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Which one is better for an MBA in finance Doon Business School or University of Petroleum Energy Studies?
Doon Business school has been ranked at 157 in MBA by Business Today in 2020 and offers MBA with specializations in HR Management, Marketing, Finance and International Business. It also offers an MBA with Business Aptitude and skill enhancement (BASE). UPES on the other hand is ranked at 51-75 for MBA by NIRF in 2020 and offers an MBA in Financial Management.
Let us take a look at the differences between the two universities and the programs they have to offer:
Admissions:
| Particulars | Doon Business School | UPES Dehardun |
| Eligibility criteria | A minimum score of 50% in Bachelor’s | Minimum 50% in 10th,12th, and Bachelor’s degree |
| Qualifying Exams | CAT, MAT, UKSEE | XAT, GMAT, NMAT, MAT, CMAT, CAT, UPESMET |
| Group Discussion and Personal Interview | Yes | Yes |
| Total seats | 240 | 50 |
| Fees | INR 6.75 L | INR 13.34 L |
Faculty:
Doon Business School:
- The faculty members employed are a combination of academic expertise and practical experience in order to provide students with the best of both worlds.
- The faculty members are also responsible for conducting workshops and seminars to help students become industry-ready and provide them with a good overall experience.
UPES Dehradun:
- The faculty members are industry-experts who help in designing a well-balanced curriculum for students and provide them with the best teaching experience.
- The teachers are always available for solving any queries pertaining to the course and also help to guide students with jobs and placement opportunities.
Infrastructure:
- Doon Business School: The campus is known for its huge library, well-equipped practical labs, smart classrooms with high-speed internet access, an auditorium and activity hall, an Electronic media production center, cafeterias, and hostel facilities.
- UPES Dehradun: It offers a modern state-of-the-art campus with hostel facilities for over 2000+ students, practical labs, food courts, a serene academic block, and well-equipped classrooms.
Placements:
Doon Business School
- The B-school recorded a total of 85% placement for MBA.
- The graduating students received the highest salary package of 23.5 LPA whereas the average salary was 5.5 LPA.
- Some of the top recruiters of the school were Facebook, Godrej, Asian Paints.
UPES Dehradun
- The institute witnessed a total of 97% placement for MBA.
- The highest package received by the students was of 14 LPA whereas the average salary was 5 LPA.
- The top companies that visited the institute were Crisil Aditya Birla Group, Fedex.
While both the universities are great for an MBA program, students can go through the above points and make their decisions regarding their institution of choice accordingly.
Which is better for CSE: Graphic Era University, DIT or UPES?
UPES Dehradun is the best option to choose for CSE. It is a four-year course available with various minor specializations at the university. In terms of placements also, the university offers good packages to CSE students with the highest package being INR 50 LPA so far. The university offers an average CTC of INR 14.60 LPA to CSE students. Apart from this, mandatory internships are also a part of the CSE curriculum at UPES Dehradun.
To apply for CSE, the student must have scored 50% marks in Class X and XII with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCM. The university conducts UPESEAT to offer admission to B.Tech CSE. Candidates can also submit their JEE scores, Class XII mark sheet, and SAT or CUET scores for admission to CSE.
Some of the reasons to choose UPES for CSE are as follows:
- Ranked 54th by NIRF 2023 in Engineering
- 100% Placements at MNCs
- Credit Transfer Program to University of Queensland Australia
- Semester Abroad Program to University of California Berkeley
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Cultural Exposure
Is it worthwhile doing an MBA from UPES Dehradun?
UPES Dehradun offers two years of MBA courses in eleven specializations. If someone wants to pursue an MBA in Oil and Gas Management and Power management, UPES is the best option to choose. Apart from these specializations, an MBA from UPES is not a great choice.
The highest package for an MBA is INR 29 LPA at UPES under the School of Business. The average package of UPES Dehradun MBA is INR 15.70 LPA (Top 10%). The institute has placed around 260 MBA students with an average CTC of INR 7.7 LPA.
The basic eligibility for admission to the MBA program at UPES is a minimum of 50% marks in classes X and XII and Graduation from a recognized University. Students must appear for UPESMET to get selected for the MBA program. Post which, a Group Discussion and Personal Interview round will be conducted. UPES Dehradun also accepts entrance exam scores like CAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT, and XAT for its MBA courses.
NIRF 2023 ranked the UPES MBA course at 39th position among all the management institutions in India. The institute also offers scholarships to MBA students based on marks in graduation, CAT and NMAT. The total number of scholarships available is up to 75 seats. The scholarship will be awarded as 20% of tuition fees of 1st & 2nd semesters only.
Who are some of the famous alumni of UPES Dehradun?
Here are a few of the famous UPES Dehradun alumni.
- Rachiyta Jain (2012-2018) - Junior Legal Research Consultant, NHRC Delhi, Co-founder of The Cyber Blog India
- Suvansh Duggal - Scientist at Bureau of Indian Standards
- Tushar Dauthal - Director at Cerebrati Consulting
- Arkoday Roy - Principle Associate at Cyril Amachand Mangaldas
- Ugyen Tsheing - Topped Bhutan Civil Services Examination 2020
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