UPES M.Tech Renewable Energy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

UPES M.Tech Renewable Energy Admission 2026

UPES M.Tech Renewable Energy admissions for AY 2026-27 were conducted in multiple rounds between January and March 2026. The selection process involves application screening followed by a Personal Interview. GATE/NET qualified candidates are given preference. The next admission cycle (AY 2027-28) is expected to follow a similar timeline starting January 2027.

UPES M.Tech Renewable Energy Admission Dates

GATE 2026 Exam Dates

Note: GATE is preferred but not mandatory for M.Tech Renewable Energy admission at UPES. Candidates without GATE scores may also apply and are evaluated through Personal Interview.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 55% marks in Class X and Class XII.
• B.Tech/BE in Electrical, Electronics, EEE, Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation, Petroleum Engineering, or Control Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum of 60% marks; OR M.Sc. in Physics or Chemistry with minimum 60% marks.
• GATE/NET qualified candidates will be preferred during the selection process.

Admission Process

• Apply online at admission.upes.ac.in by paying an application fee of Rs. 1,750.
• Submit academic documents and GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable).
• Shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interview (conducted online or on-campus).
• Merit list is prepared based on academic performance and interview performance.
• Selected candidates receive an offer letter and must pay the Partial Admission Fee (PAF) to confirm the seat.
• Final registration and fee payment complete the admission process.

UPES M.Tech Renewable Energy Scholarships 2026

UPES offers a comprehensive range of scholarships for M.Tech Renewable Energy students. The GATE Fellowship is the most significant financial benefit, providing a monthly stipend of up to Rs. 12,400 for GATE-qualified students. All students are also eligible for a Research Grant of up to Rs. 50,000. In AY 2023-24, UPES awarded Rs. 46 crore in scholarships benefiting 6,844 students.

Scholarship Details

• A student is eligible for only one scholarship at a time (highest applicable is awarded).
• GATE Fellowship and Academic Performance Scholarship can be clubbed.
• Domicile Scholarship requires submission of Uttarakhand domicile certificate at the time of admission.
• Jyoti Scholarship is limited to 51 seats across all programs.
• All scholarship decisions are subject to the discretion of the UPES Scholarship Committee.
• Application for scholarships must be made at the time of admission; no post-registration requests are entertained for entry-level scholarships.

UPES M.Tech Renewable Energy Placement 2026

The M.Tech Renewable Energy program at UPES benefits from the university's strong industry connections in the energy sector and the growing demand for renewable energy professionals across India and globally. Graduates can pursue roles in research and development, project management, consulting, and implementation of renewable energy solutions. The program's alignment with India's national renewable energy targets and PSU commitments makes graduates particularly valuable to organizations like ONGC, GAIL, NTPC, SECI, and leading private renewable energy developers.

Placement Statistics

• Placement data is for the UPES School of Advanced Engineering M.Tech programs overall.
• The renewable energy sector is one of the fastest-growing employment sectors in India, with the government targeting 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.