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University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) is a private university located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

  • Founded: 2003 through the UPES Act passed by the State Legislature of Uttarakhand.

  • Recognition: Approved and recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) — degrees are UGC-approved.

  • Accreditation: Accredited NAAC A Grade.

  • Not affiliated: Self-financed (doesn’t receive regular government grants).

UPES started with a focus on energy and petroleum studies but now offers a wide range of programs across fields.

📊 2. Rankings & Accreditations

UPES has notable national and international recognition:

🌍 Global & National Rankings

  • Ranked No. 1 private university in India for academic reputation by QS World University Rankings 2026.

  • QS Asia Rankings: Ranked in Asia and South Asia with subject rankings including Engineering & Technology.

  • NIRF 2025:

    • Overall University: 45th in India

    • Law: 18th

    • Management: 36th

    • Engineering: 43rd

  • Ranked globally and nationally by Times Higher Education and U.S. News & World Report.

🏅 Approvals & Memberships

  • Recognised by UGC, AIU (Association of Indian Universities), PCI for pharmacy, and BCI for law programs.

  • Some programs have NBA accreditation.

📚 3. Schools & Courses

UPES offers a wide variety of UG, PG, and doctoral programs through multiple schools:

🎓 Key Schools

  • School of Advanced Engineering

  • School of Computer Science

  • School of Business

  • School of Law

  • School of Design

  • School of Liberal Studies & Media

  • School of Health Sciences & Technology

🧑‍🎓 Popular Programs

Undergraduate

  • B.Tech (Engineering): CSE, AI, PetroleumEngineering, Civil, Aerospace, etc.

  • BA LLB / BBA LLB (Law)

  • BBA, BCA, B.Sc., B.Des

Postgraduate

  • MBA (many specialisations: Oil & Gas, Aviation, Analytics, IB, etc.)

  • M.Tech, MCA, LLM

Doctoral

  • PhD programs in multiple disciplines.

Entrance Exams Accepted:
JEE Main, UPESEAT, CUET, UPESMET, CLAT/ULSAT for law, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT for MBA, and others.

💰 4. Fees & Financials

Fees vary widely by program:

🔹 Indicative Fee Ranges (approximate)*:

  • B.Tech: ₹12–20+ lakh total (varies by specialization)

  • MBA: ~₹4.6 lakh+ per year, depending on specialisation

  • Law & Design / Other UG: often ₹2–4 lakh yearly depending on program

💡 Precise fees depend on batch & specialization — check official UPES site for official details.

💼 5. Admissions

🔎 Entry Requirements

  • For B.Tech: 10+2 with relevant subjects; various exams like JEE Main, UPESEAT, CUET are accepted.

  • For MBA: Entrance tests include UPESMET, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT followed by GD/PI in many cases.

  • Law: CLAT, LSAT/ULSAT or university entrance pathways.

🤝 6. Placement & Career Prospects

UPES conducts regular placement drives with thousands of students placed annually:

📊 Placement Highlights (Recent)

  • Placement rate typically above 90%.

  • Highest packages for engineering / CSE often go above ₹50 LPA (Indicative).

  • Average packages vary widely by school and batch (engineering ~₹8–10 LPA range).

  • MBA highest packages around ~₹29 LPA; top 10% averages ~₹15–16 LPA.

🔎 Top recruiters include companies in IT, consulting, energy, and more.

💡 Overall, placements can be strong for top students, but average outcomes may vary by program and individual performance. (Online student/community experiences vary.)

🏫 7. Campus & Facilities

UPES offers a modern campus in Dehradun with:

  • Academic blocks, labs, libraries

  • Hostels & dining

  • Sports, auditoriums, and activity spaces

  • Industry-aligned training & incubation opportunities

🧑‍🎓 8. Student Experience & Reputation

Positive:
✔ Industry focus & practical courses
✔ Strong infrastructure and global rankings
✔ Networking with recruiters

Mixed / Critical Views:
Student opinions online point to mixed experiences regarding faculty quality, ROI, cost of attendance, and placement consistency — especially outside the highest-performing students. These are individual perspectives and not official data.

🧠 Summary

UPES University (Dehradun) is one of India’s notable private universities with strong national & global rankings, a broad range of programs, and solid placement records for many students. However, costs are relatively high and outcomes can vary by course and individual performance.

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