Placements in Chemical Engineering at Pandit Deendayal Energy University Gandhinagar

Placement Statistics (Last 5 Years)

The placement statistics for the Chemical Engineering program reflect the growing demand for skilled chemical engineers in various industries. The following tables provide detailed data on placement outcomes from 2020 to 2024:

Undergraduate Placement Data

Year	Highest Package (Domestic)	Average Package	Median Package	Placement Percentage	PPOs Received
2024	800000	450000	420000	92.0%	32
2023	750000	430000	400000	91.0%	28
2022	700000	410000	380000	89.0%	25
2021	650000	390000	360000	87.0%	22
2020	600000	370000	340000	85.0%	19

Postgraduate Placement Data

Year	Highest Package (Domestic)	Average Package	Median Package	Placement Percentage	PPOs Received
2024	1200000	750000	720000	95.0%	18
2023	1100000	700000	670000	94.0%	15
2022	1000000	650000	620000	93.0%	14
2021	900000	600000	570000	92.0%	13
2020	800000	550000	520000	90.0%	11

Top Recruiting Companies

The Chemical Engineering program at Pandit Deendayal Energy University Gandhinagar attracts leading companies from diverse sectors. These organizations offer a wide range of roles and opportunities for graduates:

• Reliance Industries Limited: Offers positions in R&D, process engineering, safety, and sustainability.
• Indian Oil Corporation: Provides roles in refining, petrochemicals, and exploration.
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited: Recruits for plant operations, maintenance, and environmental compliance.
• Shell Global Solutions: Engages students in energy systems, carbon capture, and innovation projects.
• BP plc: Offers internships and full-time roles in process optimization, safety, and R&D.
• Siemens India: Hires for automation, control systems, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Hindustan Unilever Limited: Provides opportunities in formulation design, packaging, and manufacturing.
• Novartis Pharmaceuticals: Offers roles in bioprocess engineering, quality assurance, and R&D.
• AstraZeneca: Recruits for process development, analytical chemistry, and regulatory affairs.
• Tata Chemicals: Focuses on industrial chemicals, fertilizer production, and plant operations.
• Infosys: Offers roles in AI integration, data analytics, and software solutions.
• Wipro: Provides opportunities in automation, system design, and enterprise software development.
• TCS: Recruits for consulting, process engineering, and digital transformation projects.
• Accenture: Offers roles in process optimization, business analytics, and sustainability consulting.
• Capgemini: Engages students in technology integration, automation, and data management.

Sector-Wise Analysis of Recruiting Industries

The Chemical Engineering program graduates are highly sought after across multiple sectors due to their interdisciplinary skill set:

• IT/Software Sector: Graduates with computational skills are employed in AI, machine learning, and software development roles. Companies like Infosys, TCS, and Wipro seek engineers who can integrate process modeling with data analytics.
• Core Engineering Sector: Traditional chemical engineering roles in oil & gas, petrochemicals, and manufacturing remain a primary source of employment. Major employers include Reliance Industries, BP, Shell, and Indian Oil Corporation.
• Finance and Consulting: Graduates with analytical skills often transition into quantitative finance, risk assessment, or consulting roles where process optimization techniques are applied.
• Analytics and Data Science: With increasing digitization, chemical engineers are increasingly involved in data-driven decision-making and predictive modeling for industrial processes.
• Public Sector Units (PSUs): Government organizations such as ISRO, BHEL, and DRDO hire chemical engineers for research and development projects in energy systems, materials science, and defense technologies.
• Academia and Research: Many graduates pursue higher studies at top institutions like IITs, IISc, MIT, and Stanford. Some enter academia as professors or researchers in specialized fields like sustainable chemistry or bioengineering.

Internship Season and Stipend Trends

The internship season is a critical phase for students to gain practical experience before entering the job market. The following data illustrates stipend trends for internships over recent years:

Year	Highest Stipend	Average Stipend	Number of Interns Placed
2024	80000/month	40000/month	120
2023	75000/month	38000/month	110
2022	70000/month	35000/month	100
2021	65000/month	32000/month	90
2020	60000/month	30000/month	80

Key companies participating in the internship season include Shell, BP, Siemens, Reliance Industries, and Hindustan Unilever. Internships typically last between 2–6 months and are designed to expose students to real-world industrial challenges while building professional networks.