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- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Established
- 1968
- Type
- Autonomous College
- Ownership
- Government
- Affiliation
- Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India
- Approvals
- AICTE
- NAAC grade
- Not Applicable
- Annual fees
- Total intake
- 400 seats
- Official website
- cipet.gov.in
Overview
The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), headquartered in Chennai, was established in 1968 with UNDP assistance to build specialized manpower for India’s plastics and petrochemicals industry. It now operates a national network of centres offering academic, skill, and technology-support programs.
CIPET functions under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, and its diploma, postgraduate diploma, and degree-equivalent programs are widely recognized across the plastics processing, packaging, and polymer testing industries, with several also carrying AICTE approval.
Admission to diploma and degree programs is through CIPET’s own entrance test (CIPET Admission Test) or merit in qualifying class 10/12 examinations, depending on the program. Sign up free to see fees by quota, closing ranks and placement data.
Courses & fees
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Courses offered
Admission
Eligibility
Class 10/12 pass for diploma programs; graduation for PG diploma programs, per CIPET Admission Test (CAT)
Admission process
CIPET Admission Test (CAT) or merit in qualifying examination, depending on the program
Placements
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Campus & facilities
- Polymer
- testing
- Laboratories
- plastics
- processing
- machinery
- tool
- room
- Hostel
- placement
- cell
Address
T.V.K. Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600032Frequently asked questions
Is CIPET a government institute?
Yes, it operates under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.
Are CIPET diplomas industry recognized?
Yes, they are widely recognized across the plastics, packaging and polymer processing industry.
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