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B.Tech Chemical Engineering

4 Years UG ₹3-15 LPA Avg. Salary: ₹6–12 LPA

About B.Tech Chemical Engineering

B.Tech Chemical Engineering is a four-year undergraduate engineering program that focuses on the design, development, operation, and optimization of chemical processes used in industries such as petroleum, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, food processing, biotechnology, energy, polymers, environmental engineering, and specialty chemicals. The course combines principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to develop efficient, safe, and sustainable industrial processes. The curriculum follows the AICTE Model Curriculum, offering a balanced blend of theoretical knowledge, laboratory work, industrial training, and project-based learning. Students gain expertise in chemical process engineering, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, process control, plant design, environmental engineering, and process safety. They also learn emerging technologies such as green chemistry, nanotechnology, process simulation, artificial intelligence (AI) in process industries, renewable energy systems, and industrial automation.

Eligibility Criteria

Must have passed 10+2 with PCM or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
A minimum aggregate of 45%–60% marks in the qualifying examination is generally required.
Admission is offered through JEE Main, state-level engineering entrance examinations, university entrance tests, or merit-based selection, depending on the institution.

Syllabus Overview

Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Physics
Engineering Chemistry
Programming for Problem Solving (C/Python)
Basic Electrical Engineering
Engineering Graphics & Design
Fluid Mechanics
Chemical Process Calculations
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Mechanical Operations
Heat Transfer
Mass Transfer Operations
Organic and Physical Chemistry
Material and Energy Balance
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Process Instrumentation and Control
Process Dynamics
Process Equipment Design
Industrial Safety Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Petroleum Refining Technology
Polymer Engineering

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