B.Tech Chemical Engineering Placement Trends - There are around 40 topmost institutes that offer four-year BTech Chemical Engineering programmes in India based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced. The list includes 17 IITs, 17 NITs and 4 GFTIs among other institutions. Over 3047 seats are available under various categories for this course. The fee structure for BTech Chemical Engineering ranges between Rs 11 Lakhs to 5.5 Lakhs. Students aspiring for BTech Chemical Engineering in these colleges can check their year wise placement comparison here.
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Based on placement statistics 2023-24, NIT Raipur students have secured the highest salary for BTech Chemical Engineering. The amount equals Rs 51 lakhs per annum for domestic placements. Check this table for a 3-year salary comparison and the percentage of students who received the job offers.
Year | Maximum Salary Package (in lakhs) | Minimum Salary Package (in lakhs) | Average Salary Package (in lakhs) | Placement Percentage (%) |
2021-22 | 37.29 | 5.78 | 12.77 | 86.76 |
2022-23 | 51.83 | _ | 19.33 | 85.75 |
2023-24 | 29.95 | 9.59 | 12.28 | 68.33 |
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As per the data available, compare the number of BTech Chemical Engineering students registered and placed during the placement drive in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
BTech Chemical Engineering Placement Statistics- Year Wise
Year | Students Registered for Placement | Students Placed |
2021-22 | 396 | 351 |
2022-23 | 189 | 163 |
2023-24 | 265 | 177 |
Here we have derived the average of maximum, minimum and lowest salaries reported by the top 10 IIT colleges in India. Also, know the year-wise average placement percentage from the table.
Year | Maximum Salary Package (in lakhs) | Minimum Salary Package (in lakhs) | Average Salary Package (in lakhs) | Placement Percentage (%) |
2021-22 | 43.03 | 7.50 | 16.91 | 89.64 |
2022-23 | 51.65 | _ | 19.33 | 89 |
2023-24 | 32.44 | 15.21 | 15.30 | 54.86 |
The highest number of registered students who were successfully placed belong to IIT BHU, followed by IIT Dhanbad. The data on the number of BTech Chemical engineering jobs offered and accepted by IIT students is mentioned below.
Institute Name | Intake 2023-24 | Students Registered for Placements (2023-24) | Placement Offer Accepted by Students (2023-24) | Students Placement % (2023-24) |
IIT Dhanbad | 49 | 41 | 27 | 65.85% |
IIT BHU | 156 | 130 | 74.71% | |
IIT Kharagpur | 55 | 33 | 60.00% | |
IIT Tirupati | 37 | 24 | 8 | 33.33% |
IIT Gandhinagar | 40 | _ | _ | 51.28% |
IIT Jammu | 40 | _ | _ | 44.00% |

*Placement Percentage as per the data available for 6 institutes, red highlighted institutes have less than 50% placement for the year 2023-24
NIT Hamirpur students have received a maximum salary of Rs 52 Lakhs per annum for domestic posting. The following table shows the average calculated for the highest, lowest and average income provided during the placements at top NIT colleges in India.
Year | Maximum Salary Package (in lakhs) | Minimum Salary Package (in lakhs) | Average Salary Package (in lakhs) | Placement Percentage (%) |
2021-22 | 33 | 4.49 | 9.67 | 84.94 |
2022-23 | 52 | _ | _ | 79.25 |
2023-24 | 27.88 | 4.92 | 9.25 | 81.80 |
NIT Jalandhar has recorded a 100% placement this year. Check the table to verify the BTech Chemical Engineering placement statistics at different NITs in India for the 2023-24 academic year.
Institute Name | Intake 2023-24 | Students Registered for Placements (2023-24) | Placement Offer Accepted by Students (2023-24) | Students Placement % (2023-24) |
NIT Jalandhar | 74 | 49 | 49 | 100.00% |
MNIT Jaipur | 115 | 96 | 60 | 62.50% |
NIT Raipur | 79 | _ | 57 | 74.00% |
NIT Tiruchirappalli | 79 | _ | _ | 92.60% |
NIT Durgapur | 75 | _ | _ | 73.91% |
NIT Hamirpur | 76 | _ | _ | 87.76% |

*Placement Percentage as per the data available for 6 institutes
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