Overview:

B.Tech in Chemical Engineering is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course consisting of 8 semesters and offered by many engineering colleges, universities, and institutes in India. The course has been structured to provide a strong conceptual base in the basics of chemical engineering and also lays emphasis on the design, development, and optimisation of chemical processes and systems, along with related equipment. The course includes topics on chemical reaction engineering, process dynamics, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, and process design. With technological advancement, the curriculum has undergone updating to include fast-growing areas of nanotechnology, bioprocess engineering, environmental engineering, and sustainable chemical processes, so that it will equip students properly and enable them to surmount any challenge in the field of chemical engineering today and in the years to come.

It is structured to provide an excellent theoretical background inculcated with practice for the student to be able to apply chemical engineering principles in solving real-life problems. The course components encompass laboratory work, attachments, and project work, which would give practice in process design and optimisation and induction into industrial practice. Upon completion, graduates will have acquired skills and knowledge to practice careers in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, and environmental protection industries.
 

Course Curriculum: 

The B.Tech course in Chemical Engineering covers a wide array of topics relevant to success in chemical engineering. Some of the key modules include the following:

1. Engineering Chemistry
2. Fluid mechanics
3. Thermodynamics
4. Heat and Mass Transfer
5. Chemical Reaction Engineering
6. Process Dynamics and Control
7. Chemical Process Design
8. Environmental Engineering
9. Bioprocess Engineering
10. Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering
11. Sustainable chemical processes
12. Project Work and Industrial Training
     

Career Opportunities:

A person graduating in B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering has a potential prospect for industries related to manufacturing, infrastructure, and construction to power, oil, and gas. Some of these plausible profiles are as follows:

1. Chemical Engineer
2. Process Engineer
3. Production Engineer
4. Quality Control Engineer
5. Environmental Engineer
6. Bioprocess Engineer
7. Research and Development Engineer 
8. Plant Safety Engineer
9. Project Engineer
10. Petrochemical Engineer
     

Field of Employment:
A chemical engineer's view spans the following areas of work:

1. Petrochemical and Refining Industries
2. Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Firms
3. Food and Beverage Processing
4. Environmental Protection and Waste Management
5. Energy and Power Generation
6. Chemical Manufacturing Industries
7. Research and Development (R&D) Laboratories
8. Government Agencies (environment, health, safety, etc.)
9. Academic and Research Institutions
    

Salary Expectation:
A fresh graduate in B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering could have starting salaries ranging from INR 3.5 LPA to 7 LPA, depending on the nature of the job, the sector of employment, and previous experience. From this initial pay, as professionals gain experience and develop specializations in process design, environmental engineering, or bioprocessing salaries increase manifold into high-end roles such as project management, consultancy, or research and development in chemical engineering.