Chemical Engineering

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):

  1. Semester 1:

    • Mathematics-I

    • Physics

    • Chemistry

    • Basics of Chemical Engineering

    • Introduction to Engineering

    • Environmental Science

    • Communication Skills

  2. Semester 2:

    • Mathematics-II

    • Fluid Mechanics

    • Mechanical Operations

    • Chemical Process Calculations

    • Engineering Drawing

    • Thermodynamics-I

  3. Semester 3:

    • Mathematics-III

    • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics-II

    • Heat Transfer Operations

    • Mass Transfer-I

    • Organic Chemistry

    • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

  4. 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)

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Semester 7:

    • Process Dynamics and Control

    • Advanced Process Engineering

    • Chemical Process Technology

    • Elective IV (e.g., Green Technology, Advanced Materials)

    • Major Project – Phase I

  8. 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):

  1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

  2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

  3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur

  4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

  5. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

  6. Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai

  7. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy

  8. Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani

  9. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

  10. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Chemical Engineering:

  1. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut

  2. Government Engineering College, Thrissur

  3. College of Engineering, Trivandrum

  4. TKM College of Engineering, Kollam

  5. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam

  6. Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly

  7. SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam

  8. Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam

  9. Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam

  10. Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally