A good research-oriented institute.
Placements:
PLACEMENTS: As IIPE has increased its branches by introducing the B.Tech Mechanical and M.Sc. Geology and Earth Science, it is expecting more placements in the upcoming years. However, for the current batch of 2024, only two branches, B.Tech Petroleum and B.Tech Chemical Engineering, are passing out. As of 31st May 2024, 94% of students are placed, and the placements are still ongoing. The highest package for the petroleum branch is 20.71 LPA CTC, and for the chemical engineering branch, it is 17.3 LPA CTC. The average package for both branches is around 9 LPA. The top recruiting companies include HPCL, ONGC, Shell, Schlumberger, IOCL, HMEL, Jindal, GAIL, HLS Asian, Quantiphi, Halliburton, TATA Group, Oil India, TCS, Reliance BP, Total Energies, Wipro Gas Ltd., Argus Oil and Gas, Worley, Adani Gas, Line, Accenture, Self Drilling, L&T Hydrocarbon, etc. Additionally, this year HRRL, a joint venture of HPCL and the government of Rajasthan, has come for placements for the first time.
INTERNSHIP: All the students at IIPE receive internships in the core industry, like HPCL, ONGC, IOCL, GAIL, HLS, etc.
Infrastructure: HOSTELS: We have 24/7 Wi-Fi and electricity facility at IIPE. As IIPE is currently functioning at its temporary campus, the hostels at IIPE are private hostels that are rented. Hence, the hostels are well-maintained and are of supreme class. Each room is occupied by 2 students max. Each room consists of attached bathrooms. The rooms generally consist of a cot, mattress, bucket, geyser, cupboards, mirror, and other basic amenities.
CLASSROOMS: The classrooms consist of AC, hence it maintains a comfortable environment for studying. Also, Wi-Fi is available for students' use.
LABS: As IIPE is currently functioning on its temporary campus, IIPE is yet to be equipped with a few labs, but IIPE already consists of most of the labs. The instruments in the lab are well-maintained and through the lab experiments, students are mentored by lab assistants, professors, and various Ph.D. scholars. Hence, the labs are very interesting and students have the liberty to try various new things under supervision. In case a lab is not available at the institute, the institute collaborates with other esteemed institutes such as IIT Madras, IMU Visakhapatnam to meet the additional lab requirements.
LIBRARY: They are equipped with 2,973 books and have provided access to various e-resources such as Royal Society Chemistry, SPE, Wiley, etc. Also, computers are available in case students would like to use the internet and books simultaneously for studying. You can regularly issue books from the library to study at your hostels.
MESS: The mess food is very hygienic and students have the liberty to fix the menu by themselves every semester. Hence, students enjoy the vibrant menu.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: Generally, when any student falls ill, the caretaker of the hostel takes the lead to reach out to the hospital and do the necessary requirements. IIPE also has an institute doctor, to whom students can consult regularly in case they fall ill. Also, the institute provides a Health Insurance card to all the students, which could be used during any serious medical emergency.
SPORTS & GAMES: Students can issue various sports equipment like bat, badminton, football, volleyball, basketball, etc. Also, the institute organizes various sports tournaments regularly. The sports culture is pretty decent in the institute.
Faculty: FACULTY: The faculty at IIPE is highly knowledgeable and skilled. All of them have completed their Ph.D., and most of them have done their post-doctoral studies from many institutes abroad. Also, a few of the professors were pursuing their careers in the core oil and gas industry, hence they sometimes provide real examples and situations during the lecture. Assignments are provided regularly, and most of the professors are very cooperative with the students and also clear doubts after the classes. All of them are very approachable.
CURRICULUM: The curriculum is relevant to the industrial norms and is updated regularly if required. Also, the institute promotes students to visit various industrial visits from the 2nd year itself, hence students get to have a first-hand experience of the industries.
EXAMS: The exams at IIPE are tough; students need to regularly study to maintain a good CGPA. Also, the exams are proctored very well, hence the chances of cheating are very less.
Other: ABOUT THE COURSE: IIPE is one of the institutes under the MoPNG which focuses primarily on the oil & gas and energy sector. Now we are in the era where EVs and Green hydrogen are common topics of discussion; coming here gives you a better exposure to all of that.
FEST: IIPE has its own techno-cultural fest named "SHASWAT" where many colleges participate, and those days have festive vibes at the institute. Hence, it's a good refreshment from the regular coursework.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: The student gymkhana at IIPE takes care of all such activities. From music, song, dance, tech, coding, poetry debates, etc.
Where do the students get placed from Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy?