Established – 2008

Location – Jais

Ranking – 134 (NIRF Engineering)

Overview – Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology in Jais in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The University has status of Institute of National Importance with a governance structure similar to NITs/IITs. The University is co-promoted as an energy specific university by many leading oil PSUs and is associated with many leading institutions in the field of Petroleum University. The main goal of the University is to provide education, training and research in lines to meet the growing demand of the energy and petroleum sectors. It receives mentorship from IIT Kanpur. The University offers different degrees in Science, Engineering and Management. Students graduating from this University have a good chance of getting placed in many leading energy and oil PSUs of the country.