work.

With the help of lectures in the curriculum, theoretical concepts are introduced to students, tutorials provide space for solving problems and applications also.

And the labs offer hands-on experience to students who get acquainted with equipment and CAD software. Also, the field projects also allow students to apply their B Tech Civil Engg. skills and knowledge to design and implement communication systems.

The selection for courses at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology depends on entrance exam scores such as JEE Mains and HPCET for BTech admissions and HP PAT for Diploma. Students must meet the course eligibility before applying for the exams.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology has placed its selected students in known and reputed companies such as Deloitte And Touche Assurancr Enterprise Risk And Services India Pvt Ltd, K S R Infratech, Veerbhadreshwar Technologies, Kk Wholesale Textiles.

The most popular course in Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology is its BTech programme with a total of 3 specialisations as well as 1 planned tentative specialisation. Admissions to the course depends on HP CET conducted by Himachal Pradesh Technical University or JEE Mains scores.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology provides great placements to its students. During the ABVGIET placements 2025, the highest package offered was INR 12 LPA. See the table below to know more:

Course	the lowest Package (2025)	Average Package (2025)	the highest Package (2025)
CSE	INR 1 LPA	INR 3.56 LPA	INR 12 LPA
ECE	INR 3 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 5 LPA
EE	INR 1 LPA	INR 2.97 LPA	INR 6.25 LPA

 

The following courses are offered at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology:

• UG Courses: BTech in 3 specialisations of Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. As well as 4th planned in Civil Engineering.
• Diploma: Polytechnic (Diploma) in 4 specialisations of Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engg., and Mechanical Engineering.
• Certificate: ITI courses in Draughtsman (Civil), Mechanic Electric Vehicle, Electrician, Fitter, MMV, etc.

ABVGIET has yet to release its placement rate recorded in 2025. Once out it will be updated on this page. See the table below to know about the placement highlights recorded in 2025 placement season:

Course	the lowest Package (2025)	Average Package (2025)	the highest Package (2025)
CSE	INR 1 LPA	INR 3.56 LPA	INR 12 LPA
ECE	INR 3 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 5 LPA
EE	INR 1 LPA	INR 2.97 LPA	INR 6.25 LPA