Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology conducts merit-based admission at its Amethi campus for B.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, BBA, and PhD programmes. RGIPT is an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The B.Tech programme has 580 seats across 11 branches, while the MBA programmes together have 50 seats.

B.Tech fees for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS students are INR 1,37,000 per semester. SC, ST, and PwD students pay INR 1,12,000 per semester. RGIPT fills all seats through its own merit-based counselling and does not offer direct admission through a management quota.

  • No management quota or NRI quota is available for any programme.
  • B.Tech includes 109 supernumerary seats for female students across all branches.
  • The application fee is INR 708 for SC, ST, PwD, and female applicants and INR 1,416 for all other applicants.
  • B.Tech seats do not move automatically between counselling rounds. Students seeking a vacant seat must submit a separate application for Round 2.
  • Government of India reservation percentages are 10% for EWS, 27% for OBC-NCL, 15% for SC, and 7.5% for ST applicants.
  • A 5% horizontal reservation for PwD applicants applies across programmes.

RGIPT Admission Portal 2026: rgipt.ac.in/admission-zone

RGIPT Important Dates 2026

The ongoing schedule applies to PhD admission for the even semester of the 2026-27 academic session.

Event Date
PhD online application window October 16 to November 26, 2026
PhD application deadline November 26, 2026
Shortlisted applicants announced November 30, 2026
Written test and interview December 11 to December 12, 2026
Admission offers and waitlist announced December 15, 2026
First-round registration fee deadline December 22, 2026
Offers issued to waitlisted applicants, subject to vacant seats December 23, 2026
Second-round registration fee deadline December 26, 2026
Physical registration in the concerned department December 28, 2026
Classes begin December 29, 2026

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Applicants can check the current schedule on the official RGIPT PhD admission page.

RGIPT UG Admission 2026

RGIPT B.Tech Admission 2026

RGIPT manages B.Tech counselling independently of JoSAA and normally completes it in two rounds. The institute offers 580 seats in 11 branches for the 2026-27 batch. Its stated policy for 2026 onwards uses JEE Advanced for B.Tech admission. The Round 2 rules also allow JEE Main 2026 qualifiers to compete for seats left after JEE Advanced applicants, provided they meet the required eligibility conditions.

B.Tech Programme Total Seats
Chemical Engineering 75
Mathematics and Computing 75
Petroleum Engineering 60
Computer Science and Engineering 60
CS and Design Engineering 50
Information Technology 50
Electronics Engineering 50
Mechanical Engineering 50
Electrical Engineering 50
Chemical Engineering, Petrochemicals and Polymers 30
AI-Enabled Energy Engineering 30
Total 580

RGIPT B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026

Round 1 applicants must qualify JEE Advanced 2026. For Round 2 vacancies, JEE Main 2026 qualifiers may also apply if they fulfil the eligibility standards used for JEE Advanced. Class 12 marks are calculated from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English.

Category Class 12 Minimum Marks Accepted Entrance Exam
General, OBC-NCL, and EWS 60% aggregate in PCM and English JEE Advanced 2026 for Round 1 and Round 2
SC, ST, and PwD 55% aggregate in PCM and English

RGIPT B.Tech Selection Process 2026

RGIPT prepares the B.Tech order of merit from the JEE Advanced Common Rank List. JEE Advanced rank holders are placed before JEE Main candidates in each round and sub-round. The final allotment also depends on category, branch choices, rank, and available seats.

  • Applicants with a JEE Advanced rank receive first preference in every counselling stage.
  • Students arrange their branch choices while registering, and RGIPT allocates seats according to merit and availability.
  • Seats are not automatically upgraded from one round to another. A fresh Round 2 application is needed for remaining vacancies.
  • 109 supernumerary seats are set aside for female applicants across the 11 branches.

General, OBC-NCL, and EWS students pay INR 1,37,000 per semester for B.Tech, while the charge for SC, ST, and PwD students is INR 1,12,000 per semester. A General-category student pays INR 1,52,000 in the first semester. This total includes a non-refundable one-time charge of INR 6,000 and a refundable caution deposit of INR 9,000.

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Students whose JEE Advanced CRL rank is within 1,000 receive a 100% tuition fee waiver each semester. The waiver covers all 8 semesters of the four-year course, subject to the applicable rules.

How to Apply for B.Tech at RGIPT

  • Open the official RGIPT admission portal.
  • Create an account using the JEE Advanced or JEE Main roll number and the required personal information.
  • Pay INR 708 if you are an SC, ST, PwD, or female applicant. All other applicants must pay INR 1,416.
  • List the preferred B.Tech branches in priority order before the relevant deadline.
  • Upload the JEE scorecard, Class 12 marksheet, and category certificate, where applicable.
  • After allotment, check the result and submit the admission fee within the stated payment period.

RGIPT BBA Admission 2026

The three-year BBA programme at RGIPT has 60 seats. Applicants must score at least 60% in both Class 10 and Class 12. The minimum is 55% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. RGIPT uses entrance performance, school marks, and a personal interview to prepare the selection score.

Programme Accepted Entrance Exam Total Seats
BBA RGIPT Entrance Test, CUET-UG, JIPMAT, or IPMAT 2026 60
Selection Component Weightage
RGIPT Entrance Test, CUET-UG, JIPMAT, or IPMAT score 50%
Class 12 academic record 20%
Personal Interview 20%
Class 10 academic record 10%

BBA applicants first submit an accepted entrance score or take the RGIPT Entrance Test. RGIPT then combines the entrance result, Class 10 and Class 12 marks, and Personal Interview performance to prepare the merit list.

RGIPT PG Admission 2026

RGIPT MBA Admission 2026

RGIPT offers 50 MBA seats across the regular MBA and MBA Business Analytics programmes. The entrance exam score carries the largest share of the selection score at 65%. Applicants must present a valid score from one of the accepted management entrance examinations.

Both programmes require at least 60% in Class 10, Class 12, and graduation. SC, ST, and PwD applicants need 55%.

Programme Graduation Eligibility Accepted Entrance Exams
MBA, 30 seats Any bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks or a 6.0 CPI CAT 2025, XAT 2026, CMAT 2026, GMAT 2025 or 2026, MAT 2026, or CUET-PG 2025
MBA Business Analytics, 20 seats B.Tech, B.E., or B.Sc, BCA, or B.A. with Mathematics or Statistics and at least 60%

RGIPT MBA Selection Process 2026

The institute combines four components to shortlist applicants for the Personal Interview. RGIPT prepares the final merit list after completing the interview stage.

Selection Component Weightage
Qualifying entrance exam score 65%
Academic performance 20%
Personal Interview 10%
Work experience 5%
  • The MBA shortlist is released one day after the application period ends.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend the Personal Interview at the RGIPT campus.
  • The final order of merit is issued after the interview round.
  • Work experience adds to the selection score but is not required for applying.

RGIPT publishes the names of selected and waitlisted applicants on its website on the notified date. A selected student must pay the required fee within the allotted period to confirm admission. Unless the MBA Admission Office has granted prior permission, failure to pay on time leads to withdrawal of the offer.

How to Apply for MBA at RGIPT

  • Open the MBA admission page on the official RGIPT website and complete registration.
  • Enter the score obtained in CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, or CUET-PG.
  • Submit an application fee of INR 708 for SC, ST, PwD, and female applicants or INR 1,416 for other applicants.
  • Upload the Class 10, Class 12, and graduation marksheets. Add work-experience documents if claiming that component.
  • If shortlisted, report to RGIPT Amethi for the Personal Interview.

RGIPT M.Sc Admission 2026

RGIPT has 80 M.Sc seats divided between Geosciences and Sustainable Energy. Admission is based on the relevant JAM or CUET-PG score, and the institute does not hold a separate interview for these programmes.

A B.Sc aggregate of at least 60% is required. The minimum for SC, ST, and PwD candidates is 55%.

Programme B.Sc Requirement Accepted Entrance Exam
M.Sc Geosciences, 30 seats B.Sc with Geology and at least 60% aggregate JAM 2026 in Geology or CUET-PG 2026 in Geology
M.Sc Sustainable Energy, 50 seats B.Sc with Physics or Chemistry and at least 60% aggregate JAM 2026 in Physics or Chemistry, or CUET-PG 2026 in Physics or Chemistry

RGIPT M.Sc Selection Process 2026

The order of merit is drawn from JAM or CUET-PG performance. RGIPT considers the applicant’s rank, category, and programme preference when assigning a seat.

The M.Sc semester fee is INR 87,000 for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS students. SC, ST, and PwD students pay INR 74,500 per semester after a 25% tuition fee waiver.

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

How to Apply for M.Sc at RGIPT

  • Go to the M.Sc admission page through the official RGIPT admission portal.
  • Register and provide the JAM or CUET-PG score and paper information.
  • Pay INR 708 if you belong to the SC, ST, or PwD category or are a female applicant. The fee for all others is INR 1,416.
  • Upload the B.Sc marksheets and the relevant JAM or CUET-PG scorecard.
  • Check the declared result and pay the programme fee within the notified period.

RGIPT PhD Admission 2026

RGIPT accepts PhD applications in Engineering Sciences, Sciences, and Management. Full-time regular research scholars receive a Junior Research Fellowship of INR 37,000 per month. Departments select applicants through a written test followed by an interview.

Area Minimum Academic Requirement
Engineering Sciences M.Tech or M.Sc with 60%, or B.Tech with 75%
Sciences M.Sc with 60%, or a four-year B.Sc with 75%
Management MBA, M.Tech, or M.Sc with 60%, or B.Tech with 75%

RGIPT PhD Selection Process 2026

  • Departments conduct a written examination and interview for selection.
  • GATE is generally required, but B.Tech graduates from RGIPT or CFTIs receive an exemption.
  • PhD fellowships supported by IOCL, HPCL, BPCL, and CPCL are available.
  • Working professionals may seek admission under the part-time or sponsored PhD categories.

Applicants must submit their form through the official portal and take part in the written test and interview when required. Selection depends on academic eligibility and performance in the institute’s admission process.

RGIPT Scholarships 2026

B.Tech students admitted through JEE Advanced can receive a tuition concession linked to their Common Rank List position. RGIPT also provides merit-cum-means support, while eligible students may use government scholarship schemes.

JEE Advanced CRL Rank Tuition Fee Waiver Per Semester
1 to 1,000 100%
1,001 to 2,500 75%
2,501 to 5,000 50%
5,001 to 8,000 30%
  • Financially eligible students outside the SC and ST categories can receive a merit-cum-means waiver equal to 25% of the tuition fee from Semester 1.
  • SC, ST, and OBC students may apply for government post-matric scholarships.
  • PhD scholars with UGC, CSIR, DBT, or DST-INSPIRE national fellowships can continue receiving those fellowships at RGIPT.
  • PhD fellows supported by oil public sector undertakings receive a supplementary stipend equal to 25% of the base JRF amount.

RGIPT Admission FAQs

Ques. Can a JEE Main qualifier seek a B.Tech seat at RGIPT?

Ans. JEE Main 2026 qualifiers may be considered only during Round 2 for seats left after allotment to JEE Advanced candidates. They must also meet the Class 12 requirement of 60% in PCM and English, reduced to 55% for SC, ST, and PwD applicants. JEE Advanced rank holders continue to receive priority.

Ques. Are any RGIPT seats filled through management or NRI admission?

Ans. No. RGIPT is an Institution of National Importance and assigns seats through merit-based institute counselling. It does not maintain a management quota or NRI quota for B.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, BBA, or PhD admission.

Ques. How much must a B.Tech student pay each semester at RGIPT?

Ans. General, OBC-NCL, and EWS students pay INR 1,37,000 per semester, while SC, ST, and PwD students pay INR 1,12,000 per semester. The first-semester amount for a General-category student is INR 1,52,000. It includes a non-refundable one-time fee of INR 6,000 and a refundable caution deposit of INR 9,000.

Ques. How does JEE Advanced rank affect the RGIPT tuition waiver?

Ans. A CRL position from 1 to 1,000 carries a 100% tuition waiver per semester. Ranks from 1,001 to 2,500 receive 75%, ranks from 2,501 to 5,000 receive 50%, and ranks from 5,001 to 8,000 receive 30%. The scheme applies in each semester of the four-year programme.

Ques. What test scores can be used for the RGIPT MBA programmes?

Ans. Applicants may submit CAT 2025, XAT 2026, CMAT 2026, GMAT 2025 or 2026, MAT 2026, or CUET-PG 2025 scores. RGIPT has not announced a public minimum percentile. The qualifying examination contributes 65% of the composite score, academics contribute 20%, the Personal Interview contributes 10%, and work experience contributes 5%.

Ques. Can a fresh graduate apply for the RGIPT MBA?

Ans. Yes. Previous employment is not compulsory because work experience accounts for only 5% of the final score. A fresh graduate can be selected through the entrance exam component, worth 65%, the academic component, worth 20%, and the remaining selection stages.

Ques. What is the B.Tech intake at RGIPT for 2026-27?

Ans. RGIPT has 580 B.Tech seats across 11 branches. Chemical Engineering and Mathematics and Computing have 75 seats each. Petroleum Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering have 60 seats each. Government of India reservation rules apply, and 129 supernumerary seats are listed for female candidates.

Ques. On what basis does RGIPT select students for M.Sc courses?

Ans. Selection depends on the JAM or CUET-PG score, without a separate interview. M.Sc Geosciences accepts the Geology paper, while M.Sc Sustainable Energy accepts Physics or Chemistry. Applicants need at least 60% in B.Sc, or 55% if they belong to the SC, ST, or PwD category.

Ques. What fee is charged when submitting an RGIPT application?

Ans. SC, ST, PwD, and female applicants pay INR 708. The application charge for every other applicant is INR 1,416. This fee structure applies to B.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, and BBA applications.

Ques. Who handles B.Tech seat allotment for RGIPT?

Ans. RGIPT conducts its own two-round counselling instead of using JoSAA. Students apply on the institute’s admission portal after qualifying through the accepted JEE route. RGIPT then assigns seats from the applicant’s rank, category, branch preferences, and available vacancies.