Chemical Engineering IIT Madras: B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD

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

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total 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

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