Introduction to Chemical Engineering



Introduction to Chemical Engineering

Maharashtra boasts of the best chemical engineering colleges in India. The top 8 out of the 20 colleges are situated in Pune. Some of the best chemical engineers pass out from these top engineering colleges in Pune each year. And if you are inclined to get admissions in one of the prestigious institutions of Pune, stick to the end of the article for the introduction to chemical engineering you need.

Why should you consider Chemical Engineering?

Chemical engineering is a sub-branch of engineering which deals with the study of energy and materials to improve production. Chemical engineers use the principles of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology to influence the different areas of technology. However, being a tough stream to master, it is considered one of the most demanding specializations in engineering, so why consider this stream?

  • Chemical engineers need to be well-versed in a wide variety of subjects along with being introduced to chemical engineering. Therefore, they can master any field and possess the flexibility that other engineering fields might lack.
  • Due to the high skill set and multidisciplinary education a chemical engineer possesses, they are placed at some of the highest paying jobs of any industry.
  • Job scopes of chemical engineers have increased manifold over the years.
  • Less competition is observed in the field as compared to other branches of engineering.

Eligibility Criteria for Chemical Engineering

For Undergraduate:

Minimum of 50% aggregate in 10+2 examination with mathematics, physics, and chemistry as compulsory subjects

For Postgraduate:

  • Bachelor's degree in the pertinent field
  • A minimum of 60% aggregate in UG examinations

For Diploma:

The candidate should have passed class 10 or equivalent exam with science and mathematics as compulsory subjects.

Apart from the criteria mentioned above, applicants need to appear for certain entrance exams. Admissions are granted based on the result of these exams.

Some of the required examinations are:

  • JEE Main conducted by NTS for students willing to take admission in undergraduate engineering courses
  • JEE Advanced conducted for different IITs
  • MHT CET for admissions in first-year engineering courses in the state
  • GATE for admission in postgraduate courses of IITs or IISc Bangalore

Courses in Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering Courses in Pune are

  • Diploma Course in Chemical Engineering
  • Undergraduate Course (Bachelors of Technology)
  • Postgraduate Course (Masters of Technology)
  • Doctoral Course (PhD)

Course fees vary depending on the institution in which one has enrolled and the type of course chosen.

  • For Diploma courses, the average course fees can range between INR 1.05K to INR 2.75 lakhs
  • For Undergraduate courses, the average course fees can range between INR 6K to INR 67.55 lakhs
  • For Postgraduate courses, the average course fees can range between INR 2K to INR 13.20 lakhs
  • For doctoral courses, the average course fees can range from INR 60K to INR 15.98 lakhs

Types of the Job Profile for Chemical Engineers and Average Salary

  • Chemical engineers (INR 3-4 lakh)
  • Development chemical engineers (INR 4-5 lakh)
  • Quality manager (INR 7-8 Lakh)
  • Materials engineer (INR 3-4 lakh)
  • Analytical chemist (INR 4-5 lakh)
  • Mining engineers (INR 7-8 lakh)
  • Energy managers (6-7 lakh)

Now there you go! Hopefully, this introduction to chemical engineering was able to shed some light on the field. To know more, you can check out MIT AOE’s website.