Chemical Engineering course

In this article, we will have an in-depth analysis of B.E./B.Tech. Chemical Engineering program. Chemical Engineering can be said to be one of the older, traditional branch of Engineering.

B.E./B.TECH. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING: BASIC COURSE DETAILS

B.E./B.Tech. Chemical Engineering is a 4 years long Undergraduate Level program. The 4 years’ duration is divided into 8 semesters, each lasting 6 months.

 Broadly speaking, Chemical Engineering program revolves around the concept of application of Chemistry in day to day lives as well as Industrial processes. Some important topics present in B.E./B.Tech. program are- chemical reactions, material science, energy, chemical technology, biochemistry, molecular chemistry etc.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

10+2 Science stream students, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects, who have passed 12th board examinations from a recognized board, are eligible to pursue this course. Minimum marks criteria may exist in case of many Institutes. Generally, it is between 40-50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. Students must also have appeared for State Level Entrance examination for getting admission in reputed Institutes.

SCOPE, SALARY AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Chemical Engineering branch has many characteristics of a Core branch of Engineering. It is more or less an evergreen branch. Chemical Industry is showing no signs of slowing down. Actually, it is expanding and with this expansion, new job opportunities are also being generated.

 Government and Private sector jobs are available for graduates in ample amounts! Talking about Government sector jobs, Graduates may land job in firms like ONGC, BPCL, DRDO, Indian Oil Corporation, State owned Fertilizer manufacturing units, Food and Drug Department etc.

Talking about Private Sector jobs, students may find jobs in sectors like- Petrochemical sector, Petroleum refineries like Reliance and Essar, Cement Factories, Fertilizer Factories, Food Processing and Technology sector, Pharmaceutical sector, Biotechnology Sector etc. Salary specifics vary, when talking about Private and Government sectors. The average starting salary is generally between 3-5 Lakh Rupees per year.

 Graduates may bag following roles in the above mentioned sectors-

• Plant Managers
• Production Engineer
• Purchase and Quality Control Executive
• Safety Management Officer
• Chemical Engineer
• Plant Designer

One may even take up a teaching job after completing M.Tech. program in Chemical Engineering. Research and Development field related to Chemical sector is also a thriving one. After PhD, one may build a rewarding career in this sector also! Starting a Consultancy firm is also possible, after gaining sufficient Industry experience.