The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore launched a new course –  BTech in Chemical Engineering for the academic year 2023-24. The programme intends to provide a holistic perspective to the students focusing on multidisciplinary, and hands-on approach. 

The course is also offered by 16 other IITs including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur among others.

The programme structure and curriculum are developed by the leading experts in academia from India and the world and encompass the traditional and modern topics of chemical engineering. It is offered with multiple specialisations including Petrochemical, Biochemical, Energy, Pharmaceutical, Processing etc.

It is a four-year full-time undergraduate degree programme divided into eight semesters. In each semester, candidates will have to study 6 to 7 subjects along with elective options.

Admission to the programme will be done based on JEE Advanced 2023 score. Additionally, candidates must have completed the class 12 (or equivalent) examination from any recognised state or central board.

Chemical Engineering is one of the core disciplines of engineering and there is an increasing demand for chemical engineers in the petrochemical, Biofuel, energy, Food Processing etc.