CE-303 RGPV B.Tech
Surveying
Previous year papers and the official syllabus are free to read, no account needed.
Previous Year Papers
7 papers, latest Dec 2025
- CE-303 paper, Dec 2025
- CE-303 paper, Jun 2025
- CE-303 paper, Dec 2024
- CE-303 paper, Jun 2024
- CE-303 paper, Dec 2023
- CE-303 paper, Jun 2023
Syllabus, notes and important questions for CE-303
Syllabus units
Topics as the official RGPV syllabus lists them.
Unit 1 Surveying & Levelling 14 topics
- Basic Definitions of Surveying
- Principles of Surveying
- Classification of Surveying
- Methods of Linear Measurement (Ranging)
- Accessories for Linear Measurement
- Chain Surveying
- Compass Surveying
- Plane Table Surveying
- Correction and Errors
- Definition of Levelling
- Types of Levelling Operations
- Principles of Levelling
- Problems in Levelling
- Computation of Area and Volumes
Unit 2 Theodolite Traversing 6 topics
- Types of Theodolite Traversing
- Temporary Adjustment
- Latitude & Departure
- Plotting & Adjustment
- Omitted Measurements (EDM)
- Trigonometric Levelling
Unit 3 Tacheometry 9 topics
- Tachometric Systems and Principles
- Stadia System
- Uses of Analytic Lens
- Tangential System
- Subtense System
- Instrument Constant
- Field Work Reduction
- Direct‑Reading Tacheometer
- Use of Tacheometry for Traversing and Contouring
Unit 4 Curves 10 topics
- Classification and Use of Curves
- Elements of Circular Curves
- Calculations for Circular Curves
- Setting Out Curves by Offsets
- Setting Out Curves by Theodolites
- Compound Curves
- Reverse Curves
- Transition Curves
- Vertical Curves
- Setting Out Curves
Unit 5 Hydrographic Survey 7 topics
- Soundings
- Methods of Observations for Soundings
- Computations and Plotting of Soundings
- Principles of Photographic Surveying
- Aerial Photography
- Tilt and Height Distortions
- Setting Out Works
Exam insights
Counted from 7 past CE-303 papers.
Marks asked per paper, by unit
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Unit 1 Surveying &Levelling 38 marks
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Unit 2 Theodolite Traversing 19 marks
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Unit 3 Tacheometry 14 marks
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Unit 4 Curves 22 marks
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Unit 5 Hydrographic Survey 15 marks
Average marks of the questions from each unit in one paper. You answer only some of them, so the total is more than the paper’s maximum.
Asked again and again
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Explain/list the elements and notations of a simple circular curve with a neat sketch.
Asked 5 times: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2019
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What is sounding in hydrographic surveying and what are its uses?
Asked 4 times: 2025, 2024, 2020
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Explain the methods of traversing with/by theodolite, including meaning of traversing
Asked 4 times: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2019