Established in the year 1958, this division has been very active in research work to produce quality geotechnical engineering manpower needed to tackle a variety of geotechnical challenges faced during the implementation of a number of plan programmes. The division was established with the following set of objectives:

• To impart quality higher education in the field of geotechnical engineering
• To conduct advanced research in the field of geotechnical engineering
• To become a centre of excellence giving thrust for need based research and
  active interaction with industries in the development programmes