Top Petroleum Engineering Colleges in India 2025

Petroleum technology colleges in India deals with the course related to oil and gas industry. It is all about learning how to handle the work related oil and gas industry. These colleges teaches students how to prepare for the duties of lease operators and function as a member of oil and gas production team. How to handle flammable materials and what protective measures should be taken are taught to the students in petroleum technology colleges in India. There are more than 55 petroleum technology colleges in India that focuses on disseminating relevant information to its students and help them to make a prosperous career in this petroleum technology field.

Here are top updates for Petroleum Engineering Colleges in India exam updates as of 2025:

JEE Main 2025 Session 2 was held from April 1 to April 8, 2025, and JEE Advanced took place on May 18, 2025. These exams are the primary gateways for BTech Petroleum Engineering admissions at premier institutes like IITs and RGIPT.
MHT CET 2025 for PCM group, which is accepted by several Maharashtra colleges for Petroleum Engineering, was conducted from April 19 to April 27, 2025. Counselling rounds for seat allotment are scheduled for June and July 2025.
AP EAMCET 2025 was held from May 21 to May 27, 2025, and TS EAMCET 2025 was conducted from May 2 to May 5, 2025. Results have been announced, and counselling for Petroleum Engineering programs in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is ongoing through June and July 2025.
UPESEAT 2025, the entrance exam for University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, is being conducted in three phases: Phase 1 (May 2 to 4, 2025), Phase 2 (May 31 to June 1, 2025), and Phase 3 (June 25 and 26, 2025). The last date for UPESEAT Phase 3 registration is June 23, 2025, and counselling dates will be announced soon after.
TNEA Counselling 2025 for Tamil Nadu engineering colleges, including those offering Petroleum Engineering, is taking place from May to June 2025, with allotment lists expected by late June.

Courses like B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering, M.Tech in Petroleum Exploration, M.Tech in Petroleum Engineering, B.Tech. in Petro-Chemical Engineering, M.Tech in Petroleum Refinning and Petro-Chemical, M.Tech in Petroleum Geo science, etc. are offered by petroleum technology colleges in India. A list of these colleges is given below that consists of top petroleum technology colleges in India including Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) (Mumbai), Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (UttarPradesh), Indian School of Mines University(ISM) (Dhanbad), University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (Dehradun), MIT College of Engineering (Pune) and G. H. Patel College of Engineering and Technology (Gujarat). The following colleges are among the top institutions for general engineering in India, as per the NIRF 2025 rankings:

Name	City	State	NIRF 2025 Score	NIRF 2025 Rank
Indian Institute of Technology Madras	Chennai	Tamil Nadu	89.46	1
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	New Delhi	Delhi	86.66	2
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	Mumbai	Maharashtra	83.09	3
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur	Kanpur	Uttar Pradesh	82.79	4
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Kharagpur	West Bengal	76.88	5
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee	Roorkee	Uttarakhand	76	6
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati	Guwahati	Assam	71.86	7
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad	Hyderabad	Telangana	71.55	8
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli	Tiruchirappalli	Tamil Nadu	66.88	9
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi	Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh	66.69	10

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IIT Madras

4.8
(8 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Local Body
#1 NIRF

5,000 - 3,00,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
12.4 Lacs Avg Package
CAT Exams
...+3 IIT JAM , JEE Main , JEE Advanced

IIT Chennai also known as IIT Madras is the top-ranked engineering college in India as per NIRF ranking, and the institute also holds a good rank in world university rankings. IIT Chennai is popular for its engineering programmes - B.Tech and M.Tech in various speacialsations. The highest package offered at IIT Chennai placements usually go up to Rs 1 crore per annum. The admission process of IIT Chennai for B.Tech is based on JEE Advanced rank, and the M.Tech admission process is based on GATE score.

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IIT Bombay

4.9
(13 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Government
#3 NIRF

15,000 - 42,00,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
21.8 Lacs Avg Package
GATE Exams
...+6 IIT JAM , JEE Main , COAP , CEED , MHT-CET , JEE Advanced

IIT Bombay is one of the top three engineering colleges in India as per engineering rankings of NIRF, and this is the best engineering college located in Maharashtra. IIT Bombay is popular for its high quality education standards, campus facilities and placements. The highest package offered at IIT Mumbai placements reach up to Rs. 1 crore per annum, and popular companies like Microsoft hire IIT Bombay graduates. The popular engineering courses offered by IIT Bombay include B.Tech and M.Tech. B.Tech admission at IIT Mumbai is based on JEE Advanced rank and JoSAA counseling.

Shortlisted by 2754+ students

Anna University

4.5
(225 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
University
#14 NIRF

30,000 - 87,500 Fees
6.93 Lacs Avg Package
GATE Exams
...+6 TANCET , NATA , MAT , CMAT , TNEA , TANCET-GATE

Anna University is a University University, established in 1978. Anna University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Chennai,Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch, B.E., M.E., M.Arch, M.Plan are one of the most popular programs at Anna University offered for a duration of 2-5 Years. Anna University B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch, B.E., M.E., M.Arch, M.Plan fees is INR 30,000 - INR 87,500.

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4.2
(10 Reviews)
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Private
#15 NIRF

18,000 - 4,65,000 Fees
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...+1 MHRD
GATE Exams
...+6 MAT , GMAT , CSIR NET , IIT JAM , JEE Main , UGC NET

IIT ISM Dhanbad was established in 1926 as the Indian School of Mines. Later, in 1967, it was granted the status of a Deemed to be University. As per the NIRF Rankings 2022, the institute was ranked 14th in the engineering category and 38th in the overall category. It offers a range of UG, PG, and PhD courses in engineering and technology under its 17 academic departments. As per the IIT ISM Dhanbad placement report 2022, the highest package was Rs 50 lakh per annum. IIT ISM Dhanbad average package was Rs 17 lakh per annum.

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4.6
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4.3
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#42 NIRF

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#80 NIRF

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Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (Deemed to be University)

3.7
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4.4
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The Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), located in Chennai and also known as Vels University, offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes in 14 distinct subject areas. It is ranked first among 50 South India's Private Business Schools by Business World and fifth among the top 10 private engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu by Times of India Engineering Survey. The pharmacy programme at NIRF is ranked 52nd overall in India.In addition to MPhil and PhD programmes across 20 streams, the VELS Institute of Science, Technology, and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) provides 49 UG, 45 PG, 23 diploma and certificate courses. Students at VELS University may apply forscholarships from the Central and State Governments (for SC/ ST/ OBC/PWD candidates) and scholarships based on sports achievement. Flipkart offered a CTC of INR 8.45 LPA, which was the highest CTC during 2019–20 final placements. The top recruiters included L&T Infotech, TCS, Amazon, and others.

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DIT University

4.5
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OPJS University, Churu is a Private Institute, established in 2013. OPJS University, Churu is one of the best Engineering colleges in Churu,Rajasthan. B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch, B.Tech+MBA, B.Tech+M.Tech, M.Plan, B.Plan are one of the most popular programs at OPJS University, Churu offered for a duration of 1-6 Years. OPJS University, Churu B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch, B.Tech+MBA, B.Tech+M.Tech, M.Plan, B.Plan fees is INR 22,000 - INR 4,20,000.

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4.1
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4.6
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MBM Jodhpur is a Government Institute, established in 1951. MBM Jodhpur is one of the best Engineering colleges in Jodhpur,Rajasthan. B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch are one of the most popular programs at MBM Jodhpur offered for a duration of 2-5 Years. MBM Jodhpur B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch fees is INR 55,000 - INR 1,96,000.

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RTU Kota is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 2008. RTU Kota is one of the best Engineering colleges in Kota,Rajasthan. B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch, M.Arch are one of the most popular programs at RTU Kota offered for a duration of 2-5 Years. RTU Kota B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch, M.Arch fees is INR 49,000 - INR 1,96,000.

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MIT Pune

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MIT Pune is a Private Institute, established in 1983. MIT Pune is one of the best Engineering colleges in Pune,Maharashtra. B.Tech, M.Tech, M.E., B.Tech+M.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at MIT Pune offered for a duration of 2-6 Years. MIT Pune B.Tech, M.Tech, M.E., B.Tech+M.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech fees is INR 1,23,000 - INR 17,20,000.

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Haridwar University

4.3
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49,000 - 2,49,000 Fees
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Haridwar University is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 2010. Haridwar University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Roorkee,Uttarakhand. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Haridwar University offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Haridwar University B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 49,000 - INR 1,62,000.

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GIET University

4.1
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GIET University is a Private Institute, established in 1997. GIET University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Gunupur,Odisha. B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Tech+PhD are one of the most popular programs at GIET University offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. GIET University B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Tech+PhD fees is INR 60,000 - INR 1,98,000.

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Sankalchand Patel University

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Visnagar, Gujarat
Private

15,000 - 12,60,000 Fees
UGC Accredition
5 Lacs Avg Package
GATE Exams
...+6 AIEED , GSEB 10th , GMAT , JEE Main , UCEED , NATA

Sankalchand Patel University is a Private Institute, established in 2008. Sankalchand Patel University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Visnagar,Gujarat. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Sankalchand Patel University offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Sankalchand Patel University B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 45,200 - INR 99,225.

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Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research

4.5
(16 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
#91 NIRF

30,000 - 4,50,000 Fees
UGC Accredition
...+3 AICTE , BCI , NAAC
3 Lacs Avg Package
CLAT Exams
...+6 NATA , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , AILET

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, formerly Bharath Engineering College, was founded in 1984 by S. Jagathrakshakan in Chennai. It is a private and deemed with University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). The institute has been recognised by UGC and has received the highest rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has also approved BIHER. Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in the law stream which is very popular among the students.

Shortlisted by 41861+ students

LIT Nagpur

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private

Other Accredition
MHTCET MTech Exams
...+3 GATE , JEE Main , MHT-CET

LIT Nagpur is a Private Institute, established in 1942. LIT Nagpur is one of the best Engineering colleges in Nagpur,Maharashtra. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at LIT Nagpur offered for a duration of 2-4 Years.

Shortlisted by 213+ students

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which college is best for Petroleum Engineering in India?
The best college for Petroleum Engineering in India is the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam. Other top institutes include IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), and University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) Dehradun.

Who are the top recruiters of Petroleum engineers in India?

The top Petroleum Engineering recruiters in India include Bharat Petroleum, Aban Offshore, Aquarius International, Cairn India, Essar Oil Limited, GAIL, ONGC, Schlumberger, Halliburton, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, etc.

Is JEE required for Petroleum Engineering?
Yes, for institutes like IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and RGIPT, you need to qualify JEE Advanced. For IIPE, JEE Advanced is also required. However, for colleges like UPES and private universities, JEE Main or institute-level exams or even Class 12 merit might be enough.

What is the average salary of a Petroleum engineer in India?
The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer is Rs. 7,34,200 per year (Rs. 61,185 per month). A Petroleum Engineer can expect an average starting salary of Rs. 2,31,800. The highest salaries can exceed Rs. 30,00,000.

How can I become a Petroleum Engineer after 12th in India?
You need to take the JEE exam (Main and/or Advanced) depending on the target college. After qualifying, you can pursue a BTech in Petroleum Engineering at institutes like IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, RGIPT, or IIPE. Alternatively, private institutes like UPES also offer direct admission.

Which Petroleum Engineer has highest salary?
Petroleum Engineers working with multinational oil companies like Schlumberger, Halliburton, or Shell earn the highest salaries. International roles or offshore postings can exceed Rs 30 to 40 lakh per year, especially with experience. In India, top PSUs may offer starting packages of Rs 10 to 20 lakh per annum.

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