UPES, Dehradun scholarships are offered only for the first academic year; however, selected scholarships may be continued in the second year.
UPES Dehradun Academic Scholarship
University of Petroleum and Energy Research offers two types of merit scholarships to eligible students upon admission. These scholarships are applicable only during the first year and cannot be renewed. 3,000 merit-based scholarships are awarded to the eligible students.
UPES Dehradun Board Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to all students who apply for admission to undergraduate (UG) and integrated programs, except the Global Pathway Program (GPP)/ 3-year L.L.B, and who passed the 12th CBSE Board, ICSE Board, or any State Board Exam (listed under "COBSE") However, only students who have met the requirements outlined below for the first year and any subsequent renewals, if applicable, will be eligible to receive this scholarship.
| Marks Obtained in 10+2 |
Scholarship for Females |
Scholarship for Males |
| 95.01% or more |
30% |
30% |
| 90.01% - 95% |
25% |
25% |
| 85.01% - 90% |
20% |
20% |
| 75% - 85% |
15% |
15% |
| 60% - 74.99% |
10% |
Not Available |
UPES Dehradun National Level Exam Scholarship
UPES provides scholarships to the students admitted to UG courses through national entrance exams like JEE Main/ CUET or CLAT. CLAT-based scholarship is applicable only for the 5-year L.L.B. The slabs of scholarships are given below:
| JEE Main Percentile |
CUET Score |
CLAT AIR |
Scholarship Awarded |
| 95.01% or more |
95.01% or more |
1 - 500 |
100% |
| 90.01% - 95% |
90.01% - 95% |
501 - 1,000 |
40% |
| 85.01% - 90% |
85.01% - 90% |
1,001 - 1,500 |
25% |
UPES Dehradun Academic Scholarship for Online Programs
Scholarships based on academic performance in 10+2 or graduation are also awarded for admission to UPES's online courses. The slabs are mentioned below:
| Type of Program |
Marks obtained |
Scholarship Given |
| UG Programs |
75% - 85% in 10+2 |
10% |
| More than 85% in 10+2 |
15% |
| PG Programs |
55% or more in graduation + 3 years work experience |
10% |
| 55% or more in graduation + 5 years work experience |
15% |
| 55% or more in graduation + 10+ years work experience |
20% |
Note: Semester-wise benefit transfer is applicable to the above scholarships.
UPES Dehradun MBA Scholarship
UPES MBA scholarships apply to all regular MBA courses except for the GPP MBA specialisations and are offered based on the availability of seats. 100- 125 scholarships are reserved for MBA students at the university. Check details below:
| Category |
Eligibility Criteria |
Scholarship on Tuition Fees |
Remarks |
| All MBA Programs |
Graduation: 80% marks
NMAT score: >200 |
20% on the first-year fee |
Applies to the first and second semester fees |
Graduation: 80% - 89.99%
CAT: 80 Percentile |
20% on the first-year fee |
Graduation: 90% - 94.99%
CAT: 90 Percentile |
30% on the first-year fee |
| CAT: 95 Percentile |
50% on the first-year fee |
| MBA Core Programs |
Graduation: 60% or more |
30% on the entire program duration |
Scholarship will be equally distributed across the four semesters |
UPES Dehradun Fellowships
UPES also provides research grants and fellowships to the eligible students of M.Des and M.Tech courses. To be eligible for the same, the students must:
- Maintain a minimum CGPA of 8.5 and a minimum attendance of 75% in each semester.
- Passed every semester without any supplementary
- Have no disciplinary action initiated against him/ her
- Students already receiving a fellowship/ scholarship/ fee waiver from any other source are not eligible for this fellowship.
The details of fellowships are tabulated below:
| Course |
Name of Waiver |
Eligibility Criteria |
Amount Given |
| M.Tech |
*GATE Scholarship |
75 percentile or more in GATE |
INR 12,400/- per month |
| Research Grant |
University rules |
Up to INR 50,000 |
| M.Des |
Teaching Assistantship |
Not Available |
Up to INR 3,000 per month |
Note: *The amount will be given every month from August 2026 to May 2027.
UPES Dehradun Academic Performance Scholarship
Academic Performance Scholarships offered to the students are open for all the undergraduate, postgraduate and global pathway programs. This scholarship will be awarded to 10% seats in each program. Check the following table for more details:
| Order of Merit |
Percentage of Scholarship |
| First Position |
20% of the Tuition Fees |
| Second Position |
15% of the Tuition Fees |
| Rest of the Eligible Students |
10% of the Tuition Fees |
Notes:
- The above scholarships are applicable from the second year onwards till the pre-final year.
- The minimum eligibility criteria for Academic Performance Scholarships are a CGPA of at least 8.5 and 75% attendance, with no active backlogs.
UPES Dehradun Employee/ Alumni Scholarships
Special fee waivers are granted to the wards and relatives of the employees of University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, and the alumni of the university pursuing post-graduation from UPES itself. This does not apply to the students enrolling in any Global Pathway Program. Check the details below:
| Name of Scholarship |
Eligibility Criteria |
Semester Fee Waiver |
| *Employee Ward Scholarship |
Wards of UPES employees enrolled in regular UG, PG, and Part-Time PhD programs at the university |
75% (regular programs)30% (online programs) |
| *Employee Sibling Ward Scholarship |
Wards of the siblings of UPES employees enrolled in regular UG, PG, and Part-Time PhD programs at the university |
50% |
| *Employee Spouse Scholarship |
Spouse of UPES employees enrolled in regular UG, PG, and Part-Time PhD programs at the university |
50% |
| Alumni Scholarship |
Alumni of UPES enrolled in PG/ part-time PhD programs at the university |
50% (regular programs)20% (online programs) |
Note: *Scholarship applies to a maximum of two children of a single employee (faculty/ non-faculty). If the employee resigns/ is terminated, his/ her ward must pay the full program fees.
UPES Dehradun Sports Scholarship
Vijay Scholarship is awarded to those students of University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun who have represented their state or country at the national or international level in sports. The following scholarships are granted to deserving students:
| Eligibility Criteria |
Scholarship Given |
| Won gold/ silver/ bronze medal at the international level |
100% on tuition fees |
| Participated at the international level |
75% on tuition fees |
| Won gold/ silver/ bronze medal in team games/ 4th place in individual sport |
50% on tuition fees |
| Participated at the national level |
35% on tuition fees |
Notes:
- The scholarship is valid only for the first year; continuation is subject to meeting the eligibility requirements.
- The students eligible for the Vijay scholarship are selected based on a physical fitness and skill test, verification of original documents and a personal interview with the Scholarship Committee.
Seats for Sports Scholarships at UPES Dehradun
The number of seats reserved in each sport for scholarship support given by UPES is tabulated below:
| Sport/ Game |
Number of Seats Reserved |
| Football/ Cricket/ Basketball/ Volleyball/ Table Tennis/ Badminton/ Shooting/ Athletics |
5 each |
| Chess |
4 |
| Boxing/ Archery/ Wrestling |
2 each |
UPES Dehradun Other Scholarships
Financial support is also available for the students of UPES, Dehradun in the form of freeships, domicile-based scholarships, etc. The details of other scholarships are tabulated below:
| Scholarship Name/ Category |
Eligibility Criteria |
Scholarship Amount/ Percentage |
| Domicile Scholarship |
Students from the Uttarakhand domicile |
25% on tuition fees per semester |
| *Defence Ward Scholarship |
Wards of martyred/ disabled in action/ serving/ retired Indian Army personnel |
35% on first-year tuition fees only |
| *Teacher Ward Scholarship |
Wards of teachers employed in recognised schools |
35% on first-year tuition fees only |
| Student Financial Support |
Financially weak students who have paid the fees for at least one semester |
Relaxation of INR 50,000 in the per-semester tuition fee |
| **Jyoti Scholarship/ Freeship |
Students scoring at least 80% marks in 10+2; annual family income <INR 8 LPA |
100% on all fees except the security deposit (51 seats) |
Notes:
*Applicable only for UG and integrated PG courses except GPPs and 3-year L.L.B.
**Important: The maximum age limit for UG scholarship is 20 years, while for PG scholarship, it is 25 years. To continue the benefit in the subsequent years, the student must score at least 6.0 CGPA. He/ she must also submit the renewed Income certificate/ ITR/ EWS (if applicable) every year.
UPES Dehradun Scholarship FAQs
Ques. If I am admitted to a regular program at UPES, Dehradun, and decide to shift to the Global Pathway Program, or vice versa, what happens to my merit scholarship?
Ans. If any student initially admitted to a regular program at UPES, Dehradun shifts to the Global Pathway Program, or vice versa, and is eligible for any scholarship, the scholarship awarded at the time of admission will be reversed, and the change of program will only be permitted post submission of the scholarship amount awarded at the time of admission.
In case he/ she converts the program into a regular one after admission, he/ she will not be eligible for board-merit scholarship.
Ques. When should I apply for a scholarship at UPES?
Ans. Students wishing to avail scholarships offered by UPES shall apply at the time of admission, before completion of student registration. They have to submit all requisite documents before registration. No scholarships will be granted after the registration has been completed.
Ques. If any student of UPES fails to meet the CGPA and backlog criteria for a semester, can the academic performance scholarship be renewed in the upcoming semesters?
Ans. If any student is unable to secure an 8.5 CGPA or has an active backlog in a semester, the academic performance scholarship is discontinued for that particular semester. However, if he/ she is able to meet the eligibility criteria in the next year, the scholarship can be renewed in the next academic year.
Ques. Can two or more scholarships offered by UPES, Dehradun be combined?
Ans. Yes, only the Academic Performance Scholarship can be clubbed only with the Domicile/ Employee Ward/ Employee Sibling Ward/Spouse/Alumni scholarship offered by UPES, Dehradun. No other scholarships can be combined.
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