Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Plastic Engineering)

The Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Plastics Engineering at CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology (IPT), Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme affiliated with Anna University, Chennai and approved by AICTE, with the programme holding NBA accreditation. The programme covers polymer science, plastics processing, mould and die design, rubber technology, composite materials, and industrial plastics engineering, equipping graduates with specialised skills for the plastics, packaging, petrochemicals, and automotive industries. Graduates are prepared for careers as plastics engineer, polymer technologist, mould design engineer, quality assurance engineer, production engineer, and technical officer in the petrochemicals and polymer sector.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) conducted by Anna University; registration runs from May 3 to June 2, 2026 at tneaonline.org. CIPET JEE is an alternate route for non-TNEA applicants.

Key Points

• Full-time 4-year B.Tech in Plastics Engineering at CIPET IPT Chennai, Guindy, affiliated with Anna University.
• NBA-accredited programme; CIPET is an AICTE-approved government institution under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
• Covers polymer science, plastics processing, mould design, rubber technology, and composite materials.
• Admission through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions, code 1321); CIPET JEE also accepted.
• Total programme fee INR 2,63,985 (tuition INR 55,000/year plus annual charges and one-time levies).

CIPET Chennai B.Tech Plastics Fees

• Total programme fees for the 4-year B.Tech (Plastics Engineering) at CIPET IPT Chennai is INR 2,63,985, comprising tuition fee (INR 55,000/year), other annual charges (exam fee INR 2,850, development fee INR 5,000, and miscellaneous fee INR 1,500 per year = INR 9,350/year), and one-time charges in Year 1 (caution deposit, alumni fee, uniform, registration, and admission fee totalling INR 6,585). Fees are subject to revision; candidates should verify the current schedule with the CIPET Chennai admissions office at cipet.gov.in.
• Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MBC categories are eligible for Tamil Nadu government fee reimbursement schemes; applications are processed through the TN state scholarship portal.
• Hostel accommodation is available at CIPET Chennai; hostel charges are separate from tuition and are to be confirmed with the institute directly.

CIPET Chennai B.Tech Plastics Admission 2026

Important Dates

Entrance Exam Dates

• TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) is the primary admission route for Tamil Nadu applicants; CIPET IPT Chennai participates with counselling code 1321.
• CIPET JEE is an alternative admission test for non-TNEA applicants and central quota seats; check cipet.gov.in for the schedule.
• CIPET IPT Chennai holds NBA accreditation for B.Tech Plastics Engineering and is approved by AICTE under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks (as per CIPET Chennai admission norms).
• Admission is primarily through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions, code 1321), based on Class XII board marks merit; no separate entrance exam is required for TNEA route.
• Candidates from outside Tamil Nadu may apply through CIPET JEE, the central admission test conducted by CIPET; details are published at cipet.gov.in.

Admission Process

• Register on the TNEA portal (tneaonline.org) during the May to June 2026 window and enter Class XII PCM marks.
• Upload required documents and pay the TNEA registration fee; CIPET IPT Chennai has TNEA counselling code 1321.
• The merit list is prepared by Anna University based on Class XII board marks; fill college and branch preferences after the merit list is published in June 2026.
• Attend the TNEA counselling round and accept the allotment for CIPET IPT Chennai.
• Report to CIPET Chennai with original documents, pay the semester fee, and complete enrolment formalities.
• Non-Tamil Nadu applicants may apply separately through CIPET JEE; check cipet.gov.in for the CIPET JEE schedule and eligibility.

✓ Opt for this if

• Students seeking a highly specialised plastics/polymer engineering degree at a central government institute
• Tamil Nadu students targeting the petrochemicals, packaging, and automotive plastics sectors
• Students who value NBA accreditation and a government institute environment at reasonable fees
• Students interested in working with CIPET’s industry-linked laboratories and polymer testing centres
• Students eligible for TN government fee reimbursement or minority scholarship schemes

✗ Skip if

• Students with no interest in plastics, polymer, or petrochemicals as a career domain
• Students seeking broader electronics, IT, or mechanical engineering education
• Students from outside Tamil Nadu who prefer a broader-domain B.Tech programme
• Students targeting top-tier placement companies in software or core mechanical without plastics focus

CIPET Chennai B.Tech Plastics Scholarships 2026

• Tamil Nadu government fee reimbursement is available to eligible category students; applications are processed via the TN state scholarship portal.
• Minority students may be eligible for the PM-USPY Post-Matric Scholarship under the Ministry of Minority Affairs scheme.
• CIPET, being under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, may offer merit-cum-means scholarships; candidates should check cipet.gov.in for current scheme details.

As mentioned, CIPET Chennai offers admission to B.Tech Plastic Engineering program based on TNEA rank. CIPET Chennai TNEA Cutoff 2025 rank is 87656 for the SC category. Further, TNEA cutoff rank is 62855 for BC , 69537 for BCM , 64567 for MBC and 42760 for OC category. Check CIPET Chennai Cutoff

CIPET Chennai B.Tech Plastic Engineering Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in CIPET Chennai B.Tech Plastic Engineering Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the CIPET Chennai B.Tech Plastic Engineering program in 2025 was closed at the 87656 rank across all categories.

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