An overall review of the course Mtech, Energy Systems in UPES, Dehradun

Best private college in India to pursue Mtech in Energy Systems Engineering. Good infrastructure for masters. Faculties are average except few who are exceptional. No placements. Excellent alumni connection around the globe. Good for people who thrive to find their way out themselves through these alumni base. And exclusive for people who want to pursue doctorate after their Mtech.

I chose the course based on my bachelors degree and my work experience. Faculty to students ratio- 1:3. The teaching methods used are skill and industry based. Timely evaluation pattern keeps student right on the edge.

I did internship twice, with FICCI and ICF. The opportunities provided by both of these giants in the energy sector is extremely praiseworthy. I was involved in live projects immediately after recruitment. My mentors were extremely humble and motivating. Moreover, the experience to work and deliver with finesses and quality gets inculcated in your system once you finish the internships. Extremely satisfied with the internships. Unfortunately, the university didn't find the internships like they hardly try for the placements, except on few occasions. But, individual faculties and alumnus put their efforts in for the students to provide internships with the giants of the energy sector.

The placement opportunity is too shallow. The strong alumni foundation helps in gaining a decent core job package. Companies like ICF, EY, PWC, KPMG, Sterling and Wilson, Deloitte and few of the other best core sector companies are accessible only through alumnis. The alumnis are cool and cooperative, hence students get to access these contacts through department.

The fees charged is well within the limits for a Mtech course in a private university. No scholarship opportunities. Minimal campus placements in this course. The strong alumni connect help compensate the mediocore on-campus placement offers.

The campus facilities provided is world class. The opportunities for accessing journals and books from libraries is simple and student oriented. The library is too good. Opportunities to indulge in extracurricular activities, may it be in sports, science events, social clubs and classroom ambience is one of the best.

I opted for rented accommodation in Bidholi itself, the place where the campus is for engineering folks. It's decently costly. For a period of 2 years, one must prepare a budget of 2-2.5 lakhs overall for food and accommodation in rental facilities around the campus.