GATE Chemical Engineering

GATE Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering is a premier specialization that applies engineering principles to develop, design, and optimize processes that transform raw materials into valuable products. Chemical engineers work on the scale-up of lab processes to industrial production, ensuring efficiency, safety, and sustainability. 

The GATE Chemical Engineering is a prestigious national-level entrance exam jointly hosted by IITs and IISc to facilitate admission to postgraduate and doctoral programs in reputed colleges. Moreover, the GATE score in Chemical Engineering is used for offering jobs in Public Sector Companies such as IOCL, BPCL, GAIL, EIL, SAIL, and more.

GATE 2026 Chemical Engineering Exam Details

The GATE 2026 Chemical Engineering exam will be conducted by IIT Guwahati in February 2026. Aspirants who are going to appear for the GATE CH 2026 must effectively commence their preparation to perform well in the exam. The key details of the GATE 2026 Chemical Engineering is mentioned below:

• Conducting Body: IIT Guwahati (for GATE 2026)
• Exam Date: February 2026
• Exam Mode: Online
• Total Questions: 65
• Total Marks: 100
• Exam Duration: 3 hours
• Official Website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in

GATE Chemical Engineering Exam Pattern

The GATE Chemical Engineering exam will consist of 65 questions from three different sections viz. General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Core subjects. The exam will span a duration of 3 hours with a negative marking for multiple choice questions:

• Total Questions: 65 questions (General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Core Chemical Engineering subjects)
• Marks Distribution: 15 marks for General Aptitude, 15 marks for Engineering Mathematics, 70 marks for Chemical Engineering subjects
• Duration: 3 hours
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for 1-mark MCQs, 2/3 mark for 2-mark MCQs

GATE Chemical Engineering Syllabus

The syllabus for Chemical Engineering includes the topics from the following subjects:

• Process Calculations
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
• Mass Transfer
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Instrumentation and Process Control
• Chemical Technology
• Environmental Engineering

GATE Chemical Eligibility Criteria

The GATE CH Eligibility Criteria 2026 is mentioned in this section:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University or Institute.

• Year of Study: Final-year or third-year students can also apply for the exam.

Career Opportunities through GATE CH

Securing the highest marks in the GATE Chemical Engineering exam offers various career opportunities for aspirants including admission to top-notch colleges and jobs in PSUs:

• PSUs: Major PSUs like IOCL, GAIL, ONGC, and BPCL recruit Chemical Engineers through GATE for various positions.

• Higher Studies: A strong GATE score offers admission opportunities for M.Tech/Ph.D. in reputed institutions like IITs, IISc, and NITs.

• Industry Jobs: Chemical Engineers with a good GATE score are in demand in industries such as petrochemicals, energy, and manufacturing.