The Regional Centres, spread across the country, promote and complement the activities and objectives of the Institute within their respective territorial limits. The Regional Centres are accountable to the Council while enjoying autonomy within their own realms.

The activities of the Regional Centres include organizing meetings, conferences and seminars; arranging workshops, refresher courses and counselling sessions; promoting research;guiding chemical engineering students in career planning; and initiating any other activities which are of social, technical and professional relevance to their members. They serve as open fora for their members who regularly gather for informal get-togethers and exchange of notes. The Regional Centres also confer awards, prizes and scholarships.