Please note — cover year vs approval: BTEUP's own file for this curriculum prints "YEAR 2025-2026" on its cover, while carrying the approval line "UPDATED AND APPROVED BY BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION U.P. LUCKNOW IN C.D.C MEETING HELD ON 16.07.2026" on every page. It is filed in BTEUP's 2026-27 folder (folder2627), so it is treated here as the 2026-27 syllabus on the strength of that approval. The scheme it carries is identical, subject for subject and mark for mark, to the 2025-26 scheme.
Disaster Management — What This Subject Is About
Floods, earthquakes, cyclones, industrial accidents — when disaster strikes, someone has to know what to do before, during and after it. Disaster Management teaches you about various types of natural and man-made disasters, pre- and post-disaster management, the organisations involved in disaster management in India, and the technological tools used in it. This is Open Elective-1, Option 2: you choose either this subject or Engineering Economics & Accountancy, or a certification course of not less than 20 hours.
The five units are understanding disaster, types and causes of disasters, the disaster management cycle and framework, disaster management in India, and science and technology for disaster management. The disaster management cycle unit carries the most weightage at 28% (08 periods). Note the marks: this is a (Q) qualifying subject — 50 marks internal, 2 credits. Passing is compulsory, but the marks do not count for your percentage or division.
Subject 3.6 (Open Elective-1, Theory) (Q) • 50 Marks internal • 2 Credits • L 2 – P 0 • Choose this OR Engineering Economics & Accountancy • Qualifying only • 3rd Semester — Electrical Engineering • Session 2026–27
About this document: Open Elective-1 (3.6) is a (Q) qualifying subject — compulsory to appear and pass, but marks are not included for percentage and division. Choose either this theory course or Engineering Economics & Accountancy, or a certification course (not less than 20 hrs) from the approved providers.
What You Will Study
Unit – I: Understanding Disaster (02 Periods, 10%)
Understanding the Concepts and definitions of Disaster, Hazard, Vulnerability, Risk, Capacity – Disaster and Development, and disaster management.
Unit – II: Types, Trends, Causes, Consequences and Control of Disasters (05 Periods, 19%)
Geological Disasters (earthquakes, landslides, tsunami, mining); Hydro-Meteorological Disasters (floods, cyclones, lightning, thunder-storms, hail storms, avalanches, droughts, cold and heat waves); Biological Disasters (epidemics, pest attacks, forest fire); Technological Disasters (chemical, industrial, radiological, nuclear) and Manmade Disasters (building collapse, rural and urban fire, road and rail accidents, nuclear, radiological, chemicals and biological disasters); Global Disaster Trends – Emerging Risks of Disasters – Climate Change and Urban Disasters.
Unit – III: Disaster Management Cycle and Framework (08 Periods, 28%)
Disaster Management Cycle – Paradigm Shift in Disaster Management; Pre-Disaster – Risk Assessment and Analysis, Risk Mapping, zonation and Microzonation, Prevention and Mitigation of Disasters, Early Warning System; Preparedness, Capacity Development; Awareness; During Disaster – Evacuation – Disaster Communication – Search and Rescue – Emergency Operation Centre – Incident Command System – Relief and Rehabilitation – Post-disaster – Damage and Needs Assessment, Restoration of Critical Infrastructure – Early Recovery – Reconstruction and Redevelopment; IDNDR, Yokohama Stretegy, Hyogo Framework of Action.
Unit – IV: Disaster Management in India (05 Periods, 19%)
Disaster Profile of India – Mega Disasters of India and Lessons Learnt; Disaster Management Act 2005 – Institutional and Financial Mechanism, National Policy on Disaster Management, National Guidelines and Plans on Disaster Management; Role of Government (local, state and national), Non-Government and Inter Governmental Agencies.
Unit – V: Applications of Science and Technology for Disaster Management (08 Periods, 24%)
Geo-informatics in Disaster Management (RS, GIS, GPS and RS); Disaster Communication System (Early Warning and Its Dissemination); Land Use Planning and Development Regulations, Disaster Safe Designs and Constructions, Structural and Non-Structural Mitigation of Disasters; S&T Institutions for Disaster Management in India.
Complete Syllabus
The full examination scheme, the complete practicals list and the reference books from the official syllabus. The unit-wise topics are in the "What You Will Study" section above.
Examination Scheme
| Code | Paper | Type | L – P | Credits | Internal | External | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | Disaster Management (Open Elective-1) | Theory (Q) | 2 – 0 | 2 | 50 | — | NA |
| Open Elective-1 Total | 2 | 50 | — | NA | |||
Units at a Glance
| Unit | Topic | Periods | Marks Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Understanding Disaster | 02 | 10% |
| II | Types, Trends, Causes, Consequences and Control of Disasters | 05 | 19% |
| III | Disaster Management Cycle and Framework | 08 | 28% |
| IV | Disaster Management in India | 05 | 19% |
| V | Applications of Science and Technology for Disaster Management | 08 | 24% |
Reference Books
As listed in the syllabus:
- Publications of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Various Templates and Guidelines for Disaster Management
- Bhandani, R. K., An overview on natural & man-made disasters and their reduction, CSIR, New Delhi
- Srivastava, H. N., and Gupta G. D., Management of Natural Disasters in developing countries, Daya Publishers, Delhi
- Alexander, David, Natural Disasters, Kluwer Academic London
- Ghosh, G. K., Disaster Management, A P H Publishing Corporation
- Murthy, D. B. N., Disaster Management: Text & Case Studies, Deep & Deep Pvt. Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many marks is Disaster Management worth in the 3rd semester?
It is a (Q) qualifying subject — 50 marks internal, 2 credits. Passing is compulsory, but the marks are not included for percentage and division.
Which unit carries the most weightage in Disaster Management?
Disaster Management Cycle and Framework, 28% (08 periods).
Is there any practical work in Disaster Management?
No — the official syllabus lists no practicals for this subject.
Which books should I read for Disaster Management?
6 reference books are listed in the official syllabus — the full list is in the Complete Syllabus section above.
How can I download the Disaster Management syllabus PDF?
The PDF is free to download — use the download link in the Download section below. It is prepared by KAMALDNP Academy from the official BTEUP syllabus.
Should I choose Disaster Management or Engineering Economics?
Both are the two theory options of Open Elective-1 (3.6) — you choose one, or a certification course of not less than 20 hours from the approved providers. Check which option your polytechnic offers.
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Download the Disaster Management Syllabus PDF
Download the complete Disaster Management syllabus PDF below — prepared by KAMALDNP Academy, with the full topic list and reference books.
Download the Disaster Management Syllabus PDF
Source: BTEUP 2nd Year Electrical Engineering curriculum (folder2627). The file's cover prints "YEAR 2025-2026", but the approval line "UPDATED AND APPROVED BY BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION U.P. LUCKNOW IN C.D.C MEETING HELD ON 16.07.2026" appears on every page (95 times), and the file is treated here as the 2026-27 syllabus on the strength of that approval. Topic lists follow the official syllabus; short explanations are the author's own plain-English summaries, not syllabus text. Please confirm with your own polytechnic for any local changes.
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