Diploma Approved by AICTE DIP-035

Diploma in Petroleum Engineering

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Drilling, production and reservoir operations at technician level. Offshore and Gulf postings pay substantially more than onshore domestic roles, but the sector is cyclical with oil prices.

Am I eligible?
Duration
3 years
Entry after
Class 10
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Drilling, production and reservoir operations at technician level. Offshore and Gulf postings pay substantially more than onshore domestic roles, but the sector is cyclical with oil prices.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 10th pass with Science and Maths.

How you get in. State polytechnic entrance or merit.

How it is studied. Full-time; part-time or sandwich options at some polytechnics.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Oil and gas companies (ONGC, Oil India, Cairn)
  • Drilling contractors
  • Refineries
  • Pipeline operators
  • Offshore platforms
  • Gulf oil sector

What you can study next.

  • B.Tech Petroleum Engineering via lateral entry
  • Well control certification (IWCF)
  • Offshore safety training
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 20,000 - 40,000 per month.

Typical duration. 3 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 10 Any — Science and Maths

Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

1 route mapped from this qualification.

Production Supervisor
Runs a shop-floor section, managing output, manpower and quality. The standard progression step from skilled technician into management.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Diploma in Petroleum Engineering?

10th pass with Science and Maths. Admission is through State polytechnic entrance or merit.

How long does Diploma in Petroleum Engineering take?

3 years. Full-time; part-time or sandwich options at some polytechnics.

What does Diploma in Petroleum Engineering cost?

Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Diploma in Petroleum Engineering?

B.Tech Petroleum Engineering via lateral entry, Well control certification (IWCF), Offshore safety training.