UPES Dehradun: Admission, Ranking, Courses, Fees, Placements

UPES Dehradun Admission: The registrations for UCEED 2024 have commenced on October 3, 2023, for B.Des admission. The mode of application is online and the last date to register for exam is October 31, 2023. With a late fee, candidates can register up to November 8, 2023. 

UPES Dehradun NIRF Ranking 2023 has been officially announced. The University of Petroleum Studies has got the 52nd rank in the NIRF University Ranking list. Also, as per the NIRF Management Ranking list 2023, the university has got the 39th position. The university also received the 54th rank in the NIRF Engineering Ranking 2023. 

The QS Asia University Rankings 2023 place the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies ninth among universities overall. The IACBE, NBA, NAAC, UGC, Bar Council of India, and Pharmacy Council of India all accredited the university, and it has received an A grade from NAAC.

With almost 2000 offers, UPES Placements for 2023 have been completed. The average package was Rs 8.66 lakh per annum, while the top package was Rs 36 lakh per annum. At the placement drive, recruiters from companies including Amazon, ONGC, Boeing, Microsoft India, and others took part. 

With its seven schools, the UPES Dehradun courses are provided in more than 20 industry-aligned and specialised UG and PG programmes. The main curriculum, with 20 specialities, is the UPES B.Tech. JEE Main or UPESEAT tests administered by the university are used to select students for the B.Tech programme. 

The UPES Act passed by the State Assembly of Uttarakhand in 2003 created the UPES University. Students interested in Management, Engineering, and Science can take courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through UPES University's nine schools of study. 

UPES Dehradun is a privately managed university offering quality education at the UG and PG levels. The UPES Dehradun courses are offered through its various schools of learning. The university provides global exposure to its students with a credit-transfer opportunity to The University of Queensland, Australia for the B.Tech students. The highlights of the university are mentioned below.

UPES Dehradun Details

The university offers 20+ courses at the UG and PG levels. The B.Tech course is the flagship course offered by the university and the admissions to B.Tech are based on exams like UPESEAT (University of Petroleum & Energy Studies Engineering Aptitude Test) and JEE Mains. MBA is another popular course among the UPES Dehradun courses and admissions are based on exams like UPESMET (UPES Management Entrance Test), CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT, etc. The courses offered along with the fees are mentioned below for the reference of aspiring students.

UPES Dehradun Fees and Courses List

The top universities in the world are listed in the QS World University Rankings. This year the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies QS Ranking 2023 is in the band 243 and the overall score is 22.5. Apart from this, various other rankings of the university are mentioned below:

• The UPES Dehradun rank in India by the NIRF 2022 for the overall category is 97.
• For Law, the university has been ranked 21 by the NIRF 2022 report.
• The ranking for MBA by the NIRF 2022 is 41.
• The UPES Dehradun ranking for B.Tech by the NIRF 2022 rankings is 61.
• Ranked 243rd in Asia by the QS Asia University Rankings 2023.
• Ranked the 3rd Private University in India by the QS Asia University Rankings 2023.
• Among India’s Top 10 Institutions in Academic Reputation, the UPES Dehradun ranking is 9th.

The UPES Dehradun admission process for various courses is based on the scores of national-level entrance examinations. The important dates for the same are mentioned below. 

UPES Dehradun B.Des Admission 2023: UCEED Schedule

The admission criteria for each of the courses offered at the university differ. UPES conducts its own entrance examinations for various courses like the UPESMET, UPESEAT, UPESDAT, and, ULSAT. Apart from this, the university also accepts various national-level exams like JEE Mains, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GATE, etc. The UPES Dehradun eligibility is mentioned in the following table for various courses.

UPES Dehradun Eligibility Criteria

The university releases its cutoff based on various examinations like JEE Main, CAT, MAT, etc. Candidates are required to meet the minimum eligibility cutoff to secure admissions in the university. The UPES Dehradun JEE Main cut off along with the cut off for other examinations is mentioned below. 

UPES Dehradun Cut Off 

The university has recently concluded the placement drive for 2022 and released the official data. The UPES Dehradun placements B.Tech were maximum with the highest package of Rs 50.09 lakh per annum being awarded to a B.Tech Computer Science student. More than 3800 students were placed in multinational companies. The highest package offered in 2022 was a 25% increase as compared to 2021. The overall average package was Rs 8.37 lakh per annum and the average package offered for UPES Dehradun placements MBA was Rs 6.48 lakh per annum. Moreover, the placement rate in 2022 was 27% more as compared to the placements in 2021. The various placement statistics are mentioned below.

UPES Dehradun Placement Statistics 2022

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:

1. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS           

Up to 100% merit scholarship, 50% reserved for girl students

1. Who will get a Scholarship?

        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.

1. Scholarship Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded to up to 10% of the Top performers on UPES Entrance Exam. UPES reserves the right to conduct multiple rounds of entrance examination and the merit list of each round will be prepared separately. However, UPES's sole discretion, is to decide consideration of next in line of the top 10 for said Scholarship, in case the top performer does not accept the scholarship for any reason.

1. Total number of scholarships

The total number of scholarships available is up to 1900 (out of this 50% will be reserved for girls i.e., 950 scholarships and the the balance is for general category including boys and girls both).

1. Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship will be awarded in the range of 20% to 100% on tuition fees for 1^st semester only. Renewal of scholarships for the rest of the semesters is at the sole discretion of UPES.

1. Scholarship Renewal Criteria

Continuation of Scholarship in the subsequent semesters will be as per the University policy which may differ year on a yearly basis. However, it will be subject to meeting of minimum eligibility criteria as below:

• Minimum SGPA/CGPA of 8.5 in each semester.
• Passed every semester on the first try without any supplementary or improvement exam.
• Maintenance of 75% attendance in the entire semester
• No disciplinary action initiated/ awarded against the student
• Exemplary behavior and compliance with all other norms as prescribed by the University from time to time
• If a student fails to score a minimum of 8.5 SGPA in any semester, the scholarship will not be renewed
• Scholarship will be awarded in form of Fee Concession; Fee Discount; or Fee Waiver on tuition fees only. The decision on the percentage of the Fee Concession; Fee Discount; or Fee Waiver on Tuition fees shall be the sole discretion of UPES.
• It is the responsibility of the applicants to check their eligibility before submitting their applications. In case the applicant is found non-eligible at any stage, his/her submission or scholarship will be disqualified.
• Decision of the Scholarship Committee shall be final applicants and cannot be challenged.
• The Result shall be communicated to all shortlisted applicants through Email/SMS.
• UPES reserves the right to withdraw or amend any listed scholarship without prior notification and at any point in time at its sole discretion.
• If a scholarship-selected student chooses to decline the course offer, said student’s scholarship shall be void.
• The Scholarship amount will be adjusted against student fees. Awarded scholarships can’t be exchanged for cash/cheque or transferred to any other course or campus or academic year/semester etc.
• Awarded scholarships can’t be exchanged for cash or transferred to any other course or campus or academic year etc
• Applicant/student shall not be eligible to apply for any future year/semester scholarship under this category if in any semester applicant/student fails to comply with Renewal Criteria.
• A student/applicant will be eligible for award of only one type/scheme of Scholarship in a given Academic semester/year.

Disclaimer:

1. Notwithstanding anything under this Scholarship, UPES’s Management has sole discretion to edit, modify, change, update, continue or abandon this Scholarship going forward at any given point in time, without any prior written intimation. Vice Chancellor will be the final deciding authority for all scholarship decisions.
2. There is no concept of automatic renewal for next semester. The Sponsorship Committee shall decide every semester on a case-to-case basis.
3. Please note that this communication is without prejudice to any rights of UPES and this communication should not be considered as a waiver of any rights of UPES in the applicants’ favor.

2. 33% fee concession for Bonafide Uttarakhand students*

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:

• ‘Sthai Niwas Praman Patra’ certificate, along with the admission form.
• Income certificate proving that your gross family income is not more than Rs.12 lakh per annum, along with a copy of the last income tax return filed

3. FREE SHIPS

With the objective of access to quality education to all UPES is to provide scholarships to student who comes from the economically weaker section but with high aspiration, commitment, and caliber.

Terms and Conditions/Eligibility Criteria-

• the Total number of 50 seats only for the regular program be on a merit basis.
• Upper age limit for UG and PG programs- 20 and 25 years respectively (On the date of Registration).
• Minimum academic eligibility for the respective program at the time of admission should be met, as mentioned in the Admission prospectus.
• EWS certificate to be submitted which is issued by District Magistrate (DM) /Additional District Magistrate (ADM) / Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/ Additional Deputy Commissioner/ First Class Stipendiary/ Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Executive Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner.
• As per JEE notification EWS category income to be up to Rs.8 lakhs per annum.
• Renewal of free ships will be based on:-
• 6.0 SGPA / CGPA in last exam passed
• No disciplinary case registered or reported

4. SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP

To develop a sports culture within the University, UPES introduces a new scheme of providing scholarships for talented sports people.

New and Existing Students

UPES Dehradun SEATS

Terms & Conditions / Eligibility New Enrollments

• Scholarship will be awarded as per the seats mentioned above against each game /sport. These seats can be transferred to other games if required after approval of Vice Chancellor / Registrar
• Minimum academic eligibility for the respective program at the time of admission should be met, as mentioned in the admission prospectus.
• The scholarship will be applicable only if the student continues the sport as a part of the UPES team.
• The University would verify the documents submitted by the student and conduct personal interview with the expert panel.
• The participation/achievement at State/National/International level should not be more than two years from the date of registration
• The candidate seeking admission under any of the above categories of sports shall be required to produce the relevant documents of proof of his/her participation and Medal Won. Scholarship Committee will take the final decision regarding the Scholarship.
• The scholarship under this category shall be given in the first year and its continuation shall be decided by Scholarship Committee

Existing Students

• In the case of an existing student all the current dues should be cleared before availing of the scholarships
• 67% overall attendance is mandatory
• No case of indiscipline as per the University records
• No existing backlog in the exams appeared at UPES

 New and Existing Students

• All such students will have to ensure that they practice regularly / seek expert advice / participate in coaching camps to maintain / improve their standard and performance.
• The scholarship awarded is for one year and is renewable from year to year, provided the awardees improve/maintain the proficiency in the game concerned.
• The scholarship can be withdrawn if the student is found involved in any act of indiscipline (within or outside the campus) is not able to clear his / her academic assessments or any other academic requirement as per the university student bulletin.
• The Scholarship is applicable only on the Tuition Fee and does not apply to any other head like Admission fee, Examination fee, Transport fee, Hostel Fee, or any other fee / expanse which may occur from time to time.
• Scholarship Committee will reserve the rights to increase/decrease / approve / deny the amount of scholarship

5. SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE – For Second Year Onwards

The Academic scholarship policy will be applicable for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The scholarship will be awarded to 10% of the total students enrolled in each of the program or 1 student whichever is higher. The 10% will be rounded off to the nearest next number. The Scholarship policy w.e.f. year 2022 based on the meritorious performance of the students in the academic year 2022-24 as under:

In case of tie, the CGPA will be calculated up to third decimal points. The scholarships will be disbursed at the end of each Academic Year as per terms and conditions listed below:

• CGPA of 8.5 and above for both domicile and non-domicile.
• Should not been awarded grade F in any of the course/paper in any of the semesters.
• Shall fulfil the prescribed attendance norms.
• No involvement in any indiscipline or misconduct.
• Scholarship will only be awarded till pre final year, students availing scholarship till/ during pre-final year will have to pay full fee for both the semesters during final year as applicable to all other students

6. STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The University has extended financial support to the students who are unable to pay the tuition fee on account of having lost any of their earning parents after taking admission. 

 Amount Given as Support:

• The financial support extended by the University is a relaxation of Rs 50,000/- towards their tuition fee per semester till the last qualifying semester.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The student should maintain/improve their academic performance every semester.
• The students applying for relaxation should not have any NC (Not Clear) or Backlog in any semester. However, the scholarship committee can use its discretion can recommend the Vice Chancellor for approval without using this as a precedent for future cases of the same nature if any.
• He/ She should also have a clear record of discipline background.
• This relaxation is applicable only for the upcoming semester.

Applicable Conditions:

• The above relaxation is only for one semester.
• Students desirous for the extension in next semester will be required to submit fresh application along with the grade card of last exam passed once a communication is circulated by the department of Student Engagement and Experience.
• The Committee reserves the final right to approve an application received from the students.

7. ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Applicable to all Alumni graduated from 2017 onwards. For any Alumni graduated before 2017,department of alumni relations will present the case to the scholarship committee for special approval.
2. Alumni have to meet the notified eligibility criteria for AY 2022-24 for the respective programs.

Admission Criteria:

1. Alumni have to directly apply online and have to email his/her academic details. along with application number.
2. Alumni have to go through the admission process of the applied program as per the notified selection process for AY 2022-24.
3. Alumni will have to clear the selection process.

Offered Scholarship:

1. Applicable on only 35% tuition fee waiver for the full duration of the program. Rest all fee components to be charged as per the notification of AY 2022-24.
2. No other scholarship will be offered or clubbed with this scholarship.
3. No Alumni fee to be charged.
4. Renewal of the scholarship for the subsequent year will be only based on attaining minimum 8 SGPA /CGPA with no back log and no disciplinary cases registered or reported against the student.
5. In case of refund applied after admissions – refund policy will be applicable for AY 2022-24.
    

8. Digital Innovation Scholarships (Sponsored by Meta) - School of Modern Media

Who will Get the Scholarship?

All students who have applied for admission for UPES SOMM undergraduate courses whose family income meets the eligibility criteria and have qualified through the Selection process.

Eligible students, as above, will be chosen based on the UPES scholarship test and Personal interview for this scholarship.

The scholarship test: Interested students should send in a short video, shot and edited on phone, of themselves talking to the camera (minimum 2 minutes, maximum 3 minutes duration) talking about their life story, achievements and why they should be considered for this scholarship.

The video should be emailed to: somm.meta@upes.ac.in

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a final interview with the selection committee.   

Scholarship Criteria

100% Scholarship on tuition fees will be awarded to a total number of 6 candidates out of which 1 will be the existing student of SOMM and 5 fresh candidates who have qualified our selection criteria & UPES scholarship test and have been awarded provisional admission.

Scholarship Terms and Conditions

• The scholarship shall be awarded to the candidates, whose family’s gross annual income should be up to Rs.8 lac. This includes income from all sources such as agriculture, salary, business, etc.
• Scholarship shall be equivalent to 100% tuition fees, which shall be applicable for the complete one year consisting of two semesters. Renewal of scholarships for the rest of the semesters shall be at the sole discretion of UPES.
• Last date to apply to avail of this scholarship is 25th July.

Documents required

• Address proof
• Current academic year grades card or Proof of admission (college ID card/admission fees receipt etc.), as the case may be;
• Photo identity proof
• Proof of income

Scholarship Highlights

• Girl Child Scholarship
• Merit-Based Scholarship based on XII marks
• Scholarship for Uttarakhand State Toppers
• Scholarships based on scores in the various entrance test

UPES Dehradun campus has 12 research centers with over 40 funded research projects. These centers have previously completed research projects from government institutions such as the Department of Science and Technology. The UPES Dehradun Infrastructure at the campus area includes the followingfacilities:

Campus Facilities at UPES

Library: UPES College Dehradun has three main library buildings: Bidholi Campus, School of Law, and School of Business. The library is networked and can be accessed through the institute’s network. It has over 1.9 Lakhs printed books, over 2.1 Lakhs e-books, and full texts of over 50000 e-journals.

Laboratories: UPES has many labs that supply firsthand experience to students. These include specific domain-specific labs, a Chemistry lab, Design Labs, Laboratory for prototyping/3D modeling, and a computing center.

Research Centers: UPES Dehradun campus has 12 research centers with over 40 funded research projects. These centers have previously completed research projects from government institutions such as the Department of Science and Technology.

Hostel Facilities at UPES

Residence: UPES Petroleum College Dehradun hostels can accommodate over two hundred students. It accommodates both boys and girls. Air conditioning facilities are also available. There are private hostels too outside the campus.

Mess: UPES Campus has a food court that supplies healthy and exciting dishes. Food from almost every religion or region is available according to the menu, which keeps changing at two weeks.

Other Facilities at UPES

Auditorium: UPES has a spacious auditorium for various events held at the university.

Hospital: The university has a medical center on the premises to take care of the medical needs of the faculty and the students. Wi-Fi: Students will get high-speed Wi-Fi inside the UPES campus.

Alumni associations: The University ‘Alumni Connect’ helps students with Higher Education, Upskilling and Reskilling, Career Progression, and Counselling support.

UPES Other Details

Faculty – The university keeps a faculty-student ratio of 1:25. The faculty members are highly qualified and are from prestigious backgrounds. They have in-depth knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects. They have also got a five-star QS rating for employment.

Collaborations – UPES has collaborations with more than fifty institutions from all over the world including the University of California and the University of Essex. They also have collaborations with giant companies including IBM, SAP, and DELL.

Extra-Curricular Activities – All the extra-curricular activities and cultural programs are organized by the Student Engagement and Experience (SEE) committee. UPES organizes sports and cultural events at regular intervals. It has an annual program called Uurja where students can showcase their extra-curricular skills. All the events in Urja are categorized into social, cultural, and fun. Some of the clubs at UPES Petroleum University are:

•  UPES FIPI Student Chapter (Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry)
•  SAEINDIA UPES Collegiate Club - Society of Automotive Engineers India
•  UPES ACM - Association for Computing Machinery
•  UPES ACM-W (Association for Computing Machinery-Women)
•  UPES-CODE CHEF (CIT)

Research: The university is always focused on research and development. It has many research publications, patents, and ongoing funded research projects. It also has more than eighty research collaborations. UPES has main three research centers:

• Nano Science and Nano Technology Research Center
• Robotics Research Center
• Water Research- From the center for Sustainable Management

Student Projects: The University of Petroleum and Engineering Studies supports and encourages various innovative projects. An example would be the prototype of an electric vehicle designed and manufactured by mechanical engineering students: E-BAHN. The vehicle was completely built-in UPES under the guidance of the faculty and lab in charge. Another example would be a handwashing system. Built completely by a student, Aman Sharma, this prototype reminds people to wash hands regularly, wear masks and keep social distance.

Student Support: UPES Petroleum University Dehradun understands that students may face physical and emotional challenges during their period of study. It supplies opportunities for personal counseling for students. The university supplies various medical services such as a well-equipped infirmary, ambulance, and medical insurance. It also supplies financial aid for students who are unable to pay their fees by giving various scholarships and fee waivers. Those students who are facing difficulties in their studies can also take the remedial coaching provided by UPES.

UPES takes care of the extracurricular needs of the students for keeping their minds and body fit and healthy.

Sports Activities: UPES regularly organizes sports events. Following is the list of sports events organized by UPES.

• UPES Annual Athletics Meet
• Intra Mural Tournaments
• Inter-University Participation
• Yoga and Meditation
• Khel Utsav – UPES Sports Festival

Cultural Activities: The Student Experience and Engagement (SEE) organizes fresher’s party and the Annual Cultural Festival – Uurja. Here students can showcase their skills and talents; the fresher’s party is hosted by second-year students.

National Service Scheme: From April 2018, students can join NSS. Here students can learn to co-operate, be disciplined, and become confident.

Student Chapters: There are various student clubs at the universities. These supply a way for students to build their connections and gain mentorship. List of student chapters/UPES Dehradun clubs:

• ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• UPES FIPI Student Chapter (Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry)
• SPE - Society of Petroleum Engineers
• AAPG - American Association of Petroleum Geologist
• SEG - Society of Explorations Geophysicists
• IIChE - Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
• SAEINDIA UPES Collegiate Club - Society of Automotive Engineers India
• FSAI - Fire and Security Association of India – HSE
• ASSP - American Society of Safety Professional - FSE/ HSE
• GreenUp – HSE
• Aerospace Club
• Infinity Club – Aerospace
• ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
• CSA (Cloud Security Alliance)
• Computer Society of India (CSI) (ISSA Dehradun Chapter)
• UPES ACM - Association for Computing Machinery
• UPES ACM-W (Association for Computing Machinery-Women)
• Microsoft Technical Community - UPES
•  UPES-CODE CHEF (CIT)
• HYPERVISION

• The University of Petroleum and Energy Sciences Dehradun has been awarded a five-star rating overall by QS. It has a five-star rating in teaching, employability, Academic development, facilities, and program strength
• UPES Petroleum Institute Dehradun has been awarded University of the Year (North India) by ASSOCHAM in 2021
• UPES College has been accredited Grade 'A' by NAAC in 2021
• UPES has been certified for safety and hygiene by Bureau Veritas
• UPES University of Petroleum and Energy Studies has been given a perfect score of 150/150 as a testament to exceptional E-Learning methods QS I Gauge E-Lead
• UPES was Awarded Best Training Institute Award,” for the Port and Shipping Management Program at the international SHIPTEK conference held in Dubai on 29th May 2016
• Health Safety & Environment Laboratory of University of Petroleum & Energy Studies(UPES), Dehradun is NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) certification
• UPES was awarded at the Educator Award Function organized by the Times of India
• "Certificate of Merit" Awarded by Competition Success Review (CSR) under the category "Best Managed University"

UPES Uttarakhand has 7 schools to provide advanced courses. The faculty members at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies are very educated and always willing to support students. The faculty members have also achieved awards and were certificated for their performances. UPES Dehradun faculty list is provided below with their name and designation. 

Prof Gurvinder Singh Virk (Dean, School of Engineering)

Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh (Deam, School of Law)

Rajan Iyer (Professor, School of Design)

Dr. Githa S Heggde (Dean, School of Business)

Dr. B.K Chaturvedi (Assistant Professor, Section Grade, School of Business)

Dr. Atri Nautiyal (Associate Professor, School of Business)

Dr. Mohammad Yaqoot (Senior Associate Professor, School of Business)

Dr. Neeraj Mahindroo (Dean, School of Health Science)

Dr. Amit Agarwal (Professor, School of Computer Science)

Professor Nalin Mehta (Dean, School of Modern Media)

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:

• Rachiyta Jain (2012-2018) - Junior Legal Research Consultant, NHRC Delhi, Co-founder of The Cyber Blog India
• Suvansh Duggal - Scientist at Bureau of Indian Standards
• Tushar Dauthal - Director at Cerebrati Consulting
• Arkoday Roy - Principle Associate at Cyril Amachand Mangaldas 
• Ugyen Tsheing - Topped Bhutan Civil Services Examination 2020