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B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering

Eligibility

  • Passed 10+2 examination with 50% marks in aggregate with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.
  • Secured pass marks in PCM and should have proficiency in english language.

Admission Procedure

01

Merit based counseling on rank of Joint Entrance Examination(JEE).

02

Direct Admission for XII Std Board Toppers (See Remarks)- 10% Seats.

03

Merit based counseling on XII Std aggregate marks.

04

NRI/Sponsored Seats-10% Seats.

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About Program

The B.Tech Petroleum Engineering programme at DIT University brings together petroleum technology, applied sciences, management, and humanities to help students build a well-rounded understanding of the industry. The course has been designed to combine technical knowledge with practical learning, enabling students to understand the different stages of oil and gas exploration, production, and processing.

Students learn how technologies are applied across upstream operations such as drilling, reservoir engineering, and production engineering, while also gaining exposure to downstream processes including crude oil refining and petrochemical processing. Along the way, they develop the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to address challenges commonly encountered in the energy sector.

Students exploring petroleum engineering colleges in India often look for programmes that balance classroom learning with industry exposure and emerging technologies. The curriculum includes a strong e-learning component, along with a range of elective courses delivered by experienced faculty members and subject experts, allowing students to broaden their technical knowledge while exploring specialised areas of interest.

The programme is suited to students who enjoy engineering, technology, and scientific problem-solving, and who see themselves building a career in the oil and gas industry. It introduces learners to key areas such as production engineering, reservoir engineering, drilling technology, offshore operations, oil and gas transportation, petroleum refining, and petrochemical processes.

Before choosing among petroleum engineering colleges, many students compare factors such as practical training, industry interaction, software exposure, and opportunities for technical research. A strong foundation in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry also helps students make the most of this programme.

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, graduates from recognised petroleum engineering colleges in India are finding opportunities across conventional energy operations as well as emerging areas focused on efficient resource management, energy technologies, and sustainable engineering practices. Students looking for the best petroleum engineering programs often value a curriculum that combines academic learning with real industry exposure and practical application.

DIT University continues to prepare students through an industry-oriented learning environment, making it one of the petroleum engineering universities that encourages both technical excellence and continuous professional development.

Program Highlights

DIT
  • Students have the flexibility to choose courses from 11 baskets.
  • Project based learning has been incorporated as a core component of evaluation in each course.
  • Students need to undertake a Capstone Project in the 8th semester of their study.
  • Assistance from career development cell for industrial trainings during summer breaks.
  • At least one industrial visit each academic year to increase industrial exposure.
  • Oil and Gas software trainings to make students industry ready.
  • Industry-academia interactions through expert talks/seminars/ workshops to stay updated with latest industry trends.
  • The program accounts for interdisciplinary development as well.
  • The Program witnesses about 20+ research articles either published or presented at International or National Conferences every year from the students
  • The students participate and win various National and International levels events (SPE, Petrotech, WPCC etc) of academic and co-curricular in nature at industry and academia alike.
  • Clubs facilitate holistic development. The university has many clubs / societies. The Department has the following society: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).

Considerable number of students opt for higher education from India & abroad alike. The department has a rich history of successful students in some of the premier institutes nationally as well as internationally.

Fee Structure

1st Year (2026-27)

Particulars Tuition Fees Academic Services Fee Total Fee

All India Category

1st Installment

72,350

45,950

1,18,300
 

2nd Installment

72,350

45,950

1,18,300

Uttarakhand/Himalyan State Quota (After 25% Scholarship on Tuition Fee)

1st Installment

54,263

45,950

1,00,213
 

2nd Installment

54,263

45,950

1,00,213

For detailed Program Fee Structure, please Click Here

Program Curriculum

B.Tech - Petroleum Engineering

Program Educational Objectives

PEO1

Be practical, employable and qualified petroleum engineers to meet the local, national and international requirements.

PEO2

Keep updated knowledge through proper training and instructions to move forward in their career with leadership roles.

PEO3

Serve society by encouraging the ideals of ethical behavior, professionalism, and environmentally responsible use of natural resources.

Outcomes of the Program

PO1

Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2

Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3

Design/Development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4

Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5

Modern tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6

The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

PO7

Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO8

Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

PO9

Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10

Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO11

Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO12

Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Additional Scholarship for:
Girls Students Student has scored 80% & above in X & XII Std. aggregate for UGprograms (To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 8.5 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case.) 10%
Sibling Siblings of current Students / Alumnus (The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year) 5%
Defence Defence Personnel (Serving / retired) (The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year)
Defence (Martyrs Defence Personnel / Gallantry Medals Awardees) (The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year)		 5%
Ward of Single Mother Scholarship for Ward of Single Mother
(To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 7.0 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case)		 5%
Both Parents are not Alive Scholarship for the Orphan Student
(To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 7.0 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case)		 5%
Differently Abled Scholarship for Differently Abled Student
(To continue the scholarship, the student should maintain a CGPA 7.0 and above every year, without any back paper, UFM and Indiscipline case)		 5%
Sports Scholarship on the basis of performance in Sports.(The scholarship shall be applicable only for first year) Please refer the policy document

For detailed Scholarship Policy Click Here

Merit Scholarship on the basis of Percentage of marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics in XII Std. / JEE Score
Greater than or equal to 90% or 1st Rank Holders of all Boards / JEE Rank Between 1-50,000 40%
Greater than or equal to 75% to < 90% / JEE Rank between 50,001-80,000 30%
Greater than or equal to 60% to < 75% / JEE Rank between 80,001-100000 20%
On the basis of CUET for UG Programs Percentile in CUET >=70% to <80% 15%
>=80% to <90% 25%
>=90% to <95% 50%
>=95% 100%

The Merit Scholarship is applicable for 1st year only, for subsequent years please refer to Merit based policy for subsequent/continuing years in the Scholarship Policy

Notes

  • Online Registration is Mandatory.
  • In addition to above Fee, Rs.10,000/- Admission Fee (Non-Refundable) and Rs. 5,000 Caution Money (Refundable) will be charged at the time of admission.
  • Industrial Tour Fee Rs. 25,000/- (on one semester during entire course duration)
  • All the above Scholarships are applicable only on the Program Tuition Fee.
  • Only one type of scholarship can be given, students can opt for the higher %age of scholarship.
  • Scholarship cannot be more than 100% of Tuition fee.

FAQs

To become a petroleum engineer you need to have passed your 10+2 with PCM and then done B.Tech in petroleum engineering via either entrances or merits. Internships and higher studies make you achieve more better prospects.

Petroleum engineering is the branch of engineering concerned with the discovery, production and extraction of petroleum and natural gas.

Petroleum engineers' pay is at the higher end of moderate to very high depending on the years of experience, geographical location, and employer.

Petroleum engineers investigate and produce oil and natural gas. They design and supervise drilling processes and formulate techniques to maximize production, and are responsible for the safe, efficient and economical operation.

The "top" college would be one that gives practical training, competent teachers, up to date labs and good job prospects in oil & gas rather than relying on a big name.

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