Course Overview
Chemical Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate program focusing on the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to develop processes for producing, transforming, and transporting chemicals, materials, and energy. It prepares students for careers in industries like petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental engineering.
Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
Semester 1:
Mathematics-I
Physics
Chemistry
Basics of Chemical Engineering
Introduction to Engineering
Environmental Science
Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Mathematics-II
Fluid Mechanics
Mechanical Operations
Chemical Process Calculations
Engineering Drawing
Thermodynamics-I
Semester 3:
Mathematics-III
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics-II
Heat Transfer Operations
Mass Transfer-I
Organic Chemistry
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Semester 4:
Reaction Engineering-I
Mass Transfer-II
Process Equipment Design
Biochemical Engineering
Instrumentation and Process Control
Elective I (e.g., Polymer Technology, Energy Engineering)
Semester 5:
Reaction Engineering-II
Transport Phenomena
Chemical Plant Design and Economics
Safety in Chemical Engineering
Elective II (e.g., Nanotechnology, Environmental Engineering)
Minor Project
Semester 6:
Process Modeling and Simulation
Industrial Catalysis
Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Elective III (e.g., Process Optimization, Advanced Separation Techniques)
Internship/Industrial Training
Semester 7:
Process Dynamics and Control
Advanced Process Engineering
Chemical Process Technology
Elective IV (e.g., Green Technology, Advanced Materials)
Major Project – Phase I
Semester 8:
Advances in Chemical Engineering
Industrial Waste Treatment and Management
Seminar
Major Project – Phase II
Average Fees:
INR 1.5 - 4 Lakhs per year
Exams to Attend:
JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination)
JEE Advanced
State-level entrance exams (KEAM, KCET, MHT CET, WBJEE, etc.)
Private university entrance exams (e.g., BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE)
Top 10 Institutions for Chemical Engineering in India (Combined Ranking):
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Chemical Engineering:
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut
Government Engineering College, Thrissur
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam
Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally