Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology)
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology) (Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and T) is a government institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1968. B.Tech admission: TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks (no entrance test). M.Tech mostly through GATE.
Key facts
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government: Engineering & Technology
- Established
- 1968
- Main entrance
- TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks
- AISHE code
- C-16479
- Affiliating university
- Anna University, Chennai
- Courses offered
- B.Tech / B.E., M.Tech; some offer diplomas, MBA or MCA
- Eligibility
- B.Tech: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (usually 45%, 40% for reserved categories); diploma holders can join the second year. M.Tech: B.Tech/B.E., usually with a GATE score.
- Approval to check
- AICTE approval for the current year; NBA accreditation of individual branches is a mark of quality; affiliated to Anna University, Chennai
- Affiliating university type
- State Public University
- Institution type
- Affiliated College
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- AICTE approval for this year, which branches are NBA-accredited, last year's closing ranks, total fees and placement record. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Streams
- Official website
- cipet.gov.in
Entrance exams Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and T accepts
- GATEM.Tech, PhD and public-sector jobs
Questions about Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and T
How do I get admission to Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and T?
B.Tech admission: TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks (no entrance test). M.Tech mostly through GATE.
Which entrance exams does Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and T accept?
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and T uses GATE. B.Tech admission: TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks (no entrance test). M.Tech mostly through GATE.
Is Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and T a government or private institution?
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and T is a government institution (Engineering & Technology).
Where is Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and T?
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and T is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
When was Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and T established?
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and T was established in 1968.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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