Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy

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Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy
Mottovidyā praśasyatē lokaiḥCategory:Articles containing Sanskrit-language text (Sanskrit)
Motto in English
Knowledge is extolled by everyone
TypePublic
Established2016; 10 years ago (2016)
PresidentParitosh K. Banik
DirectorShalivahan[1]
Address
Vangali, Sabbavaram
,
Anakapalli
,
Andhra Pradesh
,
India

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CampusRural, 201.8 acres (81.7 ha) [2]
Websiteiipe.ac.in
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Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), is an Institute of National Importance,[3] located in Vangali, Sabbavaram Mandal, Anakapalli District, Andhra Pradesh.

It is a domain-specific Institute at par with IITs and IIMs, established by the Government of India under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).[4]

HPCL, IOCL, ONGC, GAIL, and OIL, supports IIPE.

Campus

The Institute is headquartered at its permanent campus in Vangali Village, Sabbavaram Mandal, in Anakapalli District. The campus occupies 201.8 acres (81.7 ha) of land provided by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.[5][6]

From its establishment in 2016 until December 2025, IIPE operated from a transit campus at Andhra University. The groundbreaking ceremony for the permanent facility was conducted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 2, 2024.[7]

Following the completion of Phase-1 construction, the institute transitioned all academic operations to the new site during the 2025 winter break. Classes officially commenced at the permanent campus on January 5, 2026.[8]

The ₹400 crore Phase-1 infrastructure includes centrally air-conditioned academic blocks, student hostels for 950 residents, and faculty quarters. The campus is designed for a GRIHA four-star sustainability rating.[9]

Academics

IIPE offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The institute's academic structure is modeled after the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Undergraduate Programs

The institute offers four-year Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degrees, with admission based on the JEE-Advanced rankings.[10] The branches offered include:

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mathematics and Computing (Introduced in 2025; focuses on AI and Data Science).[11]

Postgraduate and Doctoral Programs

  • M.Sc. in Applied Geology: Admission is conducted through the IIT-JAM.[12]
  • M.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering: A specialized program with advanced industry alignment.[13]
  • Web-based M.Tech. in Data Science & Machine Learning: A self-paced program designed for working professionals.[14]
  • Ph.D.: Research programs are offered in engineering, basic sciences, and humanities.

Departments

The Institute has several departments:

  • Department of Petroleum Engineering and Earth Sciences
  • Department of Chemical Engineering
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Department of Humanities and Sciences

Collaborations

IIPE has established collaborations with both National and International Institutions to enhance academic and research activities.

National Collaborations

  • IIPE has partnered with institutions such as IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, and IIT Hyderabad to facilitate academic and research collaborations.
  • The institute has also worked with the Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research and the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization to conduct research in energy-related fields and safety standards.
  • Andhra University has provided infrastructure support to IIPE until its permanent campus is established.

International Collaborations

IIPE has signed agreements with international universities to promote academic exchanges and joint research initiatives.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "IIT(ISM) के उप निदेशक शालीवाहन आइआइपीई विशाखापत्तनम के निदेशक नियुक्त". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). 17 March 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.Category:CS1 Hindi-language sources (hi)
  2. ↑ Permanent Campus
  3. ↑ "University And Higher Education | Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development". mhrd.gov.in. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
  4. ↑ "Winter Session of Parliament updates: Rajya Sabha passes Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Bill, 2017 LIVE News, Latest Updates, Live blog, Highlights and Live coverage - Firstpost". Firstpost. 27 December 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  5. ↑ "IIPE Location & Directions". iipe.ac.in. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Construction of IIPE-Visakhapatnam campus will begin soon". The Hindu. 5 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "Prime Minister to lay stone virtually for IIPE permanent campus". The Hindu. 1 March 2024.
  8. ↑ Rao, J. U. (6 January 2026). "After 9 years, IIPE moves into permanent campus in Anakapalli dist". The Times of India.
  9. ↑ "IIPE to begin classes at permanent campus from Jan 2026". The Times of India. 15 November 2025.
  10. ↑ "IIPE B.Tech Admission". iipe.ac.in. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  11. ↑ "B.Tech in Mathematics & Computing". iipe.ac.in. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  12. ↑ "M.Sc Admission Applied Geology". iipe.ac.in. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  13. ↑ "M.Tech Admission Petroleum Engineering". iipe.ac.in. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  14. ↑ "Web Based M.Tech. in Data Science and Machine Learning". iipe.ac.in. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
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