B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai runs it as a 20-month, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 30 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.27 lakh (roughly ₹6,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers chemical processes, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering and plant design.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is a other institute, founded in 1987. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology — 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 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology before you pay anything.

To be considered for 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 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology on its website (www.sathyabama.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.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of 92.57%, an average package of ₹5.4 lakh and a highest package of ₹53 lakh at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology. 3,015 of 3,257 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

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

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology runs 26 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
• B.E. in Mechatronics
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics)
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things)
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Block Chain Technology)
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.E. in Automobile Engineering
• B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Analytics)
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
• B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. in Civil Engineering

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in chemical processes? You will spend 20 months on it.
• Can you manage ₹1.27 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 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Chennai?