Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology - (UICET, Chandigarh)

Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology is one of the top institutes in Chandigarh. Here are the details about Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology Courses, Fees, Placements, cut-off, Ranking, Facilities, and Reviews.

The University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, UICTE (earlier known as the Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, DCET) was established in 1958 in collaboration with I.I.T., Chicago in the present building of the University Campus. Since its inception in 1958, the Institute has established itself as a premier institution engaged in imparting quality technological education and providing support to research and development activities.

Accreditation and Ranking

Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology is affiliated with Panjab University and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Courses Offered

Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology courses are offered at various levels like Undergraduate Degrees i.e Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Food Technology, etc., Postgraduate Degree i.e Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Food Technology, Master of Engineering (ME) in Environmental Engineering, Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Chemical Engineering, Master of Science (M.Sc.) Industrial Chemistry. etc., You can also find a brief overview of the different courses offered by the university across various disciplines with their specializations on the Course page.

Facilities and Infrastructure

The Institute has independent facilities for imparting instructions in all subsidiary subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and basic engineering courses in Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronic Engineering. The Institute has well-equipped laboratories in all the subjects of basic sciences like Physics, Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry besides Organic, Inorganic Technology labs, and Workshops. The Institute has state-of-the-art equipment in Unit Operations, Process Dynamics and Control, Reaction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Petroleum Processing, Low-Temperature Engineering, Bio-Chemical Engineering, and Alternative Energy Technology laboratories. Also, the unique facility of a Pilot Plant exists in the Institute. This plant provides facilities for testing the technical feasibility of chemical processes and it is equipped with a fully automatic packaged boiler, reverse osmosis system, electro dialysis system, rotary kiln, split flow, U-tube heat exchanger, gasifier, and much other equipment. A corning glass Liquid-Liquid Extraction unit having both a packed bed and sieve tray column has been installed. Analytical facilities such as gas chromatograph, UV-spectrophotometer, HPLC, flame photometer, etc. are also available.

The Institute is endowed with one of the best computer labs in the country. It has 80 computers (Pentiums). The laboratory is linked by modem to the main Computer Centre of the University. Students have the option of mastering software concerning general usage (PC Tools, XT pro), scientific languages (Fortran, Pascal), advanced languages (C, C++), word processing (WS-2000), business (D-BASE), design (CAD) and Chemical Engineering (CAPS) software.

The Institute has well-equipped research laboratories in some front-line areas such as chemical engineering thermodynamics, environmental engineering, carbon chemistry, polymer science and engineering, membrane technology, solvent extraction, electro-chemistry, etc. A number of sponsored research projects have been successfully completed, while others are presently in progress.

The Institute has a well-furnished library having about 10,453 books and subscribes to over 19 Indian and foreign journals for the exclusive use of the students and faculty of the Institute.

Placements

The Institute invites chemical and allied industries located all over the country for interviewing the final year B.E. (Chemical), B.E. (Food Technology), M.E. (Chemical), and M.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry) students for placement. The Institute has an excellent placement record with packages rising as high as 11.5 lakhs and the average package is 4.2 lakhs.

Mission

To develop human resource in chemical engineering, food technology and allied areas to cater to the requirements of industry, academics and R & D organizations, both at national and international levels, by providing value based high quality technical education. To equip the students with technical, research and personality development skills by providing them competitive and stimulated academic environment and to create awareness about the needs and requirements of society and industry by r

Vision

To make significant contributions towards improving the quality of life by involving students in basic and applied research in collaboration with industries and research institutes to meet the changing needs of society.