UPES Dehradun offers a 2-year full-time M.Tech across 12 specialisations under the School of Advanced Engineering and the School of Computer Science. Total fees range from INR 3,86,400 to INR 8,60,400. Admission is through CUET-PG or a valid GATE or NET score, followed by a Personal Interview. UPES is ranked 43rd in Engineering by NIRF 2025.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 20 August 2026.
Key Points
- GATE-qualified candidates at or above the 75th percentile receive a Fellowship of up to INR 12,400 per month plus a research grant of up to INR 50,000 funded through UPES.
- Specialisations in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, E-Mobility, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Sustainability Engineering are uncommon at M.Tech level among private universities in North India.
- All admitted M.Tech candidates must submit a 1,000-word research proposal. GATE and NET holders skip the internal Research Entrance Test but still appear for the PI and proposal review.
UPES M.Tech Fees 2026
Fees vary by specialisation group. Engineering specialisations (Chemical, Renewable Energy, E-Mobility, CFD, Robotics, Sustainability, Construction Technology, Petroleum) start at INR 3,86,400, Health Safety and Environment at INR 6,16,200, and Computer Science specialisations (AI and ML, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, Data Science) at INR 8,60,400 for the full 2-year programme.
| Specialisation Group | Total Fees (2 Years) |
|---|
| Chemical Engg, Renewable Energy, E-Mobility, CFD, Robotics, Sustainability, Construction Technology, Petroleum Engg | INR 3,86,400 to INR 4,17,700 |
| Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) | INR 6,16,200 |
| AI and ML, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, Data Science | INR 8,60,400 |
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
UPES M.Tech Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 | Concluded |
| Last Date to Apply at UPES | 20 August 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- B.Tech or BE in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
- Minimum 55% in Class X and Class XII.
- GATE or NET qualification is preferred. Candidates without it may qualify through CUET-PG and the internal research proposal round.
Admission Process
- Apply online at the UPES admissions portal with an application fee of INR 1,750.
- Submit a valid CUET-PG score or a GATE or NET scorecard. GATE at the 75th percentile and above makes the candidate eligible for the Fellowship.
- Candidates without GATE or NET appear in the internal Research Entrance Test.
- All shortlisted candidates submit a 1,000-word research proposal before the Personal Interview.
- Final merit list combines the entrance test or GATE or NET score and the PI.
UPES M.Tech vs Other Colleges
Here is how UPES M.Tech compares with similar private universities on fees, entrance exams, cutoff, and placements.
| College | Fees | Exams | Cutoff | Salary | CD Rating |
|---|
| UPES Dehradun | 3.9 L to 8.6 L | CUET-PG
GATE
NET | GATE 75 percentile (Fellowship) | INR 6 LPA (Median, 2024) | 4.0/5 |
| VIT Vellore | 3 L to 6.4 L | VITMEE
GATE | Not Disclosed | INR 6.5 to 8 LPA (Avg) | 4.1/5 |
| SRM IST Chennai | 0.1 L to 7.5 L | GATE
SRMJEEE-PG | Not Disclosed | INR 8.65 LPA (Median) | 4.0/5 |
| Thapar University Patiala | 3.9 L | GATE
Thapar PG Entrance | Not Disclosed | INR 8 LPA (Min, 90% placed) | 3.9/5 |
✓ Opt for this if
- A GATE score at or above the 75th percentile is available and the monthly Fellowship of INR 12,400 plus a research grant can partially offset fees.
- The target specialisation (E-Mobility, Sustainability Engineering, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, or HSE) is not available at comparably ranked private universities.
- NIRF rank 43 in Engineering is acceptable and the Dehradun campus suits the preference for North India.
✗ Skip if
- A strong GATE score qualifies for an NIT or a top-20 NIRF Engineering institution where the brand value is higher at a similar or lower fee.
- The M.Tech goal is core CSE and VIT or SRM offers the same specialisation at a comparable fee with a stronger placement median.
- No GATE or NET score is available and the research proposal requirement is a barrier.
UPES M.Tech Placement 2026
UPES reported an overall placement rate of 92% for the 2024-25 batch, with 2,444 students placed across 800 companies. M.Tech graduates from the School of Advanced Engineering saw a median package of INR 6 LPA, with the top 10% averaging INR 17.9 to 18.2 LPA. Key M.Tech recruiters include Adani, ONGC, Siemens, Boeing, Airbus, Bosch, and Shell.
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Overall Placement Rate (2024-25) | 92% |
| M.Tech Median Package (School of Advanced Engineering) | INR 6 LPA |
| Top 10% Average CTC | INR 17.9 to 18.2 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Adani, ONGC, Siemens, Boeing, Bosch, Shell |
UPES M.Tech Scholarships 2026
UPES offers a GATE-linked Fellowship for M.Tech students and merit-based scholarships from the second year. Only the highest applicable scholarship is awarded per student per semester.
| Scholarship | Criteria | Benefit |
|---|
| GATE Fellowship | Valid GATE score at or above 75th percentile | INR 12,400 per month plus research grant up to INR 50,000 |
| Alumni Scholarship | UPES graduate (2021 or later) | 50% tuition for full programme |
| Academic Merit (from Semester 2) | Top 10% with CGPA 8.5 and above, no backlogs | 10 to 20% tuition |
- Verify scholarship details at the UPES official website.
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