BTech Chemical Engineering Colleges in Kerala 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admissions, Courses, Placements

There are a total of 15 best Chemical Engineering colleges in Kerala. Of these,  10 colleges are privately owned and 5 colleges are owned by public/government organisations. KEAM is the only accepting entrance exam in the best Chemical Engineering colleges in Kerala. NIT Calicut, Government Engineering College, TKM Institute of Management, Saintgits College of Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, TOMS College of Engineering and Polytechnic, Government College of Engineering Kannur, Mangalam College of Engineering, etc. are some of the popular BTech Chemical Engineering colleges in Kerala.

Hi, to determine the No. 1 college, you need to check its NIRF rankings. Listed below are some of the BTech in Chemical Engineering colleges in Kerala along with their NIRF rankings over the past three years; i.e. from 2021 to 2023:

College Name	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
NIT Calicut	25	31	23

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Hi, to determine the worth of joining BTech in Chemical Engineering colleges, you should check its Return on Investment (ROI). Listed below are some of the top BTech in Chemical Engineering colleges in Kerala along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
NIT Calicut BTech	INR 5 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Government Engineering College, Thrissur BTech	INR 35,000	INR 7 LPA
TKM Institute of Management BTech	INR 32,000 – INR 35,000	INR 4 LPA
Saintgits College of Engineering BTech	INR 3 lakh	INR 4 LPA
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering BTech	INR 3 lakh	INR 4 LPA

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Hi, NIT Calicut offered the highest placement package of INR 11 LPA, while Amal Jhuthi College of Engineering offered the placement package of INR 4 LPA.

The table below shows the top BTech in Chemical Engineering colleges in Kerala along with their placement package offered to their graduates:

College Name	Annual Average Package
NIT Calicut BTech	INR 11 LPA
Government Engineering College, Thrissur BTech	INR 7 LPA
TKM Institute of Management BTech	INR 4 LPA
Saintgits College of Engineering BTech	INR 4 LPA
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering BTech	INR 4 LPA

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No, admission to NIT Calicut BTech course is entirely based on merit obtained in JEE Main entrance exam. Candidates can take the test by registering online on the NTA website (nta.ac.in). The students who secure a score greater than or equal to the cutoff marks become eligible for participation in the JoSAA counselling, which is conducted for the final seat allotment. Futher, vacant seats are filled with CSAB Counselling process.

The general eligibility criteria to get admission to top colleges for Chemical Engineering in Kerala are mentioned below:

• Students must have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam scoring a minimum of 50% aggregate marks with Mathematics as  Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in the pertinent field and a valid KEAM score or any other exam accepted by the institute/university. Students must have scored a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in their UG degree.

Chemical Engineering is considered the evergreen field. It is likely that the demand for chemical engineers in the coming years may grow by 6%. The field is witnessing a boom especially in the fertilisers, textiles and petroleum industries. Therefore, chemical engineers have great career opportunities in this field. 

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KEAM is the Kerala Engineering entrance examination for those candidates who wish to pursue UG engineering courses from the prestigious private and government colleges of Kerala. Yes, a student apply for KEAM if they satisfy the eligibility condition:

• The appearing candidates should be an Indian citizen.
• Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) are also eligible to apply but they are not entitled to claim any reservation.

The candidates who are not Kerala origin and even their parents also dont have any residence proof of Kerala, but satisfying the following candidates:

• Passed their qualifying examination from Kerala and Parents are posted in Kerala and employee of defense or central government.
• The candidates whose parents are serving/served Kerala Government for a period of 2 years and appearing/appeared qualifying examination from Kerala will come in this category and eligible for applying.
• In case, if the candidate is not the permanent resident of Kerala but spent 5 years of his/her study in Kerala then he/she is also eligible.
• Those who do not have domicile certificate of Kerala but completed/pursuing their 8th to 12th studies from Kerala are also eligible for KEAM.

The syllabus of KEAM is prescribed by CEE Kerala. The KEAM syllabus comprises all three subjects Physics Chemistry & Mathematics. KEAM syllabus is based on class 11 and 12 examinations.

Government Engineering College, Thrissur has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
M.E./M.Tech	Candidates, who have passed AMIE / AMIETE Examinations and satisfying the following conditions, are eligible for admission. (Graduates from Institution of Engineers (India) (AMIE) or from Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India) (AMITE) in appropriate area with a valid GATE score in appropriate suhjcct (Anncxurc V). AND A minimum of 55%* marks for section B in AMIE/AMIETE examination.
M.Plan	Candidate must have completed B.Arch. from a recognised university/ institute. (In the absence of students with Architecture Degree, Degree in Civil Engineering will be considered).
MCA	The Candidate must have a Graduation Degree in the related field from a UGC approve University
B.E. / B.Tech	Candidate must have completed 17 years of age as on the 31st December 2023.
B.Arch	Candidate who have completed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate are eligible.

The general method of applying for internships is to mail the HR or Personnel Department and inquire about internships. The students are trained on the various nuances of chemical engineering based on the line of service of the concerned industry. The top companies for pursuing an internship after completion of the BE Chemical Engineering are:

• Reliance
• Shell
• ONGC
• GAIL
• BHEL

The documents required are Class 10 marks sheet, Class 12 marks sheet, Migration Certificate, Aadhaar Card. Students must possess duly affixed copies of the above-mentioned documents and ensure that they produce the authentic and correct documents for verification. In Failure to do so can lead to cancellation or withholding or forfeiture of admission to the course. 

PSUs offer INR 25,000 to INR 50,000 approximately (monthly) to the candidates selected as Chemical Engineers. PSUs offer many perks and allowances such as Dearness Allowance, HR Allowance, Travel Expenses, Medical Reimbursements. Candidates wishing to enter PSUs must work hard to avail the benefits as well as establish a promising career in Chemical Engineering. 

To check the cutoff for UG round-wise seat allotment at Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam, you can visit the official website of the college. The website has an admission section where information regarding the available seats and cutoff is posted. The cutoff marks for the KEAM R3 seat allotment for 2023 have been released and can be found on the college's website. The cutoff marks for previous years are also available on various websites such as Shiksha, etc.

At present, there is no announcement of an application deadline for the BTech programme. However, applications for the BTech programmes are accepted for the academic year 2025. Eligible applicants can apply on the official website and submit supporting documents for eligibility. Candidates are also advised to check the official website to stay informed about upcoming events and avoid missing deadlines.

The admission process for the BTech Chemical Engg. course can easily take around 3 to 5 months to complete because each college abides by its individual guidelines for giving admission that include entrance exams, college application forms, result release, cutoff lists, college counseling, seat allotment, and fee payment.

For merit-based admissions to BTech Chemical Engineering, you may also have to give the GD or PI rounds for final selection. So, it is always good to check the official college websites for their admission guidelines to be on the safer side.

Helpful Link: Chemical Engineering Admission Process

It is not compulsory to give an entrance exam for getting admission to the BTech Chemical Engineering course. There are more than 80 colleges in India that admit students on the basis of Class 12 merit and usually take extra rounds like the PI or GD.

Having said that, it is always better to give the entrance test and score good marks in the same to keep both the options available with you. Top colleges like the IITs and NITs in India strictly consider the entrance test marks for giving admission to the course. Rest, the choice is completely yours.

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Chemical Engineering Courses

Almost all of the top colleges offering the BTech Chemical Engineering course release the application forms in the online mode, where you have to fill out all the details correctly, submit the scanned copies of the important documents, and pay the application fee, which is around INR 500 to INR 3,000, based on the college to which you apply. The registration window is open for a limited time period, so make sure you apply before it gets closed to avoid any last-minute hassle.

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TOMS College of Engineering and Polytechnic KEAM Cutoff 2024 has been released for different categories under the HS Quota, during Round 1 Cutoff. The Cutoff ranks was released for different BTech specialisations. For the General HS category candidates, the Round 1 cutoff rank ranged between 50543 and 52263. The most competitive course for the General HS category candidates was BTech in Computer Science and Engineering. The least competitive course for the General HS category candidates was BTech in Aeronautical Engineering, with the cutoff rank of 52263. 

Government College of Engineering, Kannur has been rated 3.6 on placements on the basis of 36 reviews done by students.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the Amaljyothi College of Engineering is approximately INR 185000 - INR 365600.

The average BTech CSE salary for graduates in India can range between INR 4 LPA and INR 12 LPA. The scope of the BTech CSE programme in India is excellent and hence the starting salary packages offered by recruiters are also high as compared to some other engineering courses.

The salary depends on factors like the years of experience you hold, your academic qualification, skill set, etc. Once you enter the industry and get some years of experience in hand, you will get a higher salary package. But, in the starting of your career journey, you can expect between INR 4 LPA and INR 6 LPA.

Skiltek Group of Institutions has courses such as Certificate, PG Diploma, B.Tech, BCA, DOEACC B Level, DOEACC A Level, DOEACC O Level, After 1th Diploma, UG Diploma which are primarily in the stream of Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Engineering, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ). Skiltek Group of Institutions has specializations such as Certificate specializations in Automobile Engineering, B.Tech specializations in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, After 10th Diploma specializations in Computer Science Engineering.

Cochin College of Engineering and Technology, Malappuram has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech	Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry as one of the optional subject and secured the above mentioned percentage in the subjects taken together. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry, the marks obtained in Computer Science shall be considered. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry and Computer Science, the marks obtained in Biotechnology shall be considered. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry, Computer Science & Biotechnology, the marks obtained in Biology shall be considered. Candidates belonging to SEBC/ PwD category will have a relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination. Applicants should have completed 17 years of age as on the 31st December 2020. There is no upper age limit. Result awaited students are also eligible to apply on provisional basis.
B.Pharma	Candidate must have completed 17 years of age as on the 31st December 2023.