UPES Dehradun — NIRF #45 | No.1 Private University India (QS) | 100% Placements | Admission 2026
UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies), Dehradun was established in 2003 as Asia's first energy and core sector university. Ranked #45 nationally by NIRF 2025 and No. 1 private university in academic reputation in India by QS 2026. The first Indian university to receive QS 5-Stars in Employability. 100% placement record for 5 consecutive years. 19,100+ students, 40,000+ alumni at Google, Microsoft, Bain, KPMG, McKinsey, ONGC and more.
College Highlights
About UPES
UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) was established through the UPES Act, 2003 of the Uttarakhand State Legislature as Asia's first energy and core sector university. It is UGC-recognised and has achieved landmark rankings: NIRF 2025 ranked UPES #45 among Universities, #18 in Law, #36 in Management, and #43 in Engineering. UPES stands in the 501–600 band in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, placing it 5th in India — improving from 7th in 2025. In Research Quality, UPES jumped 57 positions in just one year to rank 299 globally. UPES is the No. 1 private university in academic reputation in India as per QS World University Rankings 2026, and is among the top 2% of universities in the world. UPES is the first Indian university to be awarded 5 Stars on Employability (Placements) by the globally acclaimed QS Rating. The university has achieved 100% placements for five consecutive years. It has 50+ faculty members among the world's top 2% researchers as per the Stanford University list. UPES offers programs through seven schools: School of Advanced Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Design, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences & Technology, and School of Liberal Studies and Humanities. The UPES family includes 19,100+ students, 1,500+ faculty and staff, and a thriving alumni community of 40,000+ working at marquee brands like EY, KPMG, Bain and Co., McKinsey & Company, Capgemini, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, ITC, Adani Power, ONGC, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte and more.
Campus Amenities
Top Courses & Fees
All Fees are ApproximateB.Tech – Computer Science & Engineering (CSE, AI/ML, Data Science, Immersive Tech, CS & Economics)
Top-ranked CSE school. Placements at Microsoft, Google, Accenture, Amazon.
B.Tech – Advanced Engineering (Petroleum, Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical)
Asia's original energy-sector engineering school. Recruiters: SLB, ONGC, Boeing, Shell, Reliance.
B.Tech – Health Sciences & Technology
Interdisciplinary health tech and biomedical engineering.
UPES Dehradun — Courses & Fees 2026
| Course | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE) | 4 Years | Rs 14–20 Lakhs (approx) |
| B.Tech (Advanced Engineering) | 4 Years | Rs 14–20 Lakhs (approx) |
| MBA | 2 Years | Rs 10–14 Lakhs (approx) |
| BBA | 3 Years | Rs 7.5–10 Lakhs (approx) |
| BA LLB / BBA LLB | 5 Years | Rs 12–18 Lakhs (approx) |
| B.Des | 4 Years | Rs 12–16 Lakhs (approx) |
| BCA | 3 Years | Rs 7.5–10 Lakhs (approx) |
| B.Pharm | 4 Years | Rs 10–14 Lakhs (approx) |
| B.Com (Hons.) | 3 Years | Rs 6–9 Lakhs (approx) |
| PhD | 3–5 Years | Contact University |
UPES Dehradun — Admission Process 2026
UPES admissions 2026 are open. Apply online at admission.upes.ac.in. UPES accepts JEE Main, CAT, CLAT, NATA and UPESEAT (UPES own entrance test) for various programs. Merit and entrance exam based admission across all schools.
| Course | Entrance Exam Accepted |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (All Schools) | JEE Main / UPESEAT | Class 12 PCM minimum 60% |
| MBA | CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT / UPESMET | Graduation minimum 50% |
| BBA / B.Com | UPESEAT / CUET / Merit | Class 12 any stream |
| Law (BA LLB / BBA LLB) | CLAT / LSAT / UPESLAT | Class 12 any stream |
| B.Des | NATA / UPESDAT / Portfolio review |
| BCA / MCA | UPESEAT / CUET / Merit |
| PhD | UGC NET / GATE + Research Proposal + Interview |
Scholarships: Merit scholarships based on JEE / board scores. Special scholarships for girl students, sports achievers, defence wards, and economically weaker sections. UPES offers Global Pathways Program for international exposure.
UPES Dehradun — Placement Record
100% (5 consecutive years)
Placement Rate
5 Stars — First Indian University
QS Employability
Bain & Co., SLB (₹33 LPA), Accenture (₹33 LPA), Microsoft
Notable Placements
40,000+ worldwide
Total Alumni
Mandatory for all students — 8 weeks to 6 months
Internships
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