UPES: Courses, Fees, Admission, Cutoff, Placements

Ajay Morab Ajay Morab | Mar 19, 2024
Ajay Morab
Ajay Morab

Updated on - Mar 19, 2024

Latest Updates for UPES

  • 06 March 2024 :

    For all SOLS B.Sc. courses: 'Only 40 Seats Available'.

  • 06 March 2024 :

    For all SOLS BA courses: ‘Only 30 Seats Available’.

  • 06 March 2024 :

    The last date to apply for B.Des and M.Des programs at UPES is April 4th, 2024

  • 10 January 2024 :

    The last date to apply for MBA, M.Tech. B.Sc., BA, B.Com., M.Sc., BCA, MCA, LLB, and MA at UPES is 31st March 2024.

UPES admission 2024 is currently ongoing on the official website. The last date to apply for the UPES MBA admission is March 31st, 2024. The UPES DAT applications are open till April 04, 2024 and the exam is scheduled for Apr 06 and Apr 07, 2024. The UPES ULSAT 2024 (for LLB) applications are open till April 24, 2024. The UPES MET-UG 2024 applications (for BBA, BBA+MBA) will close on April 24, 2024.

University of Petroleum and Engineering Studies was established in 2003 and is a UGC-recognised, multi-disciplinary university in Dehradun. It was ranked #1 in the Private University in Academic Reputation in India, QS World University Rankings, 2024. In 2023, the UPES NIRF Ranking was #79 in the Overall category.

UPES offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees in Engineering, Law, Management, Design, Health Sciences and Technology, Liberal Studies, LIfe Sciences and Computer Science. Admissions are based on entrance exams like UPES ULAT, UPES MET-UG, CUET, UPES DAT, UPES PAT, JEE Main, CAT, XAT, MAT, NMAT, CMAT, UPES MAT, CLAT, GATE and UGC/CSIR-NET.

UPES Dehradun, with a superior track record of over 94% placements, offers global exposure with credit transfer opportunities to students to study abroad, student and faculty exchange, joint research, international internships, and more. UPES highest package offered for students is INR 50 LPA during UPES placement 2023. 560+ recruiters participated and offered more than 2000 offers in 2023

UPES Dehradun Highlights 2024

University of Petroleum and Engineering Studies (UPES) Dehradun is a gobally acclaimed university with a legacy of 20 years in teaching and education. It was the first Indian university with QS 5 stars for academic development. The key highlights about the uniervsity are given below:

Type of University Private
Year of Establishment
2003
Campus Area 44 Acres
Accreditations
International Association of Universities, DSIR, DNV, AIU, IACBE
Recognition UGC
Courses Offered
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Ph.D.
Infrastructure Facilities
Multimedia-enabled classrooms, modern high-tech research labs, Medical Facilities, Student Facilitation centres, etc.
Location
Dehradun, Uttarakhand

UPES Dehradun Admission 2024

UPES Dehradun admission 2024 is ongoing. The admission process is conducted online through the official website. Interested students can refer to the following steps registering and applying online:

  • Go to the official website.
  • Click on the Apply Now.
  • Fill out the application form for the desired course and register using personal details.
  • Pay the application fee and submit the form.

UPES offers admission to UG, PG and Dcotoral courses such as BSc, BA, BTech, BBA, BCA, LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB, BCom, MBA, MA, MTech, MSc, MCA, LLM and PhD. Admissions are based on university-conducted and national-level entrance examinations such as UPES ULAT, UPES MET-UG, CUET, UPES DAT, UPES PAT, JEE Main, CAT, XAT, MAT, NMAT, CMAT, UPES MAT, CLAT, GATE and UGC/CSIR-NET.

UPES Eligibility Criteria

UPES Dehradun offers various courses in varied disciplines. The University has strict eligibility criteria for every course and the candidates failing it may consider their applications invalid for admission into the institute. Below is a list of a few courses offered by UPES with their eligibility criteria.

B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • A candidate should have passed the 10th board examination with 80% in aggregate and the 12th board examination with 80% in aggregate in PCM.
  • The candidate should have a valid test score for the UPESEAT exam.
  • The candidate must have scored more than 50% in JEE exam.

Read More: UPES B.Tech

MBA Eligibility Criteria

  • A candidate should have a minimum of 50% marks in a bachelor's degree and 10th and 12th examinations and merit in the university's entrance examination.
  • The candidate must have secured a valid test score of UPESMET or CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ NMAT/ XAT.

Read More: UPES MBA

LLB Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidates must have scored 75% of their marks in their 10+2 examinations.
  • The candidates must score 60% or above in the LSAT entrance examination.
  • The candidates applying for LLB at this institute must be ranked up to or in the top 15000 in the CLAT entrance examination.

Read More: UPES LLB

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UPES Dehradun Admission Dates 2024

Information related to the UPES admission process, exam dates and application deadlines are tabulated below:

Event Important Date
CUET UG Exam Dates
May 31, 2024 to May 31, 2024
CUET PG Last Date to Apply
February 07, 2024
CUET PG Exam Dates
March 11 to March 28, 2024
UPES DAT 2024 Exam Dates
April 06 and April 07, 2024
UPES MBA Admission 2024 Closes
Febrary 29, 2024
UPES ULSAT 2024 Application Closes
April 24, 2024
UPES MET-UG April 24, 2024

UPES Dehradun Ranking

UPES was established in 2003. The institution has been offering excellent education services for students since the past two decades and during this journey has been a part of many rankings. UPES was  ranked the No. 1 private university in academic reputation in India by the QS World University Rankings 2024 and is among the top 3% of universities in the world. According to the QS Asia University Rankings 2023, UPES Dehradun ranked 243rd in Asia.

The other UPES ranking data is compiled below:

Ranking Body 2023 2022 2021
NIRF (Overall) 79 97 -
NIRF (University) 52 65 100
NIRF (Engineering) 54 61 91
NIRF (Management) 39 41 46
The Week (Engineering) 72 68 -
Outlook ICARE-Ranking (Engineering) 34 26 29
IIRF (Overall) 28 31 -
IIRF (Engineering) 82 78 -

UPES Dehradun Courses

UPES offers multiple courses in Engineering, Law, Management, Design, Health Sciences and Technology, Liberal Studies, Life Sciences and Computer Science. The courses are offered in a regular and full-time format at the campus. Additionally, UPES also offers BCA, BBA, MBA and certifications in the online format. More details about the full-time courses are mentioned below:

Course Duration
Selection Criteria
BTech 4 Years
Passed 10+2 JEE Main
B.Des 4 Years
Passed 10+2+UPESDAT/NID DAT/UCEED
LLB 3 Years
Graduation +ULSAT/CLAT
BSc 3 Years
Passed 10+2+ CUET UG score
BCA 3 Years
Passed 10+2+ CUET UG score
B.Pharma 4 Years
Passed 10+2+ CUET UG score
BBA 3 Years
Passed 10+2+ CUET UG/UPES MET-UG score
BA 3 Years
Passed 10+2+ CUET UG score
BCom 3 Years
Passed 10+2+ CUET UG score
LLM 2 Years
Graduation +ULSAT/CLAT
MBA 2 Years
Graduation+CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT/UPESMAT
M.Des 2 Years Graduation
MTech 2 Years
Graduation + GATE score
MCA 3 Years
Graduation + CUET-PG
MA 2 Years
Graduation + CUET-PG
MSc 2 Years
Graduation + CUET-PG
PhD 3 Years
Post Graduation+NET/GATE score

UPES Dehradun Fee Details

UPES Dehradun fee details alongside its courses are mentioned in the table below,

Course Total Fees
BBA INR 10.10 Lakhs
B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering) INR 18.32 Lakhs
B.Sc (Hons.) INR 4.88 Lakhs
MBA INR 15.72 Lakhs

Read More: UPES Courses

UPES Dehradun Placements

UPES recorded a fantastic placement rate of 94% in the latest placement drive, and 560+ recruiters are a part of the campus. With more than 2000 offers, UPES Dehradun Placements 2023 have been completed. 

UPES placement cell, EDGE, prepares its students for the placements through insightful workshops, seminars and training programs and nurtures them with comprehensive training to face professional challenges, pre-post training assessment, pre-internship training, life skills training, graduate career guidance, thinking skills, communication workshops, resume workshops, LinkedIn profile workshops, soft skills training, etc.

The UPES placement highlights 2023 are listed below:

  • The total number of students placed was 1900+
  • The highest package offered in the BTech course was INR 50 LPA.
  • The highest package offered in the MBA course was INR 30 LPA.

UPES Dehradun Top Recruiters

The top recruiters during the latest placement drive are listed below.

IBM L&T Infosys
Xebia Bosch Nestle
NYK Group Novartis Panasonic

Read MoreUPES Placements

Why Choose UPES Dehradun?

University of Petroleum and Engineering Studies (UPES), Dehradun is a private university offering multidisciplinary education. The university was ranked #1 in the QS University Rankings (Private), which is a reflection of the quality education and the modern facilities available at the university. UPES is a university of tomorrow with programs, faculty and students focused at the development of the country and society.  

The following features make UPES an ideal choice to pursue higher education:

1. Industry-Integrated Curriculum:

UPES's curriculum is closely aligned with industry requirements, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience and are well-prepared for professional roles upon completing their education. It is renowned for its specialized programs in high-growth areas like cloud computing, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, machine design engineering, computer science, petroleum, graphics, and gaming.

2. Research and Innovation

University of Petroleum and Engineering Studies places a strong emphasis on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging students to develop creative solutions to various problems. Additionally, 60+ funded research projects, filed 120+ research patents, and published 22,000+ research articles.

3. Design Your Own Degree

UPES allows students to customize a degree according to their interests. The students can choose from various signature courses 'Ethical Leadership in the 21st Century', 'Environment and Sustainability', 'Start your Start-up', 'Technologies of the Future' and 'Finding Your Purpose in Life'.

4. Sustainability Centric Studies

With the growing applicability of sustainability the university has  specific programs in  areas such as energy, environment, and sustainable development, UPES reflects a commitment to addressing global challenges through quality education and research.

5. Technoolgy Centric Education

UPES offers quality technical education and one such example is the UPES School of Modern Media offers courses in search engine & social media optimisation, advertising and digital marketing, entertainment, etc., relevant to today's tech-driven world. 

UPES Dehradun Infrastructure

UPES Dehradun is spread across 44 acres and offers state-of-the-art infrastructure facility to its students. The campus is wi-fi enabled and offered excellent academic, research and recreational facilities.

  • Playing Fields
  • Food Courts
  • Library
  • Security
  • Wi-Fi
  • Medical Facility
  • Student Facilitation Centre
  • Computing Centre
  • Design Lab
  • Modelling Lab
  • Domain-Specific Labs
  • Ambulance

Read More: UPES Infrastructure

UPES Dehradun Scholarships

The UPES scholarships are based on board merit/JEE/CUET score, a scholarship program for MBA, sports scholarship, and fellowships for M.Tech. & M.Des. programs. More details regarding the UPES Dehradun scholarships are mentioned below:

Scholarship Description
Academic Scholarships
These scholarships are provided to meritorious students
Sports Scholarships
These scholarships are provided to students achieving great results in the sports field and to further strengthen the culture of sports and fitness

Read More: UPES Scholarships

UPES Faculty

UPES Dehradun offers the best team of faculties for candidates. There are over 100 teachers as a part of the team. There are around 25 faculty members, with about 1% of them as researchers, according to the Stanford List. The faculties are highly educated and work hard to keep up the quality of teaching. They also introduce different topics and ideas from the syllabus to help the candidates keep themselves updated about their field. The faculties update the students about their research projects and try to involve them. 

UPES Dehradun Departments

UPES Dehradun has various departments for engineering, science, law, etc. In addition, students can study M.Tech, MA, BA, M.Sc, B.Des, M.Des, etc., in different departments. The departments are specially designed to offer value education in the relevant field. Given below are some of the departments provided by UPES Dehradun.

Engineering Computer Science Business
Law Design Liberal Studies
Modern Media
Health Sciences and Technology

UPES Dehradun Notable Alumni

UPES has started a unique initiative called UCONNECT, which will help alumni pursue higher education, counselling support, upskilling & reskilling with Coursera, and 5-year placement assistance. UPES Alumni can log in, create profiles, and share their experiences and achievements with other alumni. Some of the notable UPES alumni are:

Notable Alumni
Profession
Shikhar Kansal
Founder, Inception Global Trade Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Klaus Larsen
Director, Portfolio & BD&L
Anushka
Founder of Naari organization

UPES Dehradun Collaborations

UPES has various industry collaborations for mutual benefits like the international credit transfer program, academic collaborations, student exchange programs, etc. UPES has collaborated with various industries to provide industry exposure to students. The collaborations and partnerships of UPES Dehradun are listed below.

International Collaborations

Country Partnering Institutes
USA
University of California, UC Riverside
Australia
The University of Queensland, Adelaide University
Malaysia  
Canada University of Calgary
United Kingdom University of Essex

National Collaborations

  • IBM
  • Microsoft
  • Infosys
  • CIMA
  • Xebia
  • Pixel Galaxy
  • Surana & Surana
  • HP
  • Desmania
  • AIIMS
  • HILTI
  • Hub Hopper

UPES Highlights

Institution Type Private
Total Faculty 561
Year of Establishment 2003
Genders Accepted Co-Ed
Student Enrollment 14541
Total Area (In Acre) 30
Construction Area (Sq. M) 29
Website www.upes.ac.in
Accredited by NAAC-A, NIRF
Recognised by AIU UGC +1

UPES Rankings

Publisher Ranking & Year Criteria
#39 in 2023 MBA
#52 in 2023 University
#54 in 2023 Engineering
#24 in 2022 Law
#31 in 2022 BBA
#48 in 2021 University

UPES Courses & Fees 2024

Course Average Fees Duration
BTech ₹15,79,557 4 Years
MTech ₹6,93,267 2 Years
MBA ₹16,65,103 2 Years
BDes ₹20,35,400 4 Years
LLB ₹12,12,000 3 Years
BSc ₹22,86,000 3 Years
M.Des ₹11,86,000 2 Years
BCA ₹5,17,398 3 Years
B.Pharmacy ₹9,03,000 4 Years
BBA ₹8,77,565 3 Years

UPES Courses and Fee Structure

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Courses offered by UPES

M.Tech [Master of Technology]

Offline On Campus

₹ 6,93,267 (2 Years)

LLB [Bachelor of Law]

Offline On Campus

₹ 12,12,000 (3 Years)

BSc [Bachelor of Science]

Offline On Campus

₹ 22,86,000 (3 Years)

M.Des [Master of Design]

Offline On Campus

₹ 11,86,000 (2 Years)

BCA [Bachelor of Computer Application]

Offline On Campus

Exams Accepted: UPESEAT

₹ 5,17,398 (3 Years)

Exams Accepted: UPESEAT

B.Pharmacy [Bachelor of Pharmacy]

Offline On Campus

Exams Accepted: UPESPAT

₹ 9,03,000 (4 Years)

Exams Accepted: UPESPAT

M.Sc [Master of Science]

Offline On Campus

₹ 4,16,200 (2 Years)

B.Com [Bachelor of Commerce]

Offline On Campus

LLM [Master of Laws]

Offline On Campus

₹ 2,58,400 (2 Years)

BA [Bachelor of Arts]

Offline On Campus

₹ 12,09,680 (3 Years)

₹ 4,56,325 (3 Years)

PhD [Doctor of Philosophy]

Offline On Campus

₹ 8,91,000 (3 Years)

MA [Master of Arts]

Offline On Campus

₹ 5,35,600 (2 Years)

Exams Accepted by UPES

JEE Main

Result Date: Apr 25, 2024

CAT

CUET

Exam Date: May 15, 2024

UPES FAQs

Is UPES Dehradun a recognised university?

Yes, UPES Dehradun is a UGC recognised university. It has approvals from IAU, DSIR, DNV, AIU, and IACBE as well.

What was the UPES Dehradun NIRF Ranking?

UPES Dehradun stood at 39th position in Management category, 54th in Engineering category and 52nd in University category as per NIRF Ranking 2023.

When was UPES Dehradun established?

UPES Dehradun was established in 2003.

Is UPES Dehradun a private university?

Yes, UPES Dehradun is a private university.

What are the entrance exams conducted by UPES Dehradun for admissions?

UPES Dehradun conducts ULSAT for Law, UPESMET for BBA, UPESPAT for BPharma and UPESDAT for Design. Additionally, UPES will accept CUET-UG 2023 scores for admission to UG courses this year.

How were the UPES placements 2023?

UPES Dehradun placements concluded with a 100% placement rate. The highest package offered was INR 50 LPA and the average package offered was INR 5.12 LPA.

Does UPES Dehradun offer scholarship or loan facilities?

UPES Dehradun offers loan facilities to students that cover accommodation and academic expenses. The university has tie-ups with the State Bank of India and the Oriental Bank of Commerce to provide loan facilities.

What are the streams available at UPES Dehradun?

UPES Dehradun offers courses across Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Mechatronics, Machine Design Engineering, Cloud Computing, Petroleum, Graphics, and Gaming streams.

Does UPES Dehradun offer distance education?

Yes, UPES Dehradun offers 12 online programs in the Management Stream. These include BBA and MBA programs across specialisations like Power Management, Oil and Gas Supply management, Marketing, Digital Business and HRM.

Where are the campuses of UPES Dehradun?

UPES Dehradun has 2 campuses in Dehradun. The UPES Bidholi Campus [also called Energy Acres] houses the School of Engineering, School of Design and School of Computer Science. The UPES Kandoli Campus [also called the Knowledge Acres] houses the School of Law and School of Business.

What are some of the UPES Dehradun Collaborations?

UPES Dehradun has collaborated with national and international organisations for international credit transfer and R&D purposes. These include tie-ups with University of California, University of Essex, UC Riverside and others.

Does UPES Dehradun have industrial tie-ups?

Yes, UPES Dehradun has plenty of industrial tie-ups for placements and internship purposes. These include tie-ups with Microsoft, IBM, HP, AIIMS, HubHopper and others.

UPES Reviews

Overall Rating

3.7

Verified

Distribution of Rating

>4-5 star

41

>3-4 star

54

>2-3 star

33

1-2 star

1

Academics & Faculty

3.8

Fees & Scholarships

3.1

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

4

Placements & Internships

3.8

Clubs & Associations

3.8

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Anilvishwakarma882 Batch 2020 BE Computer Science and Engineering
4.5
Reviewed on May 23, 2022
4.5 Placements

Placements & Internships : No internships and stipend. Key companies and role like IT. Average salary is 8,00,000 and highest salary 14,00,000 per year.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : 12th passed with 87% and applied for Computer science & Engineering course, this

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P668953 Batch 2022 B.Tech Aerospace Engineering
3.6
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2022
3 Placements
2 Fees
3.5 Academics
4.5 Infrastructure
5 Campus

Placements & Internships : I got one summer internship after completion of 6 th semester from the college itself, the stipend was 15.5k.  IT companies like DXC, Infosys, Cognizant, Capegemini, SAP, Samsung, Microsoft, and my domain company

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Gautam Kumar Batch 2022 B.Tech Chemical Engineering
4.7
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2019
4 Placements
5 Academics
5 Infrastructure
5 Campus

Placements & Internships : For computer science, the placement is top notched. Average salary is 8 lakhs per annum and the highest is about 50 lakhs. Bonding with alumni is weak but currently working on that.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : UPES conducted its own exam we mu

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Nikhil Tewari Batch 2022 B.Tech Computer Engineering
3.5
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2019
3.5 Placements

Placements & Internships : not yet, Microsoft , adventure, wiper google etc, come for placements. Average salary is upto 15 lakh, nearly 85-90% placement. Alumni network getting better with each year

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Class XII and then UPESAT/JEE ,cutoff vari

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Raman Ram Batch 2018 B.Tech Electrical Engineering
2.3
Reviewed on May 28, 2018
2 Placements
1.5 Fees
2 Academics
3.5 Infrastructure
2.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : I have done an internship in Larsen and Toubro electrical and automation in Mumbai, Maharashtra. There was no stipend given to me. I have been hired by an information technology company known as IBM. I got my package as INR 300000 per annum

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