After three and half years of undergraduate study in Civil Engineering, I feel

completely satisfied with my decision to choose engineering as my career option as

it has revealed most pragmatic and down-to-earth approach to tackling human
problems to me. My enthusiasm coupled with scope for innovations and
opportunities available in the civil engineering has motivated me to opt for higher
studies and contribute to the field through meaningful research. I sincerely believe
that graduation at IIT Delhi will be an ideal step in this direction.

My decision to pursue Phd in Civil Engineering was result of my desire to

contribute something beautiful to the society, direct impact of Engineering on every
individual’s life and importance of infrastructure for development of a country.

I am optimistic and hardworking and strongly believe in maintaining ethical

integrity in all my endeavours. My family maintains a highly motivated ambience
conducive to academic pursuit. This has ingrained the desire of competition and
achievement and temperament of scientific inquiry in my character. Consequently I
Performed well in every class I attended in school and high school. My hard work
and perseverance paid off when I got admitted in National Institute of Technology
(NIT – Arunachal Pradesh).

I had first formal exposure to structural engineering in course “Mechanics of

Materials”. This course inculcated in me the fundamental tenets of structural
behaviour which ignited my interest in this field. To strengthen my concepts I
pursued courses on basic and “Advanced” “Structural Analysis” which enabled me
to do elastic analysis of structures using flexibility and stiffness approaches. Design
courses like basic and “Advanced” “Design of Concrete Structures”, “Design of
Steel Structures” and “Analysis and Design for Wind and Earthquake Effects”
equipped me with adequate tools to carryout Load Resistant Factor Design and
introduced me to codal provisions. Laboratory courses helped me consolidate my
fundamentals and reinforce theoretical background.

I armed myself with the knowledge of basic geotechnical engineering in

“Geotechnical Engineering I” & “II”. These courses have given me sound grasp of
fundamentals. Numerous visits to construction sites enhanced my practical
understanding.

I also credited courses like “Materials of Construction”, “Building

Construction and Equipment’s” and “Functional Design of Buildings” which
inculcated latest construction technology and management methods in me.
“Construction Management” highlighted importance of effective team coordination
for project execution in quality construction practice and exposed me to plethora of
applications of Operations Research in project management.
 In the previous years I have paved a way to shape my career but I realised
that undergraduate education has given me only glimpse of knowledge in this field.
My decision for Phd in Civil Engineering is an effort to quench my thirst of
knowledge and contribute to field by positive research. From consultants of my
professors, guidance of my seniors and careful perusal of web-pages of university, I
am convinced that my career will be in best hands at your Institute. Not only was I
attracted by its distinguished faculty, excellent laboratory facilities and high
reputation but also by quality of research going on. My choice of this specialisation
is motivated by its multidisciplinary nature which will broaden my horizons and give
me flexibility in professional practice.

The knowledge gained through academics and experience in trainings came to lime
light when I proceeded to work for JMC Project (India) Limited where I took up
Transportation Infrastructures as my field research for One and Half years working
on Pile Cap Reinforcement, Pile Cap Concreting etc.,.

My academic pursuits have not however, prevented me from participating with

interest in various extracurricular activities. As coordinator of the Civil Engineering
Association, Technical Festival and Cultural Festival of NIT Arunachal Pradesh, I
have enjoyed working in a team while planning for the organization's activities.
Apart from these I have represented my college as Vice-captain of cricket team
winning the Inter University Cricket meet for our college.

The undergraduate curriculum enabled me to clear my fundamentals; so I feel the

need to complete my Phd. The fast emerging global scenario in the field, and
moreover the quality of education and exposure to plethora of research work in IIT
Delhi supplemented by my own interest, has helped me to fortify my decision to
pursue graduate studies in IIT Delhi.

I am applying to your Institute because of the excellent reputation of your school. In

addition, your splendid facilities are also a major attraction to me. In my experience
as a student I know for certain that good facilities can make a difference in a student's
life and learning experience. I hope you will grant me the privilege of pursuing my
Phd in your prestigious Institute.

I look forward to a long and fruitful association with IIT Delhi.