Depending on the type of program, the period of the program depends. If you want to go for Diploma in civil engineering then its of 3 years, for Btech in Civil Engineering its 4 years and for MTech in CE its 2 years. Now after Diploma also you can joint BTech civil engineering through lateral entry examination and it will take you 3 years. Some institutes provides dual degree program such as BTech+MTech which is of 5 years. Thus depending on your course type the period will depend.

To know more about civil engineering visit the link below:

https://www.careers360.com/courses/civil-engineering-course

I hope this helps.