Buy a used physical copy for your numerical practice (the 2010 edition is fine) and buy a cheap PDF of the latest edition for quick reference on your phone.
Publishers like Laxmi Publications (the official publisher) now sell DRM-protected PDFs for roughly ₹300–₹500 per volume. Check their official website or Amazon Kindle. bc punmia surveying pdf
The book is split into three volumes. Most students only need for their first two semesters. Buy a used physical copy for your numerical
If you are a civil engineering student in India or anywhere in South Asia, one name is synonymous with surveying: . The book is split into three volumes
| Feature | Physical Book | Legal PDF | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Easy to flip between problem and answer | Annoying to scroll | | Field use | High durability (you can drop it) | Low (screen glare) | | Searchability | No | Yes (Ctrl+F for "curve setting") | | Cost | ~₹600-800 | ~₹300 |