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How is IIT Madras chemical engineering, especially in terms of placements?
For B.Tech and dual degree, IIT Madras placements are good for Chemical Engineering. Chemical research firms, Fuel oil companies, and gasoline companies from around the country and abroad visit the institute for placements. PSUs like ONGC also recruit from the branch.
Non-core companies from Finance, Technical and Mechanical sectors are also open to Chemical Engineering. IIT Madras Chemical Engineering has a median CTC of around INR 11.5 LPA.
What is the scope in chemical engineering at BIT, Mesra in terms of placement and package?
BIT Mesra offers 2 undergraduate and 1 postgraduate program in chemical engineering; BE in Chemical Engineering, BE in Chemical Engineering (Plastics and Polymer), and ME in Chemical Engineering.
- If we look at the overall chemical engineering ecosystem in India, it is not very good. There are very few private chemical companies in India.
- The curriculum of the programs is very old and has not been updated to meet the 21st-century demands.
- Thus the engineers being produced by the colleges in India are also below par.
- Close to 95% of the chemical engineering graduates from tier-3 engineering colleges work in service companies with an annual salary of 2-3 lakhs.
The recent placement statistics for Chemical Engineering at the institute are as follows.
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Average CTC |
7.5 LPA |
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Major Recruiters |
Reliance, Birla, Tata Steel |
Hope this gives you an idea about the course.
Should I take IIT Delhi chemical or take a drop?
I am not saying that taking a dropout is a bad decision. Most people who appear for JEE more than once tend to score better after the first time. It is not an issue and don’t let people convince you otherwise.
However, you should have a very just reason for taking a drop. Just because you couldn’t get into your dream branch does not mean, you cannot do well in other branches. In that case, you can consider the CS branch of other 2nd-tier Engineering colleges rather than taking a drop year. Moreover, you will be answerable for the same in your interview, and might work against your favor in your interview.
On research, you will find that the median salary of IIT Guwahati and other engineering colleges is almost on par with that of IIT Kanpur and Madras. There is a difference, but not big enough to make you take a year drop out. Ultimately, only you can make the decision but I have laid down the cards, make a wise decision.
Is it better to choose mechanical engineering at IIT Kharagpur or chemical engineering at IIT Bombay?
Getting into IIT is a big achievement only if you manage to choose the right branch for yourself.
You should analyze your ambitions and interests in a particular field and determine what you possibly imagine yourself to be doing in 5 years and then make an informed decision. Clarity of goals is extremely necessary to make this crucial decision of choosing a branch.
If you want to enter politics, then your branch hardly matters.
If you want to become an entrepreneur try to get an idea of the type of company you want to start
Basically, the choice of the branch is strictly a personal preference and cannot be objectively decided.
What is the placement scenario for chemical engineering students from IIT Kharagpur?
Around 90% of placements are offered at IIT Kharagpur. The highest salary package offered is INR 2 CPA and the average salary package is 16 LPA.
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Particulars |
Statistics |
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Highest package |
INR 2 CPA |
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Median package |
INR 16.10 LPA |
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Top Recruiters |
Indian Oil, Tata Chemicals, Reliance Industries |
Placements are decent and better than many colleges in India.
How is chemical engineering at IIT Madras?
My sister recently completed her BTech in Chemical Engineering from IIT Madras and being interested in Core only, she shared her experience.
- Curriculum: The courses under Chemical Engineering usually are Transport Phenomena (Mass, Heat & Momentum Transfer), Reaction Engineering, Process Control & Economics. Most of these courses covered obsolete ideas and idealistic scenarios that were hardly industry relevant.
- Professors: The best professors teaching core courses are Prof. Shankar, Raghu, and Niket which one gets by luck only. The best professors teaching electives are Prof. Tangirala, Pushpavanam, and Shankar Narasimhan who teach a lot of high-tech stuff.
- Job prospects: A BTech graduate in Chemical Engineering can expect roles such as Process Engineer in companies like Shell, or a Field Engineer at Schlumberger. Honestly, a UG has fewer opportunities in India and only a higher degree in Chemical Engineering can open better opportunities for you such as R&D roles in companies like HUL, ITC, and Shell.
- Research: This branch is well known for its research culture both Computational and Experimental. Computational research is conducted in fields like process modeling, signals, multivariate data analytics, and process optimization, whereas experimental research at Chemical Engineering Laboratory and Combustion Research Centre is conducted in pyrolysis, catalysis, nanotechnology, fluidized beds & columns, etc.
- Miscellaneous: Chemical Engineering students have a lot of free time on their hands which helps them focus on hobbies, side projects, passions, and non-core interests. They are also free from strenuous lab sessions and assignment deadlines.
Overall, the chemical engineering program at IIT Madras is considered to be of high quality and is a great choice for students interested in the field.
How is the chemical engineering department at NIT Rourkela?
According to the student’s reviews online, you should not opt for chemical engineering at NIT Rourkela.
Here are some reasons as to why:
- The faculty of the department is not good, they are mostly new at their jobs and have very little educational experience.
- They focus more on theoretical learning than practicals.
- They prefer when students mug up theories rather than understanding them in depth.
- The teachers sometimes give so many assignments that it becomes impossible to complete them in time.
- There is a lot of communication gap between students and teachers.
Lastly, the placement scenario of this department is bad. Most of the students are going into the IT sector and a very few got recruited in core industries and many students did not even receive placement offers.
So considering everything it is suggested you do not pursue chemical engineering at NIT Rourkela.
What is the scope of chemical engineering from IIT Roorkee?
Chemical engineering at IIT Roorkee is a branch of engineering that deals with the design, development, and operation of chemical processes. The scope of chemical engineering at IIT Roorkee covers a broad range of fields such as process design, process control, process dynamics and control, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, reaction engineering, separations, environmental engineering, materials science and engineering, biotechnology, and more.
The branch offers three programs
- Under Graduation
- Post Graduation
- Research
The course structure at Undergrad level is simple and comprises repetitive concepts. Anyone with enough knowledge of basic class 12th Physical Chemistry will be able to master the course.
The placement scenario has witnessed a gradual decline owing to the increasing batch size every year. One rarely gets an off-campus job anymore.
The jobs of chemical engineers are usually in the process industry and are very challenging, especially in refineries and Oil rigs. Moreover, the job location is usually far off.
My knowledge is limited to Undergraduate courses only and I have no idea about PG and Research.
Which branch should I choose among IIT Delhi Chemical, IIT Delhi Biotechnology, IIT Bombay Aerospace, IIT Roorkee Electrical, IIT Roorkee Electronics?
The choice of Institute or even the choice of the branch depends on where your inclinations lie. Still, if I would have been in your place, I would have opted for either IIT Roorkee Electrical or Electronics. Here are a few points that justify my inclination towards IIT Roorkee in general and these branches specifically
- The placement scenario of both the branches is excellent with the highest package of both the branches around INR 1,06,00,000. The average packages are well above 15 LPA.
- Both branches provide excellent exposure in terms of opportunities and knowledge
- The location of the Institute close to the IT hubs like Gurugram, Noida, and the other cities of NCR helps establish industry relations and improve placements tenfold
- The college has a rich coding culture with platforms like SDS Labs, PAG, and IMG making it possible to inculcate coding skills
- The TPO is very responsible and encourages infant companies and startups to offer internship opportunities to its students.
- The overall infrastructure of the campus is decent with hygiene maintenance and basic facilities. Being close to the Himalayas, you can occasionally plan trips also.
- The hostel and food facilities are also good despite the hostels being very old.
- IIT Roorkee has the oldest and strongest alumni network of all the Engineering colleges in India
All in all, the Institute and the branches are much coveted and should be preferred over the other options you have.
Which is better for chemical engineering, NIT Warangal or BITS Hyd/Goa?
Both NIT Warangal and BITS Hyderabad/Goa are enormous and well-known colleges. If you choose either of them for a particular field it will be worth it. Just make sure of that in whichever college you are, give your best and you shall lead to success.
Both the colleges stand equally in terms of academics and placement statistics.
- In terms of exposure, opportunities, research and peer interaction in BITS specifically are much more than NIT Warangal.
- BITS embolden you to go for a long project for one semester in your final year in any part of the world. This is the main point of BITS that keeps it ahead of NIT.
- Otherwise, you can experience almost the same in both the colleges in terms of career.
- If you want to experience great college life, full of freedom, industrial exposure, and quality education, you can go for either of them.
- In case you are looking for a good return on your investment, you then have to take the benefits of a government institution.
| Categories | Chemical Engineering at NIT Warangal | Chemical Engineering at BITS (Hyderabad/Goa) |
| Course Fee | 5.00 lakh | 19.19 lakh |
| Highest CTC | 20 LPA | 25 LPA |
| Average CTC | 7 LPA | 10 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | Aditya Birla, ITC, Cipla, Dr. Reddy Pharmaceutical, etc. | Deccan Chemicals, Pfizer, Shell, Honeywell, etc. |
Further, I would advise you for NIT as it has less fees so there will be less burden on you and your family. Faculties are good in NIT as well. You will get the NIT brand associated with you which is very prestigious.
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