College

Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Central govt · Est. 1967

Also known as Chemical Engineering NIT Trichy, CHL NITT, Department of Chemical Engineering NITT

About Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli

Chemical Engineering at NIT Tiruchirappalli, founded in 1967, runs a B.Tech, an M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, a joint M.Tech in Process Control and Instrumentation, and PhD.

The Department of Chemical Engineering at NIT Tiruchirappalli was founded in 1967 and is one of the older engineering departments of the institute. It teaches a four-year B.Tech in Chemical Engineering and an M.Tech in Chemical Engineering. With the Instrumentation and Control Engineering department it also runs an M.Tech in Process Control and Instrumentation. PhD research covers energy, environment, process control and advanced materials, and the department has built a pilot plant with industry partners. Its UG and PG courses have been graded by the National Board of Accreditation.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal fee
Bachelor of Technology
Accepts: JEE Main
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

The B.Tech in Chemical Engineering is filled through JEE Main and JoSAA/CSAB counselling. M.Tech seats are filled through the NIT Tiruchirappalli postgraduate admission notice, normally on the basis of GATE. PhD applicants apply when the institute notifies research admissions and are selected after a test 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
  • Hostel (boys)
  • Hostel (girls)

Where these courses lead

Technology

Software Engineer

Minimum: UG

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Engineering

Civil Engineer

Minimum: UG

Civil Engineers apply science and maths to planning, designing and building roads, bridges, buildings, water supply and other infrastructure. Most enter the…

Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

Minimum: UG

Mechanical Engineers apply science and maths to designing, making and maintaining machines, engines and manufacturing systems. Most enter the profession through a…

Engineering

Electrical Engineer

Minimum: UG

Electrical Engineers apply science and maths to generating, transmitting and using electric power and electrical equipment. Most enter the profession through a…

Technology

Data Scientist

Minimum: UG

Data scientists collect and study large amounts of data to find patterns and help organisations make decisions. They use statistics, programming and…

Education

Professor

Minimum: PG

Professors teach college and university students and carry out research in their subject. The entry post in India is Assistant Professor, which…

Science & Research

Research Scientist

Minimum: PG

Research scientists plan and run experiments to discover new knowledge or solve practical problems. In India most enter research through a master's…

Agriculture

Agricultural Scientist

Minimum: PG

Agricultural scientists research crops, soil, livestock and farming methods to raise yields and help farmers. The usual route is a four-year B.Sc…

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Frequently asked questions

When was Chemical Engineering at NIT Trichy set up?

In 1967.

Which M.Tech courses are offered?

M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, and M.Tech in Process Control and Instrumentation run jointly with ICE.

How can I contact the department?

Phone 0431-2503100 or email chloffice@nitt.edu.

Sources

Information verified on 26 Oct 2026

  1. Chemical Engineering - NITT · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  2. Departments - NITT · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  3. Contact - NIT Tiruchirappalli · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  4. NITT at a Glance · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026