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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.
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.
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.
How is chemical engineering in PDPU compared to chemical engineering in Nirma University?
According to the reviews online, here are some of the facts about both these colleges, and which one will be the better choice for pursuing chemical engineering.
- Nirma University’s cut off is higher than PDPU.
- Nirma is a much more established and experienced college than PDPU.
- Both colleges have highly qualified and cooperative faculty members.
- The laboratories of PDPU are much more well maintained and upgraded than Nirma, as it is much younger compared to Nirma.
- The labs in PDPU are all facilitated with modern and updated machinery, required for practicals.
- PDPU has a complete air-conditioned campus, whereas in Nirma some classes are not fully air conditioned.
- PDPU being a comparatively newer institution has better, well maintained infrastructure than Nirma.
- PDPU gives students the proper industrial exposure. They conduct events like ‘International Conference on Chemical Industry (ICCI)’, which happens only in the Chemical Department, no other department has organised a grand event in the last 5 years.
| Categories | Nirma University | PDPU |
| Course Fee | INR 7.24 lakh | INR 9.73 lakh |
| Placement Percentage | 70% | 80% |
| Highest CTC | 13 LPA | 8-12 LPA |
| Average CTC | 6-7 LPA | 7-7.5 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | Reliance, L&T, Worley Engineering, Jubilant Life Sciences, etc. | Super Gas, GSFC, Thermax, DCM Shriram, etc. |
Therefore, it is suggested that you go for PDPU if fees are not your primary concern. Students at PDPU will definitely get better opportunities for chemical engineering than Nirma. Even if Nirma is a more experienced institution, the newer approach of PDPU will always help you get accustomed to the functioning in today’s industries.
How is chemical engineering in BITS Pilani, Goa campus (placements, peer group, etc.), compared to NIT Warangal, Trichy, etc.?
As one of my friends studied at NIT Trichy, I might favor it among the others. Also I do not have much idea about the other mentioned colleges. Do interact with some ex-students of these colleges to get a proper understanding of them.
Let me share why I favor pursuing Chemical Engineering at NIT Trichy over other colleges:
- The student crowd at NIT Trichy is really good and diverse. People from different cultural backgrounds come to study here.
- They have a strong alumni network.
- The seniors are extremely cooperative and helpful.
- They also have an experienced faculty.
- Placements at NIT Trichy are great. Students get several opportunities in different sectors.
| Categories | Chemical Engineering at NIT Trichy |
| Course Fee | 5.65 lakh |
| Course Duration | 4 years |
| Highest CTC | 18 LPA |
| Average CTC | 7.5 LPA |
| Lowest CTC | 4 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | ITC, Saint Gobain, Reliance, Shell India, etc. |
Therefore, it is suggested that you go for Chemical Engineering at NIT Trichy. It is a reputed institution and will help you in shaping your future ahead. It is the best among all the NITs.
How is the placement of chemical engineering at Jadavpur University?
I have a few friends from the Chemical Engineering department at Jadavpur University. According to them, the placement record from the branch has been good in recent years.
Some of the reputed companies that visit the campus for Chemical Engineering students are Cairn India, ITC, Axens, BPCL, etc. The packages offered for Chemical Engineering students range from 5-17 LPA. In the 2021 placement drive, the average CTC offered at the institute was 19 LPA.
How is St. Joseph Engineering College, Chennai for chemical engineering?
For Chemical Engineering, St. Joseph Engineering College is average at best.
- The lab facilities are decent. But you will have to follow many rules if you want to access the equipment.
- The college is strict regarding its attendance rule. So, you will face problems, if you want to participate in events and extra-curricular activities.
- The evaluation system is not good.
St. Joseph is a decent option for Chemical Engineering. But if you have better choices, go for them.
I am getting both ICT, Mumbai (Chemical Engineering) and VJTI CS. Which one should I opt for and why?
Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai Chemical Engineering and VJTI CS, both has good placement record.
- At ICT, the average for Chemical Engineering branch is 6-7 LPA. The placement average is 70%. BPCL, Exxon, Dr. Reddy are some of the major recruiters for the branch.
- VJIT CS average package is INR 10.34 LPA. The placement rate is 89%. Microsoft, JP Morgan are top recruiters.
It’s not really possible to compare Chemical industry giants like BASF to tech giants like Google or Microsoft. Since the placements are good for both options, you should choose the institute according to your branch preference.
Which is better for chemical engineering, IISc or ICT Mumbai?
IISc offers excellent research opportunities for Chemical Engineering. It is well-known for multidisciplinary research in the field. So, if you aspire to be in a research-oriented career, then IISc will be the right option.
But if you want a job with good pay, after completing the course, then ICT Mumbai is better. Around 70% of students get placed each from the branch, each year. According to the recent highlights of ICT Mumbai, the average CTC offered for Chemical Engineering is around INR 6-7 LPA.
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