CIPET, Mysore is located in very beautiful surroundings. The undulating landscape and ambience of the center is very pleasing to all. It was established in 1991 and since then it has been serving the plastics and allied industries in and around Karnataka. The center runs both academic and industry programs for the skill development/up gradation for the benefit of students and industries. All CIPET trainees are usually placed through the campus Training and placement cell. The institute also offers technical services in the area of plastic mold design, tooling and mold manufacturing, plastics processing and testing and third party inspection. In addition it offers consultancy and Advisory services and undertakes R&D projects as well.

CIPET, Mysore is well equipped with state-of-the art machines in tool room, processing and Testing departments while the CAD laboratory is equipped with the latest software and workstations. The center boats of a spacious auditorium, a modern conference hall, a well-stocked library and well-maintained classrooms. There is a Boys hostel on campus for the male trainees while a Girls hostel in under construction.

The campus is located at a distance of 7 km from the Mysore Bus station and 6 km from the railway station. The nearest airport, the Bangalore International Airport, is about 160 km from CIPET, Mysore.