B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 117 seats. The total fee on record is ₹12.8 lakh – ₹15.91 lakh, which works out to about ₹3.2 lakh a year.

The course is about chemical processes, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering and plant design.

IIT Madras is a public/government institute, founded in 1959. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT Madras — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means chemical processes, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering and plant design. Typical first jobs: process engineer in chemicals, pharma, fertilisers or energy. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask IIT Madras for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at IIT Madras as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IIT Madras before you pay anything.

For admission to B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at IIT Madras are: X: 0.0, XII: 75.0, Graduation: 0.0.

IIT Madras accepts National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test and Joint Entrance Exam Main for its courses. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIT Madras's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test and Joint Entrance Exam Main and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIT Madras on its website (www.iitm.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2024) show a placement rate of 50% students placed and a median package of ₹19 lakh at IIT Madras. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering specifically, the average salary on record is ₹17 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IIT Madras runs 24 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Intelligent Manufacturing)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
• B.Tech. in Engineering Physics
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Biomedical Engineering)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering)
• B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Biological Engineering
• B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
• B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering + M.Tech. in Applied Mechanics
• B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Design)
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering + M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering
• B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Discontinued (Jul 2023)-Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design
• B.Tech. in Biological Engineering

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in chemical processes? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹12.8 lakh – ₹15.91 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIT Madras compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Chennai?