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भारतीय पेट्रोलियम एवं ऊर्जा संस्थान (आईआईपीई)

Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE)

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Important Deadlines

15
OCT
2025
Commencement of application form submission
15
DEC
2025
Last date of the application submission
7-8
JAN
2026
Tentative dates of written test and/or interviews (for short-listed candidates)
9
JAN
2026
Tentative date of result declaration
19
JAN
2026
Tentative date of admission to the Ph.D. program for selected candidates

Explore Doctoral Programs

The Institute offers research opportunities leading to a PhD degree. The degree is awarded based on a candidate’s successful completion of coursework, examinations, and seminars; publication of original research / conferences or award of patents/technology transfer etc.; and submission and defense of a thesis demonstrating significant and original contributions to knowledge or technology.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should carefully read the eligibility criteria as provided in the Information Brochure before applying for the programme. Since all applications will be screened/shortlisted based on the data submitted in the online application form, candidates must ensure they meet the required eligibility criteria.

If at any stage it is found that a candidate has furnished incorrect or false information, or does not meet the eligibility criteria specified in the brochure, their candidature/admission will be rejected or cancelled.

Starting an Application

Programme Details Online applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D Programme [Regular with Institute Research Fellowship, Individual Fellowship (CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/INSPIRE), Ph.D. through Project, Sponsored (External), Sponsored (Part Time), and QIP] in the disciplines of Bioscience, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry and Earth Sciences.
Reservation Policy Admission of reserved-category candidates will be done as per Government of India notification.
Important Instruction Once submitted, the application cannot be modified or resubmitted under any circumstances. No requests for changes will be entertained. Please ensure all information is ready before applying.
Application Mode Applicants are required to apply through Online Application Portal only.
Application Fee Rs.1000/- for Unreserved / OBC / EWS / Transgender
Rs.500/- for SC / ST / PwD / Women
Multiple Specializations If you wish to apply for more than one specialization, you must submit separate applications by paying a separate application fee for each specialization.

Guidelines for Online Application Form

STEP-I: Fill in the ONLINE application form

Register with Your Email Id and Login. Fill in the appropriate data. Please note that you have to upload your testimonials wherever it is required to validate your information along with your digital photograph and signature.

STEP-II: Make PAYMENT and SUBMIT Application

Payment of application fee has to be made through online payment gateway only

STEP-III: Take PRINT

After final submission of your online application, you will be able to generate your online application print with your specific details/data. This application print may be retained with you for future requirement.

Please note that you NEED NOT SEND the application by post. Your application will be considered on the basis of your final submission through online. You can check submission, shortlisting, selection and other application related status from Application Status menu. You should remember your login id and password for the same.

Note: In case you are desirous of being considered for admission in more than on "specialization", you should apply separately

Legal Jurisdiction

Visakhapatnam is the only Legal Jurisdiction for any dispute arising on the eve of admissions into IIPE. In case of disputes, Hon'ble High Court at Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh is the legal jurisdiction.