Get detailed info on UPES 2025 – courses, fees, cutoffs, placements and more to make informed choices.

About UPES: Overview

Established in 2003, under the State Legislature of Uttarakhand’s UPES Act, the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) is a private university recognised by UGC, and Pharmacy Council of India, and the Bar Council of India, spanning across 44 acres.

The university is among the top 3% universities in the world, with it being ranked the Number 1 private university in India by the QS World University Rankings of 2024. The university has been accredited with an NAAC ‘A’ grade with a 5-star ranking in Employability (placements) by QS Ratings. For the past 5 years, the university has had 100% placement. According to the Stanford University Rankings, faculty members of UPES are among the top 2% in the world.

UPES Highlights

Courses Offered at the UPES

Through its 7 schools, it offers 150+ undergraduate and postgraduate programmes which come under the School of Design, School of Business, School of Advanced Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Health Sciences & Technology, School of Law, and School of Liberal Studies. It also offers doctoral-level programmes. Below is the list of popular courses offered by the university-

Undergraduate Courses:

• B.Des.
• B.Com Hons.
• B.Tech. (CSE, Chemical, Mechanical, Food Technology, etc.)
• B.Sc. (Food Nutrition & Dietetics, Microbiology, Computer Science, etc.)
• BCA
• B.Pharma
• BA
• BBA (Aviation, General, Event Management & PR, etc.)

Postgraduate Courses:

• M.Tech. (Health, Safety And Environment Engineering, Computer Science And Engineering, etc.)
• MBA (Business Analytics, Aviation Management, General, etc.)
• MCA (Computer Science)
• MA
• M.Des.
• L.L.M.

Certificate Courses:

• PG Certificate Courses: Various specialisations like Industrial Safety, Renewable Energy, Project Management, Data Science, etc.

Doctoral Programmes: 

• The university offers PhD programmes in specialisations like Engineering, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Microbiology.

UPES Fees Structure

UPES Admission Process

Admissions in UPES are done based on both the entrance exam and merit.

• How to Apply: 
  • Candidates have to visit the official website and complete the application form and pay the application fee (₹1350, all courses), within the specified deadline. 
  • After the application process, students are then shortlisted based on their qualifications and eligibility criteria. Usually, based on the national level entrance exams, or the university itself conducts the exams.
  • To ensure that the student is suitable for the specified program, the candidate might be asked to provide the university with a Statement of Purpose.
  • The candidate then has a personal interview round.
  • The university then contacts the shortlisted candidates via email or any other means after the interview round.
  • To secure their seat, the shortlisted candidate then has to proceed with their document verification and course fee payment as required.
• Entrance Exams and Selection:
  • UG: CLAT, UPESMET UG, LSAT India, ULSAT, UCEED, JEE, Board Merit, NID, SAT, NIFT, CUET, UGAT, UPESDAT, UPESEAT scores are accepted. (Minimum 50% in 10+2 from a recognised board is also necessary)
  • PG: UPESDAT, NMAT, MAT, XAT, UPESMET, CAT, CEED scores are accepted. Different courses do have different thresholds for the graduation scores, usually between the range of 50-60%.
  • PhD: GATE, CSIR, GPAT, UGC NET, RET(exempted for candidates who already have given any accepted entrance exam), SET scores are accepted. It is also required that the candidates have a Master's degree with at least 55% (for the reserved category, 50%).
• Important Dates: 
  • Applications are currently open for all the undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and the last date to apply = 30th July, 2025
  • UPESPAT, UPESEAT, and UPESDAT exams 2025: To be conducted on 9th July, 2025.
  • UPESMET UG exam 2025: To be conducted on 26th July, 2025

UPES Placements 2024

In order to enhance the students’ skills in the professional sector, the UPES has a dedicated placement cell which regularly trains the candidates by conducting training sessions, webinars and various workshops.

• Internship Opportunities: In order for the students to gain industrial experience and get exposure to the working environment, the placement cell at UPES provides internships, so that they have the opportunity for practical learning.
• Alumni Network: Some of the notable alumni include Shikhar Kansal, who is the Founder of Inception Global Trade Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Klaus Larsen, who is the Director of Portfolio & BD&L, and many more.

Scholarships and Financial Aid at the UPES

Here are the scholarships offered at UPES Dehradun based on various parameters.

• Entry-Level Merit Scholarship (UG, first year): Based on Class 12 board, JEE or CUET scores, the university provides a scholarship to first-year students ranging between 10-30%.
• Uttarakhand Domicile Scholarship: If the student is a domicile of Uttarakhand and has a family income less than INR 12 Lakhs, along with their ‘Sthai Niwas Praman Patra’ Certificate, they are eligible to receive a 30% scholarship.
• MBA Program Scholarship: A 20% scholarship is given to students pursuing an MBA in the first year if they have an NMAT score > 200, a CAT score > 85th percentile, or a minimum 80% in graduation.
• MTech Program Scholarship: In order for the students to be eligible for this scholarship, they must have GATE scores > 85th percentile. They can receive up to ₹12,400/month.
• MDes Program Scholarship: A teaching assistant-based scholarship, students can receive up to ₹3000.
• Sports Scholarship: 35-100% scholarship given depending on level and medal status (national/international) for sports achievers.
• Academic Performance Scholarship (from 2nd year onward): Scholarship based on the academic performance of the student given in both UG and PG courses. 1st rank: 20%, 2nd rank: 15%, rest (if applicable): 10%

The university also provides alumni scholarships, employee ward/employee sibling ward scholarships.

UPES Expected Cutoff 2025

UPES cutoffs for 2025 are yet to be officially released. Below are the university’s expected cutoffs for some popular courses in exams like UPECET, JEE Mains, GATE, etc.

Recognition and Rankings of UPES

Here are the key recognition and rankings highlights for UPES:

• NAAC Accreditation: UPES is accredited with an A grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
• UGC Recognition: Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Pharmacy Council of India, and Bar Council of India.
• NIRF 2024: In ‘Engineering’, the university ranked 42, in ‘Innovation’ ranked 11-50 and in ‘Law’ ranked 28.
• QS World University Rankings (Asia): Received rank 218 in 2024.
• QS World University Rankings (Southern Asia): Received rank 42 in 2024. 
• In 2023, the university also received a 34th rank in the Private Engineering category according to Outlook - ICARE.

Campus Life, Infrastructure and Facilities at UPES

UPES has a vast campus which provides various facilities and caters to the needs of students. It has modern infrastructure, which creates a supportive environment for the students to thrive. The university has high-speed Wi-Fi across campus.

• Hostel Facilities: The university has separate and well-maintained hostels for boys and girls. It is equipped with all basic amenities to ensure that students have a safe and comfortable experience.
• Healthcare Support: A medical centre is available on campus to provide first-aid and basic medical assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Library & Labs: The university has a rich library with a variety of books and reading materials. The university is also well equipped with design studios, modern laboratories like Design Labs, chemistry labs, etc.
• Fitness & Sports: The campus has a modern gym and offers both indoor and outdoor sports facilities to promote physical well-being in students.
• Food & Dining: The university cafeteria has nutritious and hygienic meals at reasonable prices for both students and staff.
• Auditorium: Throughout the year, the university hosts many academic, cultural, and student-led events in the spacious auditorium.
• The university also provides transportation for both staff and students.

FAQs About UPES

Q1. Is UPES a private university or a government one?

The university is recognised by the UGC, and is a state private university located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Q2. Can students get direct admission in UPES?

It is possible to get direct admission since the university has 20% seats reserved for JEE Mains and 10+2 merit scores, and the rest are reserved for the university-based entrance exam.

Q3. Does UPES offer Distance Education?

The university does offer distance learning. The university established UPES-CCE (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Centre for Continuing Education) under which it offers various programs like certificate, PG, BBA, MBA, Diploma, etc. Some of the programmes include:

• Undergraduate courses include BBA (4 specialisations)
• Postgraduate courses with 7 specialisations, MBA, and Project Management.
• Other programs like Certificate in Project Management, PGP, etc.

Q4. In 2024, how many students were placed through the UPES placement cell?

The university’s overall placement rate for the academic year 2023-24 was an astonishing 91% with 1950+ students being placed.