UPES B.Tech CSE FAQs

Q1. Is UPESEAT mandatory for B.Tech CSE admission at UPES, or can I get admission through JEE Main?

Ans. UPESEAT is not mandatory. UPES accepts JEE Main scores (minimum 50th percentile), CUET-UG scores, SAT scores (minimum 1040), and Board Merit (minimum 80% in Class X, XII, and PCM) as alternative pathways. Students who do not have any of these scores need to appear for UPESEAT. The exam is conducted online and is 2 hours long.

Q2. What is the difference between B.Tech CSE (Core) and B.Tech CSE with a specialization at UPES? Do they have the same fees?

Ans. UPES offers B.Tech CSE with 10+ specializations such as AI and ML, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Full Stack Development, Data Science, Big Data, IoT, Graphics and Gaming, and Core Computer Science. The fees are the same across all CSE specializations. The specialization is chosen at the time of admission and determines the elective courses and industry focus of the program.

Q3. How are placements for B.Tech CSE at UPES? Is the median package really Rs. 6.5 LPA?

Ans. The median package for B.Tech CSE at UPES has been around Rs. 6.5 LPA in recent years, with the top 10% of students earning an average CTC of Rs. 17.4 LPA. The highest package secured by a UPES School of Computer Science alumnus is Rs. 1.3 Crore. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, Capgemini, and many others. However, students should note that placement statistics refer only to students who opted for and are eligible for placements.

Q4. Can I switch my specialization after joining B.Tech CSE at UPES?

Ans. Specialization changes are generally not permitted after admission, as the curriculum is designed around the chosen specialization from Semester 1 itself. Students are advised to carefully choose their specialization at the time of application. However, the university does offer minor programs that allow students to gain knowledge in areas outside their primary specialization.

Q5. What is the Global Pathway Program (GPP) at UPES, and is it worth it?

Ans. The Global Pathway Program allows B.Tech CSE students to complete part of their degree at the University of Queensland, Australia. Students pay UPES fees for the Indian portion and the University of Queensland fees for the Australian portion (approximately INR 4,80,000 per year to UPES for the B.Tech CSE GPP). It is a good option for students seeking international exposure and a dual-degree advantage, but involves significantly higher overall costs. Note that GPP students are not eligible for most UPES scholarships.

Q6. Is hostel accommodation guaranteed at UPES for B.Tech CSE students?

Ans. Hostel accommodation at UPES is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed. Students are advised to apply for hostel accommodation early after receiving their admission offer. The hostel fee ranges from Rs. 1,83,000 to Rs. 2,32,000 per year depending on the room type and campus (Bidholi or Kandoli). An additional refundable hostel security deposit of Rs. 10,000 is required at the time of registration.

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Ayushma Dubey

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B.Tech, Computer Science and Engineering

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026(Enrolled 2022)

UPES is Uttarakhand Best Private University!

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Upes University Dehradun is arguably the best university and fees is 5 lakhs a year for academics and it was 3 and a half in 2022 when i joined. So yes a steep rise in the fees but its fine as now i have finished paying fees. Besides academics hostel charges were 1.8 lakhs every year and an examination fees of 6000 per semester.

Manish Pandey

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Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026(Enrolled 2022)

UPES CSE Program provide the best insights!

A quality college commands quality fees and UPES University thua charge 5 lakhs as yearly fees. CSE is expected as a high end program and therefore the fees is such. Also our hostels are like quality and thus for that I am paying 1.8 lakhs a year.

Nikhil Kumar Suman

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026(Enrolled 2022)

UPES is top class!

UPES is a top top university of UK and the fees in all dimension may by high but still manageable. As the fees is around 5 lakhs a year and because I have taken hostels too, so I have to pay another 1.8 lakhs. So close to 30 lakhs is what I have paid to get the CSE degree from UPES and it was totally worth it.

Vaibhavi Shahi

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026(Enrolled 2022)

UPES has the best facilities!

Our university is already a rebuilt and therefore I don't see any problems and also I don't see any problem in that. Also, there are many universities which may charge less than UPES but our university is our of the world. The fees so is 5 lakhs a year and to support a university of our standard it is required to be paid by the students.

Bhavya Joshi

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026(Enrolled 2022)

UPES is above the rest!

UPES is a class private university and our fees is also 5 lakhs a year which most private universities charge for CSE. A slight high then others but as they say Might is Right and for the kind of things we have at our campus, the fees is fully right. Hostel fees is 1.8 lakhs a year and that is a little high because food is little less than expected at the price that they charge.

Bhavya Yadav

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026(Enrolled 2022)

UPES has best sports access!

Fees may be called abysmal by many as it's 5 lakhs a year and then since I am not from Dehradun, I have also taken hostels of the university and that cost me 1.75 lakhs another. So, fees add upto 6.75 lakhs. And it has increased a bit since I have joined but still I feel it's a little heavy and therefore not many can afford it as well.

Rohit Kumar Yadav

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026(Enrolled 2022)

UPES University is a novelty!

It's not about the fees as UPES fees is definitely high because it's the largest private university in Uttarakhand. Our fees for CSE is 500000 and since I have also taken hostel services I pay around 1.8 lakhs for it. So nearly 7 lakhs a year and other charges and all will make it a total cost of 30 lakhs for engineering from UPES.

UTTKARSH KAUSHIK

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026(Enrolled 2022)

UPES Dehradun is scenic!

UPEas school of Computer Engineering under which CSE program is run is the one that we are enrolled at UPES. It's the most expensive engineering here as the fees is 5 lakhs per year. It has stayed stagnant since 2024 but when i joined in 2022, it was 3.8 lakhs. The hostel fees has also increased from 1.4 lakhs a year in 2022 to 1.8 lakhs in 2026.

Brajeshna Snehadarsinee Guru

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

UPES is modern day university!

UPES is one of the most modern university and has produced time and again that it will not come down to other universities. The fees are therefore quite high as it's 5 lakhs a year for engineering and 1.5 lakhs or so for the hostels which is slightly unreasonable as well. Better than PGs though as atleast we have full security since hostels are inside the premises.

Ansh Vaid

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

UPES University has a universal charm!

UPES School of Computer Science is which holds CSE classes of UPES. There are around 10 courses in CSE itslef. Mine is CC & VT and therefore our batch is small. However fees for core CSE or specialized the fees is same and that is 5 lakhs a year. Even the hostel fees is same for all boys as it's 1.6 lakhs a year.

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