GNA University Organised Survey Camp 2026 for Diploma in Civil Technology Students in Dalhousie

GNA University's School of Engineering, Design & Automation successfully organised Survey Camp 2026 for students of the 5th Semester Diploma in Civil Technology at Dalhousie, Chamba (Himachal Pradesh). The five-day field programme gave hands-on experience with surveying skills and topographical mapping.

The camp aimed to equip students with the ability to apply the classroom knowledge to actual engineering scenarios and enhance technical and field survey skills.

Students Gained Practical Experience in Surveying Techniques

While at the camp, students conducted a series of field based surveying activities utilizing professional surveying instruments.

On Day 1, the Auto Level was used for levelling, establishing benchmarks and to calculate Reduced Levels (RLs).

Day 2 involved Plane Table Surveying, mapping the survey area to a scale in the field, observing and creating scaled maps.

Theodolite Survey and Topographic Mapping Conducted

Day 3: Traverse Surveying, students used the Theodolite to measure bearings and angles to get accurate field observations.

Day 4: It was dedicated to a hands-on learning experience in the natural terrain and contour variations at Khajjiar and Kalatop that highlighted its practical value and importance of topographical surveys.

Day 5: students used their field observations to create a Topographic Map of the Dalhousie area, which included contour lines and elevation information.

Survey camp for experiential learning

GNA University stated that the one-to-one experience boosted the technical knowledge of the students, aided in enhancing their teamwork and problem-solving skills, and also gave them a hands-on learning experience in civil engineering survey techniques.

The camp was a part of the university's efforts to give students hands-on experience in engineering by putting them into practice using concepts learned in the class, the university said.