What is scope of Chemical Engineering from IIT-BHU?

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) is a public engineering university, situated in Varanasi. The institute has tie-ups with the University of Cambridge (UK), University of Oxford (UK), University of Sheffield (UK). IIT BHU has been ranked 10th and 11th in the categories engineering and overall by the NIRF rankings in 2019. 

About the Course:

• The institute offers B.Tech in Mining Engineering as a full-time four-year course at a fee of Rs 8.62 Lakhs for the full period. 
• It also offers an integrated M.Tech in Chemical Engineering as a full-time five-year course at a fee of Rs 69,180 for the full period.

Admission Procedure

• The basic admission criteria for B.Tech in Mining is having scored 75% percent in your 10+2 examinations. 
• Further, students are shortlisted on the basis of JEE Advanced scores which is followed by JoSAA counseling. 
• For M.Tech, the candidate must score 60% in their graduation and are shortlisted on the basis of GATE scores. 
• The course has 133 seats available at the institute

Infrastructure & Facilities

• The institute is built over a massive 1300-acre campus. The institute is home to a well-equipped library which includes journals, study material, magazines, and various e-learning facilities. 
• IIT BHU has separate boys and girls hostels on-campus. 
• It has top-class sporting facilities and various sporting grounds available. The institute also has a number of laboratories. 
• Other facilities such as an auditorium, recreation rooms, gym, and cafeterias are also provided.

Placements

• B.Tech in Chemical Engineering has a placement rate of approximately 75%. 
• Companies such as ITC, HUL, Reliance, and Honeywell are some of the top recruiters which visit the campus for the placement season.
• The lowest salary offered is 8LPA, while the average salary offered is an impressive 12LPA. 
• The highest package offered at the institute is 37 LPA.

The course offers great scope as placements at the institute are also very good, with students landing great placements. Students may also pursue post-graduation in any engineering branch or an integrated chemical engineering course at the institute. Students can head into petrochemical industries, petroleum refineries, cement factories, food processing, and technology units, and various other industries after completing the course. Students with an interest in the subject should opt for the course at IIT BHU.