NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, UPES ranks 45 under the University category
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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, UPES ranks 43 under the Engineering category
UPES, established in 2003 under the UPES Act, is a private university located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with an NAAC A grade. UPES holds approvals from AICTE, BCI, PCI, and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It is ranked 59th in the Overall category and 42nd in Engineering by NIRF 2024, with a top 50 position in Innovation by NIRF Innovation Rankings 2023. The university is also recognized internationally, ranking 801–850 in QS World University Rankings 2025 and 148 in QS Asia University Rankings 2025.
The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, offers a diverse range of programs across disciplines such as BTech, MBA, BBA, BCA, BSc, BPharm, BDes, BA, and LLB, along with postgraduate and doctoral programs in fields like engineering, management, law, design, and computer science. Admission to MBA programs at UPES requires valid scores in entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, or UPESMET. CAT 2025 registrations began on August 1, 2025, with the exam scheduled for November 30, 2025. UPES fees range from INR 60,000 to INR 10,01,780 annually, depending on the program.
The university’s robust placement record, modern campus facilities, and industry-focused curriculum make it a preferred choice for students seeking specialized education. As per the 2025 placement report, the highest package was INR 33 LPA for BTech CSE and INR 30 LPA for MBA, with an average package of INR 6–7.5 LPA. Over 480 students were placed with recruiters like Accenture, Amazon, Deloitte, EY, IBM, and TCS across sectors like IT, Energy, Oil & Gas, and Consulting.
Highlights | Details |
Establishment Year | 2003 |
Campus Size | 150 acres |
Accreditation | NAAC A Grade |
Approvals & Recognitions | UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI, AIU |
NIRF Ranking | Overall (2024): 59th, Engineering (2024): 42nd, Innovation (2023): Top 50 |
International Rankings | QS World University Rankings: 801–850 (2025), QS Asia University Rankings: 148 (2025) |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹1,10,000 - 4,10,500 | Above 50% in X, Above 50% in XII, Valid JEE score, Valid UPESEAT score |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹75,000 - 7,86,000 | Above 50% in X, XII, and graduation from a recognized university, Valid UPESMET/national entrance test score, Acceptable GMAT or CAT score |
B.Des. (Bachelor of Design) | ₹2,90,500 | 50% marks in X, 50% marks in XII, valid UPES-DAT scores, valid UCEED scores, valid NIFT scores, valid NID scores |
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹1,07,950 - 4,38,000 | Minimum 50% marks in X and XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Bio as core subjects |
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | ₹1,22,000 - 20,25,000 | Bachelor's degree in Arts, Bachelor's degree in Economics, Minimum of 50% in X exams, Minimum of 50% in XII exams |
B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) | ₹75,000 - 5,72,000 | Minimum of 50% in X, Minimum of 50% in XII |
B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | ₹1,14,000 - 1,60,667 | 50% marks in X, 50% marks in XII, Mathematics as one of the subjects, IT as one of the subjects, Computer Science as one of the subjects |
B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) | ₹1,12,000 - 1,38,000 | 50% in X exams, 50% in XII exams |
B.Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy) | ₹1,27,500 | 50% marks in X, 50% marks in XII, Science stream |
LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) | ₹3,98,000 | 50% in X, 50% in XII, graduation from a recognized university |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹1,10,000 - 2,33,000 | 50% in X, 50% in XII, 50% in graduation |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹1,68,250 - 3,43,500 | Master's degree, Minimum 50% marks in X, XII, and Graduation (any stream) |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹2,36,500 - 3,93,000 | Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks, at least 60% marks in X exams, at least 60% marks in XII exams, scores from GATE or UPES MEET. |
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | ₹1,52,000 | 50% in X exams, 50% in XII exams, graduation with 50% marks from a recognized university |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹50,000 - 3,93,000 | Master's degree in the relevant field, minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA, valid score in the entrance test |
Diploma in Pharmacy | ₹1,27,500 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics as main subjects, minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination |
B.A. + LL.B. | ₹1,84,000 - 4,07,400 | 45% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination, Passed English as a subject in 10+2 or equivalent examination |
LL.M. (Master of Law) | ₹1,84,000 - 2,79,072 | 50% marks in X, XII, and LL.B., ULSAT or CLAT-PG rank |
B.P.T. (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) | ₹1,21,500 | 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects |
M.Des. (Master of Design) | ₹4,70,000 | 50% in classes X and XII, Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 50% marks, pass the CEED or UPES-DAT entrance exam |
B.B.A. + LL.B. | ₹3,87,200 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum of 50% marks in aggregate |
B.B.A + M.B.A. | ₹2,40,667 - 10,01,780 | High school diploma or equivalent, minimum GPA of 2.0, passing score on college entrance exam |
B.Sc. + M.Sc. | ₹1,10,000 - 5,02,000 | 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination, valid score in UPES Entrance Test (UET) |
B.Tech. + M.B.A. | ₹2,43,500 | 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, valid score in UPES Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT) |
B.Com. + LL.B. | ₹3,87,200 | 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination, Passed English as a subject in 10+2 or equivalent examination |
B.Optom. (Bachelor of Optometry) | ₹1,62,000 | 10+2 qualification with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination |
M.Sc. + Ph.D. | ₹24,000 | Master's degree in a relevant field, Minimum of 55% marks, Valid score in UGC-NET, JRF, GATE, SLET, GPAT, RPSC, RAS, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DBT, INSPIRE, JEST, JGEEBILS, NBHM, UGC-JRF, JAM, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, GRE, UGC-CSIR-JRF, ICAR-JRF, ICMR-J |
B.Com. + M.B.A. | ₹2,54,000 | 50% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent examination, valid score in UPES Management Entrance Test (UPESMET) |
B.Sc. + LL.B. | ₹4,07,400 | 45% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination, Passed English as a subject in 10+2 or equivalent examination |
B.Tech+MBA | ₹2,43,500 | 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, valid score in UPES Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT) |
B.Des. + M.Des. | ₹2,90,500 | 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination, valid score in UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES DAT) |
B.Pharm. + M.B.A. | ₹1,27,500 | 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology as compulsory subjects, valid score in UPES Management Entrance Test (UPESMET) |
B.Tech. + LL.B. | ₹1,84,000 - 3,87,200 | 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination, English as a compulsory subject, valid score in UPES Law Studies Aptitude Test (UL-SAT) |
UPES offers over 266 programs across UG, PG, diploma, and doctoral levels in fields like Engineering, Management, Law, Design, Computer Applications, Health Sciences, and Liberal Studies. Key courses include BTech, MBA, BBA, BCA, BSc, BPharm, BDes, BA LLB, MTech, MCA, and MSc, with specializations in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Oil & Gas Management, and Aviation Management. Admissions are based on entrance exams or merit, with specific eligibility criteria for each program. The table below details key courses, fees, and eligibility for 2025.
Degree | Duration | Yearly Fees | Eligibility |
BTech | 4 years | Rs 1,10,000 - 4,10,500 | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII with 50% in PCM in Class XII |
BBA | 3 years | Rs 75,000 - 5,72,000 | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII |
BCom | 3 years | Rs 1,12,000 - 1,38,000 | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII |
BCA | 3 years | Rs 1,14,000 - 1,60,667 | 50% marks in Class X and XII with Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Information Technology as one of the major subject in Class XII |
BDes | 4 years | Rs 2,90,500 | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII (any stream) |
BA LLB | 5 years | Rs 3,87,200 | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII |
LLB | 3 years | - | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII (any stream) and minimum 50% marks in Graduation (any stream) |
BPharm | 4 years | Rs 1,27,500 | Minimum 50% Marks in Class X and XII with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Math, and English as a major subject in XII. |
BA | 3 years | Rs 1,22,000 - 20,25,000 | Minimum 50% marks in Class X and XII (any stream) |
MCA | 1 - 2 Years | Rs 1,52,000 | Minimum 50% in Class X and XII & 50% aggregate marks in BCA or BSc (Computer Science) or BSc (Information Technology) or any Graduation with Computer Science/ IT as a subject for three years Or with (Mathematics or Statistics or Business Math’s or Business Statistics or QT as one of the subjects at Graduation or 10+2 level) or equivalent |
Event | Date |
Paper Based Test (PBT) | September 21, 2025 |
Computer Based Test (CBT) | September 28, 2025 |
Admit card for the PBT | September 18, 2025 |
Admit card for the CBT | September 25, 2025 |
Registration Deadline for PBT | September 15, 2025 |
Registration Deadline for CBT | September 22, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
Registration Period | August 1, 2025 – September 20, 2025 |
CAT 2025 answer key challenge | First week of December 2025 |
CAT 2025 result announcement | Last week of December 2025 |
Event | Tentative Date |
Notification Release | July 2025 |
Registration Start Date | July 10, 2025 |
Registration End Date | December 5, 2025 |
Admit Card Release | December 2025 |
XAT 2026 Exam Date | January 4, 2026 |
Result Declaration | January 2026 |
Event | Date |
Notification Release | August 2025 |
Registration Start Date | August 25, 2025 |
Registration End Date (Without Late Fee) | September 25, 2025 |
Registration End Date (With Late Fee) | October 6, 2025 |
Admit Card Release | January 2026 |
GATE 2026 Exam Dates | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
Answer Key Release | February 2026 |
Result Declaration | March 19, 2026 |
Scorecard Download | March 28, 2026 – March 31, 2026 |
Degree | Specializations |
BTech | Applied Petroleum Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Cyber Security & Forensics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, IoT, Fire & Safety Engineering, Geo Science Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Food Technology |
BCA | Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, IoT, AI & Cyber Security |
BBA | General Management, Operations Management, Aviation Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Oil & Gas Management, Marketing Management, Digital Business, HR, Business Analytics, Finance Management, Entrepreneurship & Family Business, Auto Marketing |
BCom (Hons) | E-Commerce, Banking & Insurance, Taxation |
BSc | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology, Computer Science, Food, Nutrition & Dietetics, Clinical Research, Microbiology, Psychology & Behaviour, Economics + Data Science, Economics + Finance |
BDes | Graphics & Communication Design, Interior & Retail Space Design, Animation & VFX, User Experience & Interaction Design, Game Design, Fashion Design, Product Design, Transportation & Mobility Design |
BA LLB/BBA LLB/BCom LLB | Labor Law, Constitutional Law, Energy Law, Criminal Law, International Trade & Investment Law, Banking & Finance Regulations, Corporate Law, Media & Entertainment Law, Legal Compliance, Taxation Law, IPR Law, Food & Health Law, Medical & Forensics Law |
MBA | General, Power Management, International Business, Digital Business, Aviation Management, Metaverse & Web 3.0, Oil & Gas Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship & Family Business, Finance Management, Marketing Management, Strategy & Consulting (KPMG) |
MTech | Health, Safety & Environment Engineering, Pipeline Engineering, Advanced Vehicles, Rotating Equipment, Disaster Management, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Petroleum Engineering, Robotics Engineering, AI, Cyber Security & Forensics |
MSc | Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Applied Geology, Data Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Microbiology |
MA | Economics (Energy Economics), Economics (Financial Economics), Journalism & Mass Communication (Digital), Broadcasting, Photography, Advertising & Digital Marketing |
MDes | Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Industrial & Product Design, User Experience & Interaction Design, Transportation & Mobility Design |
LLM | Law & Technology, Environmental Law & Policy, AI & Machine Learning, Intellectual Property Rights, International Business Law |
PhD | Engineering (Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Safety, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Petroleum), Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Law, Economics |
The documents required for admission at UPES Dehradun have been provided below.
The final UPES Dehradun placements for 2025 have been concluded successfully. This year, a total of 560 recruiters visited the campus across consulting, BFSI, IT/Analytics, FMCG, and e-commerce sectors. A total of 2,100 students participated in the placement process, and 1,995 offers were made in total, achieving a 95% placement rate. The highest package offered was Rs 33 LPA, while the average package stood at Rs 8.50 LPA. The median CTC offered for UPES Dehradun placements 2025 was Rs 7.80 LPA. Top recruiters recruiting from the UPES Dehradun campus this year included Amazon, Microsoft India, Deloitte, Adani, and Accenture.
Particulars | Highlights |
Placement year | 2025 |
Placement rate | 95% |
Number of Participating Companies | 560 |
Total students registered | 2,100 |
Total students placed | 1,995 |
Highest Package Offered | Rs 33 LPA |
Average Package Offered | Rs 8.50 LPA |
Top 25% Average | Rs 15.20 LPA |
Top 50% Average | Rs 10.50 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Amazon, Microsoft India, Deloitte, Adani, Accenture |
Adani | Alstom | Asian Paints |
Baker Hughes. | Larsen Turbo | Hyundai |
Godrej | Halliburton | Jubilent |
KEC | Ericsson | Dr. Reddy |
The university releases its cutoff based on various examinations like JEE Main, CAT, MAT, etc. Candidates are required to meet the UPES Dehradun cutoff to secure admissions in the university. The cutoff is released in online mode by the university on its official website. For MBA admisison, cutoff is based on CAT/XAT/MAT percentile, whereas UPES Dehradun cutoff for BTech courses is based on JEE Main scores. Mentioned below is expected cutoff 2025 for MBA courses based on CAT percentile.
Programmes | Percentile (Gen Category) |
MBA Aviation Management | 50 - 55 |
MBA Business Analytics | 50 - 55 |
MBA Energy Trading | 50 - 55 |
MBA Human Resource Management | 50 - 55 |
MBA International Business | 50 - 55 |
MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 50 - 55 |
MBA Oil and Gas Management | 50 - 55 |
MBA Operations Management | 50 - 55 |
MBA Power Management | 50 - 55 |
MBA Marketing Management | 50 - 55 |
MBA
MBA in Digital BusinessMBA
MBA in Strategic Finance (Management)UPES Dehradun has been highly ranked over the years by eminent bodies. Rankings of any institute play a significant role in determining its worth. The top universities in the world are listed in the QS World University Rankings. The various other rankings of the UPES Dehradun university are mentioned below:
Year | Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
2025 | QS World University Rankings | Overall | 801 - 850 |
2024 | Times Higher Education | Overall | 801 |
2023 | NIRF | Overall | 79th |
2023 | NIRF | Engineering | 54th |
2023 | NIRF | Innovation | 101th |
2023 | NIRF | Management | 39th |
UPES Dehradun’s 150-acre campus, spread across Bidholi and Kandoli, offers modern facilities to support academic, research, and student life needs.
UCONNECT is proudly announced by UPES as part of its commitment to assisting alumni in all facets of their professional lives. UPES will provide assistance to alumni in many areas as part of the university initiative.
Some of the UPES notable alumni are:
All students who have applied for admission for UPES courses and have taken the UPES entrance examination shall be eligible for consideration for this scholarship. However, this Scholarship shall be awarded only to those students who have scholarship complied with the below-defined Scholarship Criteria for the first semester and subsequent renewal, if applicable. There are several types of UPES Dehradun scholarships that a student at UPES can get:
In case you are a Uttarakhand Bonafide resident, you are eligible for a 33% concession on tuition fee subject to fulfillment of the following conditions and submission of supporting documents:
To develop a sports culture within the University, UPES introduces a new scheme of providing scholarships for talented sports people.
Scholarship/ Free ships | Level of Representation | Achievements | Organizing Body | Remarks |
100% | International | Medal holders (Gold/Silver/Bronze) at the International Level (Representing the country) | International Olympic Committee / Commonwealth | 100% free ship on complete tuition fees and hostel |
75% | International | Participating at the International Level | International Olympic Committee / Commonwealth | 75% on Tuition fees |
50% | National | Medal holders (Gold/Silver/Bronze in team game and fourth place in individual sport | National Association / Federations / AIU / IOA / School Games Federation of India | 50% on Tuition fees |
35% | National | Participation at the National Level | National association / Federations / AIU / IOA / School Games federation of India | 35% on Tuition fees |
Dear student,
B.Tech LLB admission at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies is done through the university-level entrance exam of ULSAT. The entrance exam is held online in CBT mode and the question paper contains the following sections: Language Comprehension, Quantitative & Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning, Legal General Knowledge, and Legal Aptitude. 30 questions are asked from each section.
The ULSAT syllabus for B.Tech LLB exam is the same as for other courses. The important topics of each section are listed below:
Language Comprehension - One-word substitution, synonyms, reading comprehension, spellings, idioms, vocabulary, the figure of speech, phrases, legal terms, Sentence formation/ correction, etc.
Quantitative & Numerical Ability - Agreement and Disagreement, Odd-Even Discretion, Series, Mental Ability and Logical/ Mathematical Analysis, Deductive reasoning, Analogies, Blood Relations, Figures and Patterns, etc.
Logical Reasoning - Relationships, Analogies, Syllogism, Logical Sequences, Inferences, Cause and Effect, Statement & Assumption, Premises & Conclusion, etc.
Legal General Knowledge - Events of National and International Importance, Awards & Honours, History, Current Affairs, etc.
Legal Aptitude - Legal Maxims, Indian Constitution, Important Acts and Amendments of the Legislature, Important Supreme Court Judgments, etc.
Dear student,
No, PU CET UG exam is a Common Entrance Test conducted by Panjab University for admissions to undergraduate programs like B.Sc (Hons), B.A, B.Com, LLB and B. Pharmacy etc. It's an offline, pen-and-paper exam, and it's a competitive exam used to rank candidates for admission.
PU CET UG does not guarantee admission to B.Tech courses.