UPES Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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12 Sep, 2025 UPES Dehradun UG/PG & Integrated Admission 2026 is open. Apply Now!

UPES Dehradun offers admission to B.Tech, M.Tech, BDes, B.Sc, MBA, BBA, LL.B, and PhD courses. UPES Dehradun Admission is based on JEE Main, CAT/MAT/XAT, UPESEAT, UPESMET, UPESDAT, followed by Counselling or a Personal Interview.

The eligibility criteria for B.Tech at UPES Dehradun are 10+2 in the science stream with 50% marks, and for MBA graduation in the relevant discipline with 50% marks. B.Tech admission is based on UPESEAT or JEE Main, followed by a Personal Interview.

The CAT 2024 cutoff was 50 for the General category. Meanwhile, the MAT 2024 cutoff was 70, and the XAT 2024 cutoff was 50 for the General Category.

UPES Dehradun Admission 2026 Dates

The admission dates for UPES Dehradun 2026 are yet to be announced. However, candidates can check the official website for the latest updates. Meanwhile, the following subheadings will show the tentative dates for the application process and interview rounds at UPES Dehradun.

UPES Dehradun B.Tech Admission Dates 2026

The tentative dates for the B.Tech Admission for the academic session 2026 at UPES Dehradun are as follows:

B.Tech
Pariculars Events
UPESEAT Exam 2, May- 4, May, 2026 (Tentative)

UPES Dehradun MBA Admission Dates 2026

Here are the tentative dates for admission to the MBA at UPES Dehradun:

MBA
Events Dates (Tentative)
Offline Personal Interview Slot Opening 27th Jan, 2026
Offline Personal Interview 1, Feb, 2026 to 6, Feb, 2026
Online Personal Interview 10, Mar, 2026 to 13, Mar, 2026
UPESMET Examinations 29, Mar, 2026 to 30, Mar, 2026
Personal Interview after UPESMET Qualifying 1, Apr, 2026 to 4, Apr, 2026

UPES Dehradun B.Des & M.Des Admission Dates 2026

The tentative dates for the B.Des and M.Des Admission process and examinations for the academic session 2026 at UPES Dehradun are as follows:

 
B.Des and M.Des
Events Dates (Tentative)
Last Date to apply for UPESDAT 4, Apr, 2026
UPESDAT Exam 5, Apr, 2026 - 6, Apr, 2026
M.Des Interview 4, Apr- 5, Apr, 2026

UPES Dehradun Other UG & PG Admission Dates 2026

The selection process at UPES Dehradun for most of the UG and PG courses requires personal interview rounds. The following table will show the tentative dates for the admission process:

Particulars Dates (Tentative)
PG Programs
Slot opening for Personal Interview 14, Feb, 2026
Personal Interview 24, Feb - 25, Feb, 2026
UG Program
Interview Slot Opening 20, Feb, 2026
Personal Interview 3, Mar - 5, Mar, 2026

UPES Dehradun Entrance Exam Dates 2026

Admission to UPES Dehradun also occurs through qualifying national-level entrance exams for various courses. CAT/MAT/XAT for MBA, CUET for both UG and PG, and JEE Mains for Engineering and Design. The following table shows the exam dates for the MBA:

CAT Exam
Events Dates
CAT Registration Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
CAT Admit Card Nov 05, 2025
CAT Exam Date Nov 30, 2025 (Tentative)
MAT Exam
MAT Registration Last Date Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025
MAT Admit Card Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025
MAT Exam Date Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
MAT Result Oct 11, 2025
NMAT Exam
NMAT 2025 Registration Date Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
NMAT 2025 Scheduling Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025
NMAT 2025 Exam Date Nov 05, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
XAT Exam
XAT Registration Timeline Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025
XAT Admit Card Availability Dec 20, 2025
XAT Exam Date Jan 04, 2026
XAT Result Jan 15, 2026

UPES Dehradun B.Tech Admission 2026

UPES Dehradun offers admission to a 4-year full-time B.Tech course in 14 specialisations. UPES Dehradun Admission to B.Tech is based on JEE Main rank/score, or UPESEAT, followed by UPES Counselling. Candidates can check the details of the programs along with the eligibility criteria, entrance exams, and selection criteria, are mentioned below:

Course Eligibility Criteria Entrance exams Selection Criteria
B.Tech 10+2 with 50% marks in PCM UPESEAT or JEE Mains JEE Mains scores or UPESEAT scores

B.Tech specializations at UPES Dehradun are:

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Gas and Applied Chemical Petroleum Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Food Technology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • VLSI Engineering
  • Mathematics and Computing
  • Safety and Fire Engineering
  • Electronics and Computer Engineering

UPES Dehradun MBA Admission 2026

UPES Dehradun offers admission to a 2-year full-time and part-time MBA course in 13 specialisations. UPES Dehradun Admission to MBA is based on CAT/MAT/XAT, or UPESMET, followed by UPES Counselling. Candidates seeking admission to the MBA can check the details of the eligibility criteria, entrance exam, and selection criteria:

Courses Eligibilty Entrance exams Selection Criteria
MBA Graduation in a relevant field with 50% marks CAT/MAT/XAT or UPESMET CAT/MAT/XAT or UPESMET + Personal Interview

The specialisations of MBA programs are:

  • Business Analytics
  • General
  • Aviation Management
  • Oil and Gas Management
  • Power Management
  • International Business
  • Digital Business
  • Global Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Strategy

UPES Dehradun CAT Cutoff

The CAT 2025 cutoff has not been released yet. However, the CAT 2024 cutoff for the General Category is provided in the table below:

Courses Round 1 (Cutoff percentile)
MBA Aviation Management 50
MBA Business Analytics 50
MBA International Business 50
MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management 50
MBA Oil and Gas Management 50

UPES Dehradun MAT Cutoff

MAT 2025 cutoff has not been released yet. However, the MAT 2024 cutoff for the General Category is provided in the table below:

Courses Round 1 (Cutoff percentile)
MBA Aviation Management 70
MBA Business Analytics 70
MBA International Business 70
MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management 70
MBA Oil and Gas Management 70

UPES Dehradun XAT Cutoff 2025

XAT 2025 cutoff has not been released yet. However, the XAT 2024 cutoff for the General Category is provided in the table below:

Courses Round 1 (Cutoff percentile)
MBA 50
MBA Aviation Management 50
MBA Business Analytics 50
MBA International Business 50
MBA Health Care and Management 50

UPES Dehradun UG & PG Admission 2026

Candidates seeking admission to UG and PG programmes at UPES Dehradun must pass the qualifying exam with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. Candidates can check the eligibility and selection criteria for the top UG & PG programmes at UPES Dehradun:

UG
Programs Eligibility Criteria Entrance exams Selection Criteria
BDes 10+2 in the relevant subject with 50% marks UPESDAT or JEE/ CUET/ NID/ NIFT/ UCEED UPESDAT or JEE/ CUET/ NID/ NIFT/ UCEED + Personal Interview
BPharma 10+2 in the science stream with 50% marks UPESPAT or JEE/ CUET/ NEET JEE/ CUET/ NEET or UPESPAT + PI
LL.B 10+2 in a relevant subject with 50% marks ULSAT or CLAT ULSAT or CLAT + PI
BBA 10+2 with 50% UPESMET-UG or UGAT/CUET UGAT/ CUET scores or UPESMET-UG scores
BCA 10+2 with 50% marks in PCM + Information Technology CUET Merit- Based/ CUET + PI
BSc in Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Food, Nutrition & Dietetics/ Geology/ Microbiology/ Clinical Research 10+2 in the relevant stream with 50% marks ____ PI
BSc (Hons.) in Economics 10+2 in the relevant stream with 50% marks SAT/ IB (International Baccalaureate/ Cambridge International Education (CIE) /CUET SAT/ IB/ (CIE) /CUET + PI
BCom 10+2 in the relevant stream with 50% marks CUET Merit-based or CUET + PI
BA (Hons.) 10+2 with 50% marks in the relevant stream CUET CUET or PI
PG
M.Tech B.Tech/BE with 50% marks GATE/ NET Screening of Application+ Personal Interview
M.Des BE/B.Arch/ B.Tech/B.Des/ BFA or any relevant stream graduates UPESDAT or CEED/ NIFT/ NID UPESDAT or CEED/NIFT/NID + PI
MA Graduation with 50% marks CUET PG CUET PG or PI
MSc Graduation in a relevant field with 50% marks CUET PG CUET PG or PI
LL.M LL.B with 50% marks CUET-PG/ CLAT PG or ULSAT-LLM CUET PG/ CLAT PG or ULSAT- LLM + PI
MCA BCA with 50% marks CUET PG CUET PG or PI

UPES Dehradun CUET PG Cutoff 2025

The CUET PG 2025 cutoff has been released. The cutoff provided by the UPES Dehradun official website is provided below:

PG Programs Cutoff
M.Tech, MA, MCA, MSc, & MDes 120
LL.M 150
MBA 165

UPES Dehradun PhD Admission 2026

UPES Dehradun offers admission to full-time and part-time PhD programs with 23 specialisations, out of which 15 specialisations are part-time programs. Candidates seeking to apply for a Phd must have post post-graduation with 55% marks. The candidates have to appear for the RET (Research Entrance Test) for admission to the PhD program.

UPES Dehradun Admission Process

The admission process at UPES Dehradun is structured, merit-based, and an entrance-based approach applicable to UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD programs across various streams. Here are the key steps and details:

  1. Candidates must apply online through the official UPES website by filling out the application form and paying the application fee (around INR 1,350 to 1,750, depending on the course)
  2. Entrance Exams and Eligibility:
  • For B.Tech, UPES accepts JEE Main, CUET UG, and its own exam, UPESEAT.
  • For Management and some other programs, scores from CAT, MAT, XAT, CUET PG, CLAT PG, and university-level exams like UPESMET, UPESPAT are accepted.
  • Merit-based admission is also available for some courses, like BSc, MA, MSc, etc.
  • Eligibility criteria vary by course but generally include minimum marks in qualifying exams.
  1. Shortlisting & Screening
  2. Personal Interview & Final Selection
  3. Admission Confirmation
  4. Document submission

UPES Dehradun Admission FAQs

Ques. How many specialisations does BDes offer at UPES Dehradun?

Ans. UPES offers seven specialisations under its Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) program:

  • Game Design,
  • Animation and VFX,
  • Graphics and Communication Design,
  • User Experience and Interaction Design,
  • Product Design,
  • Interior and Retail Space Design,
  • Mobility and Vehicle Design.

Ques. What is the admission process for B.Des at UPES Dehradun?

Ans. To secure admission in the B.Des. program, candidates must secure the required marks in UPES's School of Design entrance exam, UPESDAT. Alternatively, candidates may be considered based on scores from national-level exams such as NID, NIFT, UCEED, JEE, or CUET. Candidates can also opt for a non-exam pathway based on their board merit. The admission process further includes a portfolio presentation and a final interview. (AIR Rank (General Category) for UCEED up to 5703.

Ques. What is the application process for admission to LL.M. at UPES Dehradun?

Ans. Interested candidates can apply online at https://admission.upes.ac.in/apply or offline at the admission office by paying the application form fee of INR 1750 only. For admission to LL.M. at UPES Dehradun, candidates need to score relevant marks in UPES’s School of Law entrance exam, ‘ULSAT-LLM’. Candidates can also have a relevant score in CLAT-PG/CUET.

Ques. When do admissions take place at UPES Dehradun?

Ans. For Degree Programs, there are two admission sessions in a year – Jan and July. Admission will be granted only to those candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria.

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UPES Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
MAT Admit Card
Ongoing
Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025
MAT Exam Date
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Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
NMAT 2025 Registration Date
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Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
MAT ResultOct 11, 2025
NMAT 2025 Scheduling
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Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025
CAT Admit CardNov 05, 2025
CAT Exam DateNov 30, 2025
XAT Registration Timeline
Ongoing
Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025
NMAT 2025 Exam DateNov 05, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
XAT Admit card AvailabilityDec 20, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
MAT Registration Last DateSep 15, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025
CAT RegistrationAug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
Last Submission Date for Application Form for Admission 2025 [MBA/PGDM]Jul 15, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
MAT Admit Card
Ongoing
Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025
MAT Exam Date
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NMAT 2025 Registration Date
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Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
MAT ResultOct 11, 2025
NMAT 2025 Scheduling
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Aug 01, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025
CAT Admit CardNov 05, 2025
CAT Exam DateNov 30, 2025
XAT Registration Timeline
Ongoing
Jul 10, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025
NMAT 2025 Exam DateNov 05, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
XAT Admit card AvailabilityDec 20, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
MAT Registration Last DateSep 15, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025
CAT RegistrationAug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
Last Date for Admission for Session 2025 [B.Des]Aug 31, 2025

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When is the UG courses admission notice expected to be released?
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Jun 6, 2022 12:16

The notice has already been released. Admission for all the undergraduate courses will begin on June 30, 2022 and will end on July 5, 2022.

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