UPES offers the Bachelor of Technology as a four-year full-time undergraduate engineering programme in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, across 30 or more specialisations under three schools: School of Advanced Engineering, School of Computer Science, and School of Health Sciences and Technology. Fees range from INR 14,23,600 to INR 23,30,000 depending on specialisation. UPES is ranked 43 in Engineering by NIRF 2025 and holds NAAC Grade A accreditation.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 20 August 2026.
Key Points
- UPES B.Tech specialisations include industry-niche tracks like Gas and Applied Petroleum Engineering, Robotics and Automation, VLSI Design, and Smart Manufacturing not commonly offered at comparable private universities.
- UPESEAT is conducted every Saturday and Wednesday in online mode, enabling applicants to choose their own test date throughout the admission cycle.
- The School of Computer Science B.Tech reported a highest package of INR 52 LPA in 2024 to 2025.
UPES B.Tech Fees 2026
Fees vary by school and specialisation, ranging from INR 14,23,600 for core engineering to INR 23,30,000 for CSE specialisations.
| Course / Category | Total Fees |
|---|
B.Tech CSE (All specialisations)
B.Tech Mathematics and Computing
B.Tech Computer Science and Economics | INR 23,30,000 |
B.Tech Gas and Applied Petroleum Engineering
B.Tech VLSI Design
B.Tech Aerospace Engineering | INR 18,38,800 to INR 21,28,600 |
B.Tech Bioinformatics
B.Tech Biomedical Engineering
B.Tech Biotechnology
B.Tech Food Technology | INR 18,59,600 |
B.Tech Civil Engineering
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
B.Tech Electrical Engineering
B.Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering
B.Tech Chemical Engineering
B.Tech Robotics and Automation
B.Tech Safety and Fire Engineering
B.Tech Smart Manufacturing
B.Tech Environmental Science and Sustainability | INR 14,23,600 |
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
UPES B.Tech Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-UG 2026 Exam | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 Result | Jun 23, 2026 |
| UPES B.Tech Application Last Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
- UPESEAT is held online throughout the admission window.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class X and Class XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- B.Tech Mathematics and Computing requires minimum 70% in Class X, XII, and PCM.
- Valid score in UPESEAT, JEE Main, CUET-UG, or SAT (minimum 50th percentile). Board Merit admission for students with strong board scores.
Admission Process
- Apply online at upes.ac.in/admissions with an application fee of INR 1,750.
- Appear for UPESEAT on any preferred date, or submit JEE Main, CUET-UG, or SAT score.
- Shortlisting is based on entrance exam score and academic record.
- Shortlisted candidates attend a Personal Interview.
- Final merit list is issued followed by document verification and fee payment for seat confirmation.
UPES B.Tech vs Other Colleges
Here is how UPES B.Tech compares with similar private engineering universities on fees, exams, and ratings.
| College | Fees | Exams | Cutoff | Salary | CD Rating |
|---|
| UPES Dehradun | 14.2 L to 23.3 L | UPESEAT
JEE Main
CUET-UG
SAT | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | 4.0/5 |
| Thapar University | Not Disclosed | JEE Main | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | 4.0/5 |
| SRM University Chennai | Not Disclosed | SRMJEEE
JEE Main | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | 3.9/5 |
| Manipal Institute of Technology | Not Disclosed | MET
JEE Main | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | 4.3/5 |
✓ Opt for this if
- You want a B.Tech in Petroleum, Gas, Safety, or Energy Engineering not available at most private universities.
- Your JEE Main score is in the 50 to 70 percentile range and you want a NIRF-ranked engineering degree.
- The UPESEAT flexibility of choosing your own test date suits your preparation timeline.
✗ Skip if
- Your JEE Main score qualifies for NITs or IITs, where fees are lower and brand value is higher.
- CSE at INR 23.3 Lakhs is beyond budget and comparable CSE quality is available at lower fees elsewhere.
- You need placement specifically in South India or Mumbai, where UPES has limited recruiter footprint.
UPES B.Tech Placement 2025
UPES placed over 2,400 students in 2024 to 2025 with 800 or more companies participating.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|
| Highest Package (School of Computer Science) | INR 52 LPA |
| Top 10% Average (School of Computer Science) | INR 42 LPA |
| Highest Package (School of Advanced Engineering) | INR 27.6 LPA |
| Top 10% Average (School of Advanced Engineering) | INR 18.2 LPA |
| University-Wide Average CTC | INR 6.83 LPA |
| Key Recruiters | Amazon, Microsoft India, Deloitte, ONGC, Adani, Maruti Suzuki, Boeing, TCS, L and T, Schlumberger |
UPES B.Tech Scholarships 2026
UPES awarded INR 46 Crore in scholarships in 2023 to 2024 benefiting over 6,800 students.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| Entry Merit Scholarship | 10% to 30% tuition waiver | Class XII board marks or JEE Main or CUET score | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Jyoti Freeship Scholarship | 100% semester fee waiver | 80%+ in Class X and XII, family income under INR 8 Lakhs per year | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Domicile Scholarship | 25% tuition per semester | Uttarakhand domicile certificate | Aug 20, 2026 |
| UPES Shakti Scholarship | Up to 30% tuition waiver | Girl students in B.Tech programmes | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Defence Personnel Ward | 35% tuition (Year 1) | Child of serving, retired, or martyred defence personnel | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Academic Performance Scholarship | 10% to 20% tuition | From 2nd year, minimum 8.5 CGPA and 75% attendance | Per semester |
- Only one scholarship applies at a time and covers tuition fees only.
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