B.Tech in Chemical Engineering: Scope, Eligibility Criteria, Fee Structure, Core Subjects, Career Prospects, Top Institutions

B.tech chemical engineering is an undergraduate degree that focuses on the transformation of chemicals or raw components into useful or valuable forms. Chemical engineering students can work in biomedical , nanotechnology , food processing , petrochemicals , etc. After 12th with science, students can go to this course and the cost for graduation ranges from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 12 lakhs.

The minimum package for the IIT Madras B.Tech Chemical Engineering program was Rs. 6.0 LPA, while the maximum package was Rs. 66.0 LPA , for the 2022–2023 year. At the same institute, the average package for a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering was Rs. 15.90 LPA. Chemical engineers in India make around Rs. 5.0 LPA on average.

The four-year B.Tech Chemical Engineering program seeks to improve students understanding of the procedures and operations carried out in the chemical industry. Students should apply for entrance tests like JEE Main , WBJEE , KEAM , SRMJEEE, and BITSAT in order to get admission into engineering institutes in India.

B.Tech Chemical Engineering Overview

Particular	Values
Course Name	B.Tech Chemical Engineering
Course Duration	Four years
Examination Type	Semester system
Course Eligibility	10+2 with PCM and candidates should clear the entrance test of college or university
Admission Process	Entrance Exam
Entrance Exam	JEE Main , WBJEE , KEAM , SRMJEEE, and BITSAT
Average Fees	Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 11.0 lakhs
Average Salary	Rs. 4.9 LPA
Top Companies	NTPC, Aditya Birla Chemicals, L&T, BPCL, Maruti, Wipro, Mahindra, Reliance, Ashok Leyland, ONGC, IDPL, Essar Oils, and Petrochemicals Ltd
Job Position	Chemical Engineer, Product Development Manager, Process Engineer, Lecturer, Quality Assurance Manager

B.Tech Chemical Engineering Admission Process

The admission criteria for the B.Tech chemical engineering program differ from one university to another. While some colleges take into account the performance in the entrance exam, others rely on the 10+2 results for their admission decisions. The following steps outline the general process for admission.

• The admission process for B.Tech chemical engineering course involves several stages that must be completed in order to secure admission.
• The process begins with students taking an entrance exam, which results in the release of a merit list and a cut-off list by the official exam conducting body.
• It is followed by the process of assigning seats and providing guidance to the participants.
• Seats are assigned based on the all India rank (AIR). The age limit for these exams changes annually, so it's important to stay updated on the current requirements.

B.Tech Chemical Engineering Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the eligibility requirements set by that college in order to be considered for admission to a specific college. We have listed of the key criteria that most colleges in India consider when evaluating eligibility for B.Tech in Chemical Engineering.

• To be eligible for the position, candidates must have successfully completed class 12th with a science stream or its equivalent from a recognized board.
• They must have scored at least 50 per cent in their overall percentage.
• Reserved categories like SC/ST have relaxation up to 5 per cent.
• The qualifying examination should include physics, chemistry, mathematics, and an additional subject chosen by the student.

Top B.Tech Chemical Engineering Entrance Exams

Exam Name	Level	Conducting Body
JEE Main	National	NTA
JEE Advanced	National	IIT Bombay
WBJEE	State	West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board
KEAM Exam	State	Commissioner for Entrance Examinations
SRMJEEE	University	SRM University
BITSAT	University	BITS

B.Tech Chemical Engineering Cutoff

The table below, have mentioned the B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff 2023 of IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, MNIT Jaipur, and NIT Durgapur.

Institute	Category	Gender	Home State	Other State
IIT, Bombay		Male	1509	2605
		Female	3069	5161
IIT, Delhi		Male	1791	2361
		Female	3730	5442
MNIT Jaipur	OPEN	Male	8511	30836
		Female	25754	33373
	EWS	Male	4816	5232
		Female	6632	6632
	OBC NCL	Male	8221	9868
		Female	10340	14510
	SC	Male	4261	5740
		Female	6321	7331
	ST	Male	1470	2030
		Female	1551	1551
NIT Durgapur	OPEN	Male	29582	31123
		Female	33647	35384
	EWS	Male	6273	5137
		Female	12142	5623
	OBC NCL	Male	18030	10021
		Female	21689	10592
	SC	Male	4737	5499
		Female	6556	6669
	ST	Male	3509	2125
		Female	6124	2832

B.Tech Chemical Engineering Subjects/Syllabus

Candidates should check the chemical engineering subjects in B.Tech. Here, in the below table, we have discussed the subjects in B.Tech chemical engineering at Shiv Nadar University.

Semester	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4
Subject 1	Environmental Studies	Essentials of Biology	Fluid Mechanics	Heat Transfer
Subject 2	Chemical Principles	Engineering Mechanics	Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics	Mechanical Operations
Subject 3	Mathematical Methods-I	Introduction to Computing and Programming	Material and Energy Balance	Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
Subject 4	Manufacturing Processes	Mathematical Methods-II	Mathematical Methods-III – Prob. and Stat	Chemical Reaction Engineering – I
Subject 5	Descriptive Engg. Drawing	Introduction to Physics-II	Material Science and Engineering	Major Elective: Numerical Methods
Subject 6	Introduction to Physics-I	-	-	-

Semester 5	Semester 6	Semester 7	Semester 8
Process Dynamics and Control	Process Dynamics and Control	Chemical Process Safety	Major Project
Chemical Reaction Engineering – II	Mass Transfer-II	Minor Project	-
Major Elective: Computational Fluid Dynamics	Chemical Reaction Engineering – II	Major Elective: Process Engineering	-
Mass Transfer-I	Chemical Engineering Laboratory – I (FM&HT)	Chemical Engineering Laboratory –II	-
Chemical Engineering Laboratory – I (FM&HT)	Major Elective: Computational Fluid Dynamics	Major Elective: Modeling and Simulation of Chemical Engineering Systems	-
-	-	Chemical Engineering Laboratory –III	-

Career Options After Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering is a discipline that offers a wide range of job options. Here, we have discussed some of the most prominent career options after chemical engineering.

• Chemical Engineer : Chemical engineers are in charge of creating, designing, and managing industrial processes. They oversee the operation of machinery in large industrial plants and handle the processing of chemicals for various products.
• Product Development Manager : Product Development Managers are responsible for training new employees on safety protocols and monitoring production equipment and raw material supplies. They also inspect raw materials and substances to ensure they meet quality standards for manufacturing.
• Quality Assurance Manager: Quality Assurance Managers guarantee that products meet specific quality standards. They conduct thorough checks to ensure the required level of quality is achieved before products are released to the market.

Scope of B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering in B.Tech is a popular field that focuses on designing and producing industrial chemicals. There is a growing demand for chemical engineers, and the course is becoming more popular as students are eager to explore new materials.

The B.Tech Chemical Engineering program is perfect for students who want to pursue a career in applied chemistry. There are job opportunities for B.Tech Chemical Engineering graduates in both public and private sectors. This program opens up various professional pathways, and the scope of opportunities in the field is constantly growing.

B.Tech Chemical Engineering Fees Structure

The value of a B.Tech Chemical Engineering degree can differ depending on the university you choose to attend. It's important for students to consider the expenses associated with their desired college. The total fee for a B.Tech Chemical Engineering program can range from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 11.0 lakhs.

Top Recruiters:

• L&T
• Ashok Leyland
• Reliance
• Aditya Birla Chemicals
• Maruti
• NTPC
• ONGC
• Essar Oils
• BPCL
• IDPL

B.Tech Chemical Engineering Salary

The salaries in the field of chemical engineering differ from person to person based on their skills and experience. The numbers provided below are approximate and not exact percentages.

Job Profile	Average Salary (Rs. LPA)
Chemical Engineer	5.0
Product Development Manager	15.3
Process Engineer	6.0
Lecturer	4.0
Quality Assurance Manager	11.9

List of Top B.Tech Chemical Engineering Colleges in India with Fees

The table below is the list of top B.tech in  Chemical Engineering colleges with fees.

Colleges	Fees
IIT Bombay	Rs. 8.31 lakhs
MIT Manipal	Rs. 16.16 lakhs
VIT Vellore	Rs. 6.92 lakhs
SRM University Chennai	Rs. 11.0 lakhs
IIT Delhi	Rs. 8.55 lakhs
IIT Madras	Rs. 8.58 lakhs
DTU Delhi	-
MSU Baroda	Rs. 33,360
BITS Pilani	Rs. 20.17 lakhs
LDCE Ahmedabad	Rs. 8,490

Top B.Tech Govt. colleges

Colleges	Fees
IIT Kanpur	Rs. 12.25
IIT Roorkee	-
IIT Kharagpur	Rs. 10.28
IIT Guwahati	Rs. 8.54
IIT Hyderabad	Rs. 9.06
NIT Trichy	Rs. 6.18
ICT Mumbai	-
AUCOE, Visakhapatnam	-
IIT Ropar	Rs. 8.69
MNNIT Allahabad	-

Top B.Tech Private colleges

Colleges	Fees
Thapar University	Rs. 17.21 lakhs
SASTRA University Thanjavur	Rs. 6.67 lakhs
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Virudhunagar	Rs. 4.51 lakhs
Chandigarh University	Rs. 6.72 lakhs
KIIT University	Rs. 14.91 lakhs
SSN College of Engineering	-
LPU Jalandhar	Rs. 11.56 lakhs
BIT Mesra	Rs. 14.42 lakhs
Sathyabama University	-
Banasthali Vidyapith	Rs. 6.16 lakhs