B.Tech Chemical Engineering

Curriculum Structure

Department of Chemical Engineering

Mewar University, Chittorgarh (Rajasthan)

Department Profile

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Mewar University offers a balanced blend of traditional Chemical Engineering education and emerging interdisciplinary areas such as Environmental Science Engineering and Cement & Ceramic Engineering. The program is designed to equip students with strong theoretical knowledge supported by extensive laboratory practice across both conventional and advanced domains of Chemical Engineering.

The department is supported by a team of experienced faculty members with strong academic, industrial, and research backgrounds. Most courses are structured to encourage students to think beyond classroom learning, adopt innovative problem-solving approaches, and apply engineering principles to real-life industrial challenges.

Students actively participate in industry-oriented projects, providing valuable exposure to practical problem-solving and opportunities to interact with potential employers.

Career Prospects

Chemical Engineering is one of the most versatile and impactful engineering disciplines, requiring a strong foundation in chemical principles, physical sciences, and engineering fundamentals. Graduates are equipped to work across all phases of technical operations in diverse industries.

Chemical process industries serve society by producing a wide range of essential products, including:

• Chemicals and fuels

• Plastics and polymers

• Metals and alloys

• Food and beverages

• Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology products

• Textiles and fibers

• Cryogenic and advanced materials

In recent years, Chemical Engineers have also found growing opportunities in microelectronics, materials engineering, biochemical and biomedical engineering, and environmental sustainability, contributing significantly to pollution control and waste management.

Chemical Engineers in India are recruited across a wide range of sectors, including:

• Petroleum & Petrochemicals

• Cement & Construction Materials

• Fertilizers

• Paper & Pulp

• Rubber & Plastics

• Pharmaceuticals & Biochemical Industries

• Textiles

• Cryogenic Engineering

• Advanced Materials (Organic & Inorganic Process Industries)

Internship & Summer Training

The department places strong emphasis on industrial exposure and experiential learning. Students regularly interact with local and national chemical industries through:

• Summer training programs

• Industrial and plant visits

Partner industries include FFDC Kannauj, Birla Cement, Hindustan Zinc, among others.

Additionally, many students undertake 6-month internships with reputed organizations such as:
IOCL, Birla Cement, Lafarge Cement, Monomax, and JK Cement, gaining hands-on experience in real industrial environments.

Faculty Strength

The department currently has 5 faculty members, many of whom are alumni of IITs and Central Universities, bringing strong academic rigor and research orientation to the program.

Admission Process

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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities after B.Tech Chemical Engineering

A B.Tech in Chemical Engineering opens doors to diverse and high-impact careers in process industries, design, R&D, safety, environmental engineering, consulting, and technology-driven roles. Graduates are employed across manufacturing plants, research laboratories, EPC firms, consulting companies, and IT organizations, working on process optimization, plant operations, and next-generation technology development.

Both freshers and experienced chemical engineers find opportunities in India’s growing industrial ecosystem, with strong demand across Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Power, Chemicals, and Materials Engineering.

Key Job Roles

Process Engineer / Chemical Process Engineer
Designs, monitors, and optimizes chemical production processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

Design / Simulation Engineer
Develops plant layouts, performs process simulations, and supports new plant or equipment design using engineering software.

Research & Development (R&D) Engineer
Works on innovation in chemicals, polymers, materials, pharmaceuticals, and specialty products.

Safety Engineer
Ensures plant safety, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance, including environmental and occupational safety norms.

Quality Control / Quality Assurance Engineer
Monitors product quality, process consistency, and compliance with industry standards.

Project Engineer
Manages industrial projects related to plant construction, expansion, and modernization, coordinating between teams and vendors.

Environmental Engineer
Focuses on waste management, pollution control, water treatment, and sustainability initiatives.

Data Analyst / Process Data Engineer
Applies data analytics and process data to improve efficiency, yield, energy optimization, and predictive maintenance.

Sales & Marketing Engineer
Combines technical knowledge with customer interaction to provide engineering solutions and technical sales support.

Plant / Shift Engineer
Oversees day-to-day manufacturing operations, manpower coordination, and process performance in production units.

Key Industries & Recruiters

Energy & Petrochemicals
GAIL, Reliance Industries, ONGC, ExxonMobil, UOP Honeywell

Pharmaceuticals & FMCG
Godrej, Gilead Sciences, UPL

Manufacturing & Chemicals
BHEL, SRF, Gharda Chemicals, Gujarat Fluorochemicals

Consulting & IT Services
TCS, Wipro, Infosys (process engineering, data analytics, and simulation roles)

Water & Environmental Engineering
Ecor Greentech, Envicare.

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