What is the entrance exam for B.Tech Plastic Engineering at CIPET Chennai?

B.Tech Plastic Engineering at CIPET Chennai is admitted through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) counselling conducted by DTE Tamil Nadu. Candidates must have registered for TNEA 2026 and participated in counselling. No separate entrance exam is conducted by CIPET for B.Tech.

What is the eligibility for B.Tech at CIPET Chennai?

Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks from a recognised board. Admission is through TNEA merit rank, not through any separate test.

What is the total B.Tech Plastic Engineering fee at CIPET Chennai?

The total four-year B.Tech Plastic Engineering fee at CIPET Chennai is approximately INR 2,65,485. Year 1 fee is INR 72,435. Year 2 to Year 4 fee is INR 64,350 each year. Fees are subject to revision.

What exams are accepted for M.Tech admission at CIPET Chennai?

Both GATE and TANCET scores are accepted for M.Tech and ME admission at CIPET Chennai. Admission is through TANCA (Tamil Nadu Common Admissions) counselling conducted by Anna University. GATE score gives preference over TANCET in TANCA merit ranking.

Is there any management quota at CIPET Chennai?

No. CIPET Chennai is a central government institute under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. No management quota, NRI quota, or direct admission exists. All seats are filled through TNEA for UG and TANCA for PG programmes.

Does CIPET Chennai offer hostel facilities?

Yes, CIPET Chennai has separate hostels for male and female students. Hostel fee is up to INR 20,000 per year. Contact the college for room availability during admission.

What is the M.Tech fee at CIPET Chennai?

The total two-year M.Tech Plastic Engineering fee at CIPET Chennai is approximately INR 1,37,285. Year 1 fee is INR 72,585 and Year 2 fee is INR 64,700. Fees are subject to revision.

How do Diploma candidates get admission at CIPET Chennai?

Diploma in Plastic Technology and Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology at CIPET Chennai are admitted through CIPET JEE, which is a centralised national entrance exam conducted by CIPET. Eligibility is Class 10 (SSLC) pass. Visit cipet.gov.in for CIPET JEE registration dates.

Which specialisation does M.Sc Polymer Science come under at CIPET Chennai?

M.Sc Polymer Science is a two-year PG programme at CIPET Chennai. Admission is through TANCA counselling with a TANCET score. Total two-year fee is approximately INR 86,420. Candidates with a B.Sc in Chemistry, Physics, or Polymer Science may apply.

What is the difference between DPT and DPMT at CIPET Chennai?

Diploma in Plastic Technology (DPT) focuses on plastics processing, covering injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding, and thermoforming. Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology (DPMT) focuses on mould design, CNC machining, and tool room operations. DPT suits production floor roles; DPMT suits tooling and mould shop careers.

Can I still apply for CIPET-JEE 2026 for the Chennai Diploma?

No. The CIPET-JEE 2026 application window closed on May 31, 2026. The exam is scheduled for June 7, 2026. Candidates who applied can track results and counselling updates at the official CIPET portal.

Do SC/ST students have to pay fees for the CIPET Chennai Diploma?

SC/ST students are eligible for the CIPET Free Studentship, which provides a full fee waiver subject to eligibility norms. They must submit a valid caste certificate at the time of admission to CIPET Chennai.

Is hostel accommodation available for diploma students at CIPET Chennai?

Yes, CIPET Chennai provides hostel accommodation for diploma students. Hostel charges are billed separately from programme fees. Candidates are advised to contact CIPET Chennai directly for current hostel availability and fee rates.

What are the job roles after a CIPET Chennai Diploma in plastics?

DPT graduates work as plastics technicians, production supervisors, and quality control inspectors in plastics and packaging companies. DPMT graduates work in tool rooms, mould design departments, and CNC machining shops across the automotive, consumer goods, and plastics manufacturing sectors.

CIPET Chennai Polytechnic: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Guindy, ChennaiEstd 1968 Anna University Chennai, Chennai

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Total fees

INR 1.02 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Students placed

141

batch of 2024, both branches, on campus

Semester fee

INR 16,700

tuition, six semesters

Hostel room

INR 10,000

a semester, mess paid apart

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01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Branches at a glanceBoth branches with their fees, ratings and views 03Which branch should you pick?Who each branch suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 04EligibilityThe subjects you need before you apply 05Admission ProcessEvery step from the test to reporting 06Admission DatesNext year's calendar, step by step 07FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 08Which branches can you get?What each entry route opens, by what you passed 09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 10How does it compare?The same diploma at other CIPET centres, side by side 11FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About CIPET Chennai Diploma

The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology in Guindy, Chennai, is the oldest CIPET campus. It offers a three-year, full-time Diploma in two branches: Plastics Mould Technology and Plastic Technology. Both are approved by AICTE and accredited by NBA. You join after Class 10 through CIPET JEE, and lateral entry takes Class 12 or ITI students into year 2. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.02 Lakhs, the same for every branch, and INR 1.62 Lakhs with the hostel room. CIPET does not publish closing ranks or seats by branch. In 2024, 141 students were placed on campus. No pay figure is published, so this page uses INR 1.8 LPA only as an example.

CIPET Chennai Diploma at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Course Duration	3 Years
Number of Diploma Branches	2
Admission Through	CIPET JEE, then CIPET counselling
Minimum Eligibility	Class 10 with Maths, Science and English
Total Fees	INR 1.02 Lakhs
Hostel + Mess	INR 10,000 a semester for the room, mess extra
Scholarship Available	SC and ST tuition paid back, income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs
Average Package 2024	Not published for the diploma
Placement Rate 2024	Not published; 141 students placed

CIPET Chennai Diploma Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 1.62 Lakhs and the fees without hostel is INR 1.02 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1,00,200 of that, and you pay it as INR 16,700 a semester for six semesters. CIPET fixes this fee and it is the same in both branches. You pay the admission and alumni fees once, and the caution deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 1,00,200	INR 16,700 a semester, 6 semesters
Admission fee	INR 1,500	One time
Alumni fee	INR 150	One time
Student insurance	INR 300	INR 100 a year, 3 years
Caution deposit	INR 500	One time, refundable
Hostel room	INR 60,000	INR 10,000 a semester, 6 semesters
Exam fee	INR 200 a paper	Each semester, not in the total
Total, no hostel	INR 1.02 Lakhs	Tuition + one-time fees + insurance
Total with hostel	INR 1.62 Lakhs	Everything above except the deposit and exam fees

CIPET Chennai Diploma Admission Dates

Classes for the 2027 batch start on 12 Jul 2027, and lateral entry students join on 26 Jul 2027. The CIPET JEE form is expected to open in Dec 2026. The test is expected in Jun 2027, and counselling follows before classes. Only the two class start dates are fixed so far.

Event	Date	Status
CIPET JEE application opens	Dec 2026	Tentative
Last date to apply	May 2027	Tentative
Admit card	Jun 2027	Tentative
CIPET JEE exam	Jun 2027	Tentative
Result and rank list	Jun 2027	Tentative
Counselling and seat allotment	Jun 2027 to Jul 2027	Tentative
First semester fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start, year 1	12 Jul 2027	Confirmed
Classes start, lateral entry	26 Jul 2027	Confirmed

CIPET Chennai Diploma Eligibility

You need a Class 10 pass with Maths, Science and English to join year 1. There is no age limit, and you can apply before your result is out. For lateral entry into year 2, you need Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry, or two years of ITI in a listed trade.

Requirement	What you need
Class 10 subjects	Maths, Science and English
Result awaited	You can apply before the Class 10 result
Age	No age limit
Exam	A CIPET JEE rank
Lateral entry, year 2	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology, or ITI after Class 10

CIPET Chennai Diploma Admission Process

You apply online, write CIPET JEE and then join counselling in rank order. In counselling you pick a branch and a CIPET centre while seats are left. After that you pay the first semester fee and report at Guindy with your originals.

Step	What you do
Apply online	Fill the CIPET JEE form on the CIPET site before the last date.
Write CIPET JEE	Take the online test on the date in your admit card.
Join counselling	Pick a branch and a CIPET centre in rank order.
Pay the fee	Pay the first semester fee to keep the seat.
Report on campus	Bring your originals to the Guindy campus for the document check.

CIPET Chennai Diploma Branches and Seats

Plastics Mould Technology placed 104 students in 2024 and Plastic Technology placed 37. CIPET does not publish the seats for either branch here. Both branches share one fee, one test and one placement cell. Every branch name below opens its own course page.

Branch	Seats	Placed in 2024	Placed in 2023
Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology	Not published	104	126
Diploma in Plastic Technology	Not published	37	35

CIPET Chennai Diploma Entry routes

You can enter year 1 through CIPET JEE, or year 2 through lateral entry after Class 12 or ITI. CIPET does not publish the last rank that got a seat in each branch. Both routes open both branches, and the seats left on the day decide the rest.

Route	Branches it opens	What decides the seat
CIPET JEE, year 1	Both branches	Your CIPET JEE rank and the seats left
Lateral entry, year 2	Both branches	Your Class 12 or ITI pass and the seats left

CIPET Chennai Diploma Placements

CIPET Chennai placed 141 diploma students on campus in 2024, down from 161 in 2023 and 180 in 2022. Motherson Automotive took 23 students in 2024, the most of any firm. CIPET publishes the names and firms of placed students, but no pay. Most jobs are in auto parts and moulding plants around Chennai, Sriperumbudur and Hosur.

Metric	Value
Students placed, 2024	141 (104 Mould Technology, 37 Plastic Technology)
Students placed, 2023	161
Students placed, 2022	180
Biggest recruiter, 2024	Motherson Automotive, 23 students
Average pay	Not published
Other recruiters, 2024	Mahle Anand Filter, Varroc Polymers, Prakash TechnoPlast, TVS Upasana

CIPET Chennai Diploma Scholarships

The post-matric scholarship pays back the full tuition fee of INR 1,00,200 for SC and ST students whose family earns up to INR 2.5 Lakhs. BC, MBC and DNC students have a state scheme on the same income limit. The top three in each semester's All India list get up to INR 12,000 from the PlastIndia Foundation fund.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Post-matric scholarship, SC and ST	Family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs	Tuition fee paid back, INR 1,00,200
Post-matric scholarship, BC, MBC and DNC	Family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs, first in the family after school	Tuition fee paid back, INR 1,00,200
PlastIndia Foundation merit scholarship	Top three in the All India semester list	INR 12,000, INR 10,000 or INR 8,000 a semester

CIPET Chennai Diploma Ranking

NBA has accredited both branches, as the 2026 admission notice says, and AICTE approves them. CIPET Chennai has no NIRF rank and no Collegedunia rank for the diploma. Accreditation tells you the course meets a national standard.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NBA	2026	Both branches accredited
AICTE	2026	Approved diploma

CIPET Chennai Diploma Hostel and Campus

The hostel room costs INR 10,000 a semester, and you pay a refundable INR 1,000 deposit. The mess is charged at actual cost each month. There are separate hostels for boys and girls on the Guindy campus.

Item	Detail
Hostel room	INR 10,000 a semester, paid in advance
Hostel deposit	INR 1,000, refundable
Mess	Charged at actual cost each month
Hostels	Separate hostels for boys and girls
Campus	Guindy, Chennai

CIPET Chennai Diploma branches

Diploma in Engineering (Polytechnic)

3 Years · Full Time · 2 courses

Total fees

INR 1.02 Lakhs

2.83 reviews170 views last year

Eligibility

Class 10 with Maths, Science and English

Exam and counselling

CIPET JEE, then CIPET counselling

Lateral entry

Year 2, after Class 12 or ITI

Approval

AICTE approved, NBA accredited

Pay

Not published for the diploma

Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology

INR 1.02 Lakhs

Total fees

2.0108 viewslast yearCompare

Diploma in Plastic Technology

INR 1.02 Lakhs

Total fees

4.123 viewslast yearCompare

Which Diploma branch should you pick at CIPET Chennai?

Branch

DPMTDPT

Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology (DPMT)

104 students placed on campus in 2024. Seats and pay are not published.

Pick it if:

You want tool room and mould shop jobs: Motherson Automotive took 23 of the 104 students placed in 2024, and mould makers near the campus took many of the rest.

You want the longer placed list: this branch placed 104 students in 2024 and 126 in 2023, far more than Plastic Technology.

You like machines and drawings: the course teaches mould design, CNC machining and tool room work from the first year.

Skip it if:

You want a desk job with a computer all day: most of this course is workshop and machine time, and the jobs are on factory floors.

You already passed Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry: lateral entry puts you straight into year 2, so starting in year 1 costs you a year.

Open the full Diploma in Plastics Mould Technology page

Diploma in Plastic Technology (DPT)

37 students placed on campus in 2024. Seats and pay are not published.

Pick it if:

You want jobs in moulding and auto parts plants: Mahle Anand Filter alone took 12 of the 37 students placed in 2024, and Varroc Polymers took the next most.

You like materials and testing more than machining: this course covers plastics materials, moulding, extrusion and quality testing.

Skip it if:

You want the branch with more students placed: Plastic Technology placed 37 in 2024, while Mould Technology placed 104.

You count on Motherson Automotive, the biggest recruiter here: its 2024 hires on the placed lists came from Mould Technology, not from this branch.

Open the full Diploma in Plastic Technology page

Counsellor's advice

If you like machines and can stand long workshop hours, put Mould Technology first; it placed more students in 2024. If you prefer materials and testing, pick Plastic Technology; both cost the same.

Diploma Eligibility▾

Class 10 pass: Maths, Science and English, from any recognised board.

Result awaited: You can apply before your Class 10 result is out.

Age: There is no age limit.

Exam needed: A CIPET JEE rank. CIPET holds this one test for all its centres.

Same rule, every branch: Both branches ask for the same subjects and the same test.

Lateral entry, year 2: Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry plus Maths or Biology, or two years of ITI in a listed trade.

Diploma Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the CIPET JEE form on the CIPET site before the last date.

Write CIPET JEE: It is an online test. Your rank decides your turn in counselling.

Pick a branch and a centre: Counselling goes in rank order. Put both branches here on your list if either will do.

Pay and report: Pay the first semester fee and bring your Class 10 originals to the Guindy campus.

Branch change: CIPET publishes no branch change rule, so pick the branch you want at counselling.

Diploma Admission Dates 2027

▾

Most 2027 dates are estimates; class start dates are set, for every branch.

Tentative

Dec 2026

CIPET JEE application opens

Expected in the same month as last year; the form is online.

Tentative

May 2027

Last date to apply

Expected in the last week of May, as last year.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Admit card

Expected a few days before the test.

Tentative

Jun 2027

CIPET JEE exam

Last year the test was on 7 Jun 2026.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Result and rank list

Your rank decides your turn in counselling.

Tentative

Jun 2027 to Jul 2027

Counselling and seat allotment

You pick a branch and a centre in rank order.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First semester fee payment

Pay it to keep the seat you were given.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring your Class 10 originals to the Guindy campus.

Confirmed

12 Jul 2027

Classes start, year 1

Set in the CIPET academic schedule; an induction week comes first.

Confirmed

26 Jul 2027

Classes start, lateral entry

Set in the same schedule, for students joining the third semester.

Source: CIPET academic schedule 2026-27 and the CIPET JEE 2026 notice.

CIPET Chennai Diploma Fees 2027

▾

This is the full 3-year cost, the same for every branch.

Tuition fee

Per semester × 6, INR 16,700 a semester

INR 1,00,200

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 1,500

Alumni fee

One time, in year 1

INR 150

Student insurance

Per year × 3, INR 100 a year

INR 300

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 500

Add hostel room

Hostel room

Per semester × 6, INR 10,000 a semester, mess paid apart

INR 60,000

Total course fee

INR 1.02 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + one-time fees + insurance, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 1.62 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + one-time fees + insurance + hostel room

Education loan EMI

INR 1,720

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

176%

example pay INR 1.8 LPA vs the full fee; no diploma pay is published

Education loan EMI

INR 2,731

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

111%

example pay INR 1.8 LPA vs the full fee; no diploma pay is published

Source: CIPET diploma fee structure notice.

Which Diploma branches can you get at CIPET Chennai?

Pick your route and what you passed. The choices change with the route.

Your route

CIPET JEE, year 1Lateral entry, year 2

What you passed

Class 10 with Maths, Science, EnglishClass 10 result awaitedClass 10 without Maths or Science

What you passed

Class 12 with Physics, ChemistryITI, two years, listed tradeClass 12 without Physics, Chemistry

CIPET JEE, year 1 · Class 10 with Maths, Science, English

Almost there: every branch. You can write CIPET JEE; your rank and the seats left then decide the branch.

CIPET JEE, year 1 · Class 10 result awaited

Almost there: every branch. You can apply now; show your Class 10 pass mark sheet before you join.

CIPET JEE, year 1 · Class 10 without Maths or Science

Not this route: every branch. Year 1 asks for Maths, Science and English in Class 10.

Lateral entry, year 2 · Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry

Almost there: every branch. With Maths or Biology as well, you can join year 2 if a lateral seat is left.

Lateral entry, year 2 · ITI, two years, listed trade

Almost there: every branch. Trades such as Tool and Die, Fitting or Plastics count; you join year 2 if a seat is left.

Lateral entry, year 2 · Class 12 without Physics, Chemistry

Not this route: every branch. Lateral entry needs Physics and Chemistry, or a listed ITI trade. Use CIPET JEE for year 1.

EDITOR'S NOTE

CIPET does not publish the last rank that got a seat in each branch at each centre. Your CIPET JEE rank and the centre you pick decide the seat, so ask the Chennai admission desk for last year's last rank before counselling.

CIPET Chennai Diploma Scholarship Calculator

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Students placedbatch of 2024, both branches

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Students placedbatch of 2023, both branches

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Madurai charges the same fee for the same two branches but publishes no placed list on its site. If you want to study in south Tamil Nadu, it is the closest match; for the longer placed list, keep Chennai first.

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Mysuru charges the same fee and placed 72 diploma students in 2024, against 141 here. If you can live in Chennai, this campus gives you the longer list of firms.

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Hyderabad charges the same fee for the same two branches but publishes no placed count. If you live in Telangana, it saves you the move; otherwise Chennai's placed lists show more firms.

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Kochi charges the same fee for the same two branches and publishes no placed count. If you want to study in Kerala, take it; for the auto parts firms around Chennai, stay here.

FAQs on CIPET Chennai Diploma

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get into the Diploma at CIPET Chennai?▾

Pass Class 10 with Maths, Science and English, then write CIPET JEE. In counselling you pick a branch and a centre in rank order. Pay the first semester fee and report at the Guindy campus with your originals.

Is the fee the same for both branches?▾

Yes. The full 3-year fee is INR 1.02 Lakhs without hostel in both branches, and INR 1.62 Lakhs with the hostel room. The mess is paid apart, at actual cost each month.

Which branch places more students?▾

Plastics Mould Technology. It placed 104 students on campus in 2024, against 37 in Plastic Technology. CIPET publishes the names and firms of placed students, not their pay.

Can I join directly in year 2?▾

Yes, through lateral entry. You need Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry plus Maths or Biology, or two years of ITI in a listed trade such as Tool and Die or Fitting. Lateral entry classes start two weeks after year 1 classes.

Can I study B.Tech after this diploma?▾

Yes. A CIPET diploma lets you join the B.Tech in Plastics Technology through lateral entry at Anna University, which starts you in year 2.

Is there a hostel at CIPET Chennai?▾

Yes, with separate hostels for boys and girls. The room costs INR 10,000 a semester, paid in advance, plus a refundable INR 1,000 deposit. The mess is charged at actual cost.

What scholarships can I get?▾

SC and ST students with family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs can get the tuition fee paid back through the post-matric scholarship. BC, MBC and DNC students have a state scheme on the same income limit. The top three in each semester's All India list get up to INR 12,000.

Does CIPET publish the pay of diploma students?▾

No. CIPET Chennai publishes the names and firms of placed students but no pay figure. This page uses INR 1.8 LPA, about INR 15,000 a month, only as an example for the ROI tile.

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