Candidates can opt for different higher study courses after B.Tech in Chemical Engineering and some of the top listed courses are – M.E/M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, M.Tech in Chemical Technology/ Dyestuff Technology/ Bio Mineral Processing, Post Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering and Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical engineering and Management. Job positions like Research Assistants, Engineer Trainee, Graduate Engineer Trainee and Assistant Manager are open for chemical engineers in firms like Indian Institute of Technology (IIIT – K), Projects and Development India Limited (PDIL), Accenture Services Private Limited, and Aditya Birla Chemicals.

Higher study options after B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

• Master of Technology in Chemical Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
• Master of Technology in Dyestuff Technology
• Master of Technology in Chemical Technology
• Master of Technology in Chemical Synthesis and Process Technologies
• Master of Technology in Bio Mineral Processing
• Master of Technology in Surface Coating Technology
• Master of Technology in Polymer Science
• Master of Technology in Oils, Oleo chemicals and Surfactants Technology
• Master of Technology in Fibers and Textile Processing Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
• Post Graduate Diploma in Instrumental Techniques in Chemical Analysis
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical engineering and Management

Career Avenues in B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

B.Tech graduates in Chemical Engineering can work as Research Assistants, Engineer Trainee, Specialist Officer, Assistant Manager, etc in diverse firms. They can join as Project Associate in reputed institutes like Indian Institute of Technology – Kanpur (IIIT – K) and can earn salary package between Rs. 15000 – 30000/- per month.  A basic knowledge of computers is also necessary to apply for this post.

Another reputed public sector organization, Projects and Development India Limited (PDIL) has invited application for Senior Engineer position. Experienced ones can apply online for this post which offers a salary ranging between Rs. 20600-46500/- per month.

Public sector companies such as HPCL, IOCL, ONGC, BPCL, and L&T often recruits B.E/B.Tech chemical engineers to reputed job positions. Those with a minimum of 60-70% marks and with valid a GATE score can join as ‘Graduate Engineer’ in these companies. There are equal job opportunities in private firms like Accenture Services Private Limited, Aditya Birla Chemicals and Aban Offshore ltd. Aspirants who can get in to job position of Associate Software Engineer (ASE) in Accenture can earn an annual package of Rs. 3,33,976/-.

Assistant Manager Positions in General Insurance Company (GIC) are also open for B.Tech holders in chemical engineering. Salary packages to the position ranges between Rs. 17240-32640/- per month.