B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
Institute
K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education & Research
The department of Chemical Engineering was established in 1999 with an intake capacity of 60. The department is accredited thrice by NBA, AICTE, New Delhi.
The department has a good track record of academic results. Students of the department secured top ranks at university examinations & achieved success in GATE, GRE & other examinations. The department is proactive for good industry institute interaction. Department has signed MoUs with various industries for mutual benefit. The students of the department has been recruited in the top national & international chemical industries & contribute an important role in them.
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(1) Maharashtra State Candidature Candidate (i) The Candidate should be an Indian National; (ii) Passed HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Agriculture or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies or Electronics or Entrepreneurship and obtained at least 45% marks (at least 40% marks, in case of Backward class categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) in the above subjects taken together and The Candidate should have appeared in all the subjects in MHT-CET 2023 and should obtain non zero score in MHT-CET 2023; Or (ii) Passed minimum 3 years Diploma in Engineering and Technology and obtained at least 45% marks (at least 40% marks, in case of Backward class categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) ; Or (ii) Passed three years D. Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector;
(2) All India Candidature Candidates, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidature Candidates (i) The Candidate should be an Indian National; (ii) Passed HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Agriculture or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies or Electronics or Entrepreneurship and obtained at least 45% marks (at least 40% marks, in case of Backward class categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) in the above subjects taken together and should obtain non zero positive score in JEE Main (B.E/B.Tech) or the candidate should have appeared in all the subjects in MHT-CET 2023 and should obtain non zero score in MHT-CET 2023. However, preference shall be given to the candidate obtaining non zero positive score in JEE Main(B.E/B.Tech) over the candidates who obtained non zero score in MHT-CET 2023; Or (ii) Passed minimum 3 years Diploma in Engineering and Technology and obtained at least 45% marks (at least 40% marks, in case of Backward class categories, economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) Or ; (ii) Passed three years D. Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector;
For Maharashtra State Candidature Candidate and All India Candidature Candidate, - (i) The Candidate should be an Indian National; (ii) Passed minimum three years or two years (Lateral Entry) Diploma Course in Engineering and Technology with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of Candidates of Backward Class categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State) in any branch of Engineering and Technology from an All India Council for Technical Education or Central or State Government approved Institution or its equivalent; or (ii) Passed B.Sc. Degree from a University Grants Commission (UGC) or Association of Indian Universities recognized University with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates of Backward Class categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State) and passed HSC or its equivalent examination with Mathematics as a subject; or (ii) Passed three years D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector ( refer Schedule III); (iii) Any other criterion declared from time to time by the appropriate authority as defined under the Act.
FAQ's
The curriculum follows the NEP-based autonomous pattern with foundation, core, multidisciplinary, elective, laboratory, project, seminar, and internship courses.
The curriculum includes courses such as Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Operations, Heat Transfer Processes, Fluid Mechanics, Process Calculations, Thermodynamics, Mass Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Equipment Design, Piping Design and Engineering, Process Instrumentation, Process Modeling and Simulation, Process Dynamics and Control and Process Engineering and Plant Design
Yes. Students undergo internship in industry for 4-6 months in the last semseter of final year.
The department provides modern laboratory facilities for Mechanical Operations, Mass Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Modeling and Simulation, Process Dynamics and Control, and Project Work, enabling students to gain practical and research-oriented experience.
Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software, including UniSim Design, ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB, BricsCAD, Scilab, and DWSIM
Yes. Students work on industry-oriented and real-world projects, enabling them to solve practical engineering problems and develop industry-relevant skills.
The department provides placement support through mock interviews, resume writing workshops, Mahindra Pride Employability Program, department-level Training & Placement activities, and alumni-industry interaction sessions to prepare students for campus recruitment.
Our students are recruited by leading companies such as Reliance Industries; Technip Energies, Mumbai; Burns & McDonnell, Mumbai; Emerson, Pune; Worley, Mumbai; Toyo Engineering India, Mumbai; Thermax, Pune; Praj Industries, Pune; Adani Group, Ahmedabad; NOCIL, Navi Mumbai; Diageo India, Nashik; Galaxy Surfactants, Tarapur; Inox Air Products, Pune; JNK India, Mumbai; Aarti Pharmalabs, Tarapur; Lupin, Aurangabad; Laxmi Organic Industries, Mahad; Godavari Biorefineries, Ahmednagar; Graphite India Ltd., Nashik; Chemisight Consulting, Thane, etc
Graduates can work as Process, Production, Design, Safety, Environmental, Quality Control, or Research Engineers.
Yes. Graduates can pursue M.Tech., M.S., MBA, and prepare for GATE, PSU recruitment, and other competitive examinations.
Students participate in ChemFest, project competitions, Avishkar, expert lectures, workshops, seminars, industrial visits, Training & Placement activities, NSS, sports, and cultural events.
Yes. The curriculum includes Process Intensification, Renewable Energy, Green Technology, Sustainable Engineering, Carbon Capture Technologies, Process Modeling and Simulation, Advanced Separation Processes, Membrane Technology, and Innovation & Start-ups.
Yes. Eligible students can avail Government scholarships as per applicable norms. The department also offers the Somaiya Scholarship Mumbai, exclusively for Chemical Engineering students.
The department offers an industry-oriented curriculum under the Autonomous NEP 2020 pattern, experienced faculty, modern laboratories, industry-required software training, research opportunities, industry internships, strong placement support, and a strong focus on holistic student development.
Students are encouraged through Innovation & Start-ups and Entrepreneurship courses, research projects, IPR awareness, expert talks, industry visits, participation in project competitions and industry interaction
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