Institute of Chemical Technology Marathwada UG, PG Admission 2024: Form Last Date,Fees, Eligibility

Established on October 1, 1933, as the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT) of the University of Bombay (now Mumbai), the institute aimed to advance India’s knowledge in chemical science and technology. Initially, UDCT operated under the University of Mumbai, gaining recognition and partial autonomy in 1985. Further elevating its status, it became the University Institute of Chemical Technology (UICT) on January 26, 2002. Achieving full autonomy in 2004 under the TEQIP of the World Bank, UICT received deemed-to-be-university status in 2008, endorsed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. The institute, dedicated to education, training, research, and industrial collaboration in various domains, has held seven convocations to date (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018).

The postgraduate departments at ICT University:

1. Integrated Master’s Courses:
• Chemical Engineering (Major) with a Minor in Polymer and Materials Engineering.
• Chemical Engineering (Major) with a Minor in Food Engineering and Technology.
• Chemical Engineering (Major) with a Minor in Pharmaceutical Technology.
• Chemical Engineering (Major) with a Minor in Lipid Engineering.
• Chemical Engineering (Major) with a Minor in Energy Engineering.
• Chemical Engineering (Major) with a Minor in Petrochemical Engineering.
2. Executive Master’s Courses:
• Admissions to Executive M. Tech. are open to industry-sponsored candidates with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Specific courses offered can be found in Table 1.
3. Doctoral Courses:
• All Ph.D. programs now include coursework in accordance with UGC regulations.

Admission to First Year of Integrated M. Tech. Program:

• Application procedures are conducted by the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai Campus.
• Admission quotas for integrated M. Tech. courses are as follows:
• 70% for the State of Maharashtra (through MHT CET - 2019).
• 30% for All India (including Maharashtra) through JEE MAIN paper 1 – 2019.

Integrated Master Courses of Studies and Intake Capacity:

• These integrated courses require completion of post-HSC or equivalent examinations with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Candidates must have obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for backward class categories and persons with disabilities).

 Integrated Masters of Technology (M.Tech.):

• Reservations apply to candidates from Maharashtra State, subject to eligibility criteria set by relevant authorities.
• Backward class category candidates from Maharashtra have reserved seats.
• Integrated M. Tech. requires completion of post-HSC or equivalent exams with 15 trimesters, including alternate trimesters in industry (leading to two years of experience).

Course Structure:

• The program includes both classroom teaching and industry experience.
• Candidates alternate between industry and classroom modules.

Executive Masters Degree Programme

 Admission Procedure for Executive Master’s Courses: All admissions are managed by the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai Campus. Access the online admission form at ICT Mumbai. This 6-trimester program includes alternate terms within the candidate's industry, supervised by an ICT guide.

 Eligibility Criteria for Executive Masters M. Tech.: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Engineering or Technology or a Master’s degree in any branch of Science. Exclusive to industry-sponsored candidates, individuals should have a minimum of eight years of relevant industrial experience.

Additional requirements:

• Full-time industrial/R&D employment with at least eight years of experience in a chemical or allied industry.
• Industry responsibility for releasing the candidate for coursework, experimental work, and discussions.
• Preparation of a timetable by the concerned teacher and supervisor, approved by the Head of Department/Centre Director, with a bond signed and approved by the Vice Chancellor, ICT.
• Candidates have the option to attend lectures/practicals over two years and work in ICT laboratories during holidays and after office hours, maintaining a logbook authenticated by the supervisor.

3.1 Application Procedure:

All admissions for the Ph.D. Programme are managed by the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai Campus. For the online admission form, visit ICT Mumbai.

 3.2 Intake Capacity:

There is no prescribed intake capacity for Doctoral courses/branches due to variations in available fellowships and research supervisor requirements. Admission to Ph.D. courses is contingent on fellowship availability, sourced from government agencies or private industries funding research projects.

 3.3 INSPIRE Fellowship from Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India:

First-rank holders in Master’s degrees in relevant fields can apply for the INSPIRE Fellowship, a Government of India scheme providing research grants for five years leading to a Ph.D. Application details are available at www.inspire-dstgov.in. Eligible candidates can apply directly to DST and, upon provisional acceptance, be considered for ICT admission.

 3.3.1 Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. (Tech.)/ Ph.D. (Sci.):

Candidates must have specific Master's degrees with minimum marks or CGPA, varying by course. NET/GATE/GPAT/CSIR/DBT-JRF qualified candidates with valid fellowships are preferred. Candidates with Master's degrees by Research may be considered with recognized fellowships.

 Apart from regular full-time on-campus candidates, eligibility extends to:

 Permanent full-time teachers at colleges/institutes.

Employees of national laboratories/government institutions/industry.

3.3.2 Eligibility Criteria for Teachers for Ph.D. (Tech.)/ Ph.D. (Sci.):

Additional requirements for teachers include full-time teaching experience, approval from UGC/AICTE for Engineering and Technology colleges or UGC for Science colleges. Teachers should follow a time table approved by the Head of Department/Centre Coordinator and sign a bond. Part-time research work is allowed, and teachers are encouraged to publish or patent their work within specified timelines.

Teachers intending to join ICT on leave without pay may be eligible for UGC fellowship under the SAP program. Regular admission criteria apply, and coursework is mandatory for Ph.D. program completion.

3.3.3 Eligibility Criteria for Candidates Working in National Laboratories/Government Institutions for Admission to Ph.D. (Tech.)/Ph.D. (Sci.):

a) The candidate must be a permanent employee with a minimum of 2 years of service in National Laboratories/Government Institutions.

b) The organization's management is responsible for releasing the candidate for coursework, experimental work, or discussions with the designated research guide. A timetable, approved by the Head of Department/Centre Coordinator, along with a bond, should be signed and approved by the Vice Chancellor, ICT.

c) Candidates from these institutions can utilize ICT laboratories during holidays and after office hours if they are located in or near the city. They are required to specify the dates when they will avail of research facilities in ICT. A comprehensive logbook, duly signed by the supervisor and authenticated by the Head of Department/Centre Coordinator, must be maintained.

d) Registered candidates are obligated to publish or patent a portion of their work within two years of registration; failure to do so may lead to discontinuation of registration. Publications must be in peer-reviewed international journals, and multi-authored papers with minimal input from the candidate should be avoided. Conference proceedings without peer review are not considered valid publications.

e) Regular admission criteria, including coursework requirements for the doctoral program, are applicable to these candidates.

3.3.4 Admission for Industry-Sponsored In-House Candidates to Ph.D. (Tech.)/Ph.D. (Sci.):

For industry-sponsored candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. programs, the following conditions, in addition to those outlined in 3.3.1, apply:

1. Minimum of 2 years of industrial experience is required.
2. The industry should have a well-equipped Research and Development and Quality Control laboratory with at least one Ph.D. employee in the relevant area.
3. Recognition process:
• A committee appointed by the Vice Chancellor, ICT, evaluates the industry's R&D activities following DSIR guidelines.
• Recognition by the Vice Chancellor is granted after committee approval. If DSIR already recognizes the laboratory, an ICT committee visit is not necessary.
• Industry pays Rs. 5 lakhs for the first four years and Rs. 50,000 per candidate per year for contingency (to be utilized by the Research Guide). Renewal after four years requires a payment of Rs. 1 lakh per year.
• Industry should aim for DSIR recognition based on ICT committee recommendations.
4. An industry can nominate up to two employees annually for doctoral registration at ICT.
5. Candidates pay full Ph.D. fees (excluding laboratory eligibility fees), with no fellowship eligibility. All other requirements, including eligibility criteria, institutional tests, and coursework completion, must be fulfilled.

3.4 Fees, Concessions, Cancellations, and Refund:

3.4.1 Prescribed Fees: Candidates admitted in 2019-20 pay State Government-prescribed fees. Institutional fees for all admitted candidates include Ph.D. (Tech.)/Ph.D. (Sci.) fees. *An additional contingency fee of Rs. 20,000 per year is applicable.

 ICT, MHT CET Cutoff 2023:

For the General Category, the MHT CET Cutoff in 2023 is as follows:

• B.Tech Chemical Engineering: 89.08 percentile
• 2024: 87.48 percentile
• 2023: 93.13 percentile

ICT, JEE Main Cutoff 2023:

The JEE Main Cutoff in 2023 for the General Category at ICT is as follows:

• B.Tech Chemical Engineering: 7101 rank
• 2024: 7831 rank

ICT, Maharashtra JEE Main Cutoff 2023:

For the General Category, the Maharashtra JEE Main Cutoff in 2023 at ICT is as follows:

• B.Tech Chemical Engineering: 7101 rank
• 2024: 7831 rank

 Faculty of University

Dr. Parag R Nemade

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: Ph.D

Contact: pr.nemade@ictmumbai.edu.in

Girish M. Joshi

Designation: Associate Professor

Contact: gm.joshi@marj.ictmumbai.edu.in

Manoj B. Gawande

Designation: Associate Professor

Contact: mb.gawande@marj.ictmumbai.edu.in

Dr. Manojkumar M. Jadhao

Designation: Assistant Professor 

Contact: mm.jadhao@marj.ictmumbai.edu.in

Dr. Sandeep P. Bhairat

Designation: Assistant Professor

Contact: sp.bhairat@marj.ictmumbai.edu.in

Dr. Nagsen P. Meshram

Designation: Assistant Professor

Contact: np.meshram@marj.ictmumbai.edu.in

Dr. Kapil Irwantrao Sagrolikar

Designation: Assistant Professor

Contact: ki.sagrolikar@marj.ictmumbai.edu.in

Dr. Sandhya R. Shewale

Designation: Assistant Professor

Contact: sr.shewale@marj.ictmumbai.edu.in

Dr. Sameena Naaz Malik

Designation: Assistant Professor

Contact: sn.malik@marj.ictmumbai.edu.in