Engineering

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. 

It has a good and experienced faculty at CIPET, Ahmedabad as most possess M.Tech or PhD degrees in polymer Science and related fields. They bring industry exposure, especially plastics processing and manufacturing, into a specialised curriculum.

This curriculum can be through lectures, labs, and projects. Rating of student reviews for faculty stands at 4/5 based on technical knowledge and mentorship, with a faculty-student ratio estimated at about 1:20. Teaching is in line with industry requirements and supported by CIPET's emphasis on research, although few students mentioned not much interaction in theoretical sessions. Faculty development programs, as well as collaborations with industries, keep ensure entire domain expertise.

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).

CIPET, Ahmedabad, never provides full scholarships covering the full tuition fee. The scholarships are provided under the scheme of merit-based scholarships, covering up to 20-50% of fees upon a high JEE Main or GUJCET rank or academic excellence. Government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students and potentially low fees under the Gujarat Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana. Proof of income is needed for financial aid by the economically weaker sections. The merit scholarship by PlastIndia Foundation is available for Diploma students, but it does not provide a full-fledged scholarship. Candidates apply for this by means of admission, along with their academic records and relevant documents.