UPES University was established in 2003 under the UPES Act passed by the State Assembly of Uttarakhand. It is a multidisciplinary university renowned for its industry-aligned curriculum and leading-edge specializations. It is recognised by University Grants Commission and is NIRF-ranked by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is Graded 'A' by NAAC and awarded QS 5-Star rating for Employability, Academic Development and Facilities.
Students interested in Management, Engineering, and Science can take courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through UPES University's nine schools of study. With its seven schools, the UPES Dehradun courses are provided in more than 20 industry-aligned and specialized UG and PG programmes. UPESMET, UPESPAT, ULSAT, and UPESEAT are some of the entrance exams accepted by UPES Dehradun. The main curriculum, with 20 specialities, is the UPES B.Tech. JEE Main or UPESEAT tests administered by the university are used to select students for the B.Tech programme.
Located in the serene locales of the Himalayan foothills, the university boasts of sprawling 44 acres campus and state-of-the-art infrastructure. The faculty at UPES Dehradun comprises eminent Chevening, Commonwealth, and Fulbright Nehru scholars along with international faculty from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds. UPES Dehradun has established unique partnerships with industry pioneers such as IBM, Microsoft, Xebia, Tata Cisco, Tata Power, Infosys, Qlik, HPCL, Surana & Surana International Attorneys and Wockhardt alongwith academic collaborations with universities across the world such as Berkeley Global, University of Law, United Kingdom, Polytech Nantes, and ECE Paris.As per the 2023 placement record of UPES Dehradun, more than 1900 students were placed. The highest CTC was 50 LPA.
The university offers 33 courses at the UG and PG levels. The B.Tech course is the flagship course offered by the university and the admissions to B.Tech are based on exams like UPESEAT (University of Petroleum & Energy Studies Engineering Aptitude Test) and JEE Mains. MBA is another popular course among the UPES Dehradun courses and admissions are based on exams like UPESMET (UPES Management Entrance Test), CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT, etc. The courses offered along with the fees are mentioned below for the reference of aspiring students.
Degree | Duration | Yearly Fees | Eligibility |
BTech | 4 years | Rs 1,10,000 - 4,10,500 | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII with 50% in PCM in Class XII |
BBA | 3 years | Rs 75,000 - 5,72,000 | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII |
BCom | 3 years | Rs 1,12,000 - 1,38,000 | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII |
BCA | 3 years | Rs 1,14,000 - 1,60,667 | 50% marks in Class X and XII with Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Information Technology as one of the major subject in Class XII |
BDes | 4 years | Rs 2,90,500 | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII (any stream) |
BA LLB | 5 years | Rs 3,87,200 | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII |
LLB | 3 years | - | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII (any stream) and minimum 50% marks in Graduation (any stream) |
BPharm | 4 years | Rs 1,27,500 | Minimum 50% Marks in Class X and XII with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Math, and English as a major subject in XII. |
BA | 3 years | Rs 1,22,000 - 20,25,000 | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII (any stream) |
MCA | 1 - 2 Years | Rs 1,52,000 | Minimum 50% in Class X and XII & 50% aggregate marks in BCA or BSc (Computer Science) or BSc (Information Technology) or any Graduation with Computer Science/ IT as a subject for three years Or with (Mathematics or Statistics or Business Math’s or Business Statistics or QT as one of the subjects at Graduation or 10+2 level) or equivalent |
The documents required for admission at UPES Dehradun have been provided below.
As per the UPES Dehradun placement report2023, more than 1900 students were placed. The highest CTC from UPES Dehradun placement was Rs 50 LPA. More than 560 companies participated in the recruitment process. UPES Dehradun partnerships with industry experts ensure great exposure to the candidates into the corporate world. UPES Dehradun offers great salary packages to candidates from management and engineering backgrounds. The top recruiting companies participates in UPES Dehradun placements are Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki, Reliance,, Ericsson, Adani, Panasonic, Cisco, EY, amongst others.
School | Highest CTC | Top 10% Average CTC |
School of Advanced Engineering | Rs 33 LPA | Rs 21.5 LPA |
School of Advanced Engineering - B.Tech | Rs 33 LPA | Rs 22.5 LPA |
School of Computer Science | Rs 18 LPA | Rs 14.5 LPA |
School of Computer Science - B.Tech | Rs 18 LPA | Rs 14.6 LPA |
School of Business | Rs 29 LPA | Rs 13.6 LPA |
School of Business - MBA | Rs 29 LPA | Rs 15.7 LPA |
School of Business - BBA | Rs 10 LPA | Rs 10 LPA |
School of Design | Rs 13.75 LPA | Rs 10.75 LPA |
School of Law | Rs 15 LPA | Rs 11.7 LPA |
School of Health Sciences & Technology | Rs 5 LPA | Rs 5 LPA |
School of Liberal Studies | Rs 5 LPA | Rs 4.6 LPA |
Adani | Alstom | Asian Paints |
Baker Hughes. | Larsen Turbo | Hyundai |
Godrej | Halliburton | Jubilent |
KEC | Ericsson | Dr. Reddy |
The university releases its cutoff based on various examinations like JEE Main, CAT, MAT, etc. Candidates are required to meet the UPES Dehradun cutoff to secure admissions in the university. The cutoff is released in online mode by the university on its official website. For MBA admisison, cutoff is based on CAT/XAT/MAT percentile, whereas UPES Dehradun cutoff for BTech courses is based on JEE Main scores. Mentioned below is expected cutoff 2024 for MBA courses based on CAT percentile.
Programmes | Percentile (Gen Category) |
MBA Aviation Management | 50 - 55 |
MBA Business Analytics | 50 - 55 |
MBA Energy Trading | 50 - 55 |
MBA Human Resource Management | 50 - 55 |
MBA International Business | 50 - 55 |
MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 50 - 55 |
MBA Oil and Gas Management | 50 - 55 |
MBA Operations Management | 50 - 55 |
MBA Power Management | 50 - 55 |
MBA Marketing Management | 50 - 55 |
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MBA in Strategic Finance (Management)UPES Dehradun has been highly ranked over the years by eminent bodies. Rankings of any institute play a significant role in determining its worth. The top universities in the world are listed in the QS World University Rankings. The various other rankings of the UPES Dehradun university are mentioned below:
Year | Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
2025 | QS World University Rankings | Overall | 801 - 850 |
2024 | Times Higher Education | Overall | 801 |
2023 | NIRF | Overall | 79th |
2023 | NIRF | Engineering | 54th |
2023 | NIRF | Innovation | 101th |
2023 | NIRF | Management | 39th |
UPES Dehradun campus has 12 research centers with over 40 funded research projects. These centers have previously completed research projects from government institutions such as the Department of Science and Technology. Some of the facilities available at UPES Dehradun campus are mentioned below:
Library: UPES College Dehradun has three main library buildings: Bidholi Campus, School of Law, and School of Business. The library is networked and can be accessed through the institute’s network. It has over 1.9 Lakhs printed books, over 2.1 Lakhs e-books, and full texts of over 50000 e-journals.
Laboratories: UPES has many labs that supply firsthand experience to students. These include specific domain-specific labs, a Chemistry lab, Design Labs, Laboratory for prototyping/3D modeling, and a computing center.
Research Centers: UPES Dehradun campus has 12 research centers with over 40 funded research projects. These centers have previously completed research projects from government institutions such as the Department of Science and Technology.
Residence: UPES Petroleum Dehradun hostels can accommodate over two hundred students. It accommodates both boys and girls. Air conditioning facilities are also available. There are private hostels too outside the campus.
Mess: UPES Campus has a food court that supplies healthy and exciting dishes. Food from almost every religion or region is available according to the menu, which keeps changing at two weeks.
Auditorium: UPES has a spacious auditorium for various events held at the university.
Hospital: The university has a medical center on the premises to take care of the medical needs of the faculty and the students. Wi-Fi: Students will get high-speed Wi-Fi inside the UPES campus.
UCONNECT is proudly announced by UPES as part of its commitment to assisting alumni in all facets of their professional lives. UPES will provide assistance to alumni in many areas as part of the university initiative.
Some of the UPES notable alumni are:
All students who have applied for admission for UPES courses and have taken the UPES entrance examination shall be eligible for consideration for this scholarship. However, this Scholarship shall be awarded only to those students who have scholarship complied with the below-defined Scholarship Criteria for the first semester and subsequent renewal, if applicable. There are several types of UPES Dehradun scholarships that a student at UPES can get:
In case you are a Uttarakhand Bonafide resident, you are eligible for a 33% concession on tuition fee subject to fulfillment of the following conditions and submission of supporting documents:
To develop a sports culture within the University, UPES introduces a new scheme of providing scholarships for talented sports people.
Scholarship/ Free ships | Level of Representation | Achievements | Organizing Body | Remarks |
100% | International | Medal holders (Gold/Silver/Bronze) at the International Level (Representing the country) | International Olympic Committee / Commonwealth | 100% free ship on complete tuition fees and hostel |
75% | International | Participating at the International Level | International Olympic Committee / Commonwealth | 75% on Tuition fees |
50% | National | Medal holders (Gold/Silver/Bronze in team game and fourth place in individual sport | National Association / Federations / AIU / IOA / School Games Federation of India | 50% on Tuition fees |
35% | National | Participation at the National Level | National association / Federations / AIU / IOA / School Games federation of India | 35% on Tuition fees |
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BSc Biotechnology at University of Petroleum and Energy Studies is of a total of 3 years duration, divided into 6 semesters. The course fee is Rs 1,10,000 per year. The candidate should have passed the 10+2 in the science stream (with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English). Admission to BSc Biotechnology at UPES is done on the basis of CUET/ UPESEAT scores or merit in the qualifying exam. You can apply for admission in online mode from the official website or offline mode by visiting the campus.