Diploma in Chemical Engineering (SW) at ICT Chennai

Diploma in Chemical Engineering (SW) at ICT Chennai is a 3-year diploma programme. Each year's batch has 60 seats.

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

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

Most Diploma programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, 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.

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

ICT Chennai has not published a fee for Diploma in Chemical Engineering (SW) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Diploma in Chemical Engineering (SW), you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check ICT Chennai'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 state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to ICT Chennai 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.

ICT Chennai runs 2 Diploma specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Polymer Technology

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in chemical processes? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does ICT Chennai compare with other colleges offering Diploma?