SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 42,000
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
50
SPPU OEE rank, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
65%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology

SPPU offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Petroleum Technology with 40 seats through SPPU OEE. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #56 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and #56 in NIRF University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 42,000, paid per semester, and INR 53,6 with hostel and mess. You get a seat through SPPU counselling. The General list seat closed at rank 50 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3 LPA and 65% of the batch was placed.

SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 53,700 while the fees without hostel is INR 42,000. The tuition fee is INR 42,000. You pay the tuition fee once a year. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. The hostel fee adds INR 11,700 over the course.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 42,000INR 21,000 a year, 2 years
Admission feeINR 0One time
Caution depositINR 5,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 11,6INR 11,700 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 42,000Full course
Total with hostelINR 53,6Full course

SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology Admission Dates

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. Application is expected in Apr 2027 and the SPPU OEE is expected in Jun 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Watch the campus admission portal before you fill the form.

EventDateStatus
SPPU OEE registration, last date to applyApr 2027 to May 2027Tentative
SPPU OEE examJun 2027Tentative
SPPU OEE marksJul 2027Tentative
Department merit listJul 2027Tentative
Seat allotment roundJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee, last dateAug 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology Eligibility

You need a science degree with Geology as the main subject, or Geology as a subject in B.Sc. You also need Mathematics till Class 12. You must sit for SPPU OEE unless the department admits students without it when applications are fewer than seats.

RequirementWhat you need
Degree subjectGeology as main subject or one subject in B.Sc
Maths ruleMathematics studied till Class 12
ExamSPPU OEE rank or department merit list
AgeNo upper age limit

SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology Admission Process

SPPU prepares the merit list from the OEE score and the department checks your papers. You then pay the admission fee by the given date. If you miss the date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Write SPPU OEETake the online entrance test for PG admission
2. Fill the formChoose this course on the campus admission portal
3. Accept the seatPay the admission fee by the given date
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the admission form

SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 50 and the OBC-NCL seat at 25 in 2025. These are the SPPU counselling round 6 closing ranks for General list seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General50Merit list, 2026
OBC-NCL25Merit list, 2026
SC15Merit list, 2026
ST8Merit list, 2026
EWS12Merit list, 2026

SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology Placements

The latest published median pay is INR 3 LPA and about 65% of the batch was placed. The highest offer was INR 6 LPA. Oil services, geology labs and environmental firms hire students after the final project.

MetricValue
Average payINR 3 LPA, latest published batch
Average payINR 3 LPA
Highest offerINR 6 LPA
Batch placed65%
RecruitersOil services, geology labs and environmental firms

SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 10,000 to INR 32,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 32,000 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 10,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 21,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 20,000 over the course

SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology Ranking

The college stands #56 in NIRF University ranking and #56 in NIRF University, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia M.Sc ranking2026#56
NIRF Engineering2025#56
NAAC2024A+

SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 2 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Petroleum geology, sedimentology and stratigraphy
Year 2Geochemistry, petroliferous basins and geophysical methods
Year 3Reservoir performance and formation evaluation
Year 4Production operations, mud logging and project work

SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology Hostel and Campus

Hostel seats are limited and the university gives rooms after admission. The hostel fee is separate from the academic fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomShared room, after admission
Single roomLimited single rooms, if free
MessCharged with the hostel, if taken
CampusMain campus at Ganeshkhind Road, Pune

Should you pick M.Sc Petroleum Technology at SPPU?

This course suits students who like geology, field work and oil basin study.

Pick it if:
You want petroleum geology roles: the syllabus covers basins, seismic methods and reservoir work used by oil service firms.
You learn better in the field: field work and project work carry credits in the official syllabus.
Your budget is tight: the full academic fee is INR 42,000, so the loan risk is low.
Your goal is a first job: the median pay of INR 3 LPA is several times the course fee.
Skip it if:
You want software jobs: this course trains you for geology, oil services and lab roles, not coding placements.
You dislike outdoor study: field work is part of the course, so you must be ready for field visits.
You need a sure hostel: rooms are limited, so confirm the hostel before you pay the first fee.
You count only on pay: the published median is INR 3 LPA, so the first job may start modestly.
Counsellor's advice
If you like geology and can handle field work, take it. If you want IT jobs, pick another course.
M.Sc Petroleum Technology Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A SPPU OEE rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Waiting list seats.
General list quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
M.Sc Petroleum Technology Admission Process▾
Write SPPU OEE: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on SPPU counselling: SPPU counselling (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

M.Sc Petroleum Technology Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Apr 2027 to May 2027
SPPU OEE registration, last date to apply
Expected from the 2026 calendar. Submit the form before the last date.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SPPU OEE exam
Expected in the same month as the 2026 test.
Tentative
Jul 2027
SPPU OEE marks
Expected after the online test window closes.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Department merit list
The department is expected to list students by OEE score and rules.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat allotment round
Accept the seat if your name appears in the list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the given date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Bring original papers and the payment receipt.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Classes are expected after reporting and department checks.

Source: SPPU OEE notification. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel cost.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 21,000 a year
INR 42,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Add hostel cost
Hostel fee
Full course, as published
INR 11,700
Total course fee
INR 42,000
2 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 53,700
2 years · tuition fee + hostel fee
Education loan EMI
INR 708
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
714%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 905
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
559%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: SPPU course fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Petroleum Technology at SPPU?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published SPPU counselling closing ranks.

Category
Quota
General · General list
35 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
36 to 50: almost there. Later lists can still help.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try a safer course or wait list.
General · Waiting list
28 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
29 to 40: almost there. Later lists can still help.
Worse than 40: not this year. Try a safer course or wait list.
OBC-NCL · General list
18 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
19 to 25: almost there. Later lists can still help.
Worse than 25: not this year. Try a safer course or wait list.
OBC-NCL · Waiting list
14 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
15 to 20: almost there. Later lists can still help.
Worse than 20: not this year. Try a safer course or wait list.
SC · General list
10 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
11 to 15: almost there. Later lists can still help.
Worse than 15: not this year. Try a safer course or wait list.
SC · Waiting list
7 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
8 to 10: almost there. Later lists can still help.
Worse than 10: not this year. Try a safer course or wait list.
ST · General list
6 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
7 to 8: almost there. Later lists can still help.
Worse than 8: not this year. Try a safer course or wait list.
ST · Waiting list
4 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5 to 6: almost there. Later lists can still help.
Worse than 6: not this year. Try a safer course or wait list.
EWS · General list
9 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
10 to 12: almost there. Later lists can still help.
Worse than 12: not this year. Try a safer course or wait list.
EWS · Waiting list
8 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9 to 11: almost there. Later lists can still help.
Worse than 11: not this year. Try a safer course or wait list.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 32,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 10,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 21,000
SPPU
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 20,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 10,000
Your net course fee: INR 32,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 42,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 30,000
Your net course fee: INR 12,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 42,000
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 31,000
Your net course fee: INR 11,000
INR 1,000
Your net course fee: INR 1,000

SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to SPPU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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RTM Nagpur University
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Osmania University
Hyderabad
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UPES
Dehradun
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 42,000
tuition fee
INR 50,000
INR 8,000 more
INR 46,000
INR 4,000 more
INR 24,000
INR 18,000 less
INR 36,000
INR 6,000 less
INR 4 Lakhs
INR 3.58 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 3 LPA
latest published batch
INR 2.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 2.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 2.9 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
65%
latest published batch
60%
5 points lower
70%
5 points higher
55%
10 points lower
58%
7 points lower
80%
15 points higher
Closing rankOEE or merit rank, General
50
Merit list, 2026
80
30 places easier
60
10 places easier
40
10 places tougher
70
20 places easier
30
20 places tougher
Seatsthis course
40
SPPU OEE
30
10 fewer
60
20 more
40
Same seats
50
10 more
80
40 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
714%
on INR 3 LPA
560%
154 points lower
696%
18 points lower
1042%
328 points higher
806%
92 points higher
113%
601 points lower
In short
Nowrosjee Wadia costs INR 8,000 more and pays a little less. If SPPU gives you this seat, take it; keep Nowrosjee Wadia only if you need another Pune option.
In short
Fergusson pays a little more but costs INR 4,000 more. If your goal is a geology degree in Pune, compare the syllabus and take the seat whose project work fits you.
In short
RTMNU costs less, but its pay is lower and its closing rank is tougher. If your SPPU rank clears this page, take SPPU and use RTMNU as a backup.
In short
Osmania costs less and has an easier closing rank, but the pay is a little lower. If you need a lower fee outside Pune, compare hostel cost before you decide.
In short
UPES pays more but charges much more. If fee is your main worry, SPPU is the safer choice; pick UPES only with a clear funding plan.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on SPPU M.Sc Petroleum Technology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Sc Petroleum Technology at SPPU worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 42,000 and the latest published median pay is INR 3 LPA, so the fee risk is low. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is near the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General list seat closed at rank 50 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students aim for oil service, geology lab and environmental roles after project work. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3 LPA, the median was INR 3 LPA and 65% of the batch was placed. If you want coding or finance jobs, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a sure hostel seat, or if you want software placements. Hostel rooms are limited and the course points toward geology work. If these matter more than the low fee and field work, pick a course that matches your job goal.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 2, but the electives in year 2 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 1 about a project topic, because that helps a higher studies application.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and build your project record from year 1.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. About 65% of the batch was placed, and the median pay is INR 3 LPA. The last students placed usually wait longer and take smaller offers. Keep your project strong, learn field methods well and ask the department which firms hired the last batch.
Is this course better than regular M.Sc Geology for me?▾
Pick Petroleum Technology if you want petroleum basins, seismic methods and reservoir topics. Pick regular geology if you want a broader earth science path. If you are not sure, compare the syllabus topics before you pay the fee.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take SPPU OEE and fill this course on the campus admission portal. The department prepares the merit list and calls students for admission. Pay the fee by the given date and report with your papers, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 42,000 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 53,6. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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