Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology – [CIPET], Chennai

Approved by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology – [CIPET], Chennai – Gallery

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About Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology – [CIPET], Chennai

Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) (formerly known as Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET)) was established at Chennai in 1968 by Government of India with the assistance of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This specialized institute aims to develop manpower in different disciplines of Plastics Engineering & Technology.

The Vision of Institute is become an apex Institute of International repute in the field of Polymer Science & Technology and ensure sustainable growth by offering a blend of specialized Academic and Skill Development Training Programs in the field of Polymer Science & Technology.

Currently, CIPET is a premier Academic institution for higher & technical education and research under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India in the field of polymer science & technology It imparts training in Design, CAD/CAM/CAE, Tooling & Mould Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Testing and Quality Assurance. CIPET operates from different campuses spread across the country to cater to the needs of the Polymer and allied industries.

The Institute has evolved through the years, establishing ties with industries for innovative plastic-based solutions which are resource-efficient and marketable.

The Institute has now 37 campuses and 5 more are in the process of Establishment. Every campus has State-of-art facilities In-line with the ever-changing & challenging needs of the plastic industries, and the Institute continuously upgrades and modernizes machinery, equipment and technology.

CIPET collaborates closely with its business and industry partners. It provides technical /consultancy services in design, tooling, plastics processing & testing for the benefit of plastics & allied industry. Strengthening technological capabilities and constantly building capacities and leveraging expertise, calibre and skill, the Institute has been leading from the front meeting the emerging and evolving needs of the industry.

Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology is among the top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology – [CIPET], Chennai – Highlights

Type of College	Govt. College
Year of establishment	1968
Certification	ISO 9001: 2015 Certified. NAAC accredited with A+ grade. Plastics Testing Centre is accredited by NABL as per ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for Quality Control and Testing of raw materials and products of plastics.
Approval	All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology – [CIPET], Chennai,Address:	Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology – [CIPET], Chennai, CIPET Head Office, T.V.K. Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology – [CIPET], Chennai, Contact No.:	+91 44 22254780 / +91 44 22253040
Email Id.	cipetdgoffice@gmail.com and drsnayak@cipet.gov.in
Accepted/Conducted exams	GATE, JEE MAIN, TANCET, TNEA.
Official website	https://www.cipet.gov.in/

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology – [CIPET], Chennai – Course, Fees & Duration

Courses	Duration	Fees (INR)
Undergraduate Programmes – B. Tech / B.E.
Engineering – B.E.
B. Tech (Plastics Technology)	4 years
B.E. Manufacturing  Engineering	4 years	1,17,000/-
M. Tech / M.E. Courses
M. Tech in Plastics Engineering / Technology	2 years	90,440/-
Polymer Nano-Technology	2 years	—
M. E. in CAD/CAM	2 years	90,440/-
M. Sc.  Material Science & Engineering	5 years	—
M. Sc.  Bio-Polymer Science	2 years	—
M. Sc.   Polymer Science	2 years	—
M. Sc.   Engineering by Research	2 years	—
M. Sc.   Applied Polymer Science	2 years	—
Diploma Programmes
Plastics Technology	3 years	16,700/- per semester
Plastics Mould Technology	3 years	16,700/- per semester
Post Diploma Programmes
Plastic Mould Design with CAD/CAM	1.5 years	20,000/- per semester
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
Internal Quality Assurance Cell	—	—
Plastic Processing and Testing	2 years	—

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology – [CIPET], Chennai – Facilities

The campus of Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology is located at Guindy Industrial Estate – one of the industrial hubs of the Chennai City. The campus is well connected by all means of transport with the nearest Airports viz; Kamaraj Domestic Airport and Anna International Airport at a distance of 10 km from the campus.  The nearest suburban railway station i.e. Guindy is connected with Madras Central Railway station.

The centre has state-of-the-art laboratories, classrooms, various departments, library, cafeteria, hostel, etc. Seven spacious and well-ventilated classrooms are available for theory classes on the campus. Projectors are available in most of the Classrooms than help the faculty to teach with presentations and videos for better clarity of the subjects. 

Well equipped labs are available on different subjects to assist in education: Computer Laboratory.

The Plastics Testing Centre (PTC) of CIPET – Chennai is a NABL accredited laboratory, equipped with state of the art equipment and testing facilities and is recognized as one of the best testing laboratories in Asia. It renders technical services to plastics industries and several Central & State government organizations

 Digital library of the Institute has 30 terminals and two servers which are connected with high speed 100 Mbps dedicated internet. Information is accessed by the user community through intranet as well as the internet. Digital Library has NPTEL Videos for the use of the patrons.

Hostel facilities are available separately for outstation students, boys and girls near the campus. Power backup, Continuous water supply and round the clock security are available in the hostels.

 Other amenities include a modern air-conditioned cafeteria with a seating capacity of 250, availability of a doctor in the campus to attend to the urgent medical needs of the students and staff members and Wi-Fi connectivity at selected locations of the campus including the hostel.

The students are exposed to various technical and cultural events during their course tenure. In the Annual Sports Meet organized every year,  students and staff take part in various events like running, long jump shot put throw, throwball, etc Many students have excelled in regional sports activities and have brought laurels to the institution by bagging medals at Anna Universities inter zonal and national level sports events.

City Public Transport bus services connecting all parts of the city are available at the campus entrance.

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology – [CIPET], Chennai – Rankings

The Institute is a popular choice among technical aspirants with a ranking of 121 among the students.

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology – [CIPET], Chennai – Cutoffs

Pass in 10 +2 (Academic stream) with Maths, Physics & Chemistry is necessary for admission to B.E. and B.Tech courses.

For Master of Technology in Plastics Technology (M.Tech.- Pt),B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc., Engg. (4 years) in Mechanical / Chemical / Production / Polymer / Plastics Engineering Technology (or) M.Sc. in Polymer Science / Chemistry with polymer specialization is required.

For admission to M.E. (CAD/CAM) the qualification required is B.E./B.Tech. (4 years) in Mechanical / Automobile / Manufacturing/ Production /Industrial /Mechatronics/Marine /Aeronautical.

Every year Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Chennai admissions are conducted for the students on the basis of cut off declared by Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Chennai.

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology – [CIPET], Chennai – Placements

Placement Cell in the campus takes utmost efforts to accommodate the eligible students of all courses in suitable industries by interacting with the industries related to plastics and manufacturing fields and arrange campus recruitment programs every year. Some of the recruiters are M/s. Reliance Industries Ltd., M/s. Bright Auto Plast, M/s. Shansco Multipack (P) Ltd., Napco Group of Companies, etc.

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology – [CIPET], Chennai – Reviews

The College infrastructure is excellent compared to other colleges. The college also provides a digital library for students who are seeking more knowledge. The classrooms are equipped with a projector, and all the classrooms are air-conditioned.

The College hostel is Wi-Fi enabled and sanitized on a daily basis. Food quality is better from any other college hostel canteens. Medical facilities are also available here for the College hostel students in any emergency. Many sports activities are conducted within the college campus, such as indoor and outdoor, and there is a massive ground where the College conducts sports competitions.

The teachers are well-qualified for this job. They are central government employees, and their processes of selection are based on their qualification and knowledge. The teaching quality is awesome. 

Their teaching is excellent & easily understandable by students. The course curriculum is relevant and very useful for industries mainly in manufacturing production companies.