Over the years the Institute has developed a distinct profile of its own. Even as the IIChE is always moulding itself and playing a pro-active role to keep up with the ever- changing needs of the society and the economy, the basic objectives remain largely unchanged since its inception. One may short-list them as:

1. To promote advancement of Chemical Engineering Science and draw up a code of ethics in the profession.
2. To maintain and widen contacts with chemical engineering professionals in India and abroad and ensure regular exchange of ideas with other national and 5 international professional institutes in this field.
3. To act as an authoritative body on matters pertaining to the teaching and the profession of chemical engineering.
4. To conduct examinations and assist persons engaged in the industry to qualify as chemical engineer.
   
5. To confer awards, diplomas and certificates to such persons as may be deemed fit.
   
6. To undertake publication work, i.e., journal, monographs, proceedings of seminars.
   

Symposia/workshops as well as conduct meetings and transact business on administrative, academic and technical matters relating to the profession