Admissions in IPT Karak 2026

IPT Karak Introduction

The Institute of Petroleum Technology (IPT) is a public sector technical institute located in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is a government initiative established to develop a skilled workforce for Pakistan's Oil & Gas sector.

◆ Located on Main Indus Highway, Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
◆ Public sector technical institute under the Government of Pakistan.
◆ Established to serve the oil- and gas-producing districts of the province.
◆ Check latest admissions in KPK for current opportunities.

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History of IPT Karak

The project for the Institute of Petroleum Technology was initially announced in 2017 as the first Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Institute of Petroleum Technology. The federal government approved the project under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). The institute was established with funding from the Finance Division of the Government of Pakistan.

◆ Project announced in 2017 for the oil-and-gas-rich Karak district.
◆ Established with funding from the Federal Government under PSDP.
◆ Project cost estimated at Rs3 billion.
◆ Initially approved at Rs2 billion in 2018.
◆ A high-level meeting was held in 2022 to expedite the project.

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Campuses of IPT Karak

The institute is located on a 250-kanal campus on the Indus Highway in Karak. The campus is close to the oil and gas production fields of District Karak.

◆ Main campus situated on 250 kanals of land.
◆ Located on Main Indus Highway, Karak.
◆ Initially operating from a rented building.
◆ Located close to Oil & Gas production fields of District Karak.
◆ Easily accessible to oil & gas producing areas of Southern KP, Punjab, Baluchistan and Sindh.

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IPT Karak Ranking

For accurate rankings, please check the official HEC website. The institute is affiliated with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Technical Education (KP-BT&CE).

◆ Affiliated with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Technical Education (KP-BT&CE).
◆ Recognized by the Government of Pakistan.
◆ For accurate rankings, please check HEC official website.

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Hostel Facilities at IPT Karak

Hostel facilities are planned for the institute to accommodate students from across Pakistan.

◆ Hostel facilities planned for students from across Pakistan.
◆ Separate hostels planned for male and female students.
◆ For hostel details, please visit the official institute website.

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Transport Facilities at IPT Karak

The institute is located on the Main Indus Highway, providing easy access to road transport.

◆ Located on Main Indus Highway, Karak.
◆ For transport details, please visit the official institute website.

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IPT Karak Statistics

The institute offers a 03-Year Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) program. The first batch (2022-25) secured top positions in the KP BT&CE annual examination 2025. The institute's expansion project has been approved by the Federal Government.

◆ Offers 03-Year DAE in Drilling & Drilling Fluids Technology.
◆ Total Seats: 40 (KPK-20, Punjab-5, Sindh-5, Baluchistan-5, Disable-1, Minority-1, AJK-1, GB-1, New Merged Districts-1).
◆ 1st Batch (2022-25) secured 1st and 3rd positions in KP BT&CE annual examination 2025.
◆ Plans to offer six-month diploma courses in petroleum, drilling, production, mechanical, chemical, electrical, instrumentation and civil technologies.
◆ Explore spring admissions 2026 in KPK for upcoming opportunities.

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Comparison with Other Universities

IPT Karak is a specialized technical institute focused on the petroleum and energy sector. It is the first institute of its kind in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Its strategic location in the oil-and-gas-rich Karak district distinguishes it from other technical institutes in the province.

► First petroleum technology institute in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
► More specialized in oil & gas sector than general technical institutes.
► Located in oil-and-gas-rich Karak district.
► Offers specialized DAE in Drilling & Drilling Fluids Technology.
► Focuses on developing mid-level professionals for Oil & Gas sector.

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Contact Information of IPT Karak

◆ Address: Main Indus Highway, Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
◆ Official website: official website.