Colleges in Ahmedabad

The CIPET Ahmedabad faculty is much respected for their proficiency in polymer science, with the majority being either M.Tech or PhD holders with some industrial experience in plastic engineering. They focus on the course content through practical labs, industry projects, and seminars, which match with current industry demands.

Students have rated faculty 4 out of 5 because of their technical knowledge and availability, partly due to the 1:20 student-faculty ratio, which allows personal attention. The teaching style involved a lot of practical work, although many theoretical classes were rather boring. Faculty development and CIPET's research orientation keep their expertise alive. 

Admission into B.E./B.Tech at CIPET, Ahmedabad requires 45% in 10+2 (40% for reserved categories) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. Admissions are done through JEE Main, GUJCET (50% seats allocated through ACPC counseling) or by CIPET-JEE (for the rest 50%).

Apply for GUJCET (deadline May 20, 2025), JEE Main, or CIPET-JEE, and apply through the ACPC portal or CIPET's site. Attach 10+2 marksheets, entrance scores, caste certificate if applicable, and identity proof. Application fees are around INR 350 (ACPC) or INR 750 (CIPET-JEE). Counseling allocates seats according to rank and choice for Plastics Engineering or Manufacturing Technology (60 each).

The cut off for B.E. / B.Tech (Plastics Engineering or Manufacturing Technology) will differ according to the entrance examination in CIPET, Ahmedabad. For the year 2023, GUJCET cutoffs were marginally around ranks from 10,000 to 15,000 while JEE main cutoffs depended on ranks under 50,000.

However, CIPET-JEE cutoffs for 50 % of seats work out to be a rank within the top 25 % among applicants (specific ranks vary). The cutoffs would vary according to the students' performance, availabilities of the seats (60 per branch), and exam difficulty. GUJCET results (expected April 29) and JEE Main session 2 (April 17) will impact 2025's cutoffs, which will be released after the ACPC counseling (June-July).

The campus facilities are quite well-equipped forits specialisation in plastics engineering. The campus hosts very advanced labs with polymer processing and testing equipment, a library with digital resources and Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms equipped with projectors. Student reviews rate the infrastructure at 4 out of 5, citing modern buildings and a manufacturing unit for practical training.

However, recreational Facilities are considerably limited because no playground is dedicated, although basic sports amenities exist. Hostel facilities were thereafter made available to freshers, but food quality is average, hostel accommodation has a total capacity of 120 students. 

With reference to the placement record of B.Tech (Plastics Engineering) students for 2023, the highest package at CIPET, Ahmedabad, hovers around INR 6-7 LPA. Some of the major recruiters are polymer and manufacturing firms like Reliance Industries, ExxonMobil, and PlastIndia for jobs like process engineering, quality control, and R&D.

Average packages hover between INR 3-4 LPA, and placement statistics show 70-80% placements for B.Tech and Diploma programs. The placement cell offers training in technical skills and interviews, utilizing CIPET's links with industry in plastics technology. M.Tech and Diploma students do find jobs in niche areas, but these pay less (INR 2-3 LPA).

Admission to B.E./B.Tech for CIPET, Ahmedabad without JEE Main can be done via GUJCET or CIPET-JEE. Candidates must possess at least 45% in 10+2 for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (35% for reserved category).

The seat distribution states that 50% of the seats will be filled via GUJCET scores through ACPC counseling (the last date being May 20, 2025), while the rest will be filled through the CIPET-JEE, which is conducted by the institute itself. Apply via the ACPC portal or CIPET's website for admissions, submitting 10+2 mark sheets with the GUJCET or CIPET-JEE scores and identity proof. There are no management quota seats, and entrance exams are mandatory.