Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam, is a domain-specific institute established in 2016 under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and declared an Institute of National Importance by Parliament in 2018. It offers B.Tech in Petroleum, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering (admission via JEE Advanced), MSc in Applied Geology, and Ph.D. programmes.
The institute is research-focused, working in areas like Shale Gas, Renewable Energy, and Oil & Gas Downstream. IIPE has strong industry ties with HPCL, ONGC, IOCL, GAIL, and global academic collaborations with Texas A&M and the Petroleum Research School of Norway. It currently operates from a temporary campus in Visakhapatnam with a permanent campus under development near Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh.
IIPE Highlights 2025
IIPE Courses 2025
Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam, offers a range of specialised programmes in energy and allied fields. The institute provides 4-year B.Tech programmes in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mathematics and Computing. At the postgraduate level, it offers a 2-year M.Sc in Applied Geology and M.Tech in Petroleum Engineering for both Indian and foreign nationals. IIPE also offers a web-based M.Tech in Data Science and Machine Learning, designed as a flexible, self-paced programme. Additionally, the institute provides opportunities for Ph.D. research in various energy-related disciplines.
IIPE– Cut-off Trends
The JEE Advanced closing ranks for IIPE’s B.Tech courses in 2024 ranged between 25,134 and 25,934 for General category students, indicating a slight increase in competitiveness over previous years. Among all branches, Mechanical Engineering had the lowest closing rank at 25,134, making it the most sought-after programme. Reserved category cut-offs in 2024 were around 8,800 for OBC, 3,900 for SC, and 1,700 for ST. The trend shows a consistent improvement in cut-off ranks from 2021 to 2024 across all branches.
IIPE Admission 2025
IIPE admissions are online-only via the official website. B.Tech applicants must qualify for JEE Advanced and apply through IIPE’s portal. M.Sc. and M.Tech candidates must apply separately via respective PG portals, with M.Tech needing a GATE score. Ph.D. applicants must submit academic documents and a research proposal. Fees vary by programme.
How to Apply?
- For B.Tech admissions, candidates must first appear and qualify in JEE Advanced. Eligible candidates should then apply separately through IIPE’s official B.Tech admission portal available on the institute’s website.
- For M.Sc. and M.Tech programmes, candidates need to submit their applications through the PG admissions portal of IIPE. Separate application links are provided for each programme: M.Sc (Applied Geology), M.Tech (Petroleum Engineering), and the web-based M.Tech in Data Science and Machine Learning.
- For the Ph.D. programme, applicants must register and apply through the Ph.D. admissions portal on IIPE’s website. All required academic documents and a research proposal must be uploaded at the time of application.
Key Details:
- Application Mode: Online only
- Official Website:https://www.iipe.ac.in
- Application Fee: As per the latest notification (usually around INR 500–1,000, depending on the category and programme)
Selection Process
- B.Tech admissions are based on JEE Advanced ranks, followed by counselling through IIPE’s portal.
- M.Sc selection is merit-based, with interviews for shortlisted candidates.
- M.Tech admissions are based on GATE scores, academic background, and seat availability.
- Web-based M.Tech (DS & ML) admission is through eligibility screening.
- Ph.D. selection involves academic review, a research proposal, and a personal interview. Admissions are offered in both full-time and part-time modes.
IIPE Scholarships 2025
- SC/ST students get a 100% tuition fee waiver. The fee waived is INR 75,000 per semester.
- Economically backwards students with parental income below INR 1,00,000 per year receive a 100% tuition fee waiver (INR 75,000 per semester).
- Those with parental income between INR 1,00,000 and 5,00,000 per year get a two-thirds tuition fee waiver, i.e. INR 50,000 per semester.
IIPE Placement 2025
IIPE Visakhapatnam continues a strong placement streak, consistently exceeding a 90% placement rate across branches. The 2024 batch saw competitive offers with a top package reaching INR 20.71 LPA. Average and median packages are clustered around INR 8–9 LPA.
The latest Data is available for the year 2024
