The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais, has been established by the Government of India and is governed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The Act of Parliament has accorded the Institute the status of an Institution of National Importance. RGIPT is a premier domain- specific academic and research institution which prioritises developing efficient human resources to meet the growing requirements of the Petroleum and Energy Sector. The aspiration is to develop India as a global hub for qualified professionals for the entire Petroleum and Energy Sector.

The Institute is authorised by an Act of Parliament to award degrees leading to B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D., MBA, and diplomas, as well as certificates. The active association of all major energy industries enriches our academic programmes. The Institute is also affiliated with leading national and international institutions, universities, and research laboratories in the energy and petroleum sectors worldwide. Presently, the Institute offers four-year B.Tech Degree Programmes, two-year Master of Technology Programmes, Three-Year Diploma Programmes, and two-year MBA Programmes. All the academic units offer Ph.D. programmes.

The Institute has a Department of Management Studies comprising faculty members from diverse areas, including energy, accounting, economics, finance, marketing, human resources, and business development, among others. Currently, the Department offers two-year MBA Programmes leading to an MBA Degree. The MBA program is designed to facilitate students' understanding, development, integration, and application of knowledge in both core and specialised areas of management, including their concepts and practices in the field of management and the energy domain.