Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology)
Advancing Innovation in Petrochemicals and Polymer Engineering Education
About Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (Formerly Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology)
The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Chennai, formerly known as the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, is a premier Government of India institute under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Established in 1968, the institute is affiliated with Anna University and is dedicated to education, research, and skill development in plastics, polymer science, and petrochemical engineering. CIPET Chennai offers industry-oriented academic programs with strong emphasis on practical training in polymer processing, material testing, CAD/CAM, and manufacturing technologies. The institute has advanced laboratories, extrusion and injection molding facilities, and strong collaboration with petrochemical industries, ensuring excellent technical exposure and placement opportunities for students.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Apply Through Entrance Examination
Apply via CIPET JEE or relevant national/state level entrance examinations for admission.
Eligibility Verification
Submit academic records from 12th standard with physics, chemistry, and mathematics for verification.
Counseling & Merit List
Selection is based on entrance exam performance and merit ranking.
Seat Allotment & Fee Payment
Confirm allotted seat by paying prescribed fees within the deadline.
Campus Reporting & Enrollment
Report to CIPET Chennai campus for final admission and orientation.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Government of India Central Sector Scholarship
- SC/ST Scholarship
- BC/MBC Scholarship
- Merit-Based Scholarship
- First Graduate Scholarship
- AICTE Pragati Scholarship
- National Talent Scholarship
- Institutional Merit Scholarship
- Minority Welfare Scholarship
- Post Matric Scholarship
Hostel Facilities
Events
- National Polymer Day Celebration
- Technical Symposium on Petrochemicals
- Industry Interaction Meet
- Innovation in Plastics Workshop
- Annual Cultural Fest - CIPET Utsav
- Research Paper Presentation Day
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Polymer Innovation Club
- CAD Design Club
- Manufacturing Technology Club
- Research & Development Club
- Industrial Automation Club
Cultural Clubs
- Dance Club
- Music Club
- Drama Club
- Literary Club
- Fine Arts Club
Community Service
- NSS Activities
- Industrial Safety Awareness Camps
- Environmental Protection Drives
- Plastic Recycling Awareness Programs
- Skill Development Workshops
- Rural Technology Outreach