Andhra University’s Department of Petroleum Technology is one of India’s oldest and most respected petroleum engineering programs — with a legacy spanning nearly a century of technical education. NAAC A+ rated, it boasts dedicated petroleum labs, drilling simulation facilities, and strong alumni networks in ONGC, Oil India, and global oil majors like Shell and BP. EAMCET merit-based admission for most seats.

GITAM’s Petroleum Engineering program benefits from 50+ global and Indian industry MoUs. The curriculum covers reservoir engineering, drilling, production, and petroleum economics with strong industry exposure through internships. Alumni are placed globally in companies like Schlumberger (SLB), Halliburton, Baker Hughes, ONGC, and RIL. GITAM’s placement cell consistently achieves high on-campus recruitment in the energy sector.

KL University’s petroleum engineering department has strong formal MoUs with ONGC, Schlumberger, and Reliance Industries. Simulation labs with Petrel software and drilling rig models provide hands-on training. NAAC A+ rated with an active industry interaction cell and internship programs at ONGC Visakhapatnam Basin. Placement assistance for upstream, midstream, and downstream oil sector roles.

Vignan’s University offers B.Tech Petroleum Engineering with a strong research component — active ONGC-sponsored projects and AICTE-funded research grants are a regular feature. Curriculum covers seismic interpretation, production engineering, LNG technologies, and enhanced oil recovery. Industry visits to ONGC’s Visakhapatnam operations are part of the academic schedule.

JNTUA College of Engineering is one of AP’s government engineering colleges offering petroleum engineering at the lowest cost (₹3–4L for 4 years). Admission is merit-based via AP EAMCET, making it highly competitive. Faculty with industry experience and a strong alumni base in PSU companies (ONGC, Oil India, HPCL). Ideal for budget-conscious EAMCET toppers targeting government sector roles.

ANITS in Bheemunipatnam (near Visakhapatnam) is one of AP’s well-regarded private engineering colleges with NAAC A grade. The petroleum engineering department is affiliated with Andhra University, providing the same syllabus standard as AU’s own department. Close proximity to ONGC’s Eastern Offshore operations in Vizag gives students easy access for industrial visits and internships.

DIET (Dadi Institute) is an AICTE-approved, Andhra University-affiliated engineering college in Visakhapatnam. Petroleum Engineering is offered with a focus on industry-ready skills including well logging, reservoir simulation, and production management. The college has a dedicated placement cell and maintains relationships with local oil sector companies operating from VSEZ and HPCL’s Vizag refinery.