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Subikram Question by Subikram on Mar 09, 2026Hindi
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My daughter is giving her cbse class XII exams,she is interested to pursue her career in chemical engineering.Pls tell me the colleges in India who have best faculties & good placement record.Also pls tell me the pros & cons and prospect of pursuing chemical engineering.

Ans: Hello Subikram
The best are IITs. Then ICT Mumbai is one of the oldest and best for Chemical. Then comes NITs, BITS, VIT, Manipal etc.
Pros: Wide industry scope like oil, pharma, food, energy etc.
High demand in core industries: Refineries, petrochemicals, and pharmaceutical companies.

Cons:
Core jobs can be location-specific. Many chemical plants are located in industrial zones (not big cities).
Fewer core jobs compared to CS/IT. Core chemical roles are limited compared to IT placements.
In some jobs you may work in: factories, refineries, chemical plants
Higher studies or specialization often improves career growth.

But in future scope is there. Green energy. Hydrogen fuel technology. Battery technology. Environmental engineering.
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