Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

ICT conducts Undergraduate (UG) programs in i) Chemical Engineering (75 seats), ii) Pharmacy (30 seats), and iii) seven branches of Chemical Technology (125 seats) [(a) Dyestuff Technology, b) Fibres and Textiles Processing Technology, c) Food Engineering and Technology, d) Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactants Technology, e) Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, f) Polymer Engineering and Technology, and g) Surface Coating Technology] . Following are the salient features of the UG programs at ICT:

i) All UG students undergo a three month industrial training at the end of Sem VI.

ii) All UG students have to give a seminar in Sem VII on new emerging topics which keeps them updated with current knowledge.

iii) Choice based electives are offered to all UGs, one each in Sems VI, VII and VIII to encourage students to work in interdisciplinary sciences.

iv) A group project is undertaken by 6 UGs belonging to different Departments to stimulate creativity, simulate industrial environment, and encourage startups besides fostering an effective learning environment.

v) Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular/co-curricular activities through platforms such as music club, sports club, literature club and many more.

vi) Industry defined problems (IDP) program is run every year to give students an exposure to the technical problems faced in industries and offered an opportunity to provide innovative solutions. They are monetarily rewarded by industry for providing the same.

vii) Students are encouraged to participate in symposiums, seminars and conferences, not only in India but also overseas.

viii) UGs at the end of Sem IV are encouraged to undertake summer research projects with faculty both within and beyond ICT. In fact, some of the work done by the UGs are also published in peer reviewed international journals.

ix) UGs are sensitized to their social responsibility and are encouraged to participate in activities such as 'Joy of Giving', blood donation camps, training slum children, tree plantation and many more.

x) Remedial teaching is organized to help weaker students cope with the programs.

xi) Almost 40% students from UG go abroad for higher studies.

xii) Placement activities are planned meticulously at the Institute level as well as at the Departmental to ensure 100% placement, mostly in chemical and allied industries.

xiii)Endowment lectures by faculty enable sharing their experience and expertise with young UGs which shapes their career choices and also keeps them updated with new knowledge

xiv)A strong alumni network assist the UGs in training and placements by counseling and conducting soft skill programs as well as financing industry visits and also financial assistance for admission fees.

xv) Several merit-cum-means scholarships are organized for deserving and needy students

xvi) A state-of the art library which is open on 363 days out of 365 days in a year with access to e-journals as well as e-resources enables learning at will

xvii) Free wi-fi is available to all students across the campus

xviii) Well equipped laboratories with proper safety measures are a big boon to UGs

xix) Visiting faculty from the industry give practical orientation to the UGs