UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies), Dehradun is a private deemed university established in 2003 under the UPES Act of the Uttarakhand Government. It is recognised by the UGC and accredited by NAAC with an A grade. UPES operates across two campuses - Bidholi and Kandoli - in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and offers programmes across engineering, management, law, computer science, design, health sciences, and liberal arts.
As per NIRF 2025, UPES is ranked 45th in the University category, 43rd in Engineering, 18th in Law, and 36th in Management nationally.
The Bidholi campus is the main academic campus, while the Kandoli campus houses health sciences and select engineering schools. Both campuses are located in the hills around Dehradun and span a green, residential environment approximately 20 km from Dehradun city centre.
- School of Advanced Engineering - B.Tech and M.Tech in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electronics; B.Sc. and M.Sc. in specialised sciences
- School of Computer Science - B.Tech CSE (AI/ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IoT, and 10+ specialisations); BCA; MCA; M.Tech CSE; PhD
- School of Business - BBA, B.Com, MBA (Oil and Gas, Energy, Aviation, Finance, HR, Marketing), MBA Healthcare Management; PhD
- School of Law - BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLB (3-year), BA (AI and Law), LLM; PhD
- School of Design - B.Des (Communication Design, Product Design, Fashion Design), M.Des; PhD
- School of Health Sciences and Technology - B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, BND, B.Tech Biotech; M.Sc; PhD
- School of Liberal Studies and Humanities - BA, B.Sc; MA; PhD
The B.Tech (CSE) total fee is approximately INR 22.41 Lakhs for four years. Other B.Tech specialisations range from INR 10.50 to 22.42 Lakhs over four years. MBA fees are approximately INR 14 to 19 Lakhs for two years.
UPES offers merit-based scholarships up to 100% of tuition, with female students scoring 60% or above in Class 12 eligible for up to 30% tuition fee concession.
In the 2025 placement season, 2,444 students were placed across programmes. The highest package was INR 52 LPA, the average CTC was INR 9 LPA, and the median was INR 7.80 LPA. The overall placement rate was 92%, with over 800 companies visiting campus.
UPES Admission Dates 2026
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session at UPES are in the final stages. B.Tech and most UG programmes accepted applications through UPESEAT, JEE Main, CUET UG, and SAT India, with the primary application window closing on July 15, 2026. Classes commenced in August 2026. Students may contact UPES for residual seat availability in select programmes.
| Event | 2026-27 (Concluded / Final Stage) |
|---|---|
| Application Portal Opens | January 2026 |
| UPESEAT (Entrance Test) | Conducted in multiple rounds (January to July 2026) |
| B.Tech Application Deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Final Merit List and Seat Allotment | July to August 2026 |
| Programme Commencement | August 2026 |
The entrance exams accepted for each programme family are listed below. UPES also accepts direct admission for some programmes based on Board percentage alone.
| Programme Family | Entrance Exam Accepted |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (all schools) | UPESEAT / JEE Main / CUET UG / SAT India |
| BBA / B.Com / BA | CUET UG / UPESMAT / Merit |
| BA LLB / BBA LLB / LLB | CLAT / CUET UG / ULSAT (UPES Law Scholarship and Aptitude Test) |
| B.Des | CEED / NID / UCEED / UPESDAT (UPES Design Aptitude Test) |
| B.Pharm / B.Sc Health | CUET UG / NEET (for clinical programmes) |
| MBA | CAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT / CUET PG / UPESGAT |
| MCA | CUET PG / UPESGAT |
| M.Tech | GATE / UPESGAT |
UPES Courses and Fees
UPES offers 300+ programmes across seven schools at UG, PG, and doctoral levels. The "Design Your Own Degree" model allows students to combine courses across schools, creating 50+ customisable degree combinations. Total fees vary significantly by school and specialisation.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE (AI/ML / Data Science / Cybersecurity / Cloud / IoT) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 50% | INR 22.41 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Other Engineering Specialisations) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 50% | INR 10.50 to 20 Lakhs |
| BBA (Oil and Gas / Energy / Aviation / General) | 3 years | 10+2 any stream with 50% | INR 7 to 10 Lakhs approx. |
| BA LLB / BBA LLB | 5 years | 10+2 with 45% | INR 12 to 15 Lakhs approx. |
| B.Des | 4 years | 10+2 any stream + Design Aptitude Test | INR 12 to 16 Lakhs approx. |
| MBA (Oil and Gas / Energy / Aviation / Finance / HR) | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree with 50% + CAT / XAT / CMAT | INR 14 to 19 Lakhs |
| MCA | 2 years | BCA / BSc (CS / IT / Maths) with 50% | INR 8 to 10 Lakhs approx. |
| LLM | 1 year | LLB with 55% | Contact UPES admissions |
UPES has a distinctive positioning in energy-sector management programmes - the MBA in Oil and Gas Management and the B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering are legacy specialisations that attract strong recruiter interest from companies such as ONGC, Shell, Reliance, and Schlumberger. The School of Law’s NIRF rank of 18th nationally makes the BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes among the most competitive offerings at UPES.
UPES Admission Process
UPES admission is through UPESEAT (Engineering Aptitude Test) for B.Tech, with JEE Main, CUET UG, and SAT India also accepted. Applications are submitted online at the UPES admissions portal and processed in multiple rounds throughout the year.
B.Tech Admission
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (and Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science as the third subject), minimum 50% aggregate
- Entrance: UPESEAT / JEE Main / CUET UG / SAT India
- Selection: Entrance score-based merit list - Document verification - Fee payment - Seat confirmation
UPESEAT is conducted in multiple rounds (usually 5 to 6 rounds between January and July). Students with a JEE Main score are directly shortlisted without appearing for UPESEAT. The actual cutoff JEE Main rank at UPES for CSE specialisations has been in the range of 1,50,000 to 2,50,000 in recent admission cycles.
Law Programmes (BA LLB / BBA LLB / LLB)
- Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% (for BA LLB / BBA LLB); Bachelor’s degree with 45% (for LLB 3-year)
- Entrance: CLAT / CUET UG / ULSAT (UPES Law Scholarship and Aptitude Test)
- Selection: Entrance score - Shortlisting - Personal Interview - Merit list
MBA Admission
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate
- Entrance: CAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT / CUET PG / UPESGAT
- Selection: Score-based shortlisting - Group Discussion and Personal Interview - Final offer
UPES Placements
UPES recorded one of its strongest placement seasons in 2025, with 2,444 students placed across all programmes and campuses. The highest package was INR 52 LPA, the average CTC was INR 9 LPA, and the median CTC was INR 7.80 LPA. The overall placement rate across all programmes was 92%.
Over 800 companies visited both campuses in 2025, including first-time and returning recruiters. UPES also reports a cumulative alumni count of over 12,000 placed across 95+ countries, and over 250 startups have received grants from the UPES Runway Incubator.
| Metric | Placements 2025 |
|---|---|
| Students Placed | 2,444 |
| Highest Package | INR 52 LPA |
| Average CTC | INR 9 LPA |
| Median CTC | INR 7.80 LPA |
| Placement Rate | 92% |
| Companies on Campus | 800+ |
The energy and petroleum sector remains UPES’s strongest placement domain, with ONGC, Shell, Reliance Industries, Schlumberger, and Halliburton as confirmed domain-specific recruiters. IT and technology placements for B.Tech CSE graduates include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and mid-size product companies. Law graduates from UPES’s NIRF-18 law school have placed with top law firms and in-house legal teams in Tier-1 companies.
UPES Rankings
UPES holds strong NIRF rankings across multiple categories, making it one of the better-ranked private universities in Uttarakhand. In NIRF 2025, it is ranked 45th in the University category, 43rd in Engineering, 18th in Law, and 36th in Management.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | University | 45 |
| NIRF | Engineering | 43 |
| NIRF | Law | 18 |
| NIRF | Management | 36 |
| QS World University Rankings 2025 | Academic Reputation (India Private) | #1 Private University in India |
The Law school’s NIRF rank of 18th nationally is UPES’s strongest individual ranking and reflects the quality of its five-year integrated law programmes. The QS Academic Reputation indicator for private universities in India places UPES at the top, though this metric covers academic perception and not full QS World University Rankings placement.
UPES Scholarships
UPES offers multiple scholarship categories ranging from merit-based concessions to government-linked schemes.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Excellence Scholarship | Merit score in UPESEAT or Board percentage above threshold | Up to 100% tuition fee waiver (slab-based) |
| Female Student Scholarship | Female students with 60% or above in Class 12 | Up to 30% tuition fee concession |
| JEE Main Merit Scholarship | Valid JEE Main score (rank-based slabs) | Partial to full tuition fee waiver |
| CLAT/CUET Scholarship (Law School) | CLAT/CUET score above defined percentile | Slab-based tuition concession |
| Sports Scholarship | National or state-level sports achievement | Partial tuition concession |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Minority Scholarships | Government norms; Uttarakhand state or central government schemes | As per scheme rules |
Students can apply for scholarships at the time of admission. The scholarship slab is determined based on the entrance test score or board percentage at the time of the first application. Scholarship amounts are applied against tuition fees each semester.
UPES Campus and Infrastructure
UPES operates across two campuses in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The Bidholi campus is the main academic campus and houses the Schools of Computer Science, Business, Law, and Liberal Studies. The Kandoli campus is dedicated to the Schools of Advanced Engineering, Health Sciences, and Design. Both campuses are fully residential and located in the forested hills of Dehradun, approximately 20 km from the city centre.
Infrastructure highlights include dedicated school-wise labs (AI/ML labs, petroleum engineering simulation labs, design studios, moot courts for law), a Runway Incubator supporting 250+ student startups, a central library, sports facilities (cricket, football, basketball), and a health centre on each campus. The campuses are Wi-Fi enabled and gated, with student bus services connecting to Dehradun city.
The School for Life is a distinctive infrastructure addition - a dedicated life-skills curriculum module for all students built into the degree programme, not as an elective. All undergraduates complete "School for Life" modules alongside their main degree.
UPES vs LPU vs Manipal University
UPES, LPU (Lovely Professional University), and Manipal University are frequently compared by aspirants choosing private multi-discipline universities with strong placement records and national NIRF presence. All three target a similar fee band and student profile.
| Parameter | UPES Dehradun | LPU Punjab | Manipal University, Manipal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2003 | 2005 | 1957 (Deemed 2000) |
| NAAC | A | A++ | A+ |
| NIRF 2025 (University) | 45 | 30 | 7 |
| NIRF 2025 (Engineering) | 43 | 36 | 16 |
| NIRF 2025 (Law) | 18 | - | - |
| B.Tech CSE Fees (4 years) | INR 22.41 Lakhs | INR 8 to 12 Lakhs approx. | INR 20 to 25 Lakhs approx. |
| Placement Average (2025) | INR 9 LPA | INR 8 to 10 LPA approx. | INR 8 to 12 LPA approx. |
| Distinctive Strength | Energy sector, Law (NIRF 18) | Scale, fees, campus size | Medical, Engineering, MU brand |
Manipal University holds the strongest NIRF pedigree (NIRF 7 University) and is the oldest among the three. LPU offers the lowest fee band for B.Tech. UPES’s comparative edge lies in the energy and petroleum sector placements, its NIRF 18 Law school, and specialised MBA programmes in sectors like oil and gas, aviation, and healthcare that the other two do not offer. Students from non-petroleum engineering backgrounds will find similar outcomes at all three.
UPES FAQs
Ques. Is UPES Dehradun a good university?
Ans. UPES is a NAAC A graded private deemed university ranked 45th nationally in NIRF University 2025, with additional top-50 NIRF rankings in Engineering, Management, and a top-20 NIRF rank in Law (18th). It has a 92% reported placement rate and 800+ companies on campus annually. For students targeting energy sector, petroleum engineering, or law programmes, it offers a strong specialised pathway. For mainstream CSE/ECE engineering without energy-sector interest, it is comparable to other NIRF top-50 private universities.
Ques. What is the NIRF rank of UPES in 2025?
Ans. UPES is ranked 45th in the NIRF 2025 University category, 43rd in Engineering, 18th in Law, and 36th in Management. The Law rank of 18th nationally is UPES’s strongest individual category ranking.
Ques. What is the fee for B.Tech CSE at UPES Dehradun?
Ans. The total fee for B.Tech CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) at UPES is approximately INR 22.41 Lakhs for the four-year programme. Other B.Tech specialisations have a total fee in the range of INR 10.50 to 20 Lakhs. Merit scholarships can reduce these fees based on UPESEAT or JEE Main score.
Ques. What entrance exam is needed for UPES B.Tech admission?
Ans. UPES accepts UPESEAT (its own engineering aptitude test), JEE Main, CUET UG, and SAT India for B.Tech admission. Students with a valid JEE Main score are directly shortlisted without needing to appear for UPESEAT. UPESEAT is conducted in multiple rounds from January to July each year.
Ques. What are UPES placements like?
Ans. In the 2025 placement season, UPES placed 2,444 students with an average CTC of INR 9 LPA and a median CTC of INR 7.80 LPA. The highest offer was INR 52 LPA. Over 800 companies participated. The placement rate across all programmes was 92%.
Ques. Does UPES offer scholarships?
Ans. Yes. UPES offers merit scholarships up to 100% of tuition fees through its Academic Excellence and JEE Main-based scholarship slabs. Female students with 60% or above in Class 12 are eligible for up to 30% tuition fee concession. Government scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and minority communities are also accessible through the National Scholarship Portal and Uttarakhand state schemes.
Ques. Does UPES have two campuses?
Ans. Yes. UPES operates two campuses in Dehradun - the Bidholi campus (main academic campus, housing Computer Science, Business, Law, and Liberal Arts schools) and the Kandoli campus (housing Advanced Engineering, Health Sciences, and Design schools). Both are residential campuses with hostels, sports facilities, and canteen services.
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