IIPE Visakhapatnam B.Tech Chemical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) is based on JEE-Advanced exam scores. With a favorable 1:30 faculty-to-student ratio, students benefit from experienced faculty, many with PhDs from renowned institutions. The tuition fee is INR 75,000 per semester, while hostel costs are INR 25,000 for single occupancy and INR 40,000 for double occupancy, with monthly mess charges around INR 5,500. Scholarships are available for students with family incomes below INR 1 lakh, offering a full tuition waiver, and those with incomes between INR 1-5 lakh receive a 66.67% waiver.

SC/ST and PWD candidates enjoy a full tuition fee waiver. Placement eligibility begins after the 7th semester, boasting a 98% rate with 57 companies making 106 offers. The highest package is INR 25 LPA, and the average package is INR 9.7 LPA. Core recruiters include ONGC, IOCL, HPCL, and GAIL, alongside private firms like Shell and Linde. Non-core companies such as Accenture and Infosys also hire from IIPE. Internships start from the 3rd year, with stipends up to INR 35,000 per month.

The institution, mentored by IIT Kharagpur, enjoys the status of an Institute of National Importance.