Which college has the best chemical engineering department in Kerala: GEC Thrissur, NIT Calicut or TKM College?

You should have a clear idea of what you are going to pursue after the four years. This way you can focus on a particular college accordingly for your undergraduate degree. If you are aspiring to get placed then go for NIT Calicut. Mostly 3 to 5 core companies often visit for chemical engineering branch with very decent packages. The campus life is worth living at NIT Calicut. You can enjoy various games at the hostel and special evening clubs are designed basically for holistic development. Another factor that makes NIT Calicut stand out is the politically passive environment where you can fully concentrate on your academics and engross yourself in the academics-related clubs along with some co-curricular activities. The only disadvantage that NIT Calicut has is the weak alumni network due to the newly formed campus as compared to GEC Thrissur. Along with the placements, the brand name of NIT when added to your resume can help you immensely for your future professional life. So think twice and consider all the factors before taking final admissions.

GEC Thrissur B.Tech Chemical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Fee Component	Amount (INR)
One-Time Admission Fee	Rs. 1,740
Tuition Fee (per year)	Rs. 6,300
Special Fees (per year)	Rs. 2,110
Exam Fees (per year)	Rs. 3,200
Annual Fee Total (per year)	Rs. 11,610
Hostel Caution Money (One-time, Refundable)	Rs. 6,000
Hostel Seat Rent (per year)	Rs. 400
Other Hostel Fees (per year)	Rs. 1,525
Total Course Fee (4 years, Tuition + Fees, excl. Hostel)	Rs. 48,180

GECT B.Tech Chemical Engineering Admission 2026

Admission to B.Tech Chemical Engineering at GECT Thrissur is conducted through the CEE Kerala centralised counselling process based on KEAM scores. For 2025-26, the admission process was completed by September 2025. For the upcoming 2026-27 session, KEAM 2026 was conducted from April 13-25, 2026, with results expected by May 10, 2026, and counselling expected in June-July 2026.

College Admission Dates

Event	2025-26 Date	2026-27 (Tentative)
KEAM Registration Start	January 2025	January 2027
KEAM Registration End	February 2025	February 2027
KEAM Exam	April 2025	April 2027
KEAM Result / Rank List	May-June 2025	May-June 2027
CEE Counselling Option Entry - Round 1	July 11-17, 2025	June-July 2026
Round 1 Provisional Allotment	July 18, 2025	July 2026
Fee Payment - Round 1	July 18-21, 2025	July 2026
Round 2 Option Entry	July 25-28, 2025	July-August 2026
Spot Admission (Vacant Seats)	September 9, 2025	September 2026

KEAM 2026 Dates

Event	Date
KEAM 2026 Registration Start	January 5, 2026
KEAM 2026 Registration End	February 6, 2026
KEAM 2026 Admit Card Release	April 1, 2026
KEAM 2026 Exam Dates	April 13 to April 25, 2026
KEAM 2026 Result	May 10, 2026
KEAM 2026 Rank List	May 20, 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Plus Two) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a recognised board.
Minimum 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (40% for SC/ST candidates) in the qualifying examination.
A valid KEAM rank is required for admission through CEE Kerala counselling; candidates must be Kerala domicile or meet the eligibility criteria specified by CEE Kerala.

Admission Process

Appear in KEAM and obtain a valid rank.
Register on the CEE Kerala portal at cee.kerala.gov.in for engineering counselling.
Upload required documents (Plus Two marksheet, transfer certificate, community certificate if applicable, KEAM admit card).
Enter college and branch options (choices) in order of preference during the option entry window.
Receive provisional allotment based on rank and options entered.
Pay the allotment fee online within the stipulated period to confirm the seat.
Report to GECT Thrissur with original documents for admission formalities.

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount
Kerala State Merit Scholarship	Top rankers in KEAM from Kerala	As per government norms
SC/ST Fee Concession (Kerala Govt.)	SC/ST category students	Full fee waiver / concession
OBC/SEBC Scholarship (Kerala Govt.)	OBC/SEBC category students	As per government norms
NSP (PM-USP Yojana)	80% in Plus Two, parental income up to Rs. 4.5 lakh	Rs. 82,000 per annum
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls)	Girl students in AICTE-approved institutions, family income up to Rs. 8 lakh	Rs. 50,000 per year
Post-Matric Scholarship (Minorities)	Minority community students	As per government norms

Recruiters	Details
BPCL, FACT, Nitta Gelatin, Petronet LNG, Reliance Industries, Air Products India, Plant Lipids, pharmaceutical and food processing companies	GECT Thrissur has a strong placement record. Chemical Engineering graduates are recruited by these companies. The college's placement cell organises campus recruitment drives, and the average package for Chemical Engineering graduates is competitive.

GECT B.Tech Chemical Engineering FAQs

Ques. What is the scope of B.Tech Chemical Engineering from GECT Thrissur? Is it a good career choice?

Ans. B.Tech Chemical Engineering from GECT Thrissur is highly regarded in Kerala and nationally. Graduates find opportunities in BPCL (Kochi Refinery), FACT, Nitta Gelatin, petrochemical companies, pharmaceutical industries, food processing, and environmental engineering. GECT Thrissur's Chemical Engineering department has a strong alumni network and industry connections. Higher studies (M.Tech, MBA, GATE for PSUs) are also popular options.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Chemical Engineering at GECT Thrissur for 4 years?

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Tech programme is approximately Rs. 48,180 (Rs. 1,740 one-time fee + Rs. 11,610 per year for 4 years). This includes tuition fees (Rs. 6,300/year), special fees (Rs. 2,110/year), and exam fees (Rs. 3,200/year). SC/ST students are eligible for full fee waiver as per Kerala government norms. Hostel charges are additional and optional.

Ques. How competitive is admission to B.Tech Chemical Engineering at GECT Thrissur? What KEAM rank is required?

Ans. B.Tech Chemical Engineering at GECT Thrissur is moderately competitive. Based on 2025 data, the closing KEAM rank for Chemical Engineering at GECT Thrissur (General category) was approximately 7,224 (opening rank) to 9,209 (closing rank). Students with a KEAM rank below 10,000 (General category) generally have a good chance of securing admission.

Ques. Is hostel available for Chemical Engineering students at GECT Thrissur?

Ans. Yes, GECT Thrissur has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. Hostel admission is based on availability and distance from the college. The hostel caution money is Rs. 6,000 (refundable), with annual hostel seat rent of Rs. 400 and other fees of Rs. 1,525. Students are advised to apply for hostel accommodation early as seats are limited.

Ques. What are the placement opportunities for B.Tech Chemical Engineering graduates from GECT Thrissur?

Ans. GECT Thrissur has a strong placement record. Chemical Engineering graduates are recruited by companies such as BPCL, FACT, Nitta Gelatin, Petronet LNG, Reliance Industries, Air Products India, Plant Lipids, and various pharmaceutical and food processing companies. The college's placement cell organises campus recruitment drives, and the average package for Chemical Engineering graduates is competitive.

Ques. Can students from outside Kerala apply for B.Tech Chemical Engineering at GECT Thrissur?

Ans. Yes, students from outside Kerala can apply for B.Tech Chemical Engineering at GECT Thrissur under the All India Quota (AIQ) seats, which are typically 15% of the total intake. Non-Kerala domicile students must have a valid JEE Main score and apply through the CEE Kerala counselling process for AIQ seats. Kerala domicile students are given priority in the state quota seats.

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4.1Helpful

B.Tech, Chemical Engineering

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024

Government Engineering College thrissur,chemical engineering

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Fees and Financial Aid:

The fees is divided year wise.first year students have to around 20k . For the successive years fees is around 10k .the first year fees includes caution deposit which is refundable, department fees,lab fees, development fees . there's fees reduction scheme for SC ST and OBC category students.college also provides scholarships for economic weaker sections.

Veda K G

3.9

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Gect-my view

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My college offers eight diverse undergraduate programs and a range of extracurricular activities.

The fee structure is affordable, being a government college. In the first year, students can apply for various scholarships and some selected students receive support from alumni too.Also students eligible for egrants can apply for that.

Anagha Aravind E

4.0Helpful

Govt engineering college thrissur

Very affordable. Gives several scholarships like e grantz etc. total tution fee for a semester is less than 20000. The PTA also provides several scholarships and gives financial assistance to economically backward students. Gives internships with a stipend.

Krishnamoorthy

3.9Helpful

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

2 Years of my experience

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The lab curriculum is quite bad would love to see an improvement in them.
The exams should be conducted in proper intervals and should try to conduct it within the stipulated time.

The tuition fee is ok in my opinion charging only about 10 thousand for a years course in engineering is great . But I would love to see the fee structure be influenced by marks scoed and not the basis of caste and religion . Including all the fee (including mens hostel) a student faces it could be sumed to 4.5 lakhs for the entire course . There are multiple scholarship available for all kind of people , notable one being E grance which is available for almost all students . The placement cell of the college is quite inactive and is all talks and no work .

Anonymous

4.5Helpful

Reviewed on May 14, 2021(Enrolled 2020)

Review on GEC Thrissur

The fees are fairly low. It ranges between 11k to 15k. This is applicable for the general category only. For students with various reservations, like SC, ST, EWS, etc, the fees are reduced. The students can apply for various scholarships like National Merit cum means scholarship, Central Sector Scholarship and many others. The staff tutors inform the students about such scholarships and help them in the application process.

Rashid M M

4.8Helpful

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2020

One of the best College in Kerala

There are many schloarships are providing both the college and also the government for the minority students and also for the best academic students.

Bimal Sunny

4.4Helpful

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2020

The most enjoyable college experience

The college keeps us updated about scholarship opportunities and internships throughout the course. I personally have availed the national scholarship scheme though which I was able to get RS. 10000 annually and I was also selected for the AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme. The college office has a separate section for clearing doubts in scholarships and in helping students avail them. Main eligibility criteria are entrance rank, family income etc.

Anoop N

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2020

The soul changer

I got central sector scholarship of 10000 rupees per year for three year. Last year the amount was 20000 but none of us got it due to some governmental issues. The college parents and teachers association as well as alumni association supports needy students according to their financial status. The ammount will bw depending on the students financial backups.

Saradha Haneesh Kumar

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Reviewed on May 26, 2020

Life under the Arch

Government scholarships and loans can be availed easily through our college. Any amount below the fee structure can be availed. But it take a 3-4 months for availing the full amount. Good scholarships are given to backward classes.

SAJIL P S

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2020

SAJIL P S's Review On Government Engineering College - [GECT], Thrissur

KPCR scholorship refunds how much you paid in college as Fee. This scholar ship is availed of the marks and the reservation. more precisely which is for the OBC students. The criteria to apply for the scholarship is family income should not cross 45000 per annul. But it will be validated at each 4 years.

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