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The B.Tech in Electrical Engineering at UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies), Dehradun is a 4-year full-time undergraduate program offered by the School of Advanced Engineering. The program covers core areas such as power systems, control systems, digital electronics, electrical machines, and communication systems, with specializations available in E-Vehicle and Industrial Drives, AI and ML Applications, and Smart Grid Technologies. The total fees for the program stand at approximately Rs. 13.28 Lakhs (excluding hostel), with a seat intake of 30 students. Admission is primarily through UPESEAT, JEE Main, Board Merit, SAT, or CUET-UG scores. The program is popular for its industry-aligned curriculum, 100% placement record, and strong connections with core electrical and power sector companies.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are currently ongoing. UPESEAT Phase 1 was conducted from January 22-24, 2026. Phase 2 registration is open till April 29, 2026, with the exam scheduled for May 1-3, 2026. Students can apply online at admission.upes.ac.in. The application fee is Rs. 1,750.

Key Points

The program offers three distinct specializations: E-Vehicle and Industrial Drives, AI and ML Applications, and Smart Grid Technologies, allowing students to align their studies with emerging industry trends.
UPES has a dedicated DST FIST sponsored lab for battery testing and advanced communication, a Texas Instruments embedded system lab, and an Advanced Power System and Protection lab.
The program boasts a 100% placement record with opportunities in both core electrical industries and software companies.
Students can opt for Minors from other disciplines to broaden their academic profile.
The curriculum is designed in collaboration with industry experts and includes mandatory industrial internships, capstone projects, and a major project in the final year.
UPES is ranked 43rd in NIRF 2025 in the Engineering category and 45th overall.

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UPES Latest Updates and News

04 Apr, 2026 UPES BTech Admission 2026 is ongoing through UPESEAT. The application deadline is Apr 29, 2026 (Round 4).

18 Feb, 2026 UPES B.Tech Electrical Engineering Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 14.24 Lakhs. Read more.

UPES B.Tech Fees

The B.Tech Electrical Engineering program at UPES falls under the Stream-II (Non-CS) fee category. The total tuition and academic service fees for the complete 4-year program amount to Rs. 12,59,000. Including mandatory one-time charges such as the Personality Development Course (PDC) fee, Training and Certification fee, Alumni fee, Technology fee, and other charges, the total program cost (excluding hostel) comes to approximately Rs. 13,27,600. A refundable security deposit of Rs. 20,000 is also payable at the time of registration.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Sem 1	Sem 2	Sem 3	Sem 4	Sem 5	Sem 6	Sem 7	Sem 8	Total
Tuition Fee	85,000	85,000	91,000	91,000	98,000	98,000	1,06,000	1,06,000	7,60,000
Academic Service Fee	56,000	56,000	60,000	60,000	65,000	65,000	68,500	68,500	4,99,000
Semester Total	1,41,000	1,41,000	1,51,000	1,51,000	1,63,000	1,63,000	1,74,500	1,74,500	12,59,000
PDC Fee (one-time, split)	11,650	-	-	-	-	-	11,650	-	23,300
Training and Certification Fee (one-time)	-	31,300	-	-	-	-	-	-	31,300
Alumni Fee (one-time)	2,100	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2,100
Technology Fee	3,800	3,800	-	-	-	-	-	-	7,600
Medical Insurance Fee	500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	500
I-Card Fee (one-time)	500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	500
Convocation Fee	-	-	-	-	-	-	3,300	-	3,300
Total Fees (excl. hostel and refundable security)									13,27,600

A refundable (interest-free) security deposit of Rs. 20,000 is payable at the time of registration and is returned upon program completion.
Hostel fees are optional and not included in the Total Fees above.
Hostel charges for AY 2025-26 range from Rs. 1,83,000 per year (triple sharing, common washroom) to Rs. 2,32,000 per year (double sharing, attached washroom, girls only) at Bidholi Campus.
An additional refundable hostel security of Rs. 10,000 is applicable.
Fee payment schedule: Semester 1 at the time of admission; Semester 2 by January 2, 2027; Semester 3 by July 10, 2027; and so on.
Transportation facility is available for students residing in Dehradun city at Rs. 31,000 per academic year (optional).
Fees are subject to revision as per university norms.

UPES B.Tech Admission 2026

Admissions to B.Tech Electrical Engineering at UPES for AY 2026-27 are currently ongoing. The selection is based on performance in UPESEAT, JEE Main, Board Merit, SAT, or CUET-UG. Candidates who score 80% or above in both Class X and XII with 80% in PCM are directly eligible under the Board Merit (non-exam) pathway. UPESEAT Phase 1 has already been conducted; Phase 2 registration is open and the exam is scheduled for May 2026.

UPES B.Tech Admission Dates

Event	Date
UPESEAT Phase 1 Registration Last Date	January 20, 2026
UPESEAT Phase 1 Exam	January 22-24, 2026
UPESEAT Phase 1 Result	February 10-15, 2026
UPESEAT Phase 2 Registration Last Date	April 29, 2026
UPESEAT Phase 2 Exam	May 1-3, 2026
Application Fee	Rs. 1,750
Batch Commencement (tentative)	July 2026
Semester 2 Fee Payment Deadline	January 2, 2027

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
JEE Main 2026 (Session 1)	Registration	October 31 - November 27, 2025
JEE Main 2026 (Session 1)	Exam	January 21-28, 2026
JEE Main 2026 (Session 1)	Result	February 16, 2026
JEE Main 2026 (Session 2)	Registration	February 1-25, 2026
JEE Main 2026 (Session 2)	Exam	April 2-9, 2026
JEE Main 2026 (Session 2)	Result	April 20, 2026
UPESEAT 2026 (Phase 2)	Registration Last Date	April 29, 2026
UPESEAT 2026 (Phase 2)	Exam	May 1-3, 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 50% marks in Class X and Class XII.
Minimum 50% aggregate in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) in Class XII.
For Board Merit (non-exam) pathway: Minimum 80% in Class X and XII with 80% in PCM.

Admission Process

Register and apply online at admission.upes.ac.in by paying the application fee of Rs. 1,750.
Appear for UPESEAT (online proctored test, 2 hours, 125 questions) or submit JEE Main / SAT / CUET-UG / Board Merit scores.
Receive admission offer letter based on merit in the qualifying exam.
Pay the seat acceptance fee of Rs. 50,000 within the stipulated deadline to confirm the seat.
Complete registration formalities and pay Semester 1 fees at the time of admission.
Classes commence in July 2026.

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Admission to UPES, Dehradun for the B.Tech Computer Science Engineering program is available through the UPESAT entrance exam, JEE Mains merit, or Board Exam merit. The reviewer was admitted through the JEE Mains and chose a specialization in Open Source and Open Standards. The faculty at UPES is well-qualified and professional, although some may lack effective teaching methods.

The program's fee is approximately INR 20,00,000, which can be steep for middle-class families, but education loans are available through partnerships with major banks like SBI and OBC. The School of Computer Science boasts a strong placement record, successfully placing nearly all students seeking campus jobs. Internships are provided to third-year students.

Scholarships based on merit are rare, but female students enjoy a fixed 25% scholarship on tuition fees.

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UPES B.Tech Scholarships 2026

UPES offers a wide range of scholarships for B.Tech students, making quality education accessible to meritorious and deserving students. In AY 2023-24, UPES awarded Rs. 46 Crore in scholarships benefiting over 6,844 students. Scholarships are available based on board merit, national exam scores, domicile, sports achievements, financial need, and academic performance during the program.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship Name	Eligibility	Benefit
Entry Level Scholarship (Board Merit - Girls)	12th Overall: 60%-74.99%	10% on 1st year tuition fee
Entry Level Scholarship (Board Merit - Girls)	12th Overall: 75%-85%	15% on 1st year tuition fee
Entry Level Scholarship (Board Merit - Girls)	12th Overall: 85.01%-90%	20% on 1st year tuition fee
Entry Level Scholarship (Board Merit - Girls)	12th Overall: 90.01%-95%	25% on 1st year tuition fee
Entry Level Scholarship (Board Merit - Girls)	12th Overall: 95.01% and above	30% on 1st year tuition fee
Entry Level Scholarship (Board Merit - Boys)	12th Overall: 75%-85%	15% on 1st year tuition fee
Entry Level Scholarship (Board Merit - Boys)	12th Overall: 85.01%-90%	20% on 1st year tuition fee
Entry Level Scholarship (Board Merit - Boys)	12th Overall: 90.01%-95%	25% on 1st year tuition fee
Entry Level Scholarship (Board Merit - Boys)	12th Overall: 95.01% and above	30% on 1st year tuition fee
National Level Exam Scholarship (JEE/CUET)	JEE/CUET Percentile 85.01-90	25% on 1st year tuition fee
National Level Exam Scholarship (JEE/CUET)	JEE/CUET Percentile 90.01-95	40% on 1st year tuition fee
National Level Exam Scholarship (JEE/CUET)	JEE/CUET Percentile 95.01 and above	100% on 1st year tuition fee
Domicile Scholarship (Uttarakhand)	Uttarakhand domicile certificate	25% on tuition fee per semester (all years)
Jyoti Scholarship (Freeship)	80%+ in 10th and 12th; family income below Rs. 8 LPA	100% on semester fees (all components except security)
Vijay Scholarship (Sports)	National/International level sports achievement	35% to 100% on tuition fee
Academic Performance Scholarship	Top 10% of program, CGPA 8.5+, no backlogs	10%-20% on tuition fee (from 2nd year onwards)
Scholarship for Wards of Defence Personnel	Parent serving/retired/martyred in Indian Armed Forces	35% on 1st year tuition fee
Scholarship for Wards of Teachers	Parent is full-time teacher in recognized school	35% on 1st year tuition fee

A student is eligible for only one scholarship at a time; the highest applicable scholarship is awarded.
Academic Performance Scholarship can be clubbed with Domicile, Sports, Employee Ward, or Alumni scholarships.
Board Merit and National Exam scholarships are applicable for the 1st year tuition fee only and must be claimed before registration.
Domicile scholarship is applicable for all semesters throughout the program duration.
Total scholarship seats for Entry Level Scholarship are limited to 3,000 and are awarded in order of merit.
Application for scholarships must be made at the time of admission; no post-registration requests are entertained.

UPES B.Tech Placement 2026

The B.Tech Electrical Engineering program at UPES School of Advanced Engineering has a strong placement record, with the department reporting 100% placement for eligible students. Graduates find opportunities in power generation and distribution companies, electrical design firms, automation companies, renewable energy sector, electric vehicle industry, and IT/software companies. The program's focus on practical skills and industry internships makes graduates well-prepared for the job market.

Placement Statistics

Placement Statistic	Details
Placement Rate	100% (for eligible students)
Highest Package	6.2 LPA
Average Package	5.1 LPA
Top Recruiting Sectors	Power, Energy, Automation, EV, IT/Software
Notable Recruiters	Siemens, Schneider Electric, Tata Power, L&T, ONGC, Adani, KEC, Alstom

Placement figures are as reported on the official UPES School of Advanced Engineering website for the B.Tech Electrical Engineering program.
Overall university highest package for 2024-25 stands at Rs. 33 LPA across all programs.

UPES B.Tech Electrical Engineering Ranking

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#87 out of 762 in India 2025

#4th in Uttarakhand

NIRF Ranking

#43 out of 300 in India 2025

#2nd in Uttarakhand

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UPES B.Tech FAQs

Ques. Is UPES a good college for B.Tech Electrical Engineering, and how are the core placements?

Ans. UPES is a decent option for Electrical Engineering if you are interested in the power, energy, and EV sectors. The department reports 100% placement for eligible students with an average package of around 5.1 LPA and a highest package of 6.2 LPA. Core electrical companies like Siemens, Schneider Electric, Tata Power, L&T, KEC, and Alstom recruit from the campus. However, students interested in higher packages should note that the top packages (30+ LPA) are primarily from the CSE branch. For core EE roles, UPES provides a solid foundation and industry exposure.

Ques. What is the difference between the three specializations - E-Vehicle and Industrial Drives, AI and ML Applications, and Smart Grid Technologies?

Ans. The E-Vehicle and Industrial Drives specialization focuses on electric vehicle technology, motor drives, and power electronics for industrial applications. AI and ML Applications integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning into electrical systems for smart automation and predictive maintenance. Smart Grid Technologies covers modern power grid management, renewable energy integration, and grid automation. Students choose their specialization typically from Semester 5 onwards based on their interests and career goals.

Ques. Can I get admission to B.Tech Electrical Engineering at UPES without appearing for UPESEAT?

Ans. Yes. UPES offers a non-exam pathway for students who meet certain criteria. If you have scored 80% or above in both Class X and XII with 80% in PCM, you are eligible for direct admission under Board Merit. Alternatively, a JEE Main percentile of 50 or above (with 50% in Class X, XII, and PCM) or an SAT score of 1040 or above also exempts you from UPESEAT. You can submit your scores directly on the UPES admissions portal.

Ques. Is the hostel mandatory for B.Tech Electrical Engineering students at UPES?

Ans. No, hostel accommodation at UPES is optional and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The hostel fees for AY 2025-26 range from Rs. 1,83,000 per year (triple sharing, common washroom) to Rs. 2,32,000 per year (double sharing with attached washroom, girls only) at Bidholi Campus. Students who do not opt for hostel can arrange their own accommodation in Dehradun. A refundable hostel security deposit of Rs. 10,000 is applicable for those who opt for hostel.

Ques. What are the career opportunities after B.Tech Electrical Engineering from UPES?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in power generation and distribution companies, electrical design and consultancy firms, automation and control companies, renewable energy firms, electric vehicle manufacturers, telecommunications, and IT/software companies. Popular roles include Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer, and EV Systems Engineer. Graduates can also pursue higher studies such as M.Tech (with GATE), MBA, or MS abroad. Companies like Siemens, Schneider Electric, Tata Power, ONGC, Adani, L&T, and KEC are regular recruiters.

Ques. Does UPES offer any global or exchange programs for B.Tech Electrical Engineering students?

Ans. Yes. UPES offers a Global Pathway Program (GPP) for B.Tech Electrical Engineering in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and the University of Queensland. Under this program, students spend the first year at UPES and then transfer to the partner university to complete their degree. The fees for the international portion are approximately Rs. 36.89 Lakhs (University of Edinburgh) or Rs. 21.70 Lakhs (University of Queensland) after scholarship. Additionally, UPES has semester exchange programs with several international universities for regular program students.

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Yes they have good loaning facility as they have tieup with many big banks like SBI and OBC. they provide education loans very conveniently. As per the merit list student get scholarship too. But it is very rare. Girl students have a fixed 25% scholarship for whole tution fees.

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Yes, the college provides the scholarship facility for the freshers on the basis of merits they have in their high school. The class topper of every year can also avail the scholarship. The relaxation to financially weak students has also been provided.

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