Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) (formerly known as Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET)) was established in 1968 by Government of India with the assistance of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at Chennai. The main objective of setting up of this specialized institute was to develop manpower in different disciplines of Plastics Engineering & Technology as no similar institute was in existence in the country. International Labour Organization (ILO) served as the executing agency. During the initial project period between 1968 and 1973, the institute achieved the targets envisaged and was rated as one of the most successful UNDP projects implemented worldwide. Today CIPET is a premier Academic institution for higher & technical education under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India fully devoted in all the domains of plastics viz:- Design, CAD/CAM/CAE, Tooling & Mould Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Testing and Quality Assurance. CIPET operates from various locations spread across the country to cater the needs of the Polymer and allied industries.
A PREMIER GOVT. OF INDIA INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF POLYMER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Post-independence, it became a matter of concern that Plastic Engineering & Technology was a growing science and yet there was not enough human resource to meet the demand. Imperative need was felt to establish CIPET -- the unique institute of its kind in the country and even today the institute holds a premier position. The primary objective of CIPET has been contributing towards the growth of the plastics industry through a combined program of education and research. The Institute has evolved through the years, creating closer ties with industries with the intent to create innovative plastic based solutions which are resource efficient and marketable. This has led to an exponential growth with activities and programs focusing on:
Academics
Research
Technology Support
Skill Training
CAMPUSES
From our first location in Chennai, we now have 39 locations in 22 States and few more are in the process of Establishment. Every campus offers state-of-art facilities, turning out alumni with an innovative mind set and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our campuses are workshops for inventing the future, where students work with award winning faculty and experts to translate learning and research into action.
INFRASTRUCTURE
All the CIPET centres are equipped with state-of-the-art with excellent facilities in the areas of Design, CAD/CAM/CAE, Tooling & Mould Manufacturing, Plastics Processing, Testing and Quality Assurance with plan fund support from Government of India. In-line with the ever changing & challenging needs of the plastic industries, we continuously upgrade and modernize machinery, equipment and technology.
NATIONAL AND GLOBAL RECOGNITION
We have gained global recognition for our research & development in the niche areas of Polymer Science & Technology and high quality education & skill development in the field of plastics.

CIPET also plays a pivotal role in generating employment opportunities especially for unemployed and underemployed youth and promoting entrepreneurs though various skill development training programs.

CIPET believes strongly in sustainability and enriching institute-industry interface in accordance with the environment policies of the country while still being fit-for-purpose. Our sustained effort in creating awareness on environmental issues towards plastics and plastics waste management has been very well acknowledged by the industry.
INDUSTRY ALLIANCES
CIPET has an enviable interface with its business and industry partners. We provide technical / consultancy services in design, tooling, plastics processing & testing for the benefit of plastics & allied industry. We have been in the forefront of strengthening technological capabilities and have been constantly building capacities and leveraging our expertise, calibre and skill sets to meet the emerging and evolving needs of the industry.

Over the span of 50 years, CIPET has been recognized for our work with a large number of industry clients for our Technology Support Services in the areas of design, tooling, plastics processing and testing and quality assurance. This includes governmental agencies as well as public and private sector industries, both in India and abroad.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE - DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

Your journey towards a diploma in Plastics technology from CIPET begins right here. We are looking for talented students from all backgrounds. If you have the ability and the commitment to make the most of the opportunities offered at our centres of education located right around the country, then we want to hear from you.

Applicants who are interested in our diploma programs can check details for the specific course. Every course has a dedicated web page containing entry requirements as well as other useful information.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have completed your 10^th standard or equivalent, you are eligible to apply for the diploma courses at any of the CIPET centres. Age is not a criteria. Similarly for the Post Graduate Diplomas there is an eligibility requirement of a 3 year degree or diploma course with relevant subjects. Do check out the webpage for the specific course you are interested in.

Admission to all CIPET Diploma & Post Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma, courses are carried out through an online admission system. Applicants need to sit for the all India Computer Based Test (CBT) JEE. Selection is based on performance in the Joint Entrance Examination.

In case you are sitting for your entry qualification exam, you can still apply. Your selection and admission will be based on successful completion and submission of certificates by the stipulated date.

Successful candidates selected for the course will be provided a provisional admission through a call letter. The candidate must accept the allotment of admission within the stipulated date else the admission will be cancelled and a wait listed candidate will be allotted the academic seat.

CATEGORY-WISE RESERVATION

• SC category : 15%
• ST category : 7.5%
• Other Backward Classes (Non Creamy Layer) : 27%
• Physically Challenged : 3% (Horizontal Reservation for Physically Challenged candidates cutting across all sections including SC/ST and the Other Backward Classes and the Non - reserved category.)
• Economically Weaker Section : 10 %
• General : 37.5 %

WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
We reach out to rural youth for many of these programs and have seen heartening results. Most of our students have gone on to make us proud. They have found good employment opportunities and we have seen them progress in their chosen career paths.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Candidates sponsored by agencies
• Unemployed youths
• Youths who have dropped out / discontinued from school
• Underprivileged youth
• Deserving & needy youths of lower strata of society

HOW TO APPLY

• Interested candidates can submit the application forms for joining the courses by referring the advertisement released in leading National / Regional Newspapers, CIPET website, Electronic Media, etc.
• Candidates can also directly approach their nearest CIPET centres.

PLACEMENT
Every student who joins a course in Plastics Engineering and Technology is already thinking of their career. A good first job is an important step that will shape their future path. The training and placement cell at CIPET recognizes this and ensures our students are suitably placed by inviting various companies for on-campus recruitment in their final year. Many multinational and national companies visit our campus every year to fill their requirements for highly trained resources.

OUR PLACEMENT RECORD
CIPET takes great pride in announcing that we consistently achieve more than 90% placement record which is inclusive of job placement, higher studies and entrepreneurship. Our continuous and systematic interaction with the Petrochemicals / Plastics industries and allied industries results in many small scale to large scale industries approaching us for their skilled manpower needs at all levels.

THE PLACEMENT PROCESS
The students who are in their final year of study and are interested in availing the services of our placement cell will have to register themselves. We conduct career guidance sessions for our students, right at the beginning stages once they have registered, to make them aware of their options. This helps our placement cell to get a 'right fit' when it comes to the on-campus placements.

Training programs like mock interviews, group discussions and communication skills training equips our students with the confidence for the recruitment process.

All Centres have hostel facilities to accommodate outstation students. You will need to check with each centre's accommodation facilities for boys and girls hostels. The hostels are self-contained with amenities such as internet room, gym, lounge and dining hall. Continuous water supply and power back up is provided. The CIPET hostels are highly secure and only authorized personnel are allowed inside.

HOSTEL FEES

Hostel room rent including all amenities: Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) per candidate/semester (will be collected in advance).
Hostel mess fee will be extra and charged as per actual on monthly basis.
Caution Money Deposit (Refundable):Rs.1000/-(to be paid at the time of hostel admission).
Uniform dress Code : As desired by respective CIPET Centre