Institute of Chemical Technology has received an A++ accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council as well as the Ministry of Human Resource Development. It is now an autonomous university. It has been claimed to be the 18th best institute for Engineering by NIRF rankings.

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune is a research-intensive institute. It claims to be more efficient than IITs in providing the right direction towards research. It is one of the most premium institutes of India established by the government.

Courses:

• Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai provides courses in B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Pharm, Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, and Master of Chemical Engineering as a specialization.

• IISER, Pune provides very limited courses. Their main focus is on providing a Bachelor’s of Science degree, Integrated B.S + M.S, Integrated Ph.D. program, and an independent Ph.D. program.

Admissions:

• ICT, Mumbai provides the provision for online as well as offline admission. B.tech admissions are done on the basis of MHT CET or JEE mains score. M.Tech admissions are conducted on the basis of GATE score or other relevant scores.

• IISER only provides an online method of the application procedure for all its courses. Students are required to appear for IISER Aptitude Test or IAT which is considered more than JEE mains. Students are selected based on merit and cut-offs.

Campus:

• ICT has 3 campuses and each campus is 16 acres each. It provides a feel of the corporate world to the students and provides all facilities in their few buildings.

• IISER provides state-of-the-art research facilities with dedicated computer labs and excellent IT infrastructure. They also have e-classrooms with one of the best internet connectivities in India. They also have an online and offline library that can be accessed 24/7.

Placements:

ICT Mumbai:

• It has a placement record of 90% placements.

• Major employers include BPCL, Pidilite industries, Johnson & Johnson, TATA Power, Nerolac, etc.

• The highest package offered was 18 LPA with the average being 5 LPA.

IISER:

• It only provides placement opportunities to Masters and Doctoral degree students.

• IISER graduates usually get placed into the top engineering and research companies in India.

• They also get offers from the government to work on nationalized projects.

Thus, IISER seems to be a better institute but it is very hard to get into. ICT, on the other hand, is a premier institute and provides ample amount of placement opportunities. Finally, it all depends on the student and their area of interest.

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur is part of the premier NIT engineering institutes of India. It is ranked 28 overall by NIRF 2020. It is also considered an institute of national importance, according to the government of India. It provides a number of engineering courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. levels.

Institute of Chemical Technology has received an A++ accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council as well as the Ministry of Human Resource Development. It has been claimed to be the 18th best institute for Engineering by NIRF rankings.

Courses Offered:

• VNIT provides engineering courses in 8 different fields of engineering. These include Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Metallurgical, and Mining Engineering. In their master's courses, they also provide a number of different specializations.

• Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai provides courses in B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Pharm, Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, and Master’s of Chemical Engineering as a specialization.

Campus:

• VNIT has a well-developed campus with several computer systems and curated labs. There are several hostel facilities throughout the campus with 24/7 medical facilities and cafeterias. Apart from this they also provide recreational and sports facilities for all students.

• ICT has 3 campuses and each campus is 16 acres each. It provides a feel of the corporate world to the students and provides all facilities in their few buildings.

Placements:

VNIT:

It is famous for its campus placement opportunities.

• It invites over 110 companies for its placements every year including Goldman Sachs, Hindalco, Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Investments, Sling Media Pvt Ltd, AVAYA India, JP Morgan Services, L&T Group, Bajaj Auto, Godrej Industries, Hyundai Mobis, Vedanta Ltd, and many more.

• There were over 400 UG students given placements last year.

• The average CTC offered was 6 LPA and the highest CTC offered was 41 LPA.

ICT Mumbai:

• It has a placement record of 90% placements.

• Major employers include BPCL, Pidilite industries, Johnson & Johnson, TATA Power, Nerolac, etc.

• The highest package offered was 18 LPA with the average being 5 LPA.

Thus it completely depends on the students and which college they want to pursue for their future.

Laxminarayan Institute of Technology is one of the best institutes in Maharashtra for engineering studies. It is located in Nagpur and affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University or Nagpur University.

Institute of Chemical Technology has received an A++ accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council as well as the Ministry of Human Resource Development. It is now an autonomous university. It has been claimed to be the 18th best institute for Engineering by NIRF rankings.

Courses:

• Laxminarayan Institute of Technology provides B.Tech and M.Tech courses in a number of disciplines including Chemical Engineering.

• Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai provides a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and a Masters of Chemical Engineering. It also provides aspiring students with the right base to pursue masters and research work in the field of Chemistry.

Campus:

• LIT Nagpur has a 78-acre campus which contains academic departments, a library, hostel accommodations, scientific labs, and gym, etc. There are 9 academic departments functioning at LIT Nagpur all situated within the campus.

• ICT has 3 campuses and each campus is 16 acres each. It provides a feel of the corporate world to the students and provides all facilities in their few buildings.

Admission Procedure:

• At LIT Nagpur 85 percent of seats are reserved for Maharashtra candidates. B.tech admissions are done on the basis of MHT CET or JEE mains score. M.Tech admissions are conducted on the basis of GATE score or other relevant scores.

• ICT Mumbai requires MHT CET scores or JEE mains scores for admission into its various courses. For its specialized courses, it has a higher cut-off.

Placements:

LIT Nagpur:

• It provides placement opportunities to both UG and PG students. The training and placement cell is able to place over 100 students every year with the participation of 30+ companies.

• Major employers include Adani Wilmar, Asian Paints, CEAT Tyres, IBM, Honeywell, Mahindra, TVS, Sterlite, etc.

ICT Mumbai:

• ICT Mumbai has a placement record of 90% placements.

• Major employers include BPCL, Pidilite industries, Johnson & Johnson, TATA Power, Nerolac, etc.

• The highest package offered was 18 LPA with the average being 5 LPA.

Thus it completely depends on the student which institute they get admitted into. In terms of courses, ICT specialized courses have more value if the student wishes to pursue a career in the same field. LIT courses are good at providing a foundation to the study and the student can either go for specialization or study another field post this degree.

ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai has received ‘A++’ accreditation by NAAC. In the current year 2020, ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai has been ranked by the NIRF at 18 for its Engineering degree course offered. HCU (University of Hyderabad) has been facilitated for the Best University in Central India. Offering various degree programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, it was ranked among the Best Colleges in India by Outlook in the year 2019.

Academics:

ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai:

• The total number of seats available for admission in the Masters of Science in Chemistry at ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai are 20.

• The total fees for the Masters of Science in Chemistry at ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai is INR 1.11 Lacs.

HCU (University of Hyderabad):

• The total number of seats available for admission in the Masters of Science in Chemistry at HCU (University of Hyderabad) is 56.

• The total fees for the Masters of Science in Chemistry at HCU (University of Hyderabad) is INR 18,510.

Placements:

ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai:

• The top recruiting companies visiting the campus of ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai to offer placements to the graduates in the field of Chemistry are Tata Motors, Reliance, Johnson Johnson, Nerolac, Jacobs, ITC, Exxon, Cipla, Asian Paints.

• The average annual graduate salary offered for placement is INR 4.8 Lacs.

HCU (University of Hyderabad):

• The top recruiting companies visiting the campus of HCU (University of Hyderabad) to offer placements to the graduates in the field of Chemistry are Vedanta, Deloitte, TCS Digital, One Convergence, Renovo Hospital, R&D, Dr. Reddy’s, Aster Prime Hospital.

• The average annual graduate salary offered for placement is INR 6.6 Lacs.

ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai, or HCU (University of Hyderabad) both have a varied fee structure along with the placements they offer. It is up to the student’s interest and comfort which one to opt for.

Both ICT, Mumbai, and IITs are well-known colleges in India and offer quality education. ICT Mumbai is mostly recognized for chemical engineering courses only. Whereas, IIT’s are recognized for computers, electronics, civil, mechanical, and other engineering branches even. However, one should decide the best college based on the brand. So, here are a few quick highlights of MTech in Chemical at IITs and ICT Mumbai.

IIT:

Admissions:

• IITs accept graduates and GATE qualified members. Also, it conducts a personal interview and intakes only those students who qualify for the interview.

• The candidates should get a minimum of 60% in their graduation in order to be eligible for admission.

• M.Tech Chemical engineering is a complete 2-years course. The total fee for the course is 1.32 lakhs.

Placements:

• The median salary of M.Tech Chemical Engineering students is 20.8 LPA.

• Top companies visiting the popular IIT campuses for Chemical Engineering students are Texas Instrument, Carin, Morgan Stanley, Apple, Microsoft, ITC, Schlumberger, IBM, McKinsey & Company, Deutsche Bank, Tata Steel, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd, and many more.

ICT Mumbai:

Admissions:

• The college accepts students based on academic excellence in graduation and ranking obtained in the GATE.

• The candidates should get at least 60% in their graduation from any recognized university in order to be eligible for admission.

• The total fee for this course is 1.53 lakhs.

• The course has a total of 30 seats.

Placements:

• Over 90% of the students are placed each year.

• The campus has a 100% placement rate in chemical engineering.

• The highest and average salary packages of the students are 14 LPA and 3.5 LPA respectively.

• Most frequently visited companies are CitiBank India, Morgan Stanley, Belong Technologies, Goldman Sachs, Asian Paints, BASF India, Cipla, DSM Soft, Exxon, Black & Veatch, Deutsche Bank, HoneyWell, Capgemini, Sprinklr, Walmart Labs, Genpact, Deloitte, Tesco, and many more.

This is all about the M.tech Chemical Engineering course at IITs and ICT Mumbai. So, choose the best college based on your preferences and interests.

ICT Mumbai wins this battle. It is one of the best-known colleges in India for chemical engineering. The table below shows the rankings for ICT Mumbai:

Starting from experienced faculty to great learning experience, placement rate is commendable. An average package deal for a chemical engineering student from ICT Mumbai is around 5 lakhs, which is pretty good. Also, several chemical industries and companies pay frequent visits to the campus. 

A friend of mine is an ex student ICT Mumbai. Here are the reasons why ICT Mumbai is better than an NIT:

1. ICT, as an institute, strictly concentrates on chemical engineering. The chemical engineers passed out from this institute add-up to its reputation and good word.
2. In terms of location, it is situated in the middle of industries from both Mumbai and Gujrat on either side. It will be convenient for the student to get himself/herself an internship in either of the industries or get a job during the placement session.
3. In terms of faculty, the teachers appointed are themselves specialists in the department of chemical engineering. Also, they have a good connection with multiple industries. 

Therefore, ICT Mumbai is the most favorable choice.

As for NIT, it depends on which NIT one is mentioning. If they are referring to NIT Rourkela, Warangal, Tirchi, Surathkal then they are good. The rest of the NITs aren’t up to the mark.

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore is a private institute which is a deemed university. It has been ranked as the number 1 private engineering and technology university in India based on its track records and educational standards.

Institute of Chemical Technology has received an A++ accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It has been claimed to be the 18th best institute for Engineering by NIRF rankings.

Courses:

• The Computer science course at VIT provides insights into computer applications, programming languages, cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, and a number of other related fields. It involves intensive course work and projects throughout the 4 years of course duration.

• Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai provides a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and a Master of Chemical Engineering.

Admissions:

• VIT is relatively flexible with its admission criteria. It considers a number of exams like VITEEE, JEE mains, and SAT for admission to undergraduate courses.

• ICT, Mumbai provides the provision for online as well as offline admission. B.tech admissions are done on the basis of MHT CET or JEE mains score. M.Tech admissions are conducted on the basis of GATE score or other relevant scores.

Campus:

VIT, Vellore:

• It is famous for its large and sprawling campus. It has a number of institute buildings, hostel buildings, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and curated labs for research.

• They also have a well-known cafeteria and many other recreation facilities on-campus.

• Their classrooms have especially upgraded features that allow students to learn better and their library has online as well as offline features.

ICT Mumbai:

ICT has 3 campuses and each campus is 16 acres each. It provides a feel of the corporate world to the students and provides all facilities in their few buildings.

Placements:

VIT, Vellore:
It is the most successful private engineering university in providing placements to its students.

• Over 90% of students get placed in one of the top companies of India including Amazon, Flipkart, Accenture, IBM, Asian Paints, TCS, Hindustan Unilever, etc.

• The highest salary package goes up to 60 LPA while the average salary packages are around 5-6 LPA.

ICT Mumbai:

• It has a placement record of 90% placements.

• Major employers include BPCL, Pidilite industries, Johnson & Johnson, TATA Power, Nerolac, etc.

• The highest package offered was 18 LPA with the average being 5 LPA.

Thus it completely depends on the students which institute they want to choose for their studies.

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai conducts admission on the basis of the Central admission process (CAP) conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE). ICT offers courses for engineering at the UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates are required to be national citizens of India with successful completion of 10+2 board examinations with science and maths for UG courses. Candidates belonging to the general category are required to score at least 50% in their boards while those belonging to scheduled castes or tribes are required to have at least 45% in their boards. Maharashtra candidates have special reservation provision as well.

• For PG courses, students are required to be Indian Nationals and have completed a degree in any of the science fields. They are required to score a minimum 55% aggregate score from a recognized institute in India.

Admission Process:

• The total seats available for UG courses are divided into two parts, i.e. 70% seats are reserved for Maharashtra candidates and 30% seats are reserved for All-India Candidates.

• The selection for the 70% seats is done on the basis of the merit list of MHT CET. The rest 30% of seats are occupied by students who have appeared for JEE mains and secured a ranking within the cut-off.

Cut-offs:

The cutoff required for engineering branches in 2019 was as follows.

Application Process:

• Students can fill out the application form through online or offline modes.

• They are required to give a registration fee of Rs 800 for the general category and Rs 600 for the reserved category through an online payment or demand draft to complete the application process.

• After admission, students are required to submit their real transcripts of board certificates to the institute.

The application process usually starts around January and final admissions are declared by the month of June.