About Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, DTU
DTU’s Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, a core discipline since 1941, offers B.Tech Chemical Engineering, M.Sc Chemistry, two M.Tech options and PhD.
The Department of Chemical Science and Engineering is one of the core disciplines of Delhi Technological University and traces its roots to the institution’s start in 1941. Formerly known for applied chemistry, it took its present name in 2026 and works from DTU’s Bawana Road campus. It runs a four-year B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 75 seats, whose curriculum was revised in 2020-21. Postgraduate options include a two-year M.Sc in Chemistry with 60 seats, a two-year M.Tech in Polymer Technology with 13 seats and a research-based M.Tech in Chemical Engineering with 12 seats, added between 2021 and 2023. A five-year integrated B.Sc-M.Sc in Chemistry (30 seats) and a PhD in chemistry and chemical engineering, lasting at least three years, are also offered.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | 4 yrs | 75 | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | 60 | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | 2 yrs | 13 | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
Admission to DTU programmes is handled centrally by the university and is announced on its admissions pages and the Saarthi portal (saarthi.dtu.ac.in). Candidates check that year's admission brochure for eligibility, the qualifying entrance test or merit basis, and the counselling schedule, then register online. PhD admission follows DTU's separate PhD entrance notice.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
How many seats does DTU's B.Tech Chemical Engineering have?
75 seats in a four-year programme.
Does the department offer an M.Sc in Chemistry?
Yes, a two-year M.Sc Chemistry with 60 seats.
Which M.Tech programmes are offered?
M.Tech in Polymer Technology (13 seats) and M.Tech Research in Chemical Engineering (12 seats).
How long is the PhD?
A minimum of three years.
Sources
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- Delhi Technological University · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- About - Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, DTU · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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