- Degree Course Type
- Entry Level Qualification
- Degree Course Duration
- Course Fields
- Degree Course Entrance Exam
- Average Course Fee
- Average Salary Offered
- Course Details
- Course Highlights
- About Course
- Why Choose Course And Required Skills
- Eligibility
- Entrance Exams Details
- Degree Course Syllabus
- Top Colleges
- Course Fees
- Top Recruiters And Salary
- Course Scope And Career Options
- Admission Process
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Course Details
Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Degree Course Type
Diploma
Entry Level Qualification
Class 10
Degree Course Duration
3 Year
Course Fields
Science
Degree Course Entrance Exam
JEE MAIN BE/BTECH, JEE ADVANCED, GATE, BITSAT UG, BITSAT PG, KEAM
Average Course Fee
6000 - 100000
Average Salary Offered
200000 - 900000
Course Highlights
The table below contains the Diploma in Chemical Engineering course highlights -
Level of Programme | Diploma Level |
Duration of Programme | Three Years |
Eligibility Criteria | Xth class qualified students from a recognised Board with at least 45% aggregate who have studied Maths and Science at the qualifying level |
Admission Process | Entrance Test Based Admission Process |
Examination Type | Semester Type |
Average Programme Fee | INR 6K to INR 100K |
Average Beginning Salary | INR 2.0 LPA to INR 9.0 LPA |
Usual Job Positions | Associate Scientist, Field Operator, Process Engineer etc |
About Course
Diploma in Chemical Engineering is a three-year diploma-level engineering program that equips the learners with the knowledge of creating something useful and new using chemicals or raw materials along with life sciences and physical sciences. Economics and Mathematics are also applied in the process of creating something new. The students who opt for this three-year diploma programme not only master the technique of creating new things but also understand the world of Chemical Science deeply by the time they complete their studies.
Why Choose Course And Required Skills
Chemical engineering has a very good scope in the future because it is one of the few branches that bridges the gap between physics and chemistry. Diploma level of engineering teaches all the basics of the engineering branch.
1. It teaches applying physics, chemical sciences and biological sciences together.
2. The course contains study of conversion of raw materials into newer products and insights into industries that work on this.
3. Chemical engineering also teaches candidates recycling forms and reformation methods for cleaning chemicals exited out by the industries which is why the branch has a heavy demand in the ever- growing recycling industry.
4. It also focuses on communication and innovation which can help opting for lucrative opportunities in the chemical engineering field.
Eligibility
To be able to apply for admission into the Diploma in Electrical Engineering programme, the applicants have to fulfil the following eligibility criteria -
1. Must have qualified their Class Xth exam from a recognised Board
2. Must have secured at least 45% at the qualifying level
3. Must have studied Mathematics and Science at the qualifying level
Entrance Exams Details
Some of the top entrance exams for chemical engineering courses include JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, GATE, VITEEE, BITSAT, and KEAM.
Degree Course Syllabus
Check out the detailed syllabus for Diploma in Chemical Engineering from the table provided below -
S.No | Particulars |
Semester - I | Applied Mathematics Physics - I Engineering Drawing - I Chemistry - I Basic Mathematics Development of Life Skills Workshop |
Semester - II | Engineering Mathematics Communication Skill Physics - II Engineering Drawing - II Chemistry - II Basics of Computer Systems Organic and Physical Chemistry |
Semester - III | Mechanical Operations Technology of Inorganic Chemicals Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Polymer Chemistry Electrical Technology Strength of Materials |
Semester - IV | Material of Construction Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Basic Electronics Applied Mathematics Principles of Stoichiometry Technology of Plastics Technology of Organic Chemicals and Products |
Semester - V | Industrial Management Plant Utilities Chemical Engineering Drawing Stress Management Elective - I Chemical Reaction Engineering Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Plant Training |
Semester - VI | Mass Transfer CADD & Estimation Elective - II Process Instrumentation and Control Introduction to Energy System Engineering Project Field Training |
Top Colleges
Following are some of the top colleges offering Engineering courses : Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (Delhi) , P.S.G. College of Technology (Coimbatore) , Indian Institute of Technology (Kanpur) , Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (Nagpur) , International Institute of Information Technology (Hyderabad). You can explore these colleges on our website to check if they offer Diploma in Chemical Engineering or not.
Course Fees
The average fee for Diploma in Chemical Engineering is INR 15000 per year.
Top Recruiters And Salary
Job Position | Job Description | Annual Average Salary |
Maintenance technician | Installation, maintain and repair equipment, carry on troubleshoot, monitor the safety of equipment for use | INR 2,00,000-3,00,000 |
Plant Operator | Controlling equipment generating power, checking voltage and flow of electricity, reading through charts, meters, | INR 1,00,000-2,00,000 |
Market Analyst | Analyzing Market trends, collect data, evaluate the statistics and suggest new measures to upgrade business | INR 4,00,000-INR5,00,000 |
Process Engineer | Designing and developing new process equipment and plants, modify the existing ones and installation of new devices | INR3,00,000-INR4,00,000 |
Associate Scientist | Works at the lab in offices or schools. Assist senior scientist in conducting research and projects | INR5,00,000-INR 6,00,000 |
Field Operator | Setting up systems, operation and troubleshoot machines/equipment. Analyze the blueprints/designs,suggest measures and work in liaison with the team and management | INR1,00,000-INR2,00,000 |
Technical Service Representative | Attend to customer grievances, resolve and help in troubleshooting | INR2,00,000-3,00,000 |
Supervisor | Monitor the activities of subordinates and field engineers, suggest measures and assist staff | INR 2,00,000-3,00,000 |
Course Scope And Career Options
Here is a list of opportunities for the Diploma holders in Chemical Engineering from which they can choose as per their discretion -
1. Technical Service Representative
2. Associate Scientist
3. Chemical Engineer
4. Process Engineer
5. Supervisor
6. Field Operator
7. Maintenance Technician
8. Plant Operator
Admission Process
Entrance exams are conducted by various states for the purpose of granting admission in the polytechnic colleges of their state to the aspirants who wish to pursue the Diploma programme in Chemical Engineering like Uttarakhand JEEP, DTTE CET, Gujarat Polytechnic, Haryana Polytechnic etc. Eligible candidates have to appear in one such entrance exam for admission into the diploma in Chemical Engineering programme and on the basis of marks secured by the candidates in one of these exams, the officials will conduct a counselling process through which only the most suitable candidates out of the shortlisted ones will be granted admission.
