Department of Jute & Fibre Technology, Institute of Jute Technology, University of Calcutta

Overview: Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) is an autonomous national institute under the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, established in 1968. Originally known as the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, CIPET provides education, training, research, and consultancy services in polymers, petrochemicals, and manufacturing technologies. CIPET operates through multiple centres across India and offers B.Tech and M.Tech programmes approved by AICTE, with admission conducted through CIPET JEE, GATE, and other centre-specific entrance processes. The institute has strong industry linkage with consistent placement opportunities in polymer, automotive, and manufacturing sectors and facilitates various central and state government scholarships. Ranked 137th among Engineering colleges in India and 2nd in Kolkata by Collegedunia (2025).