UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) is a private university established in 2003 under the UPES Act of the Uttarakhand State Legislature. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with NAAC Grade A (CGPA: 3.02 out of 4.00). Technical programmes hold AICTE approval. UPES is the only Indian university purpose-built around the energy, petroleum, power, and transportation sectors, alongside engineering, law, business, and design education.
As per NIRF Rankings 2025, UPES is ranked #45 in the University category, #43 in Engineering, #18 in Law, and #36 in Management.
The university operates across two campuses in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, with a combined footprint of 44 acres. The Bidholi Campus (Energy Acres) houses Engineering, Computer Science, and Design schools. The Kandoli Campus (Knowledge Acres) is home to Law, Business, and Health Sciences schools. Combined hostel capacity exceeds 2,000 students.
UPES offers programmes across seven schools:
- B.Tech: 21 specialisations including CSE, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Petroleum Engineering, Automotive Design Engineering, ECE, Chemical Engineering, and Civil Engineering (4 years)
- MBA: Energy Management, Finance, Marketing, and Operations specialisations (2 years)
- BBA and BBA+MBA: integrated management programmes (3 to 5 years)
- B.A. LL.B (Hons): integrated five-year law programme
- B.Design: product, communication, and fashion design
- B.Com and BCA: commerce and computer applications
- B.Pharma: pharmaceutical sciences (4 years)
- M.Tech, LL.M, and other postgraduate programmes across engineering, law, and business
The total B.Tech fee ranges from INR 14.24 to 23.30 Lakhs for four years. MBA fees are INR 19.11 to 22.95 Lakhs for two years. BBA fees are INR 12.81 to 14.31 Lakhs for three years. B.A. LL.B (Hons) fees are INR 23.80 Lakhs for five years.
UPES offers merit scholarships of up to 30% of tuition fees based on Class 12 board scores or CUET/JEE results, with continuation awards of up to 50% tuition waiver for top CGPA performers.
In the 2025 placement season, UPES placed 2,444 students with 800+ companies participating. The highest package stood at INR 52 LPA, and the overall average package was INR 9 LPA. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, TCS, IBM, Wipro, Capgemini, Vedanta, Adani, Schlumberger, ONGC, and Boeing.
UPES Admission Dates 2026
UPES admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are based on UPESEAT for B.Tech, UPESMET for MBA, ULSAT for law, and other programme-specific tests, alongside national entrance tests. The main application window ran from April 20 to June 30, 2026, with BBA and BBA+MBA applications accepted until July 15, 2026. Admission offers and counselling are underway in July 2026.
| Event | Date (2026-27 Session) |
|---|---|
| Application Window Opens | April 20, 2026 |
| Application Deadline (Most Programmes) | June 30, 2026 |
| Application Deadline (BBA and BBA+MBA) | July 15, 2026 |
| Admission Offers and Counselling | July 2026 (Ongoing) |
| Academic Session Commencement | August 2026 |
The programme-wise entrance exam requirements for the 2026-27 cycle are listed in the table below.
| Programme | Exam Accepted | Minimum Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | UPESEAT / JEE Main / CUET | 50% in 10+2 with PCM |
| MBA | UPESMET / CAT / MAT / XAT | 50% in UG degree (any discipline) |
| BBA | UPESMET-UG / UGAT / CUET | 50% in 10+2 |
| B.A. LL.B (Hons) | ULSAT / CLAT / CUET | 50% in 10+2 |
| B.Pharma | UPESPAT / NEET / CUET | 50% in 10+2 with PCB |
| LL.M | Personal Interview | LLB with 50% |
| M.Tech | GATE / UPESMCE | B.Tech/B.E. with 50% |
UPES Courses and Fees
UPES offers programmes across seven schools: Advanced Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Law, Business, Health Sciences and Technology, and Liberal Studies. The flagship B.Tech is offered in 21 specialisations, spanning energy-sector-specific fields not typically available at other universities.
| Course | Duration | Minimum Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 4 years | 10+2 with 50% PCM | INR 14.24 to 23.30 Lakhs |
| MBA | 2 years | UG with 50% (any discipline) | INR 19.11 to 22.95 Lakhs |
| BBA | 3 years | 10+2 with 50% | INR 12.81 to 14.31 Lakhs |
| B.A. LL.B (Hons) | 5 years | 10+2 with 50% | INR 23.80 Lakhs |
| B.Design | 4 years | 10+2 with 50% | As per specialisation |
| B.Pharma | 4 years | 10+2 with 50% PCB | As per programme |
| M.Tech | 2 years | B.Tech/B.E. with 50% | As per specialisation |
| LL.M | 1 year | LLB with 50% | As per programme |
B.Tech specialisations at UPES include CSE (with tracks in AI, data science, cybersecurity, and cloud computing), Aerospace Engineering, Applied Petroleum Engineering, Automotive Design Engineering, ECE, Electrical Engineering with energy sector focus, Chemical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. These energy and aerospace tracks are not available in this combination at most other private universities in North India.
UPES Admission Process
UPES admission follows a multi-stage process: online application, entrance test or accepted national score, personal interview for most programmes, provisional offer letter, and seat confirmation with acceptance fee payment. The application fee is INR 1,750.
B.Tech Admission
- Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
- Entrance: Valid UPESEAT score, or JEE Main score, or CUET score
- Selection: Merit-based shortlisting followed by personal interview and provisional offer
- Lateral entry into second year is available for diploma holders
MBA Admission
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate
- Entrance: UPESMET, or valid CAT, MAT, or XAT score
- Selection: Entrance score shortlisting, followed by group discussion and personal interview
BBA Admission
- Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum 50% in any stream
- Entrance: UPESMET-UG, UGAT, or CUET score
- Selection: Merit list and personal interview
Law (B.A. LL.B Hons) Admission
The five-year integrated law programme requires 10+2 with minimum 50% marks. Accepted entrance tests are ULSAT (the UPES Law School Admission Test), CLAT, and CUET. Shortlisted candidates attend a personal interview. UPES’s law school holds NIRF Law rank of #18, the strongest ranking position in the university’s portfolio.
Other Programmes
B.Pharma admission is based on UPESPAT, NEET, or CUET scores, with 50% in 10+2 PCB as the minimum requirement. M.Tech and postgraduate engineering programmes accept GATE or UPESMCE scores. The three-year LL.M is based on a personal interview only, with an LLB degree as the entry qualification.
UPES Placements
UPES Dehradun placements in 2025 covered 2,444 students with 800+ companies visiting both campuses. The overall highest package stood at INR 52 LPA, the average package was INR 9 LPA, and the median CTC was INR 7.80 LPA. The placement rate across all programmes was 92%.
| School / Programme | Highest Package (2025) | Top 10% Average (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| School of Computer Science | INR 33 LPA | INR 15 LPA |
| School of Business (MBA) | INR 29 LPA | INR 15.8 LPA |
| School of Business (BBA) | INR 25 LPA | INR 9.9 LPA |
UPES placements benefit from its dual recruiter base: mainstream IT and consulting companies (Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Capgemini, TCS, Wipro, Accenture, Deloitte) and energy-sector specialists (Vedanta, Adani, Schlumberger, ONGC, Maruti Suzuki, Boeing, L&T). This energy-sector recruiter access is a key differentiator for students in petroleum, aerospace, and automotive engineering programmes, where packages from oil and gas companies can range substantially higher than IT-sector entry offers. The UPES law school maintains strong placements in law firms and corporate legal teams, consistent with its NIRF Law rank of #18.
UPES Rankings
UPES’s strongest NIRF position is in Law, ranked #18 in 2025, a significant improvement from #28 in 2024. In the University category, UPES climbed from #59 in 2024 to #45 in 2025. Engineering and Management rankings held steady at #43 and #36 respectively in 2025. UPES also features in QS World University Rankings (#901 to 950 in 2027) and Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | University | 45 | 59 |
| Collegedunia | Law (India) 2026 | 42 out of 200 | - |
| NIRF | Law | 18 | 28 |
| NIRF | Engineering | 43 | 42 |
| NIRF | Management | 36 | 41 |
| QS World University | Overall (International) | 901 to 950 (2027 edition) | - |
UPES participates in NIRF across the University, Engineering, Management, Law, and Research categories, reflecting its multi-disciplinary coverage. It also participates in the QS and THE Impact rankings, which assess research output and sustainable development contributions.
UPES Scholarships
UPES offers merit-based, performance-based, and domicile scholarships at the time of admission and as continuation awards through the academic year. All scholarships apply to tuition fees only, not hostel or other charges.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship (Admission) | 90%+ in Class 12 boards, or strong JEE Main/CUET score | Up to 30% of tuition fees per year |
| Merit Scholarship (Admission, Standard) | 75% or above in Class 12 boards | 10 to 20% of tuition fees per year |
| Early Acceptance Scholarship | Among first 100 students to confirm admission | Up to 10% of tuition fees |
| Uttarakhand Domicile Scholarship | Domicile of Uttarakhand | 25 to 33% of tuition fees |
| Continuation Merit Award | CGPA 9.0 and above in semester exams | Up to 50% of tuition fees for that year |
| Girl Student Scholarship | Women candidates with qualifying board or entrance scores | 20 to 25% of tuition fees |
Scholarships are reviewed each academic year and continuation awards require students to maintain the prescribed CGPA threshold. The Uttarakhand domicile concession and girl student scholarship can be combined with academic merit awards where programme-specific policies permit. UPES also facilitates access to government loan schemes for eligible candidates.
UPES Campus and Infrastructure
UPES operates across two dedicated campuses in Dehradun, together covering 44 acres. The Bidholi Campus (Energy Acres), spanning 30 acres, houses the Schools of Advanced Engineering, Computer Science, and Design. The Kandoli Campus (Knowledge Acres), covering 14 acres, is home to the Schools of Law, Business, and Health Sciences. Both campuses are located within Dehradun city limits.
Hostel capacity across both campuses exceeds 2,000 students. Separate hostel blocks are maintained for women and men. Each room is equipped with a bed, study table, chair, and cupboard. Facilities include 24-hour electricity backup, solar water heating, Wi-Fi connectivity, laundry service, water purifiers, common rooms, and a mess with meal service. Air-conditioned hostel options are available at both campuses.
Academic infrastructure includes smart classrooms with LCD projectors, wireless microphones, attendance card readers, and Wi-Fi. The university library holds over 1,09,625 publications. Campus amenities include a healthcare centre with a doctor on duty, ATMs, grocery and stationery shops, and photocopy services. Sports and recreational facilities are available at both campuses.
UPES vs Graphic Era University Dehradun vs Manipal University Jaipur
Aspirants shortlisting private universities for engineering in North India often compare UPES with Graphic Era University Dehradun, its nearest geographic peer, and Manipal University Jaipur, another private university in a similar NIRF Engineering tier. The table below covers key decision parameters.
| Parameter | UPES | Graphic Era University Dehradun | Manipal University Jaipur |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Rank (2025) | #45 (University) / #43 (Engineering) | #52 (Engineering) | #58 (Engineering) |
| NAAC Grade | A | A+ | A+ |
| Established | 2003 | 1993 | 2011 |
| B.Tech Fees | INR 14.24 to 23.30 Lakhs | INR 12.30 to 17.73 Lakhs | INR 12.61 to 18.29 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Placement (Median/Avg) | INR 9 LPA avg (2025) | INR 6.5 LPA median (2025) | INR 7.2 LPA avg (2025) |
| Highest Package (2025) | INR 52 LPA | INR 61.99 LPA | INR 64 LPA |
| Law NIRF Rank | #18 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
UPES leads on average placement package (INR 9 LPA) and holds the strongest NIRF Engineering and University ranks among the three. Graphic Era and Manipal Jaipur hold NAAC A+ grades against UPES’s A grade, and both offer lower B.Tech fees. UPES’s NIRF Law rank of #18, its energy and petroleum B.Tech specialisations, and its dual-campus structure for engineering and law/business are key differentiators for aspirants targeting energy-sector careers or law alongside engineering.
UPES FAQs
Ques. Is UPES a good university for petroleum and energy engineering?
Ans. Yes. UPES is the only Indian university purpose-built for the energy, petroleum, power, and transportation sectors. B.Tech specialisations such as Applied Petroleum Engineering and Aerospace Engineering are not available at most other private universities. Energy-sector recruiters including Schlumberger, ONGC, Vedanta, Adani, and Boeing hire directly from the UPES campus.
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of UPES in 2025?
Ans. As per NIRF 2025, UPES ranks #45 in the University category, #43 in Engineering, #18 in Law, and #36 in Management. The Law rank of #18 is the strongest position in the university’s NIRF portfolio.
Ques. What entrance exam does UPES accept for B.Tech admission?
Ans. UPES accepts UPESEAT (its own entrance test), JEE Main, and CUET scores for B.Tech admission. The minimum eligibility is 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. A personal interview follows the entrance test shortlisting.
Ques. What is the average placement package at UPES?
Ans. The overall average package at UPES in 2025 was INR 9 LPA, with a median CTC of INR 7.80 LPA. The highest offer stood at INR 52 LPA. The School of Computer Science recorded a top-10% average of INR 15 LPA in 2025.
Ques. What is the total B.Tech fee at UPES?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at UPES for 2026-27 ranges from INR 14.24 Lakhs to INR 23.30 Lakhs for the four-year programme, depending on the specialisation. Hostel fees are charged separately and start from INR 1,95,810 per year for triple-sharing accommodation.
Ques. Does UPES have hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes. UPES provides hostel accommodation at both the Bidholi and Kandoli campuses, with a combined capacity of more than 2,000 students. Separate blocks are maintained for women and men. Facilities include 24-hour electricity backup, solar water heating, Wi-Fi, laundry, and a mess. Air-conditioned options are available.
Ques. What is the MBA fee at UPES and how is admission done?
Ans. The total MBA fee at UPES is INR 19.11 to 22.95 Lakhs for the two-year programme. Admission is based on valid UPESMET, CAT, MAT, or XAT scores, with a minimum 50% in a bachelor’s degree. Selection includes entrance score shortlisting, group discussion, and personal interview.
Ques. Does UPES offer a law programme and what are the rankings?
Ans. Yes. UPES offers a five-year B.A. LL.B (Hons) programme at the Kandoli campus, with fees of INR 23.80 Lakhs for the full programme. The UPES School of Law is ranked #18 in NIRF Law 2025, making it one of the top-20 law schools in India by NIRF ranking. Admission is through ULSAT, CLAT, or CUET.
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