College

Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras

Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Central govt

Also known as Chemical Engineering IITM, IIT Madras Chemical

About Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras

The Chemical Engineering department of IIT Madras offers a B.Tech, an M.Tech and research degrees (MS and PhD) from its Chennai campus.

The Department of Chemical Engineering is one of the engineering departments of IIT Madras in Chennai. Its website groups prospective students into three streams: the B.Tech programme for undergraduates admitted through JEE Advanced, the M.Tech for engineering graduates, and the MS and PhD research programmes, which have their own admission page. The department also posts the institute academic calendar, a grievance channel and convocation details for its students. Teaching runs on the main IIT Madras campus, where hostels, a central library and sports grounds are shared by all departments. Applicants should check the institute admission notices for each cycle.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal fee
Bachelor of Technology
Accepts: JEE Advanced
Full-time 4 yrs — — —
Master of Technology
Accepts: GATE
Full-time 2 yrs — — —
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, Interview

B.Tech seats are filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. M.Tech admission is based on GATE through the IIT Madras postgraduate admission portal. MS (by Research) and PhD candidates apply in the institute admission rounds and are selected by a written test and/or interview.

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 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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Facilities

  • Labs
  • Library

Where these courses lead

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Minimum: UG

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Mechanical Engineer

Minimum: UG

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Engineering

Electrical Engineer

Minimum: UG

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Technology

Data Scientist

Minimum: UG

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Education

Professor

Minimum: PG

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Science & Research

Research Scientist

Minimum: PG

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Agricultural Scientist

Minimum: PG

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Frequently asked questions

What programmes can I join in Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras?

B.Tech, M.Tech, and the MS and PhD research programmes.

How do I apply for MS or PhD?

The department has an MS/PhD admission page that follows the institute admission rounds.

How can I contact the department?

Phone 044-2257 4150 or 4152, or email choffice@iitm.ac.in.

Sources

Information verified on 26 Oct 2026

  1. Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026