UPES Dehradun Admission

This page covers UPES Dehradun: courses, fees, eligibility, the admission process and campus details.

UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) is a private state university in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, set up in 2003 through an Act of the Uttarakhand legislature. It began with a focus on the energy sector and has grown into a multi-discipline university with two campuses, Bidholi and Kandoli.

It offers B.Tech, BBA, BCA, law, design, MBA, MCA and M.Tech programmes across engineering, computer science, business, law, design and media. UPES is recognised by the UGC and graded A by NAAC, and selected engineering and management programmes are NBA accredited. Admission uses its own tests (UPESEAT, UPESMET, ULSAT, UPESDAT) along with national scores such as JEE Main, CUET and CAT.

Courses and fees

The university offers 13 programmes listed on this page across arts, computer applications, design, engineering and law. Programmes include B.Tech; BBA; BCA; BA LLB; BBA LLB; B.Des. Programme-wise fees are not published in a form we could verify, so please confirm the current fee with the admission office. The UPES Dehradun fee structure on the Courses & Fees tab will be updated as soon as it is available; CampusSeva counsellors can also help you get the latest figure.

Admission process and eligibility

Admission at the university is linked to JEE Main, CUET, CAT, MAT and GATE. Keep your mark sheets, ID proof and entrance score ready, and follow the steps below for UPES Dehradun admission. CampusSeva helps with the enquiry form, a counselling call, application support and admission confirmation, so you do not have to chase each step alone.

Placements and recruiters

Recruiters listed for the university include Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Deloitte, EY and PwC. For the 2024-25 season the university reports over 2,444 students placed (about 92 per cent), a highest package of Rs 52 lakh, an average of Rs 6.83 lakh and more than 800 companies visiting. Package and placement numbers differ by programme and year, so check the Placement tab and ask the placement cell for the branch you want.

Campus, location and recognition

The university is located at P.O. Kandoli, Via Prem Nagar, Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand. The institution is listed as established in 2003. Recognition and approvals listed: UGC, NAAC A, NBA (selected programmes). Campus facilities include hostel, laboratories, gym and auditorium. For the latest notices, visit the official website.

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