Chemical Engineering

Duration: 4 Years (8 semesters)
Eligibility: 12th pass (Science stream — Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics mandatory)
Course Type: Undergraduate Degree (Engineering)
Field: Chemical Processes, Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy, Materials, Petrochemicals

Objective

To equip students with knowledge of chemical processes, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and industrial plant design, and train them to design, develop, and optimize large-scale chemical production systems in industries like petroleum, energy, pharmaceuticals, and materials.

Eligibility & Admission

Eligibility Criteria

Completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)
Minimum 60% aggregate marks (varies by institute)
Strong background in maths and science

Admission Process

Entrance Exam Based:
- JEE Main + JEE Advanced (for IITs/NITs)
- State-level exams (MHT CET, WBJEE, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, KCET etc.)
- Private university exams (BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE, Manipal MET)
Counselling & Seat Allotment: Based on rank and preference
Direct Admission: In some private colleges based on merit

Curriculum & Subjects

Core Areas You Study

Engineering Mathematics & Physics
Chemical Process Calculations
Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer
Thermodynamics (Chemical & Mechanical)
Mass Transfer & Reaction Engineering
Chemical Technology & Process Industries
Instrumentation & Process Control
Environmental Engineering
Plant Design & Safety
Computational Methods & Simulation

Practical Training

Laboratory experiments in chemical labs
Industrial training/internships in refineries, plants, R&D labs
Final year major project and design dissertation
Industry visits and technical workshops

Skills You Develop

Analytical and problem-solving skills
Process design and optimization
Mathematical and simulation software skills (MATLAB, Aspen Plus, ChemCAD)
Project planning and safety management
Teamwork and leadership
Communication and technical writing
Research and innovation mindset

Career Pathways

Core Engineering Roles

Process Engineer
Production Engineer
Chemical Plant Design Engineer
Quality Control/Assurance Engineer
Project Engineer
Safety & Environmental Engineer

Industry Sectors

Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Food & Beverage Processing
Fertilizers & Agrochemicals
Energy & Power Plants
Materials & Polymers
Water Treatment & Environmental firms

Other Roles

Research Scientist / R&D Engineer
Technical Consultant
Operations & Supply Chain Manager

Future Opportunities & Higher Studies

Postgraduate Courses

M.Tech in Chemical Engineering
M.Tech in Process Engineering / Energy Engineering
M.S / M.Eng in Chemical Engineering (abroad)
MBA (Operations, Project Management, Industrial Management)

Competitive Exams

GATE (for M.Tech/PSU jobs)
UPSC Engineering Services (ESE)
SSC JE / State PSC for government roles
GRE + IELTS/TOEFL (for MS abroad)

International Opportunities

Research roles and Master’s abroad in countries like USA, Germany, Canada, UK, Australia

Salary & Top Recruiters

Salary Range

Entry-Level: ₹4–7 LPA
Mid-Level (3–5 yrs): ₹8–15 LPA
Senior-Level (10+ yrs): ₹20–30+ LPA

Top Recruiters

Reliance Industries
ONGC, IOCL, HPCL, BPCL (Oil & Gas)
GAIL, NTPC, BHEL (Energy/PSUs)
Dr. Reddy’s, Cipla, Biocon (Pharma/Biotech)
Tata Chemicals, Aditya Birla Group, L&T, Shell, Schlumberger

Who Should Choose B.Tech Chemical Engineering?

Strong in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Interested in industrial processes, energy, and production systems
Like problem-solving and analytical thinking
Want to work in chemical, energy, manufacturing, or research industries