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    Compare IIT Madras (IITM) M.Tech Petroleum Engineering vs Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai B.Tech Petroleum Engineering and Technology on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. IIT Madras (IITM) is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 134 verified students while Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 17 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.
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    M.Tech Petroleum Engineering

    via IIT Madras (IITM)

    B.Tech Petroleum Engineering and Technology

    via Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai

    Quick Facts

    Location

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    Ownership

    Government
    Government

    Type Of Institute

    Institute of Eminence, Institute of National Importance

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    College Type

    University
    College

    Establishment Year

    1959
    1944

    Campus Size

    650 Acres

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    Total Courses Offered

    428
    30

    Ranking & Accreditations

    Careers360 University Rank

    2

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    Careers360 Rating
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    AAAAA

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    NIRF Rank
    (Overall)

    1

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    NIRF Rank
    (Engineering and Architecture)

    1

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    Approvals

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    AICTE, Constituent

    Other Ranked Domain

    13 (Management) - NIRF 2025

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    Ranking & Accreditations

    IIT Madras (IITM) has remained consistent over the years.

    Source: NIRF

    Placement Statistics

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Total Students Placed
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    448

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    Graduating Students
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    471

    -

    Placement Percentage
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    97%

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    Median Salary LPA
    (In Engineering and Architecture)

    ₹15 LPA

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    Student Going Higher Studies

    13
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    Graduating Students
    (overall)

    1513

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    Total Students Placed
    (overall)

    1295

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    Placement Percentage
    (overall)

    97%

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    Median Salary Lpa
    (overall)

    ₹ 16.90 LPA

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    Student Going Higher Studies
    (overall)

    191
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    Placement Statistics

    The average salary of IIT Madras (IITM) stands highest at 15 LPA.

    Source: NIRF

    Course & Fees Details

    Course Credential

    Degree
    Degree

    Degree

    M.E /M.Tech.
    B.E /B.Tech

    Branch

    Petroleum Engineering
    Petroleum Engineering

    Duration

    2 years
    4 years

    Mode

    Offline
    Offline

    Approved Intake

    19
    60

    Fees

    ₹ 1.52 Lakh
    ₹ 1.31 Lakh

    Exams Accepted

    Course Approval

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    AICTE

    Admission Details

    The admission for this programme is based on the percentile score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and personal interviews conducted at IIT Madras.

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    The admission notice is published in all the leading news papers and in the TNEA & Anna University website. The admission of students to all the programmes is through a Single Window Admission System, administered by Anna University. The higher secondary marks are scaled to 200, based on which the merit list/ ranks are released. Counseling is conducted based upon the ranking.

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    Eligibility Criteria

    FOR GATE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES 

    Candidates qualified in GATE 2023, GATE 2024, or GATE 2025 and satisfying any one of the following: 

    i. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture from Educational Institutions approved by AICTE/ Government* 

    ii. Master’s degree in Chemistry/ Life Sciences/ Mathematics/ Physics related subjects from educational Institutions approved by UGC/ Government* 

    iii. Degrees obtained through Distance Education/ Correspondence Mode for the qualifying degree specified in [(i) or (ii)]. The Departments will follow suitability test/ interview procedure for screening in such cases. 

    iv. Candidates yet to appear or have appeared in the final examination for the qualifying degree specified in [(i) or (ii)] and whose results are likely to be declared by July 15, 2025 

    v. Associate Membership holders of professional bodies for Admission into their parent disciplines from the following: 

    • The Institution of Engineers (India) (AMIE) 

    • The Aeronautical Society of India (AMAeSI) (eligible only for aerodynamics, structures, and propulsions streams) 

    • The Indian Institute of Metals (AMIIM) 

    • The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (AMIIChemE) 

    • The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (AMIETE) 

    * If the degree is issued by a university in countries other than India, the degree must be recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/ Commonwealth Universities/ International Association of Universities (IAU) as equivalent to the corresponding Indian Degrees/ Certificates. Additional requirements of GRE/ TOEFL may be required.

    FOR IIT GRADUATES 

    Candidates graduating/ graduated from IITs with B.Tech. degree and having CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10) and above can apply without GATE Score. These applications will be reviewed by the respective Department(s). 

    FOR SPONSORED CANDIDATES 

    Candidates employed and sponsored (with full pay and allowances for 24 months) by industry/ government organizations/ private and public enterprises, engaged in R&D work recognized by DST/ engineering colleges recognized by AICTE, possessing at least two years of professional experience as on the last date of receipt of applications at IIT Madras can apply, provided they hold: 

    (i) B.E/ B.Tech. degree from AICTE recognized Engineering Colleges/ University with first class or 60% aggregate marks in all the four years (no need for having GATE Score); or 

    (ii) AMIE or any other Associate memberships listed above (no need for having a GATE Score)  

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    A Candidate for admission to the four-year degree course in Engineering must have passed the Intermediate examination (10+2) of the Board of Intermediate Education with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as subjects or any other examination.

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    Fees

    Total Fees

    ₹ 1,51,608
    ₹ 1,31,400

    Total Scholarships Provided

    896
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    Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

    Self
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    Fees

    Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai has the highest tuition fee among all 2 colleges followed by IIT Madras (IITM).

    Class Profile

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Total Students

    1171

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    Total Faculty

    593

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    Total Male Students

    995

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    Total Female Students

    176

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    Total Students Outside State

    979

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    Class Profile

    IIT Madras (IITM) has a better faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 2 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 4 students per faculty.

    Facilities

    Facilities

    Facilities Count

    Auditorium

    Banks/ATMs

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Convenience Store

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Transport Facility

    Wifi

    Boys Hostel

    Girls Hostel

    Library

    College Reviews & Perception

    College Infrastructure

    Campus Life

    Academics

    Placements

    Value for Money

    Total Reviews

    129
    16

    Individual Reviews

    India no 1 college .

    posted on 8 months ago by Anmol

    It is the best place to study and live the life.

    posted on 11 months ago by Shaktiman Mahato

    Course curriculum is good

    posted on 1 year ago by Raj
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    College life was good.

    posted on 2 years ago by Kruthik K.K

    I had an enriching experience.

    posted on 2 years ago by Nabeela

    Wholesome experience

    posted on 2 years ago by Jawahar
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    College Reviews & Perception

    Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai has received the lowest rating for placements whereas IIT Madras (IITM) has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.

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