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B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) at Amal Jyothi College of Engineering (AJCE), Kanjirappally is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), Kerala. The programme covers core areas of chemical process engineering, thermodynamics, reaction engineering, and process control, with strong laboratory and industry exposure. The total seat intake is 60 seats, with admission primarily through KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) for government and management quota seats. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 1,05,525 with a total course fee of approximately Rs. 4,77,560 (including one-time charges). AJCE is the first engineering college in Kerala to secure NAAC 'A' grade and is known for its excellent infrastructure, hostel facilities, and industry tie-ups.

As of March 2026, KEAM 2026 registration has been completed (January 5 - February 6, 2026). The KEAM 2026 exam is scheduled for April 13-25, 2026, with results expected in May 2026. Counselling and seat allotment for the 2026-27 batch are expected to follow in June-July 2026. Students who have appeared for JEE Main 2026 may also be considered for management quota seats. The 2026-27 batch is expected to commence in August-September 2026.

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First engineering college in Kerala to receive NAAC 'A' grade accreditation
NBA-accredited programmes ensuring quality standards aligned with national benchmarks
B.Tech Honours and B.Tech Major & Minor options available, allowing students to specialize in one field while gaining knowledge in another with 20 additional credits
Internship options include Short-Term, Semester-long, and One-Year internships
Strong industry tie-ups and a dedicated Career Enhancement Cell for placement support
Startup ecosystem supported by Startups Valley AJCE Technology Business Incubator (TBI)
610 Mbps WiFi connectivity in hostel; separate hostels for boys (Santhom) and girls (Amala)
5% annual fee increment applicable as per government order

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AJCE B.Tech Chemical Engineering Fees

The B.Tech Chemical Engineering programme at AJCE has a uniform fee structure for both Government-allotted and Management quota seats. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 1,05,525, with additional charges for value-added courses, arts & sports, and ID card. One-time charges include admission fee (Rs. 500), caution deposit (Rs. 10,000 - refundable), KTU student administration fee (Rs. 1,050), and KTU affiliation fee (Rs. 790). The total course fee over 4 years is approximately Rs. 4,77,560. SC/OEC/ST category students pay the same fees but receive a government refund to their bank account.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year 1 (Rs.)	Years 2-4 (Rs./year)	Total for 4 Years (Rs.)
Tuition Fee	1,05,525	1,05,525	4,22,100
Value Added Courses & Special Facilities	10,000	10,000	40,000
Arts & Sports Fee	530	530	2,120
ID Card, Insurance & Handbook	250	250	1,000
Admission Fee (One-time)	500	-	500
KTU Student Administration Fee (One-time)	1,050	-	1,050
KTU Affiliation Fee (One-time)	790	-	790
Caution Deposit (One-time, Refundable)	10,000	-	10,000
Total Fees	1,28,645	1,16,305	4,77,560

Hostel Fees (Optional)

Hostel	Type	Annual Fee (Rs.)
Santhom (Boys)	Triple Room	45,000
Amala (Girls)	Triple Room	45,000

Caution deposit of Rs. 10,000 is refundable at the time of leaving the institution
Hostel fee of Rs. 45,000/year includes room rent (Rs. 20,500), caution deposit (Rs. 3,000), admission fee (Rs. 1,500), mess advance (Rs. 5,000), laundry (Rs. 9,000), and package (Rs. 6,000)
Hostel is optional; fees shown separately and not included in Total Fees above
A 5% annual fee increment is applicable as per government order; fees for subsequent years may vary
SC/OEC/ST students pay fees upfront; government refunds the amount to their bank account
Uniform cost: Boys - Rs. 4,500 (3 sets); Girls - Rs. 6,900 (3 sets) approximately

AJCE B.Tech Chemical Engineering Admission 2026

Admission to B.Tech Chemical Engineering at AJCE is primarily through KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. Government quota seats are filled through CEE Kerala counselling, while management quota seats are filled by the college based on KEAM/JEE Main scores. KEAM 2026 registration closed on February 6, 2026, and the exam is scheduled for April 13-25, 2026. Counselling for the 2026-27 batch is expected in June-July 2026. The college also accepts JEE Main scores for management quota admissions.

College-Specific Admission Dates

Event	Date
KEAM 2026 Registration	January 5 - February 6, 2026
KEAM 2026 Admit Card	April 1, 2026
KEAM 2026 Exam	April 13-25, 2026
KEAM 2026 Result	May 10, 2026 (Expected)
KEAM 2026 Rank List	May 20, 2026 (Expected)
CEE Kerala Counselling (Expected)	June-July 2026
Batch Commencement (Expected)	August-September 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
KEAM 2026	Registration	January 5 - February 6, 2026
KEAM 2026	Exam	April 13-25, 2026
KEAM 2026	Result	May 10, 2026 (Expected)
JEE Main 2026	Session 1 Exam	January 22-30, 2026
JEE Main 2026	Session 2 Exam	April 2026 (Expected)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
Minimum 45% aggregate marks in PCM (40% for SC/ST candidates)
Must have a valid KEAM 2026 rank or JEE Main 2026 score

Admission Process

Appear for KEAM 2026 conducted by CEE Kerala (or JEE Main for management quota)
Register on the CEE Kerala portal for government quota counselling
Fill and lock college/course preferences during the counselling window
Accept seat allotment and pay the seat acceptance fee
Report to AJCE with all original documents on the stipulated date
Complete college admission formalities and pay the first-year fees

Amal Jyothi College of Engineering Kanjirappally: Students' Opinion

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The reviewer, with a KEAM rank of around 32,000, enrolled in the Chemical Engineering program at Amal Jyothi College of Engineering after initially being allotted to Toms College of Engineering. The faculty at Amal Jyothi College are highly qualified, with most holding graduate and postgraduate degrees, and some possessing doctorates. The college mandates an M.Tech for teaching positions. The supportive faculty is known for being approachable and experienced, although some are strict.

Students must clear 8 semester exams, and the college's fee structure is considered affordable compared to the education quality offered. The annual fee is 75,000 INR, with additional donations required from management and NRI students. Each student contributes 10,000 INR annually for events. The college's placement opportunities are strong, with about 60% of students securing jobs through campus placements. Companies like TCS, Amazon, and Infosys recruit on campus, offering top salaries up to 1,200,000 INR per annum, mainly to CSE and ECE students, while chemical engineering placements are better abroad.

Placement eligibility starts in the seventh semester, with average packages around 400,000 INR annually. Internships with companies like Cipet and IOCL provide practical experience. Post-graduation, approximately 80% of students find employment. Financial support is available, with scholarships for economically disadvantaged students and specific provisions for scheduled caste and tribe students. Tuition fee waivers and reductions are provided based on merit and need. The annual tuition is around 90,000 INR, split into 50,000 INR for odd semesters and 40,000 INR for even semesters, plus a 10,000 INR caution deposit.

The college aids students in securing bank loans for fee payments, though it does not offer internal loan facilities.

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AJCE B.Tech Chemical Engineering Scholarships 2026

AJCE offers a wide range of scholarships and endowments for meritorious and needy students. The college has its own merit-based scholarships, departmental endowment funds, and also facilitates central and state government scholarships. The Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) is available for economically weaker students. SC/OEC/ST students receive government fee refunds directly to their bank accounts.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Provider
AJCE Merit Scholarship (KEAM-based)	Top KEAM rank holders admitted to AJCE	AJCE / Diocese of Palai
AJCE Faculty Scholarships	Meritorious students across all departments	AJCE
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Merit + financial need	AJCE
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)	Economically weaker students (as per AICTE norms)	AICTE / AJCE
Central Sector Scholarship	Merit-based; family income below Rs. 8 lakh/year	Central Government
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC)	SC/ST/OBC students	Central/State Government
Minority Community Scholarship	Minority community students	State Government
Diocesan Cash Incentives	Top-performing students	Diocese of Palai
Departmental Endowment Funds (Chemical Engg.)	Students of Chemical Engineering dept.	AJCE Alumni/Donors

Central Sector Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
State government scholarships are applied through the e-Grantz portal of Kerala
TFWS seats are separate from regular seats; eligible students must apply at the time of admission
Scholarship deadlines vary; students should check respective portals at the start of each academic year

AJCE B.Tech Chemical Engineering Placement 2026

Placement Prospects

Sector	Details
Opportunities	Chemical Engineering graduates from AJCE find opportunities in sectors like petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, fertilizers, and environmental engineering
Support	The college has a dedicated Career Enhancement Cell and strong industry tie-ups
Additional Benefits	Students also benefit from the Startups Valley AJCE TBI for entrepreneurship opportunities
Internships	Internship options (short-term, semester-long, and one-year) further enhance employability

AJCE B.Tech Chemical Engineering FAQs

Ques. What is the seat intake for B.Tech Chemical Engineering at AJCE Kanjirappally?

Ans. The total seat intake for B.Tech Chemical Engineering at AJCE is 60 seats. Of these, a portion is allocated to government quota (filled through CEE Kerala KEAM counselling) and the rest to management quota (filled by the college). There are also 9 seats reserved for Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO/CIWGC candidates.

Ques. Does AJCE accept JEE Main scores for B.Tech Chemical Engineering admission?

Ans. Yes, AJCE accepts JEE Main scores for management quota admissions. However, the primary entrance exam for Kerala engineering admissions is KEAM. Students with good JEE Main scores can apply directly to the college for management quota seats.

Ques. What is the fee structure for B.Tech Chemical Engineering at AJCE? Is it the same for government and management quota students?

Ans. Yes, the fee structure at AJCE is the same for both government-allotted and management quota students. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 1,05,525, and the total course fee over 4 years is approximately Rs. 4,77,560 (including one-time charges). SC/OEC/ST students pay the same fees but receive a government refund to their bank account.

Ques. What are the hostel facilities like at AJCE?

Ans. AJCE has two campus hostels - Santhom for boys and Amala for girls - managed by dedicated Catholic priests and sisters. The hostels offer triple rooms, 610 Mbps WiFi, telephonic access, tasty food at moderate rates, professional laundry services, and neat rooms with modern sanitation. The annual hostel fee is Rs. 45,000 for B.Tech students (inclusive of room rent, mess advance, laundry, and other charges).

Ques. What is the B.Tech Honours / Major & Minor option at AJCE?

Ans. AJCE offers B.Tech Honours and B.Tech Major & Minor programmes. The Major & Minor combination allows students to specialize in one field of engineering (the major) while gaining knowledge in another area (the minor) with 20 additional credits. This provides versatility in career options and a well-rounded engineering education.

Ques. What are the placement prospects for B.Tech Chemical Engineering graduates from AJCE?

Ans. Chemical Engineering graduates from AJCE find opportunities in sectors like petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, fertilizers, and environmental engineering. The college has a dedicated Career Enhancement Cell and strong industry tie-ups. Students also benefit from the Startups Valley AJCE TBI for entrepreneurship opportunities. Internship options (short-term, semester-long, and one-year) further enhance employability.

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Reviewed on Jan 31, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

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Our lab has a lot of good facilities to experiment and to learn our course more deeply

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As my college is a self financing college my total fees may be approximately 90000 . In odd semesters my total fee is 50000 and even semesters it decreases to 40000. In even semesters 37500 is the tuition fee and 2500 if other fees like exam fee . In odd semesters 47500 is the tuition fee. The caution deposit was 10000. Their are fee waiver students which they do not want to pay the tuition fees and also other scholarships like paying tuition fee of 10000 for students which took admission as government seat.

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Right now per year im paying almost 50000 as college fees my freinds who are studying in the same college bit different courses also pay the same amount.This college is also an autonomous college so maybe thats why the fee stricture is like this

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College management issues maximum tuition fees for NRI students. The fees of government merit students are fixed by the government itself. There is one more category of students are there they are management merit students, tuition fees for these students comparatively low as compared to NRI students. Students who have any engineering entrance rank list and desired score in the previous examination are selected to management Mertt seats. Government and college management provides scholarships and financial assistance to students who are financially backward.

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For students from poor economical background college provides scholarships and there is no loan facilities available from college. But the college provides all documents who seeks loans from banks for remitting the fees

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The college offers a loan facility. The loan is to be taken as a student loan. In my knowledge i dont came to know about any scholarship in my college. But the college is deducting only less fees from the backward cast people. And are providing laptops for scheduled caste and tribe.

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