The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) is an institution of national importance established by the Government of India to serve the energy sector. Recognized for its excellence in education and cutting-edge research, RGIPT operates closely with major public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the oil industry.
The institute focuses on critical and promising areas such as Green Energy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), E-Vehicle, and Digitalization. RGIPT boasts a strong placement record, with graduates securing positions in top-tier companies within the energy sector and beyond.
The Institute offers B.Tech., M.Sc. and M.Tech. Programs in various Engineering disciplines along with an MBA programme. PhD programs in various areas of basic sciences, humanities, engineering, and management are also offered.
"The vision of the institute is excellence in education with character building."
Both programmes are full-time residential, commencing Academic Year 2026–27, designed to produce research-oriented and industry-ready professionals.
Integrates physics, chemistry, materials science, chemical process technology, and data-driven methodologies. Designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge for emerging energy technologies and sustainable development.
A future-oriented program combining traditional geoscience with modern tools including remote sensing, seismic interpretation, GIS, AI/ML, and geostatistics. Strong emphasis on field training, laboratory work, and internships.
Highly qualified faculty with diverse expertise, state-of-the-art laboratories, and industry-aligned research programmes.
The Department of Energy and Human Sciences (E&HS) is an interdisciplinary academic unit dedicated to education, research, and innovation in sustainable energy, advanced materials, and environmental sciences.
Key Research Areas:
The flagship department of RGIPT (established 2007), guided by six leading oil PSUs, maintaining a strong presence in petroleum engineering academia and research.
Key Research Areas & Laboratories:
| Programme | Total | UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. Geosciences | 30 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| M.Sc. Sustainable Energy | 50 | 20 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Total | 80 | — | — | — | — | — |
* RGIPT aims for 20% girl students through merit or supernumerary seats. PwD reservation as per rules.
All fees are per the Institute's policy. Additional mess advance of ₹25,000 per semester is payable separately.
Includes: Admission Fee (₹4,000) + Alumni Membership (₹1,000) + Student Welfare Fund (₹1,000)
Refundable on successful completion or valid withdrawal from the programme.
Includes tuition (₹50,000), exam, hostel, medical, academic activities & other fees.
25% tuition fee waiver applied. Tuition fee: ₹37,500. All other charges same as GEN.
Spread over 47 acres, the Jais campus offers a rich residential experience with modern facilities, 24×7 Wi-Fi, and vibrant student activities.
Separate fully-furnished hostels for boys and girls with mess, RO water, power backup, 24×7 Wi-Fi, indoor & outdoor games.
Full-time physician, pharmacist & nurse. 24×7 ambulance service. Emergency referrals to AIIMS Raebareli, Sanjay Gandhi Hospital.
State-of-the-art IT infrastructure. Gigabit fiber-optic network, HPC facility, National Knowledge Network access, licensed software.
17,500+ books, 150,000+ full-text scholarly articles. Access to IEEE, ACS, OnePetro, Emerald, MathSciNet & SciFinder. RFID secured.
NMR, XPS, XRF, FESEM, HRTEM, XRD, SAXS, AFM — accessible to UG/PG students for Design & Innovation Center projects.
Faculty and student innovation projects with guidance, infrastructure, monitoring, and funding support.
Badminton, basketball, volleyball, tennis, cricket, football, chess, table tennis, snooker & well-equipped gymnasium. Annual Energia fest.
Kaltarang festival, Freshers' Night, Film & Media Club, Music Club, Dance Club, Fine Arts Club. Celebrating diverse festivals.
Tinkering Club, Kode Club, E-Cell, Astronomy Club, Product & Design Club. Active student chapters: IEEE, SPE, AAPG, SEG & more.
Scholarships & Financial Support: Merit-cum-Means scholarship (25% tuition fee) for eligible non-SC/ST students. Earn While Learn opportunities. Student Welfare Fund for needy students. Internship-embedded programmes (up to 16 weeks) for industry exposure.