About Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Set up in 1958, IIT Bombay’s Department of Chemical Engineering teaches B.Tech, dual degree, M.Tech and PhD programmes in process, materials, energy and environment areas.
The Department of Chemical Engineering dates from 1958, the year IIT Bombay began, and works from the institute campus at Powai in Mumbai. It offers a four-year B.Tech, a B.Tech plus M.Tech dual degree, a two-year M.Tech and a PhD programme. Teaching and research cover process systems, materials, energy and environmental engineering. Undergraduate places are filled through JEE (Advanced) and JoSAA counselling, while postgraduate applicants go through the IIT Bombay admissions portal. The department page did not show its own phone number, so the institute address at Powai is given here for contact.
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 | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| 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, as stated on the IIT Bombay bachelors admissions page. M.Tech candidates apply on the IIT Bombay online admissions portal after the entrance test required for the programme; some departments also hold a written test or interview. PhD applicants apply through the institute research admissions notices.
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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Frequently asked questions
Which courses does IIT Bombay Chemical Engineering offer?
B.Tech, a B.Tech plus M.Tech dual degree, M.Tech and PhD.
When was the department set up?
In 1958, according to the department website.
How do I get a B.Tech seat?
Through JEE (Advanced) and JoSAA counselling.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- IIT Bombay home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Bachelors admissions - Academic Office, IIT Bombay · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Masters admissions - Academic Office, IIT Bombay · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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