NIRF #4 · IIT Kanpur
B.Tech Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Key numbers
NIRF Engineering Rank
#4
Seat Intake
78
Average CTC
₹20 LPA
Programme Duration
4 Years
Investment
₹9.2L total
~₹2.3L per year
- Tuition & Academic Fees₹2,29,466per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Minimum Percentage
75% aggregate in Class 12
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
90%
Top recruiters
From Reactors to Boardrooms
This degree feeds into an insane diversity of sectors—core chemicals (BASF, Dow), energy giants (Shell, ExxonMobil), FMCG leaders (HUL, P&G, ITC), and even strategy consulting (Bain). If you want an IIT degree that keeps every door open, this hits different.
The verdict
Strong fit
IIT Kanpur offers a rock-solid Chemical Engineering program with top-tier placements (90%), a ₹20 LPA average package, and recruiters spanning core engineering, energy, FMCG, and consulting. The NIRF #4 ranking and rigorous JEE Advanced filter add serious pedigree. If you enjoy Chemistry, Maths, and problem-solving at scale, this is a no-brainer.
Matches what you said
- ✓ IIT Tag & Campus Life
- ✓ Core Engineering Depth
- ✓ High Salary Potential
- ✓ Diverse Career Outcomes
Doesn't match
- ✗ Avoiding Competitive Entrance Exams
- ✗ Low Academic Cutoffs