IIT Roorkee released the GATE 2025 chemical engineering syllabus on the GATE’s official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The detailed syllabus is also available in the GATE 2025 information brochure. Candidates selected for the GATE 2025 chemical engineering paper (CH) can check the syllabus, exam pattern, books, two-paper combinations, etc.
What is Chemical Engineering?
Chemical Engineering is an engineering field that uses the principles of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to design and operate processes that convert raw materials into useful products. Graduates with a GATE in chemical engineering can work in various fields, including nanotechnology, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.
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IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The entrance test will be conducted in two phases - Morning (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). The GATE Chemical Engineering will be held on February 16, 2025, in the forenoon session (9:30 am to 12:30 pm). Candidates appearing for the GATE 2025 exam must carry their hall ticket and identity proof to the GATE exam centre.
The GATE CH paper comprises sections on engineering mathematics and subject-specific subjects. Candidates can check the GATE 2025 Chemical Engineering syllabus below-
Section I - Engineering Mathematics
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| Topics |
Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics |
Matrix algebra | systems of linear equations | eigenvalues and eigenvectors |
| Calculus |
Functions of single variable | limit, continuity and differentiability | Taylor series | Gauss and Green’s theorems | Maxima and Minima | Surface and Volume Integrals |
| Differential Equations |
First-order equations (linear and non-linear) | Higher-order linear differential equations with constant coefficients | Laplace transforms | Solutions of one-dimensional heat and wave equations and Laplace equation |
| Complex Variables |
Complex number | Polar form of complex number and triangle inequality |
| Probability and Statistics |
Definitions of Probability and Sampling Theorems | Conditional Probability | Mean, median, mode and standard deviation | Random variables | Normal and Binomial distributions | Linear Regression Analysis |
| Numerical Methods |
Numerical Solutions of Linear and Non-Linear Algebraic Equations | Integration by Trapezoidal and Simpson’s Rule | Single and Multi-step Methods for Numerical Solution of Differential Equations |
Subject-Specific Syllabus
| Topics |
Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Process Calculations and Thermodynamics |
Steady and Unsteady State Mass and Energy Balances, including Multiphase | Multi-Component | Reacting and Non-Reacting Systems | Use of tie-components: Recycle, Bypass, and Purge Calculations | Gibb’s Phase Rule and Degree of Freedom Analysis | First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics | Applications of First Law | Second Law and Entropy | Thermodynamic Properties of Pure Substances: Equation of State and Residual Properties, Properties of Mixtures: Partial Molar properties, Fugacity, Excess properties, and Activity Coeffcients | Phase Equilibria: Predicting VLE of systems| Chemical Reaction Equilibrium |
| Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations |
Fluid Statistics | Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluids | Equation of Continuity | Macroscopic Friction Factors | Dimensional Analysis and Similitude | Flow Through Pipelines Systems | Elementary Boundary Layer Theory | Turbulent Flow: Fluctuating Velocity, Universal Velocity Profile and Pressure Drop | Particle Size and Shape | Centrifuge and Cyclones | Thickening and Classification | Agitation and Mixing: Conveying of Solids |
| Heat Transfer |
Equation of Energy | Steady and Unsteady heat Conduction | Convection and Radiation | Thermal Boundary Layer and Heat Transfer Coefficients, Boiling, Condensation, and Evaporation | Types of Heat Exchangers and Evaporators and their process calculations | Design of Double Pipe | Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers and Single and Multiple Effect Evaporators |
| Mass Transfer |
Fick’s Laws | Molecular Diffusion in Fluids, Mass Transfer Coefficients, Film, Penetration, and Surface Renewal Theories | Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer Analogies | Stage-wise and continuous contacting and stage efficiencies | HTU and NTU concepts | Design and Operation of Equipment for Distillation | Absorption, Leaching, Liquid-Liquid Extraction | Drying | Humidification | Dehumidification and Adsorption | Membrane Separations (micro-filtration, ultra-filtration, nano-filtration, and reverse osmosis) |
| Chemical Reaction Engineering |
Theories of Reaction Rates | Kinetics of Enzyme Reactions (Michaelis-Mentenand Monod Models) | Residence Time Distribution | Single Parameter Model | Non-Isothermal Reactors | Kinectics of Heterogenous Catalytic Reactions | Diffusion Effects in Catalysis | Rate and Performance Equations for Catalyst Deactivation |
| Instrumentation and Process Control |
Measurement of Process Variables | Sensors and Transducers | Process Modeling and Linearization | Transfer Functions and Dynamic Responses of Various Systems | Systems with Inverse Response | Process Reaction Curve | Control Valves | Analysis of Closed Loop Systems including stability, frequency response, controller tuning, cascade and feed-forward control |
| Plant Design and Economics |
Principles of Process Economics and Cost Estimation, including Depreciation and total annualised cost | Cost indices, Rate of Return, Payback period, and Sizing of Chemical Engineering Equipments, such as Heat Exchangers and Multistage Contractors |
| Chemical Technology |
Inorganic chemical industries (sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, chlor-alkali industry) | Fertilizers (Ammonia, Urea, SSP, and TSP) | Natural Products Industries (Pulp and Paper, Sugar, Oil, and Fats) | Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals | Polymerization Industries (Polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and Polyester Synthetic Fibers) |
GATE 2025 Chemical Engineering Allowed Two-Paper Combinations
Candidates opting for chemical engineering (CH) in the GATE 2025 examination as the primary paper can opt for the following test papers as their secondary option.
- Environmental Science and Engineering (ES)
- Petroleum Engineering (PE) and
- Engineering Sciences (XE)
New GATE 2025 Paper-Combination List -
- Chemistry (CY)
- Life Sciences (XL)
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
Read more about GATE 2025 Two-Paper Combination
Q: Which PSUs recruit students appearing in GATE Chemical Engineering exam?
Many PSUs recruit applicants for various designations every year based on their GATE scores and academic performance. Here are some of the top PSUs that recruit candidates appearing for the chemical engineering paper -
POWERGRID
Engineers India Limited
Airports Authority of India
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
To know more about the PSUs that recruit through GATE 2025 exam, read here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/articles/psu-recruitment-through-gate-blogId-22683
Q: How much rank should I score to get IIT Madras?
Hello aspirant!
IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2024 got released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, to get into IIT Madras, students must score between 159 and, 9912 for the General AII India category. In addition to that, For getting into BTech Mechanical Engineering, you must have a rank upto 2302. Also, Mechanical Engineering is one of the most competitive BTech specialisations at IIT Madras. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, if you are seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Madras, you must secure a maximum rank upto 9912.
A detailed course-wise IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 is given below for the General category students under the AII India Quota.
Q: What is the syllabus for GATE exam?
GATE Syllabus have 3 major sections namely General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Chosen subject.
GATE General aptitude syllabus is based on intermediate level general understanding to test aptitude of candidates. However, Engineering mathematics and chosen subject's syllabus will be of graduation level. A candidates must expect good undergraduate level question from the syllabus in the GATE exam.
The distribution of questions in all papers except AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL, the marking distribution is as follows - General Aptitude (15), Engineering Mathematics (13 marks), and Subject-specific (72).
The distribution of questions in AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL is as follows - General Aptitude (15) and Subject-specific (85).
Q: How much CAT percentile is required for DMS IIT Delhi?
DMS IIT Delhi cutoff 2023 to Management courses including MBA is based of valid CAT scores. For DMS IIT Delhi MBA admission, students must meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and the sectional cut off. Tabulated below is CAT percentile for DMS IIT Delhi cutoff for General category students for last two years:
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) - DMS IIT Delhi : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Section | 2022 | 2023 |
| Overall | 98.04 | 98.04 |
| Quants | 98.04 | 98.04 |
| VA-RC | 98.04 | 98.04 |
| DI-LR | 98.04 | 98.04 |
Q: Can I join a B.Sc course at IIT Madras without giving JEE?
IIT Madras BSc admission is entrance-based as the institute primarily accepts the rank and scores of the JEE Main examination for admission to its full-time BSc programme. However, if candidates wish to apply for the integrated BS plus MS programme, then they can apply for admission through the scores of the IISER Aptitude Test. Therefore, you can join the BSc course at IIT Madras without giving the JEE.
GATE 2025 Chemical Engineering (CH) Syllabus: Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of the GATE 2025 chemical engineering (CE) question paper has a total mark of 100 in English. The exam will be conducted online and will last three hours. The marking scheme of the GATE Chemical Engineering question paper is as follows -
- General Aptitude - 15 marks
- Engineering Mathematics - 13 marks
- Subject-specific questions - 72 marks
For a one-mark MCQ, a 1/3rd mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. For a 2-mark question (MCQ), a 2/3rd mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer. However, there is no negative marking for wrong answers to MSQ or NAT questions.
GATE Chemical Engineering Previous Question Papers
Candidates can refer to the previous year's question paper for their GATE 2025 preparation -
| Year | Download Here |
|---|---|
| GATE 2009 Chemical Engineering Question Paper | Download |
| GATE 2010 Chemical Engineering Question Paper | Download |
| GATE 2011 Chemical Engineering Question Paper | Download |
| GATE 2012 Chemical Engineering Question Paper | Download |
| GATE 2013 Chemical Engineering Question Paper | Download |
| GATE 2014 Chemical Engineering Question Paper | Download |
| GATE 2015 Chemical Engineering Question Paper | |
| GATE 2016 Chemical Engineering Question Paper | Download |
Check GATE Previous Year's Question Paper (2024-2019)
Best Books for GATE 2025 Chemical Engineering Preparation
Here are some of the best books for GATE 2025 chemical engineering preparation. Candidates can refer to these books to understand the concepts and revision purposes.
| Book Name |
Author Name |
|---|---|
| An Insight to Chemical Engineering |
M.Subbu |
| Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics |
JM Smith |
| GATE Guide for Chemical Technology |
GKP Publications |
| Mechanical Operations for Chemical Engineering |
Narayan C.M and Bhattacharyya B.C |
| Chemical Engineering for GATE Principles Solved Problems and Objective-Type Questions |
Ram Prasad |
Q: When will GATE 2025 Chemical Engineering paper be held?
The GATE 2025 examination will be conducted in two sessions on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The GATE 2025 Chemical Engineering exam will be conducted on February 16, 2025 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm). Candidates can also check the schedule of their papers on the GATE 2025 admit card or on the website. To know more about the GATE updates and exam, read here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam
Q: What is the subject-specific syllabus for GATE Chemical Engineering exam?
The subject-specific syllabus for GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) is as follows -
Engineering Mathematics
Process calculations and thermodynamics
Fluid mechanics and mechanical operations
Heat transfer
Mass transfer
Chemical reaction engineering
Instrumentation and process control
Plant design and economics
Chemical technology
Read more about GATE 2025 Syllabus - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-syllabus
Q: What is the paper code for GATE Chemical Engineering exam?
The paper code for the GATE chemical engineering subject is CH. Candidates must check the syllabus and exam pattern before opting for the test paper.
PSUs that Recruit GATE Chemical Engineering Graduates
Candidates can check some of the best PSUs that recruit candidates under GATE Chemical Engineering -
- POWERGRID
- Engineers India Limited
- Airports Authority of India
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Read more about - PSUs that recruit through the GATE 2025 exam
GATE 2025 Chemical Engineering Syllabus: FAQs
Candidates can check the FAQs related to the GATE 2025 Chemical Engineering Syllabus below -
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