Address: Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga East, 400019 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Pharmacy
Chemical education at this Mumbai institution dates from 1 October 1933, when the University Department of Chemical Technology, known as UDCT, was set up under the University of Bombay, now the University of Mumbai. On 12 September 2008 it became a deemed-to-be university under the name Institute of Chemical Technology. The institute is commonly abbreviated to ICT.
Teaching and research concentrate on chemical engineering, chemical technology and pharmacy. Degrees include bachelor’s courses in pharmacy, among other programmes.
The UDCT name survives in the way the institute’s own history is told, and the move from a university department to a deemed university marks the main change in its legal standing. Anyone planning to apply should consult the official admissions portal for current eligibility rules, fees, seat numbers and entrance procedures, since these change every year.
Domains taught:
Bioengineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Food Science, Life Sciences, Materials
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Premier institution for chemical engineering and technology in India. Strong research focus and industry collaborations. Formerly UDCT.
Research:
World-class research in chemical engineering, chemical technology, materials science, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and food technology.
Famous Alumnis:
Mukesh Ambani, Kallam Anji Reddy, Ashwin Dani, K. Anji Reddy
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
300
Current students***:
2000
Foreign students***:
1%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Global leader in chemical engineering and technology education and research, strong industry linkages, excellent faculty and research facilities.
Cons
Highly specialized focus, very competitive admissions, demanding curriculum.
Best For
Students passionate about chemical engineering, chemical technology, or pharmaceutical sciences, seeking a world-class research-oriented education with strong industry ties.
National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar offers a point of comparison. A public institute listing biological, chemical and physical sciences.
Compare Manipal Academy of Higher Education. A private university in Manipal where health sciences, including pharmacy, sit beside engineering and management.
Another option is Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research. A public research centre in Bengaluru recorded for materials science, neuroscience and molecular biology.
Jadavpur University offers a point of comparison. A public university in Kolkata with engineering, science and humanities.
Another option is Vellore Institute of Technology. A private technical institution in Vellore with engineering and computer science.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
Compare Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. In Germany, a public university in Münster combining chemistry and pharmacy with physics and geosciences.
Another option is Università degli Studi di Parma. In Italy, a public university in Parma recorded for food science and technology, engineering and pharmaceutical sciences.
Università degli Studi di Salerno: In Italy, a public university in Salerno with computer science, engineering and chemistry.
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 offers a point of comparison. In France, a public university in Villeurbanne listing chemistry and materials science with life and health sciences.
Compare Tomsk Polytechnic University. In Russia, a public university in Tomsk recorded for power engineering, chemical engineering and materials science.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
What was ICT before it became a deemed university?
It started as the University Department of Chemical Technology, or UDCT, in 1933. The department belonged to the University of Bombay, now called the University of Mumbai.
When did it receive its present name and status?
On 12 September 2008 it became a deemed-to-be university and took the name Institute of Chemical Technology.
Which fields does the institute teach?
Its core areas are chemical engineering, chemical technology and pharmacy.
Is there a pharmacy programme?
Yes, the admissions portal carries notices for the Bachelor of Pharmacy, and pharmacy is one of the institute's core fields.
Where is the institute based?
It is in Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is where the institution began in 1933.
How can applicants learn about fees and seats?
The official admissions portal publishes the current eligibility rules, application steps and course lists. Fees and intake numbers vary between programmes and years, so the portal is the reliable source.
Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, Quality Management, Research and Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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