IIT Madras Zanzibar, the first international campus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Madras, has introduced a new undergraduate programme – a four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Process Engineering. This full-time course is open to students from all nationalities, including Indian students.

The newly launched course is designed to blend chemical engineering fundamentals with practical laboratory sessions, interdisciplinary electives, and industry-relevant projects. The programme aims to prepare students for global careers with strong foundations in data science, sustainability, and energy.

The last date to apply is 6 July 2025. Applications can be submitted online at admissions.iitmz.ac.in/bscpe. For any queries, candidates can write to admissions@iitmz.ac.in.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

• Applications close: July 6, 2025

• Screening tests: July 13, 2025 (in Chennai, Zanzibar, and other locations)

• Online interviews: July 25-31, 2025

• Classes begin: October 6, 2025

GLOBAL FACULTY AND PEDAGOGY

This BS programme will be delivered by faculty members from IIT Madras, IITM Zanzibar, and partner institutions, ensuring high academic standards and international relevance.

It will also include a capstone project in collaboration with local industry, allowing students to gain real-world problem-solving experience.

ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY

Applicants should have completed one of the following qualifications with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects:

• Class 12 or equivalent

• Form VI

• GCE Advanced Level

• IB Diploma

• Cambridge AS & A Level

Welcoming students worldwide, Prof. Preeti Aghalayam, Director-in-Charge of IIT Madras Zanzibar, said, “As a Chemical Engineer myself, it is such a pleasure that we are bringing this programme to IITM Zanzibar. We believe that it will be a very meaningful step forward for the campus.”

OTHER COURSES OFFERED

In addition to this new programme, IIT Madras Zanzibar currently offers:

• BS in Data Science and AI (4 years)

• M.Tech in Data Science and AI (2 years)

• M.Tech in Ocean Structures (2 years)

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