NIT Nagpur
B.Tech Chemical Engineering
At VNIT Nagpur — turn raw material into real paychecks.
Key numbers
NIRF Overall Rank
#77
Batch Size
64
Average CTC
₹7.5 LPA
→ 2025 batch
Total Program Fees
₹5.93 L
→ 4 years
NAAC Accreditation
AICTE approved & UGC recognized — the paperwork actually hits.
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics are mandatory.
Minimum Percentage
You need at least 75% in your Class 12 board exams.
Admission Basis
Entry is purely through JEE Main rank.
Entrance exams
Investment
₹5.9L total
~₹1.5L per year
- Tuition & Miscellaneous (per year)₹1,48,250per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
80%
Top recruiters
Core + IT = A Balanced Playlist
The 2025 recruiter list spans process giants like Reliance, IOCL and BASF alongside IT majors like Infosys, TCS and Accenture. Whether your vibe is reactors or routes, options exist.
The verdict
Good fit
If you want the NIT tag without the nuclear cut-offs of CSE at top NITs, VNIT ChemE is a solid sleeper pick. The 80% placement rate and ₹7.5 LPA average are respectable, and the mixed recruiter list gives you flexibility between core and IT. Just make sure you are actually into process engineering and not just chasing the brand.
Matches what you said
- ✓ NIT brand & alumni network
- ✓ Core + IT placement flexibility
- ✓ 4-year fees under ₹6 lakh
Doesn't match
- ✗ Top 50 NIRF rank
- ✗ Disclosed highest CTC package
- ✗ Primary goal is pure software engineering