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About College/University

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun is one of India's leading private universities and was established in 2003. Initially known for its specialized programmes in petroleum and energy studies, UPES has evolved into a multidisciplinary university offering world-class education across Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Law, Design, Liberal Studies and Health Sciences.

Located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, UPES has developed a strong reputation for industry-oriented learning, global collaborations, innovation and entrepreneurship. The university emphasizes experiential learning, internships, live projects and research-driven education. UPES is particularly recognized for its Engineering, MBA, Law and Design programmes.

A few more highlights are given below:

Established in 2003

NAAC A Grade Accredited

100+ Programmes Offered

Strong Industry Interface

800+ Recruiters

Global Collaborations

Modern Infrastructure

Research-Oriented Ecosystem

Courses

• B.Tech: CSE, AI & ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, IoT, Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, Aerospace, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering

• MBA: Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Business Analytics, International Business, Digital Business

• BBA

• Integrated BBA-MBA

• B.Com (Hons.)

• BCA

• MCA

• BA LLB (Hons.)

• BBA LLB (Hons.)

• LLB

• LLM

• B.Des

• M.Des

• B.Sc

• M.Sc

• BA

• MA

Course Eligibility

B.Tech

10+2 with minimum 50% marks and PCM.

Accepted Exams:

UPESEAT

JEE Main

SAT

CUET-UG

MBA

Graduation with minimum 50% marks.

Accepted Exams:

UPESMET

CAT

MAT

XAT

NMAT

CMAT

CUET-PG

BBA / BCA / B.Com

10+2 with minimum 50% marks.

Law Programmes

CLAT and LSAT scores are accepted.

M.Tech

B.Tech/BE with GATE preferred.

Fees

Placement

Highest Package: ₹52 LPA

Average Package: ₹8 – ₹10 LPA

Placement Rate: 90%+

Top Recruiters

Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte, IBM, Infosys, TCS, Accenture, Capgemini, HCL, Cognizant, ONGC, Shell, Schlumberger, EY, KPMG, PwC, Wipro and Tech Mahindra.

Admission Process

✔ Apply online through the UPES admission portal.

✔ UPESEAT, JEE Main, SAT and CUET scores are accepted for B.Tech.

✔ UPESMET, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT and CUET-PG scores are accepted for MBA.

✔ Shortlisting is based on entrance score and profile.

✔ Personal Interview and counselling process are conducted.

✔ Document verification and fee payment complete admission.

College Highlights

✔ Official UPES Admission & Experience Centre
✔ Delhi-NCR student support
✔ Career counselling & application guidance
✔ Supports UG, PG & Online programmes
✔ UGC-recognized university degree
✔ No academic classes conducted at Delhi centre

FAQs

Is UPES Dehradun UGC approved?

Yes. UPES is recognized by UGC and several programmes are approved by AICTE, BCI and PCI.

What is the fee for MBA at UPES?

The total fee for MBA programmes ranges from ₹17 lakh to ₹23 lakh.

What is the highest package offered at UPES?

The highest package offered during 2025 placements reached ₹52 LPA.

What is the average package at UPES?

The average package ranges between ₹8 LPA and ₹10 LPA.

Which entrance exams are accepted?

UPES accepts UPESEAT, JEE Main, UPESMET, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, SAT, CLAT and CUET scores depending upon the programme

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