Assuming that you must have already gone through the essential details required for your decision as to your undergraduate course. Few points are being listed below to give you a better understanding of your area of concern.
You must know that most of the subjects in Chemical Engineering require mugging of the theories. Be ready for it if you are opting for this branch.
The chemical engineering department in NIT Jalandhar is considered to be average, based on the faculty and availability of proper lab equipment. I know little about the Chemical Engineering department at NIT Jalandhar since one of my friends goes there.
The table below gives a brief overview of the chemical engineering department of NIT Jalandhar.
Total Fees (B.Tech Chemical Engineering) |
Rs. 6.76 Lakhs |
Median Salary Offered |
Rs. 6 LPA |
Total number of seats (Chemical Engineering) |
90 |
JEE Main cut-off (Chemical Engineering) |
37702 |
Chemical Engineering:
There are some good faculties in the chemical engineering department, but very little lab equipment and proper experimental facilities available. Don’t opt for this branch if you have other alternatives.
If you have already taken admission for chemical engineering at NIT Jalandhar, it is up to you to make the best of your degree. A steady self-study routine can help with that.
Although in the past some alumni of the institute have successfully secured good GATE ranks. So there is a decent option for PSUs and M.Tech.
All in all, if you are determined and utilize your time well at the institute, you can definitely have good career prospects.
LNCT Bhopal is without a doubt Madhya Pradesh's most reputable private engineering college. In addition, LNCT is the only engineering college in Bhopal that offers Chemical Engineering among the 65 private engineering institutes. This institution provides appropriate guidance as well as practical analysis.
But Chemical Engineering at the institute does not enjoy the same exposure as branches like CSE or IT. If you want decent placement opportunities then you will have to work for them on your own. In 2021 placement drive Chemical Engineering students from LNCT were recruited by Indian Oil, Tata Chemicals, Reliance Petroleum, etc.
Since my sister is studying at SVNIT, I might be able to help you with your question. The placements at SVNIT in the department of chemical engineering are quite moderate.
Particulars |
Chemical Engineering at SVNIT |
Students Placed |
80% |
Highest Salary |
Rs. 12 lakhs |
Average Salary |
Rs. 7 lakhs |
Lowest Salary |
Rs. 5 lakhs |
After completing the degree, you can also opt for higher studies and go for research. The campus and the faculty members will help you with your project, thesis, presentations, etc.
If you want to sit for the placement drive, you can do it as well. The Training and Placement camp of the college will help you through and through. Some of the recruiting companies include Schlumberger Limited, GlaxoSmithKline, NTPC, GAIL, CIL, ONGC, Piramal Healthcare Limited, etc.
The placement scenario for Chemical Engineering students at IIT BHU is good. Although very few core companies from the field visit the campus placements. In the recent placement drive, the average CTC offered to the Chemical Engineering students was in the range of 15-17 LPA. Last year, the highest CTC offered to the branch was 38 LPA.
Around 60% of all none core companies visiting the campus placement are open for Chemical Engineering students. You also have the option to take GATE and opt for PSU jobs.
IET Lucknow is a good option if it's the last option for you. Chemical engineering is not up to the mark. Having friends from IET Lucknow and online reviews here are some tips for you –
Statistics –
Particulars | IET Lucknow |
Total fees | INR 3.44 Lakhs |
Placement percent | 30% |
Highest salary | INR 7 LPA |
Average salary | INR 5 LPA |
Top recruiter | Tata Consultancy Services |
What IET Lucknow is good for is that you get a lot of holidays here and one can easily prepare for various competitive exams as all coaching centers are near so in a way it opens career options because of its location. Or you can try internships.
Join here if you are not getting HBTI or any good NIT or IIT.
BITS Pilani CS is better than IIT Mumbai Chemical Engineering in terms of placements. Top MNCs such as Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, etc. visit the campus placements. The recent highlights of BITS Pilani placements show the average package of CSE to be around INR 17-20 LPA. The highest CTC for CSE is around INR 44 LPA.
BITS Pilani offers an enviable campus experience with a lot of academic freedom.
Chemical Engineering at NIT Raipur will definitely be a good choice. As far as facilities and other parameters are concerned, here’s what you should know.
Highlights:
Overall, this is a great place to pursue chemical engineering in. You should definitely go ahead.
I am a B.Tech Chemical Engineering student at IIT Delhi. According to me, these are the main factors you should consider while making up your mind:
Here is a comparison between IIT Delhi Chemical and BITS Pilani CSE:
Parameters |
IIT Delhi Chemical |
BITS Pilani CSE |
Course Fee |
INR 99,650 (for sem-1)* |
INR 3.32 lakh (for sem-1) |
Highest Package (2023: Overall) |
INR 2.5 CPA |
INR 60. 75 LPA |
Average Package (2023: Overall) |
INR 17.60 LPA |
INR 30.37 LPA |
CTC Range (for 2023) |
- |
(IT branches) INR 11 - 38 LPA |
Campus Recruiters |
Microsoft, CISCO, Accenture, Brain & company, Jaguar Land Rover India Limited |
EY, HSBC,KPMC, HCL,IBM, TCS |
*This is the fee-structure for General/OBC students with family income>5 LPA.
Even though CSE is a highly sought after branch in the current market, I would suggest you opt for Chemical Engineering at IIT Delhi. IIT Delhi will offer a better ROI, and its brand name will be of immense benefit if you wish to pursue higher studies in India and abroad after graduation.
You can do some research on the career and research opportunities after Chemical Engineering, and see if this branch aligns with your future goals.
In order to determine the right branch for yourself, you will have to go through a list of questions related to these branches individually.
Production Engineering:
If yes, then go for Production Engineering.
Instrumentation and control engineering:
If yes, then go for Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
Chemical engineering:
If yes then go for Chemical Engineering.