BTech Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering

Bachelor of Technology in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering

B.Tech (Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering) or Bachelor of Technology in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering is a specialized Under-Graduate course of four years. The four years course in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering is further divided into eight semesters consisting of theoretical and practical papers focusing on Petrochemicals engineering.

The Bachelor of Technology courses in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering focuses on topics related to petroleum refinings like the process involved in the extraction of oil and other components, compositions of the different petroleum products, and others. It majorly involves subjects like Environmental sciences, Engineering Graphics, Basic of Electrical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Petroleum Geology, Numerology, etc.

B.Tech (Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering) Eligibility

• The candidates should have a minimum aggregate score of 70%-80% in 10+2 from a recognized Board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as the main subjects.
• After that, they need to qualify a relevant National or State level entrance papers like JEE to get admission to this course.

B.Tech (Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering) Syllabus

The Syllabus of Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering as prescribed by various Colleges & Universities.

B.Tech (Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering) Colleges

• Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
• I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka

B.Tech (Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering) Suitability

• The candidates who want to focus on the study of petroleum refining and its products like oil, gas, tar, etc can freely pursue this course.
• Certain skills that a student will inculcate while pursuing the courses include Coordination, Management, Analysis, Designing, Researching, and more.

How is the B.Tech (Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering) Course Beneficial?

• After completing the course, several employment areas are available that provide jobs to B.Tech students depending on their academic performance and skills learned.
• After completing the course, one can further go for higher studies through master's and Ph.D. Course or can opt for different job profiles like Geologist, Analyst, etc.
• There are many options after B.Tech like M.Tech or MBA Course. Students who prefer to further their studies related to engineering may continue with M.Tech.

B.Tech (Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering) Employment Areas

• Government & Private Sectors
• GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited)
• ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation)
• Essar Oil

B.Tech (Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering) Job Types

• Exploration Engineer
• Geologist
• Petroleum Engineer
• Product Testing Engineer
• Refinery Manager
• Reservoir Engineer
• Material Engineer

Advanced Courses in B.Tech (Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Engineering)

• M.Tech / M.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)
• MBA