At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
IIT Dhanbad (ISM)
Dhanbad · Estd. 1926 · NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #15
Management quota fees: Not available — contact counsellor.
VNR VJIET Hyderabad
Hyderabad · Estd. 1995 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #151
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE | ₹2,50,000 |
| ECE | ₹2,50,000 |
| ME | ₹2,50,000 |
| CE | ₹2,50,000 |
| EEE | ₹2,50,000 |
| ISE | ₹2,50,000 |
Overview
IIT Dhanbad (ISM heritage 1926) and IIPE Vizag (2016) are India two premier petroleum engineering institutes. Both via JEE Advanced.
Academics
IIT Dhanbad has 99+ years of mining/petroleum heritage with broader engineering. IIPE has Ministry of Petroleum focused subsidy and dedicated petroleum curriculum.
Placements
Both 2024: petroleum engineering average ₹20-30 LPA. ONGC, Indian Oil, Schlumberger, Halliburton all top recruiters.
Fees
Both ~₹2,50,000/year. Heavily subsidised IIT-tier structure.
Campus Life
IIT Dhanbad 393-acre Dhanbad campus. IIPE Vizag 200-acre coastal campus.
Verdict
IIT Dhanbad for heritage and broader engineering. IIPE for Ministry of Petroleum dedicated focus.
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