Academy of Maritime Education and Training University
Petroleum Engineering Department
135, East Coast Road, Kanathur Chennai
Tamil nadu 603112 India
Phone: 91 – 44 – 27472155
Facsimile: 91 – 44 – 27472804
Department email: amet@vsnl.com
Department website: http://www.ametuniv.ac.in
Dean: Capt.S Bhardwaj
Chair: Dr. P. N. Ananthanarayanan Dean of petroleum engineering
Petroleum Engineering Degree Information
http://www.ametuniv.ac.in/coursepetrolengii.html
Curriculum Description
Petroleum Engineering is one of the prime branches of the engineering profession that focuses in reservoir, drilling and production disciplines of hydrocarbon resources in onshore and offshore fields during the exploration, development and operation phases. The oil and gas industries have rich global presence dominated by numerous national and multinational companies. Varieties of opportunities and rewarding careers are in existence for Petroleum Engineering Graduates in the fields of oil and gas exploration, reservoir modeling and management, drilling and production operations and marketing of oil and gas. The Petroleum Engineering Programme at the AMET University has a modern curriculum that emphasizes not only Petroleum Engineering fundamentals but also the business management processes that are applied to reach optimal engineering options for field development and exploitation of hydrocarbon.
Special Features:
Course contents, professional training programme,projects and other assignments are designed to prepare the graduates to launch their careers in India and overseas in oil and gas companies. During the course, the student of B.E. Petroleum Engineering would undergo various professional training programmes and gain hands-on experience. In addition, the student will undergo Health, Safety and Environment Training program related to oil andgas fields thereby preparing the students for taking up the oil field assignments. The University is committed to raising the students as a responsible, committed, socially valuable and healthy person with good moral ethics.
Career Enhancement Opportunities:
| • Petroleum Manager | • Reservoir Manager |
| • Production Manager | • Operations Manager |
| • ProjectManager | • Asset Manager |
Program Admission Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
A Pass in Plus 2 (12th Standard) or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks each in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and 55% marks in English from any recognized Board. An aptitude for field work is necessary.
Mode of Selection:
Admission Test / Personal Interview
Boys and Girls are eligible to apply
* Lateral Entry subject to availability






