Best Chemical Engineering Colleges in India 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Courses, Placements

There are about 590+ best Chemical Engineering colleges in India. Of these,  347 colleges are privately owned,  220 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 5 colleges. JEE Main, GATE, etc. are some of the most accepting entrance exams in top Chemical Engineering colleges in India. Some of the popular BTech in Chemical Engineering colleges in India include VIT Vellore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, DTU, NIT Trichy, IIT Kharagpur, BITS Pilani, IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad,  etc..

According to NIRF ranking 2024, IIT Madras emerged to be on the No. 1 position in the top Chemical Engineering Colleges in India. In the 'Overall' category, IIT Madras is ranked No. 1 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2024.

There is lot of job options for the BTech in Chemical Engineering graduates. Chemical engineers are required in petroleum refineries, fertilizer plants, food and agricultural products, in glass and plastic industry, various treatment plants, pharmaceutical firms etc. The work of engineers with B.Tech in chemical engineering involves design, development, operation, and management of various processes in industries. They work as chemists, material engineers, or as industrial engineers. There are openings in both public sector and private sector companies for graduates in chemical engineering. 

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As per NIRF ranking 2024, IIT Madras emerged to be on the No. 1 position of the top Chemical Engineering college in India. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their NIRF ranking for the past three years:

Top Colleges	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
IIT Madras Ranking	1	1	1
IIT Delhi Ranking	2	2	2
IIT Bombay Ranking	3	3	3
IIT Kharagpur Ranking	5	6	5
VIT Vellore Ranking	12	11	11
DTU Ranking	35	29	27
NIT Trichy Ranking	8	9	9

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

UPES - Experience Centre faculty are PhD, degree, and Diploma holders. The centre also arranges guest lectures, student and faculty exchange programmes. UPES - Experience Centre also arranges conferences and various seminars for students and teachers. UPES - Experience Centre has experienced and professional faculty members. 

The general eligibility criteria for admission to the best college for Chemical Engineering in India are mentioned below:

BTech:

• Students must have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam scoring a minimum of 50 to 60% marks in Physics,  Chemistry and Mathematics subjects.
• Students must have qualified for the entrance examination conducted by the universities or at the national/state level to pursue a course in Chemical Engineering.

MTech:

• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the pertinent field and a valid GATE score or any other exam accepted by the institute/university.
• Students must have scored a minimum of 55-60% aggregate marks in their UG degree.

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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Joining the best Chemical Engineering colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
IIT Bombay Courses	INR 3 Lacs – INR 10 lakh	INR 18 LPA
IIT Delhi Courses	INR 3lakh – INR 10 lakh	INR 14 LPA – INR 20 LPA
IIT Madras Courses	INR 10,000 – INR 8 lakh	INR 10 LPA – INR 17 LPA
NIT Trichy Courses	INR 30,000 – INR 5 lakh	INR 10 LPA – INR 16 LPA
IIT Kharagpur Courses	INR 20,000 – INR 10 lakh	INR 21 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

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. 

Yes, International Institute of Management and Technical Studies, Navi Mumbai offer scholarships to students. Under the scholarship, students can get some waiver in the fee. Students can also pay the fee amount in installments with no cost emi. 

Yes, there are many government Chemical Engineering colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Public/Govt. Colleges	Tuition Fee
IIT Bombay Admission	INR 3 Lacs – INR 10 lakh
IIT Delhi Admission	INR 3 Lacs – INR 10 lakh
IIT Madras Admission	INR 10,000 – INR 8 lakh
DTU Admission	INR 3 Lacs – INR 7 lakh
NIT Trichy Admission	INR 30,000 – INR 5 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

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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Maharashtra offered the highest number of Chemical Engineering colleges in India, i.e., 83 colleges. Listed below is the state-wise distribution of best engineering colleges for Chemical Engineering in India:

States	No. of Colleges
Delhi NCR	28 colleges
Maharashtra	83 colleges
Uttar Pradesh	78 colleges
Andhra Pradesh	28 colleges
Madhya Pradesh	28 colleges

Yes, there are many private Chemical Engineering colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee
VIT Vellore Admission	INR 1 Lacs – INR 7 lakh
SRM IST Kattankulathur Admission	INR 3 Lacs – INR 10 lakh
BITS Pilani Admission	INR 10 Lacs – INR 21 lakh
Chandigarh University Admission	INR 6 Lacs – INR 8 lakh
Thapar University Admission	INR 90,000 – INR 14 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

The documents required for application process to UPES School of Engineering are mentioned below:  

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• National Level Exam Score (If any)
• Migration/ Transfer Certificate
• Student Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card of student and parents

In case of Uttarakhand Domicile

• Domicile Certificate/ Sthai Niwas Praman Patra of Applicant
• Family Income Proof: Parent's ITR of the current year (Family Income should be less than INR 12 LPA to avail the benefit)
• Student Aadhaar Card

To study the BTech Chemical Engineering course at top-ranked colleges you should prepare well for the entrance exams. 

• Go through the exam syllabus thoroughly 
• Prepare a weekly schedule 
• Practice last year's question papers
• Ask for help from seniors or professors
• Plan a revision time table for the last 1-2 months 

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You should always start your exam preparation as early as possible so that you have a good amount of time to go through the entire exam syllabus, cover each section, and touch all the important high-weightage topics at least. 

Generally, 8 to 10 months' time is considered good and ideal for the preparation of entrance test. Plus, you can also practice last year's question papers and mock tests to check if your preparation status good or not and go confidently to the exam hall on the final day.

Good Luck!!!

You don't really need any skills before joining a Chemical Engineering course. The curriculum will teach all the basics required in the field. Also, internships, projects, seminars, etc., will help you gain practical skills. 

But having some capabilities beforehand will be plus and help you succeed faster.

• Strong technical knowledge
• Chemistry, Physics, and Maths proficiency
• Data analysis
• Critical thinking

Of course, it is. Chemical Engineers are hired in multiple sectors in India. Power & Energy, Pharma, Agriculture, and so on. Both the government and private sectors hire Chemical Engineering professionals for many job roles. 

In fact, the chemical sector is expanding in India swiftly with major investments in petrochemicals, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, etc.

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Parul University is famous for its BTech and MBA programmes. The university offers these courses at the UG and PG levels for a duration of 4 and 2 years, respectively. These courses are offered in several specialisations. Some of the popular specialisations offered under MBA programme are Advertising & Branding Management, Fintech Management, Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Digital Marketing & Sales, Agribusiness Management, etc. 

PP Savani University offers excellent infrastructural facilities to its students. The facilities offered at PP Savani Surat include:

• 100 Acres of Clean, Green & Secure Campus
• 24X7 Wifi Campus Driven
• Cafeteria
• Campus Canteen
• Healthy and Home-like Food
• Indoor Gym
• In Campus Hospital
• In Campus Ambulance
• International Standard Sports Facilities
• Jogging Track
• Cricket Ground
• Football Turf
• Volley Ball
• Transport facility
• AC & Non-AC Hostel Facilities

International Institute of Management and Technical Studies, Pune offers admission to candidates considering their qualifying exam scores and work experience. Aspirants need to submit the documents supporting the eligibility for admission in the institute. Once selected, aspirants have to pay a course fee to confirm their seat.

The total fee for BTech Computer Science and Engineering is 

Program	Fee	Indian (₹)	International ($)
BTECH Computer Science And Engineering	Tuition (Annual)	4,87,000	7,700
	Registration (One Time)	10,000	300
	Caution Deposit (Refundable)	15,000
	Total (At the time of admission)	5,12,000	8,000

Looking at the numbers, one can say it may feel costly to some students but worry not there are scholarships available for eligible students. 

As per the latest report, the highest package offered during MIT-WPU, Pune placements 2025 stood at INR 51.36 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 51.36 LPA

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology offers a large diversity of courses to students in various fields. VIT Pune admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and appear for any of the prescribed entrance exams such as MHT CET, JEE Main, GATE, among others. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.

Calcutta Institute of Technology has experienced and professional faculty members who are PhD, diploma, and degree holders. The flagship programmes available at this college are BTech and MCA. Calcutta Institute of Technology is spread across 33 acre of land and has a state-of-the-art infrastructure. The college awards various scholarships to students as financial assistance. Some of the scholarships offered by the college are the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, the SC & ST Scholarship,  and others. There are several other reasons to choose this college. 

Sigma University tuition fee costs around INR 60,000 – INR 6.4 L. This fee is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. This fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change. Hence, it is moderately costly.

KIIT School of Chemical Technology offers BTech and PhD programmes. The institute offer courses in Chemical Engineering. Here are some insights of KIIT School of Chemical Technology fees:

Particulars	Tuition Fees
BTech	INR 14 lakhs
PhD	INR 3 lakhs

The 2024 placements concluded with over 950 students selected in diverse job profiles. The overall the highest package offered to the students was INR 26 LPA. Check the complete insights related to GIET Gunupur placements 2024 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 26 LPA
the lowest package	INR 1.20 LPA
No. of students selected	950
Popular recruiters	Tech Mahindra, TCS, ITC Infotech

There's no fixed “marks” cutoff for Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology — it works on percentile/rank, and it changes every year.

Rough idea based on trends:

• CSE / COE → ~95–97+ percentile
• ENC / ECE → ~90–95 percentile
• Mechanical / Electrical → ~85–92 percentile
• Civil / Chemical / Biotech → ~70–85 percentile

Marks vary each paper, so focus on percentile. Also, Thapar has a board marks quota, so strong 12th % can help.

You don't need a perfect score — mid 80s–90s percentile can still get you in.

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering accepts various entrance exam scores for admissions such as  TANCET, GATE, and others. Candidates willing to get admission must first visit the official website and apply for the admissions. Follow the Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering application process mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering.

Step 2: Select the required course.

Step 3: Fill out the application form and pay the application fee.

Step 4: Submit the application form with required information.

Admission to various courses at Techno India University is based on merit and entrance exam scores. Hence, the possibility of direct admissions is very low. Candidates looking for direct admission opportunities must visit the official website and drop a query regarding the same.

The Silver Oak Group of Institutes (SOGI) established the Aditya Silver Oak Institute of Technology (ASOIT) in 2014. Aditya Silver Oak Institute of Technology provides a four-year B.E. course in Aeronautical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Information Technology, and Mechanical engineering. A three-year Diploma curriculum in chemical and information technology is also available. The college has an excellent structure and equipment, including well-equipped laboratories, workshops, drawing rooms, seminar halls, a large library, lecture halls, a computer centre, a canteen, a cafe, a bank, an ATM, a training and placement cell, an NSS, and so on. The lone college from GTU, Aditya Silver Oak Institute of Technology, has been ranked "7th in India" as the "TOP Emerging Private Institute of Technology" by THE TIMES OF INDIA.

ITM (SLS) Baroda University provides good campus facilities to the students. Some of these facilities are mentioned below:

• Sports and fitness facility

• Hospital

• Labs

• ATM facility

• Hostel

• Canteen

• Library

No, candidates can not get direct admission at RV College as it offers entrance-based admission to all UG and PG programmes. Students are selected based on various national-level entrance exams such as GATE,  GATE, UGC NET, etc. Candidates interested in RV College of Engineering admission must initiate the process by completing the online application. Applications are accepted through the official website.

DYPIU provides merit-based scholarship to students pursuing a course from the university. Check below detail of one of the DYPIU Pune scholarships:

MHT-CET (percentile)	% Scholarship as percentage of Tuition Fees*	Category
98 and above (included)	50%	A
Between 95 (included) and 97.99	25%	B
Between 90 (included) and 94.99	15%	C
Between 85 (included) and 89.99	10%	D

*Number of these scholarship awarded is as follows:

1. Number of scholarships in Category A : 3
2. Number of Scholarship in Category B:  5
3. Number of Scholarship in Category C:  4
4. Number of Scholarship in Category D: 4  

The insitute is considered good when it comes to placements. Check out the Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University placements 2023-2024:

The university has been providing excellent placements. For more information on placement packages and recruiters for the Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology placements, refer to the table below:

Note- The placements for 2025 are in progress, hence the stats may vary once the final reports are out. 

Anand Engineering College has been rated 3.87 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Amity University Jaipur accepts national or state-level entrance exams like JEE Main, CAT, GATE, etc. to provide admission to specific courses. Amity Jaipur accepts applications to its more than 50 courses via online mode. The courses are available in various streams like Engineering, Management, Science, Arts, etc.

Amity University Jaipur admissions is a mix of entrance and merit-based. Along with that, candidates must also fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements of the respective courses.