Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDEU) Gandhinagar

Pandit Deendayal Energy University’s 100-acre campus is located in Gandhinagar, PDEU offers multiple courses ranging from engineering, arts, and management along with maximum exposure and opportunities to its students through various national and international exchange programs with the best Universities worldwide. For the development of its faculties and staff the University endeavors various Joint Exchange and Research programs. PDEU School of Technology intends to focus on technological education, research, and service that anticipates, and meets, the need of tomorrow’s world. PDEU is considered one of the top universities in Gandhinagar that offers programs to address the need for trained human resources in the domains of Science, Technology, Management, and Humanities.

Table of Contents

• Highlights
• Courses
• Why Choose PDEU?
• Infrastructure Facilities
• Schools
• Collaborations
• Scholarships
• Placements
• Admission
• Eligibility Criteria

PDEU Highlights

The highlights of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University are as follows.

PDEU Courses

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, [PDEU] Gandhinagar offers courses at UG, PG, and Doctoral levels.

Why Choose PDEU?

• PDEU emphasizes problem-solving practices with sound fundamentals, through active and continued partnership with energy & infrastructure sector companies and National and International Universities, Consultants and Vendors.
• It promotes a top-down approach from ‘Systems to Components’ to better appreciate holistic education.
• It offers rural, Industry, and Research internships to provide a better understanding and challenges faced in the rural and urban Indian landscape, industry culture and career options for students.
• It emphasizes holistic engineering as key to the long-term economic and environmental sustainability of communities.

PDEU Schools

• School of Management
• School of Petroleum Technology
• School of Technology
• School of Liberal Studies

PDEU Collaborations

Pandit Deendayal Energy University has collaborated with various reputed universities across the globe. The University provides international opportunities to students & members of the faculty for exchange of knowledge between the universities. The collaborations enable the University to provide international exposure to students by developing joint research projects as well as long term and short term courses at these reputed universities.

• Salisbury University, USA
• Sacred Heart University, USA
• 'Go Minnesota, A Unit of the GPS Alliance' University of Minnesota
• University of Oklahoma, USA
• University of Houston System, USA
• EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht, Germany
• SENECA College, Canada
• Astrakhan State University
• McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
• Otemon Gakuin University, Japan
• University of Saskatchewan, Canada
• Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
• University of Birmingham
• University of Yalova, Turkey
• College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Texas A&M University
• The Indian High School, Dubai
• Box Hill College  Kuwait
• Skyline University College, Sharjah, UAE
• Texas A&M
• Lamar University, USA
• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA
• Beijing Institute of Technology, China
• Washington & Jefferson College, USA
• University of Tulsa, USA
• University of Manitoba, Canada
• Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri, Kenya
• Edith Cowan University, Australia

PDEU Infrastructure Facilities

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, [PDEU] Gandhinagar has a large campus spanning 100 acres of lush green and a serene environment. PDEU maintains its reputation by providing various facilities and amenities to students on campus. These include state-of-the-art infrastructure, accommodation, and other facilities. Some of the said provisions offered by the PDEU Gandhinagar are as follows.

• Transportation
• Bank
• Stationery store
• Medical & Doctor
• Gymnasiums
• Indoor & Outdoor sports
• CCTV Surveillance
• Wifi Enabled campus
• 3 automated libraries
• 80 Laboratories
• 61 classrooms & Lecture Theatres
• 1042 hostel rooms with 2680 capacity
• 4 Dining Halls and 12 Food courts

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University Hostel Details

The hostel rooms are available with the occupancy/ sharing of single, double, triple.

• Separate hostels are provided for female students.
• There are Wi-Fi-enabled hostel blocks that are well-designed to meet the needs of the students.

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PDEU Scholarships

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, [PDEU] Gandhinagar offers many scholarships to its students. PDEU Scholarships are awarded to deserving candidates on the basis of merit only. Financial assistance is also provided to M.Tech and Ph.D. students at PDEU

PDEU B.Tech Scholarships

• Merit Scholarship: Full Tuition Fee Waiver
• Merit cum Means Scholarship: Full Tuition Fee Waiver (w. e. f. First Semester)
• Merit Scholarship: Half Tuition Fee Waiver (w. e. f. First Semester) - For SC & ST Category Students
• Merit Scholarship: Half Tuition fee waiver (w. e. f. First Semester)- For Female Students only
• Merit cum Means Scholarship (w. e. f. Third Semester)
• Merit cum Means Scholarship (w. e. f. third semester) - For SC & ST Category Students

PDEU Placement

PDEU has an outstanding track record of securing placement for its students. Students have been selected by top companies in India and many companies have been visiting PDEU every year for recruiting students. 

• First campus placement in a Middle East country at B.Tech level has been offered to students of Chemical Engineering by Protiviti, a global consulting firm. The student was offered Rs 16.60 LPA and will be posted in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• The highest offer of Rs. 19.20 LPA from ONGC has been offered to 11 B.Tech Petroleum Engineering students.
• 100% Placements - Both the MBA Programs with the highest salary offered - 18.4 LPA (in 2019) by GAIL

Top recruiters

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Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University Admission Procedure

• Candidates can visit online for registration on the PDEU website. Registration fees can be paid online using internet banking/ Debit card/ Credit card.
• Based on merit prepared on JEE Mains 2021 rank

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University Eligibility Criteria

PDEU Gandhinagar courses have the following eligibility criteria.

PDEU B.B.A./ B.A.(Hons.)/B.Com.(Hons.) Eligibility

This undergraduate program helps the students get exposure to around 30 subjects ranging from Communication Skills, Basic Science, Social Sciences, Management, Humanities, and Performing Arts. The last years of the program focus on the major and minor subjects of the students' choice.  School of Liberal Studies at Pandit Deendayal Energy University offers B.Com. (Hons.) program in the globally recommended format and pedagogy.

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate seeking admissions to:
  • B.A. (Hons.)/B.B.A. (Hons.), he/she is required to have passed the 12th standard examination or the equivalent from any discipline.
  • B.Com. (Hons.), he/she is required to have passed the 12th standard examination or equivalent from Commerce stream or should have studied accounting and/or commerce-related subjects in 12th standard.
• The candidate must have passed any of the following qualifying examinations; with English as one of the subjects.
  • The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Education, including Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi.
  • Intermediate Science or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/University.
  • Final Examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy.
  • General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level with minimum passes of 2/3 subjects.
  • High School Certificate Examination of Cambridge University
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with the minimum passes of 6 subjects (3HL and 3SL) with 24 points.
  • Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.
  • Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with minimum five subjects.
  • H.S.C. Vocational Examination

PDEU B.Tech Eligibility

B.Tech is a 4-year full-time UG course offered by PDEU with various specializations.

• For admission as All India Seat candidate and/or as NRI Sponsored candidate
  • A candidate should have secured a rank in Paper – 1 of JEE (Main) 2021 AND
  • A candidate should have passed the Qualifying Examination with minimum 45% marks (40% in case of SC / ST) in aggregate in theory and practical of Physics & Maths (with Chemistry or Biology or Computer or Vocational Subject) from single board.
• For admission as NRI Candidate
  • Candidate must have passed the qualifying examination abroad with minimum45% marks (40% in case of SC / ST) in aggregate in theory and practical of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; and also must have passed- SAT Subject Tests (SAT II) of level-II Physics, Mathematics, & Chemistry OR AP tests at A-levels in Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry OR Equivalent standard examination of United Kingdom (UK) education system in Physics, Mathematics, & Chemistry OR JEE (Main) 2021.

PDEU B.Sc Eligibility

B.Sc is a 3-year full-time UG course offered by PDEU with various specializations.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant seeking admissions should have passed 12th standard examination or equivalent from Science Stream or with minimum any 3 of the following subjects – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and biology.
• Applicant must have passed any of the following qualifying examinations with English as one of the subjects
  • The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central / State Board of Secondary Education and Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi.
  • Intermediate Science or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board / University.
  • Final Examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defense Academy.
  • General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London / Cambridge /Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level with minimum passes of 2/3 subjects.
  • High School Certificate Examination of Cambridge University.
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with the minimum passes of 6 subjects (3HL and 3SL) with 24 points.
  • Any Public School / Board / University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.
  • Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with minimum five subjects.
  • H.S.C. Vocational Examination.

PDEU M.A Eligibility

MA is a 2-year full-time PG course offered by PDEU with various specializations.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must have Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern of education from any recognized University.

PDEU MBA Eligibility

MBA is a 2-year full-time PG course offered by PDEU with various specializations.

Eligibility Criteria

• Only Candidates who have appeared at Common Admission Test (CAT) 2020 conducted by IIMs/Xavier Admission Test (XAT) 2021 conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur /NMAT 2020 conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) are eligible to apply.
• A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate in all semesters/trimesters or equivalent CGPA, of any University, incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956.
• The Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education, as per degree nomenclature approved by the UGC from an institution recognized by the UGC.
• In case of the candidates being awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the equivalence would be based on the overall equivalence certified by the university/ institution from where they have obtained bachelor's degree.
• In case a candidate establishes that the university/ institution from which he/she graduated, does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by the PDPU-SPM by dividing earned CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the quotient with 100.
• A candidate appearing for the final year semester examination of bachelor's degree or equivalent can also apply. Such candidates must have to obtain 50% marks or equivalent in the aggregate of all the semesters/years.

PDEU PGDPM-X Eligibility

The program offerings pertain to General Management, Energy Economics, Supply Chain, International Geo-Political Affairs, Project Management, Oil & Gas Accounting, Finance, Maritime Affairs, Information Systems, City Gas Distribution, Renewable Energy and Law – to mention a few.

Eligibility Criteria

• Experience Criteria (as on 30th June 2021) for PGDPM-X Candidates- Candidates with minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in Energy/ Infrastructure/ Oil & Gas Service Providers/ Related Sectors/ Energy Consulting etc. after acquiring the bachelors’ degree are eligible to apply.
• Experience Criteria (as on 30th June 2021) for PGDGM-X Candidates- Candidates with minimum 3 years of work experience in any sector of the industry after acquiring the bachelors’ degree are eligible to apply.
• The Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
• In case of the candidates being awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the equivalence would be based on the equivalence certified by the university/ institution from where they have obtained bachelor's degree.
• In case a candidate establishes that the university/ institution from which he/she graduated, does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by the SPM by dividing earned CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the quotient with 100.

PDEU M.Tech Eligibility

M.Tech is a 2-year full-time PG course offered by PDEU with various specializations.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale in the qualifying degree (recognized by the UGC/AICTE) as mentioned hereunder for admission in the respective M. Tech. program
• M. Tech. (Petroleum Engineering)- B. E. / B. Tech. in Petroleum Engineering / Hydrocarbon Refinery Engineering /Petrochemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering.
• M. Tech. (Petroleum Technology (Exploration))- B. E. / B. Tech. in Petroleum Engineering / M. Sc. or M. Sc. (Tech.) in Exploration Geology / Geoscience / Geotech. Engineering / Applied Geology / Applied Geophysics / Earth Science / Exploration Geophysics.
• M. Tech. (Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Energy)- B. E. / B. Tech in Petroleum Engineering / Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering / Mining Engineering / M. Sc. in Geology / Geoscience / Applied
  Geology / Earth Science / Geophysics / Geoenvironment / Geoenvironmental Science /Mining Geology
• M. Tech. (Nuclear Science and Technology)- B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in any discipline or M. Sc. in any discipline.
• M. Tech. (Energy Systems (Focused on Solar Energy))- E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation & Control /Mechanical / Semiconductor Technology / Energy Science & Engineering OR M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics / Applied Physics / Electronics / Optoelectronics
• M. Tech. (Electrical Engineering (Power Systems))- B. E. / B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering /Electrical and Electronics (Power System) / Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering / Electrical and Power Engineering / Power Engineering / M. Sc. Power Systems
• M. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering))- B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical / Energy Science & Engineering /Aerospace Engineering
• M. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering (Design))- B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering /Automobile Engineering
• M. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Technology))- B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering /Manufacturing Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering / Industrial Engineering
• M. Tech. (Civil Engineering (Infrastructure Engineering & Management))- B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering /Construction Technology / Planning / Architecture & Planning or B. Arch.
• M. Tech. (Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering))- B. E. / B. Tech. in Civil Engineering or Degree in Urban Transport Planning & Management / Urban Planning / Urban and Regional Planning / Infrastructure Planning.
• M. Tech. (Chemical Engineering)- B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology /Biochemical Engineering / Petrochemical and/or Petroleum Engineering / Technology/ Food Science and Technology
• M. Tech. (Environmental Engineering)- B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Civil Engineering / Chemical Engineering /Environmental Engineering or M. Sc. in Environmental Science.
• M. Tech. (Energy and Environmental Management)- B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology /Biochemical Engineering / Petrochemical and/or Petroleum Engineering / Technology/ Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering / Material Science / Environmental Engineering / M. Sc. (Chemistry, Physics & Environment)
• M. Tech. (Material Science & Engineering)- B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical / Instrumentation & Control / Semiconductor Technology / Chemical / Energy Science & Engineering /Materials Science & Engineering / Biochemical Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering / Polymer Engineering / Civil Engineering / M. Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics / Electronics / Optoelectronics / Materials Science / Nanoscience/ Nanotechnology / Chemistry /or equivalent
• M. Tech. (Data Sciences)- B. E. / B. Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Engineering /Information Technology / Information and Communication Technology / Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Master of Computer Applications (MCA) / M. Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Mathematics
• M. Tech. (Cyber Security)- B. E. / B. Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Engineering /Information Technology / Information and Communication Technology / Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Master of Computer Applications (MCA) / M. Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology /Mathematics 

PDEU M. Sc. Eligibility

M.Sc is a 2-year full-time PG course offered by PDEU with various specializations.

Eligibility Criteria

• M. Sc. (Physics)- B. Sc. / B. Sc. (Hons.) with Physics / Instrumentation / Electronics / Applied Physics as a major subject or equivalent degree in offered specialization with minimum 50% marks aggregate of all semester/years or CPI 5.5 on 10 point scale or equivalent score from a recognized University / Institute.
• M. Sc. (Chemistry)- B. Sc. / B. Sc. (Hons.) with Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry as a major subject or equivalent degree in offered specialization with minimum 50% marks aggregate of all semester/years or CPI 5.5 on 10 point scale or equivalent score from a recognized University / Institute. 
• M. Sc. (Mathematics)- B. Sc. / B. Sc. (Hons.) with Mathematics as a major subject or equivalent degree in offered specialization with minimum 50% marks aggregate of all semester/years or CPI 5.5 on 10 point scale or equivalent score from a recognized University / Institute.

PDEU Ph.D Eligibility

Ph.D is a doctorate course offered by PDEU with various specializations.

Eligibility Criteria

• A student seeking admission to Ph.D. Program of the University is required to have minimum educational qualification as mentioned hereunder. Each of the Master Degrees referred therein is to be on the basis of minimum two-year program.
• For research in the area of Engineering / Technology- M. Tech. / M. E. or its equivalent as recognized by UGC / AICTE in the appropriate area.
• For research in an interdisciplinary area like Petroleum Engineering, Solar Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Environmental Study- M. Tech. / M. E. / M. Sc. / M. Sc. (Technology) or its equivalent as recognized by UGC / AICTE in the appropriate area.
• For research in an area of Sciences- M. Sc. degree or its equivalent as recognized by UGC in appropriate area.
• For research in an area of Management- MBA / M. Tech. / ME / ACA / AICWA/ ACS level or its equivalent as
  recognized by UGC / AICTE in appropriate area.
• For research in an area related to Liberal Studies- Master’s Degree or its equivalent as recognized by UGC in appropriate area.

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