Petroleum engineering is a field of engineering concerned with the activities related to the production of Hydrocarbons, which can be either crude oil or natural gas. Exploration and production are deemed to fall within the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry.

Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility for the diploma course in petroleum engineering is a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the Class 10 board examination. The required percentage of marks is relaxed for SC/ST/PwD category candidates. For undergraduate programs, the minimum eligibility into government colleges is 75% in Class 12 with the subjects Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

Why Choose Petroleum Engineering: The industry for petroleum engineering is vast and is always teeming with opportunities. You have to have the right skills and qualification to grab a sought-after position in the industry. India has abundant natural resources of crude oil and natural gas. These natural reserves have given rise to a flourishing petroleum industry in the country. Petroleum engineers work toward several goals for natural resource extraction systems, including improving production, increasing safety and minimizing environmental impact.

Placements: There are many public and private sector corporations that recruit Petroleum Engineering graduate periodically. There is a reasonable amount of job security if one gets to work with a public sector unit. On the other hand, the multinational companies which either import or export petroleum or its components offer huge salaries. The scope abroad for Petroleum Engineering is even bigger with several onshore and offshore projects happening across grids. All these projects require skilled on-site engineers.