B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering

Advanced Learning in Upstream Energy & Hydrocarbon Technologies

Academic Programs

B.Tech M.Tech M.Sc PhD
Advanced Learning

Research oriented education with modern labs and industry exposure.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Designed to build strong foundations in drilling, reservoir engineering, production, AI, ML, and modern energy technologies.

Course Curricula
B.Tech Petroleum Engineering Course Curricula
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B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering

The B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering at IIPE Visakhapatnam equips students with strong technical and analytical skills in upstream energy through a well-rounded curriculum, hands-on labs, and industry-focused projects, preparing them to tackle modern energy challenges. This undergraduate program blends core engineering with specialized courses in reservoir characterization, drilling, production, geoscience, AI, ML, and data science, offering a holistic view of the hydrocarbon value chain. With hands-on labs, industry projects, and research-led learning, it prepares students to address modern energy challenges and lead in the evolving global energy landscape.

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Program Goals

The program aims to train graduates for roles in upstream petroleum engineering, equipping them to handle technical responsibilities across the Oil & Gas value chain, a field seeing rising demand.

  • Develop Industry-Ready Petroleum Engineers
    To equip students with strong theoretical knowledge and practical skills in exploration, drilling, production, and reservoir engineering tailored to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry.
  • Foster Innovation and Sustainable Energy Solutions
    To encourage problem-solving, research, and innovation in petroleum technologies with a focus on energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, and emerging energy resources.

Salient Features of the Program

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Strong foundation in Programming, Data Structures, and Object-Oriented Programming

AI & Data Science

Specialized training in Data Structures and Artificial Intelligence for Hydrocarbon Industry

Reservoir Simulation

Comprehensive courses in Reservoir Simulation Theory and Laboratory Practice, with hands-on expertise on industry-standard software such as CMG, Landmark, and similar platforms

Industrial Training

Mandatory industrial training after 3rd year for real-world industry experience

Research Exposure

Early exposure to research through student research projects starting from 6th semester

Flexible Electives

Flexibility to explore interests through 5 open elective courses across diverse domains.

Admission Criteria

Admission will be based on JEE (Advanced) Rank. The Candidates must satisfy at least one of the following two criteria with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in the year of first appearance in the Class XII (or equivalent examination):

  • Must have secured at least 75% aggregate marks in the Class XII (or equivalent) Board examination. The aggregate marks for SC, ST and PwD candidates should be at least 65%.
  • Must be within the category-wise top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective Class XII (or equivalent) board examination. The marks scored in the following five subjects will be considered for calculating the aggregate marks and the cut-off marks for fulfilling the top 20 percentile criterion: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, A language and Any subject other than the above four.

JEE (Advanced) qualified candidates who meet the above eligibility criteria must apply through the IIPE Admission Portal. Candidates allotted a seat through the online process are required to report to IIPE for physical registration.

Petroleum Engineering: Opportunities Ahead

Petroleum engineering continues to be a dynamic and evolving field. While the global shift toward cleaner energy is accelerating, oil and gas still play a vital role—particularly in developing countries. Petroleum engineers remain in high demand for traditional roles such as Drilling, Reservoir, and Production Engineers, as well as in oilfield services with leading companies like Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, ONGC, OIL, and Reliance etc. Industry Trends


Industry Trends
Industry Trends
Digitization and Automation, Smart fields, real-time monitoring, AI for reservoir modeling.
Companies now prefer cross-functional engineers — those with petroleum engineering backgrounds with skills in Data science / machine learning, Sustainability, Automation & remote operations.
Sustainability: Companies are seeking engineers who can align operations with net-zero goals.
Surge in demand for engineers familiar with AI-based production optimization, Cloud-based asset management etc.