Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) is a petroleum-origin university established in 2007 by GERMI (Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute) in Gandhinagar. PDEU stands out as India's only dedicated Energy University, originally established as Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), a petroleum-focused institution and rebranded in 2021. The university is UGC-recognised and carries a prestigious NAAC ‘A++’ accreditation. PDEU has been ranked No. 1 University in Gujarat by the Gujarat State Ranking Framework, and has been awarded "Centre of Excellence Status" by the Government of Gujarat. PDEU Ranking by NIRF in 2025: 98th best B.Tech institute in India 89th best MBA institute in India B.Tech is the most preferred program at PDEU, ranked as the 3rd best B.Tech. program in Gujarat. B.Tech costs INR 1.37 lakh per semester. To be eligible for the B.Tech program, candidates must have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% aggregate (or 40% for SC/ST candidates). Admissions