Table of Contents
- Introduction to RGIPT PhD Admission
- Programme Highlights
- Minimum Qualification and Eligibility Criteria
- Departments and Qualifying Degrees (Table 1A)
- Registration Categories for PhD Programme
- Financial Assistance and Fellowships
- Selection Criteria
- Fee Structure for PhD Programme
- Department-wise Research Areas and Assistantships (Table 1E)
Introduction to RGIPT PhD Admission
The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) PhD Admission 2025-26 for the Even Semester of the Academic Session 2025-2026 is open. RGIPT, Jais, an autonomous institution established by the Government of India and accorded the status of “An Institution of National Importance,” invites duly filled-in on-line applications for its Ph.D. Programmes. The institute has centers at RGIPT Bengaluru Campus and RGIPT Sivasagar Campus.
RGIPT is a domain-specific institute focused on providing world-class education, training, and research to produce efficient human resources to meet the growing requirements of the petroleum and energy sector. The P.G. programmes aim at developing manpower with a strong theoretical and experimental background in frontier areas of research. Candidates whose qualifying examination results are not yet declared may also be considered, but their admission will be provisional upon producing proof of completion before the date of registration or within 8 weeks from the date of registration.
Programme Highlights
- Availability of prestigious fellowships offered by major oil PSUs.
- State of the Art research laboratories of international standards.
- Opportunity to work under the co-supervision of industry experts.
- Relaxation in qualifying marks & coursework waiver for experienced applicants.
Minimum Qualification and Eligibility Criteria
Ph.D. in Engineering
- Master’s in Engineering: Minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale).
- Bachelor’s in Engineering: Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CPI (on a 10.0-point scale).
- Master’s in Science (Allied Discipline): Minimum 65% marks or 6.5 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale).
Ph.D. in Sciences
- Master’s in Science: Minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale).
- Four-year Bachelor’s in Science: Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CPI (on a 10.0-point scale).
Ph.D. in Humanities
- Master’s in Engineering: Minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale).
- Master’s in Humanities/Sciences or Allied Subjects: Minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale).
- Bachelor’s in Engineering or Sciences (4-Year program): Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale).
Ph.D. in Management Studies
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Management or Allied Discipline: Minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CPI.
- Professional qualification (CA, ICWA & CS): Minimum 50% marks in professional qualification and 60% in bachelor’s degree.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Allied Discipline: Minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CPI.
A relaxation of maximum 5% in qualifying marks or 0.5 in CPI may be considered for professionals with at least 2-years of industry experience.
Table 1A: Departments and Qualifying Degrees for Ph.D. Programmes
The table below outlines the specific qualifying degrees accepted for Ph.D. admission in each department at RGIPT.
| Departments offering the Programme | Qualifying Degree (B.Tech./M.Tech./M.Sc.) |
|---|---|
| Chemical & Biochemical Engineering | Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the following Disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Biotechnology or equivalent. Or Master’s Degree in Science in the following Disciplines: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Materials Science, Nanoscience, or equivalent. |
| Computer Science & Engineering | Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the following Disciplines: Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Mathematics and Computing, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Energy Engineering, or equivalent. Or Master’s Degree in Science in the following Disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Applications, Electronics, Physics, Energy Sciences, Bioinformatics, Geoinformatics, Mathematics, or equivalent. |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the following Disciplines: Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or equivalent. Or Master’s Degree in Science in the following Disciplines: Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Materials Science, or equivalent. |
| Management Studies |
|
| Mathematical Sciences | Master’s degree (M.SC./M.A./M.S. or equivalent) in: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics and Computing, Industrial Mathematics, Mathematics and Finance. Or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology in the following Disciplines: Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics & Computing, Computer Science & Engineering, or equivalent. |
| Petroleum Engineering & Geoengineering | Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the following Disciplines: Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, or equivalent Or Master’s Degree in Science in the following Disciplines: Geophysics/Geology/Petroleum Geosciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent. |
| Energy and Human Science | Master’s Degree in Science/Technology in the following Disciplines: Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Polymer Sciences, Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences, Physics, Applied/Engineering Physics, Electronics, or equivalent Or Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the following Disciplines: Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent Or Master’s Degree in Arts in Social Sciences and Humanities. |
Registration Categories for PhD Programme
A candidate may apply for admission under any of the following four categories:
- Full Time Regular Registration Category
- Full Time External Registration Category
- Full Time Sponsored Registration Category
- Part-Time Registration Category
Full Time External Registration Category
- For candidates working in an external R&D organization or industry recognized by the Institute.
- Must be sponsored by employer and in employment with the organization for at least two years at the time of admission.
- Employer must undertake to pay full salary and relieve candidate for on-campus course work (this relief is not required if the organization is within 50 km from the Institute).
Full Time Sponsored Registration Category
- For candidates sponsored by a Teaching Institution, R&D organization, or Industry.
- Must be in service of the sponsoring organization for at least two years.
- Sponsoring organization must undertake to provide full salary and relieve the candidate to pursue the programme for its full duration.
- Candidate must complete programme requirements by staying on-campus for the full duration.
Part-Time Registration Category
- Available for permanent staff/faculty of the Institute or Research Assistants/JRFs/SRFs working in an externally funded project at the Institute.
- Also for professionally employed persons from a sponsoring institution/organization located within 50 KM from the Institute, provided they are a regular employee for at least two years.
Financial Assistance and Fellowships
Financial Assistance in the form of Institute Assistantship is available for students in the Full Time Regular Registration Category who have qualified the GATE Examination. B. Tech students of RGIPT/IITs are exempted from the GATE requirement for Institute Assistantship.
Monthly Fellowship
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 37000/-.
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Rs. 42000/-.
NET-LS qualified students with a CPI of 7.0 or 70% marks may be eligible for Institute Assistantship in the Department of Energy and Human Science and Department of Management Studies. Students availing the assistantship will be assigned duties up to eight hours per week.
Oil PSU Ph.D. Research Fellowships (25% Supplementary Stipend)
Students from the Full Time Regular Registration category may be selected for these prestigious fellowships, which offer a 25% supplementary stipend in addition to the regular stipend (as per UGC guideline) and other monetary benefits (HRA, contingency, medical facilities).
- ICRGI Ph.D. Research Fellowship: Two students under joint supervision of RGIPT and IOCL.
- HPRGI Ph.D. Research Fellowship: Two students under joint supervision of RGIPT and Hindustan Petroleum.
- CPRGI Ph.D. Research Fellowship: Two students under joint supervision of RGIPT and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CPCL).
- BPRGI Ph.D. Research Fellowship: Three students under joint supervision of RGIPT and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL).
The upper age limit for the Full Time Regular Registration category is 28 years as on admission into fellowship, with age relaxation applicable as per Govt. of India policy.
Selection Criteria
Admission will be based on a written test and an interview for candidates shortlisted by the department.
Exemption from Written Test
The following categories of applicants are exempted from the written test:
- External Registration Category.
- Sponsored Registration Category.
- Part-Time Registration Category.
- Candidates having National Level Scholarships (UGC/CSIR JRF/SRF, DST-INSPIRE, etc.).
- Outstanding candidates from Premier Institutions (CFI/CFTI) with CPI of 8.00 or above (on a 10.0 point scale).
Reservation Policy
Reservation is provided as per the Government of India policy:
- SC: 15% seats.
- ST: 7.5% seats.
- OBC (non-creamy layer): 27% seats.
- EWS: 10% seats.
- Physically Challenged (PC): 5% reservation (horizontal).
A relaxation of 5% marks or 0.5 CPI is admissible on the qualifying degree marks for SC and ST candidates in the admission process.
Application Fee (Non-refundable)
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwD and Female Candidates | Rs 600/- + Rs. 108 (Taxes) |
| General, OBC and EWS Candidates | Rs 1200/- + Rs. 216 (Taxes) |
Fee Structure for PhD Programme
The following tables detail the institute dues payable for the Ph.D. programme for various registration categories (in Rs.), as per the official brochure.
A. ONE TIME PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION (NON-REFUNDABLE)
| Particulars | Full-Time Regular Nonsponsored | Sponsored (all category)/ External**/ QIP | External** Project Fellow | Internal Permanent Faculty/Staff of RGIPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 4,000.00 | 4,000.00 | 4,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Alumni Membership Fee | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Students’ Welfare Fund | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | – |
| Thesis Fee | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Total (A) | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 4,000.00 |
B. PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION (REFUNDABLE)
| Particulars | Full-Time Regular Nonsponsored | Sponsored (all category)/ External**/ QIP | External** Project Fellow | Internal Permanent Faculty/Staff of RGIPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caution Money | 9,000.00 | 9,000.00 | 9,000.00 | – |
| Total (B) | 9,000.00 | 9,000.00 | 9,000.00 | – |
C. SEMESTER FEE PAYABLE FOR EACH SEMESTER (NON-REFUNDABLE)
| Particulars | Full-Time Regular Nonsponsored | Sponsored (all category)/ External**/ QIP | External** Project Fellow | Internal Permanent Faculty/Staff of RGIPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 10,000.00 | 45,000.00 | 45,000.00 | 10,000.00 |
| Examination | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Registration/ Enrollment | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Amenities | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | – |
| Hostel Establishment | 8,000.00 | 8,000.00 | – | 8,000.00 |
| Hostel Seat Rent | 10,000.00 | 10,000.00 | – | 10,000.00 |
| Medical Fee | 500.00 | 500.00 | – | 500.00 |
| Academic Activities Fee | 15,000.00 | 15,000.00 | 15,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Total (C) | 48,500.00 | 83,500.00 | 65,000.00 | 28,000.00 |
Summary of Total Dues (in Rs.)
| Particulars | Full-Time Regular Nonsponsored | Sponsored (all category)/ External**/ QIP | External** Project Fellow | Internal Permanent Faculty/Staff of RGIPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL DUES AT ADMISSION (A+B+C) | 64,500.00 | 99,500.00 | 81,000.00 | 32,000.00 |
| AMOUNT PAYABLE AS INSTITUTE’S DUES FOR OTHER SEMESTER (Total of C) | 48,500.00 | 83,500.00 | 65,000.00 | 28,000.00 |
FEES FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS
| Particulars | For SAARC Countries | For other Countries |
|---|---|---|
| At the time of Admission | US $ 3000.00 + ₹ 64,500.00 | US $ 5000.00 + ₹ 64,500.00 |
| Other Semester Fee | US $ 3000.00 + ₹ 48,500.00 | US $ 5000.00 + ₹ 48,500.00 |
Mess Advance: In addition to the above, all students must pay a mess advance per semester at the beginning of each semester:
- Rs. 25,000: Jais Campus and Bengaluru Campus.
- Rs. 16,000: Sivasagar Campus.
This advance will be adjusted towards actual bills at the end of each academic year. Any such stay for less than a semester would be charged @100/- for each day of stay at the Institute’s Hostel.
Table 1E: Department-wise Research Areas and Assistantships
The table below provides a snapshot of the available Institute Assistantships and their specific research areas for the Even Semester 2025-26, categorized by campus.
| Department (Campus) | Specific Research Area | Available Institute Assistantship in PhD |
|---|---|---|
| RGIPT Jais | ||
| Chemical & Biochemical Engineering | • Industrial Hybrid Separation Process Development for Petrochemicals • CO2 Capture Process Modelling and Simulation or in the field of Biodiesel Production • Functionalized Biochar for Energy and Environmental Applications, Membrane Separation Process | 03 |
| Energy & Human Sciences | • Energy Nanomaterials, Spectro-microscopy and Biomass Valorization | 01 |
| Petroleum Engineering and Geoengineering | • Flow Assurance and Transport of Problematic Crude Oils • CO2 Utilization in EOR and Sequestration in Reservoirs • Drilling and Production Optimization • Novel EOR Techniques | 01 |
| Mathematical Sciences | • Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing • Integral Equations • Statistical theory of Reliability and life testing | 03 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | • IoT, Network and Cyber Security, Algorithms • Cloud Computing, Fog Computing, Service Computing, Security, Privacy & Trust in IoT, Distributed Data Analytics, Soft Computing and Virtualization • Computer Vision, Image Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence • Traffic Prediction, Rumor Verification/Fake News Detection, Crisis Informatics and Explainable AI • Spatial Analytics, LiDAR and UAV Analytics, GIS, Satellite Image Processing, AR/VR based Digital Twin Solution with Deep Learning, Quantum Computing Solutions. • Computer Vision, Biometrics and Deep Learning | 06 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | • Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems, Machine Learning Applications in Petroleum Engineering, ML, Control & Advanced Signal Processing Applications in Power Engineering, Power Quality, Power Electronics and Drives, Smart Grid, Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning (DL) for 5G/6G, Hybrid RG/VLC, Massive MIMO and Cognitive Radios Communications; AI-IoT- driven Communication Security Enhancement; Security in Cognitive Radios • Energy Storage System Modelling and Control Design for Electric Vehicle Applications, Prescribed Performance Based Concurrent Identification and Control Design for Multiport Power Converters for Renewable Energy Applications, Subspace Analysis for Stochastic Modelling of Time Delay Dynamical Systems in Oil and Gas Industry • Application of Machine Learning in Energy, Health Sector and Flexible Electronics | 04 |
| Mechanical Engineering | • Experimental and Simulation Studies on weight balance of locomotive wheels | 01 |
| Management Studies | — | XX |
| RGIPT Bengaluru Campus | ||
| Sustainability Management | • Integrating ESG Factors in Investment Decisions: Evidence from Emerging Markets • The Role of Green Bonds in Financing Sustainable Energy Projects in India • Corporate Sustainability Disclosure and Firm Performance: A Sectoral Analysis of Indian Energy Firms • Sustainable Portfolio Optimization: A Hybrid Machine Learning and Behavioral Finance Approach • Investor Behavior Toward Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Funds in India • AI-Driven Sustainable Operations and Low-Carbon Supply Chain Management • AI-Enabled Integrated Operations-Finance Optimization for Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains | 02 |
| Robotics and Automation | • Solar Photovoltaic Thermal, Hydrogen Generation using Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicle Powertrain and Charges | 01 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles and Solar Photovoltaics • Instrumentation and Control Wearable Devices Safety and Occupational Hazards Management Smart Sensor Applications in Energy Sector Automotive Safety • RF and Microwave Engineering | 03 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | • Electrochemical Devices for Green Hydrogen Generation/Energy Storage | 01 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | • Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning | 01 |
| Mathematics and Computing | • Statistical Machine Learning | 01 |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | XX |
| RGIPT Sivasagar Campus | ||
| Chemical Engineering | • Energy Technology, Nanostructured Carbon Material & Environmental Remediation • Bioenergy, Pyrolysis of Biomass and Waste • Rheology of Complex Fluids, Optical Flow Visualization and Measurement Techniques (PIV & PTV), Renewable Energy | 03 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engg. | • Power Electronics, Renewable Energy Integration and Electric Vehicles • Semiconductor Devices, MEMS, Biosensors | 02 |
| Petroleum Engineering | • IC Engines, Biofuels, Hydrogen Application, Drilling & Cementing Complications • Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage, Geosequestration, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Reservoir Engineering, EOR, Modelling and Simulation, Microfluidics • Nanotechnology in Oil and Gas Industry, Drilling Fluids, Fracturing Fluids, EOR, Rheology of Complex Fluids, Microfluidics and CFD | 03 |
| Physics | • Computational Soft Matter Physics, Classical Density Functional Theory, Complex Systems, Phase Transitions, Liquid Crystals, Ionic Liquids, Supercritical Fluids | 01 |
| Mechanical Engineering | • IC Engines, Biofuels, Hydrogen Application, Thermal Management, Photovoltaic Thermal Systems, ANN • Non-Conventional Energy, IC Engine • Polymers and Polymer Composites, Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing, Flammability, Biocomposites, Material Circular Economy | 03 |
| Fire and Safety Engineering | • Fire Dynamics, Modeling and Simulation of Fire, Combustion and Explosion Analysis in Storage Vessels and Pipelines, Process Safety and Risk Assessment, Industrial Fir Safety and Hazard Mitigation, Industrial Safety and Hazards Management | 01 |
| Chemistry | — | XX |
| Mathematics | — | XX |
Applicants for sponsored/external/part-time categories or those with external fellowships can apply even if there is no Institute Assistantship available in their department/center.
