The University of Calcutta is a pioneering institute in introducing post-graduate studies in Applied Science in 1920's. At the initiative of the great educationist, Sir Asutosh Mukhopadhyay and Sir P.C.Roy, the department of Applied Chemistry came into existence in 1920 along with sister Technology departments. The department now offers a three year B.Tech. and four semester M.Tech. course in Chemical Engineering. The students after receiving sound training in this department have proved to be equal to the stringent technical man-power requirement of Indian Chemical Industries. Most of them are placed of highly responsible positions including several top-most administrative posts and some of the alumni have distinguished themselves in professional achievements abroad.