University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun Admission Process

  Dehradun   UGC, NAAC, BCI, AIU   ESTD 2003
  Dehradun   UGC, NAAC, BCI, AIU   ESTD 2003

Admission

UPES Dehradun Admission 2024

Admissions for UPES in 2024 are currently in progress. The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) provides full-time undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs. Admission at UPES Dehradun is categorised into Examination and Non-Examination pathways. The Examination pathway entails taking entrance exams conducted by UPES, while the Non-Examination pathway involves admission based on merit or scores in national-level entrance examinations. Additionally, the university offers distance learning programs.

UPES Dehradun conducts entrance examinations such as UPESEAT, ULSAT, UPESMET-UG, UPESDAT, and UPESPAT for various courses. It also considers scores from national-level entrance examinations like JEE-Main, CAT, XAT, MAT, CUET, and UGAT.

B.Tech is one of UPES’s flagship courses, with admission based on performance in UPESEAT followed by central counseling. Alternatively, candidates can apply based on a valid score in JEE Main under the non-examination category. The fee for B.Tech at UPES Dehradun ranges from INR 2,68,000 to INR 4,56,000 for the first year. Admission to M.Des and B.Des is based on a valid score in CEED or UPES DAT, followed by a presentation and interview. The fee for B.Des is INR 4,94,000 for the first year.

For BBA and LLB programs, admission at UPES is through UPESMET-UG, ULSAT, CLAT, or LSAT scores, respectively. The university also offers MBA courses with various specialisations, with selection based on UPESMET or national-level entrance exams, followed by a group discussion and personal interview.

UPES Admission Highlights 2024

Name of the University University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)
University Type State

UPES Dehradun Admission Criteria

Merit and Entrance Based
Application Mode Online and Offline
Entrance Name University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT) for B.Tech UPES Planning Aptitude Test (UPAT) for B.Plan University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Design Aptitude Test (UPES DAT) for B.Des ULSAT for integrated LLB UPESMET for MBA Research Aptitude Test (RET) for PhD.
Counselling Centralised
Scholarship Yes

UPES Dehradun Course Admissions Process 2024

How to Apply for UPES Courses: Online Application To apply for UG and PG courses offered by UPES, students can conveniently fill out the application form online by following the steps outlined below:

  1. Visit the official website of UPES and navigate to the ‘UPES Admission’ section in the menu bar.
  2. From the drop-down menu, select ‘Online Application Form’.
  3. Choose your residency status, whether you are an Indian Resident or a Foreign Resident.
  4. Fill in the required details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
  5. Upon form submission, you will receive an email from UPES prompting you to verify your email address and create an account on the UPES website.
  6. Log in to the website using your account credentials and complete the remaining sections of the application form.
  7. After providing all the necessary information, submit the application form.
  8. Proceed to pay the application fee of INR 1350 using Credit/Debit Card or Net-Banking.
  9. Make sure to save a copy of the duly filled application form for future reference.

UPES MBA Admission 2024

Program Name MBA
Duration of Program 2 Years
Number of Specialisations Offered 11
Type of Program Full-Time
Basic Eligibility Graduation
Admission Criteria UPESMET

UPES provides a two-year MBA program with 11 different specialisations. To be admitted to this program, candidates need to qualify for the UPES Management Entrance Test (UPESMET). However, there is also an alternative pathway for admission called the Non-Examination Pathway, where candidates can be considered based on their scores in national-level entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT, or XAT.

The final selection for the MBA program is determined by the candidate’s performance in the Entrance Exam, followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Digital Business Business Analytics Oil & Gas Management Power Management
International Business Strategy & Consulting Aviation Management Start Up & Entrepreneurship
Logistics & Supply Chain Management      

UPES Dehradun MBA Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for admission to the MBA program, candidates must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in their 10th, 12th, and Graduation from a recognised University.

UPES Dehradun MBA Selection Criteria: The selection process for the MBA program at UPES involves either the UPESMET entrance exam conducted by the university or any national entrance exam. Candidates who have a valid score in any of the mentioned entrance tests will be called for a Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

UPESMET Test Scheme: The UPESMET entrance exam consists of questions from the following sections, as outlined in the table below:

Sections Number of Questions
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability 35
Quantitative: Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency 35
General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario 35
Analytical and Logical Reasoning 35
Total Number of Questions 140

UPES B.Tech Admission 2024

Program Name B.Tech
Duration of Program 4 Years
Number of Specialisations Offered 33
Type of Program Full-Time
Basic Eligibility 10+2
UPES Dehradun Admission Criteria UPSEAT

UPES provides a comprehensive range of full-time B.Tech programs in 33 different specialisations. These programs include regular B.Tech courses in 16 specialisations, as well as specialised courses offered in collaboration with IBM and XEBIA in 13 and 3 specialisations respectively.

Cloud Computing & Virtualisation Technology Open Source & Open Standards Mainframe Technology Oil & Gas Informatics
E-Commerce IT Infrastructure Business Analytics and Optimisation Manufacturing System
Cyber Security & Forensics Petroleum Engineering Internet of Things and Smart Cities Infrastructure Development
Blockchain Technology AI & Machine Learning Space Technology Big Data
DevSecOps Applied Petroleum Engineering with Specialisation in Upstream Process Design & Intensification Applied Petroleum Engineering with Specialisation in Gas Stream
Chemical Engineering with Specialisation in Refining & Petrochemicals Mechanical Engineering Automotive Design Engineering Mechatronics Engineering
Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Engineering with Specialisation in Avionics Electronics & Communication Engineering Exploration & Production Data Management
Fire & Safety Engineering B.Tech Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Clean Energy Technologies Computational Sustainability
Graphics & Gaming Full Stack AI Data Science Civil Engineering

UPES Dehradun B.Tech Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for B.Tech admission at UPES Dehradun, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • A minimum of 50% marks in both class 10 and 10+2 examinations.
  • At least 50% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects at the 10+2 level.

For admission through the Non-examination pathway, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • 50% marks in 10+2 and in PCM subjects for board merit.
  • 50% marks in 10+2 and in PCM subjects for JEE Main merit.

The merit for JEE Main will be announced on the UPES website after the declaration of the JEE Main Result. The centralised counseling for admission will be conducted based on the Merit Ranking derived from the JEE Main result.

UPES Dehradun Admission Criteria for B.Tech Selection:

The selection for B.Tech admission at UPES is based on two pathways:

  1. Examination Pathway: Admission through UPES Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT).
  2. Non-examination Pathway: Admission based on JEE Main/10+2 merit.

For admission based on JEE Main Merit, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • Minimum 50% marks in both class 10th and 12th.
  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCM subjects at the 10+2 level.

For admission based on Board Merit, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • Minimum 80% marks in both class 10th and 12th.
  • Minimum 80% aggregate marks in PCM subjects at the 10+2 level.

UPES M.Tech Admission 2024

UPES provides a range of M.Tech courses in 12 specialisations, each with a duration of two years. Candidates who wish to apply for these programs must hold a BE/B.Tech degree from a recognised university.

The UPES Dehradun course admissions process for M.Tech involves initial screening of the candidate’s application, followed by a personal interview.

Specialisation Eligibility Criteria
Petroleum Engineering
  1. 60% marks in 10th and 10+2 level AND 
  2. B.Tech / BE in Petroleum / Gas Engineering / Petroleum Refining / Petrochemical Engineering / Geo-Science / Mechanical/ Chemical or M.Sc. in Geology with minimum of 60% marks
Chemical Engineering with specialisation in Process Design Engineering
  1. 60% marks in 10th and 10+2 level AND
  2. B.Tech / BE in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / PetroChemical Engineering / Petroleum Engineering with minimum of 60% marks
Computational Fluid Dynamics
  1. 60% marks in 10th and 10+2 level AND
  2. B.Tech / BE in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / PetroChemical Engineering / Petroleum Engineering with minimum of 60% marks
Automation & Robotics Engineering
  1. 60% marks in 10th and 10+2 level AND
  2. B.Tech / BE in Electronics / Mechanical / Electrical / CSE / Instrumentation & Control Engineering / EEE with minimum of 60% marks
Pipeline Engineering
  1. 60% marks in 10th and 10+2 level AND
  2. B.Tech / BE in Mechanical / Chemical / Civil / Petroleum Engineering with minimum 60% marks
Structural Engineering
  1. 60% marks in 10th and 10+2 level AND
  2. B.Tech/ BE in Civil Engineering with minimum of 60% marks
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Engineering
  1. 60% marks in 10th and 10+2 level AND
  2. B. Tech / BE in Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / Civil / Industrial Safety / Petroleum Engineering / Geo-Science Engineering / Fire Safety Engineering / Electronics / Geo Informatics with minimum 60% marks
HSE with specialisation in Disaster Management
Energy Systems
  1. 60% marks in 10th and 10+2 level AND
  2. B.Tech / BE in Electrical / Mechanical / Chemical / EEE / Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engineering with minimum 60% marks
Renewable Energy Engineering
  1. 60% marks in 10th and 10+2 level AND
  2. B.Tech / BE in Electrical / Electronics / EEE / Mechanical / Chemical / Instrumentation & Control Engineering with minimum 60% marks
Computer Science & Engineering
  1. 60% marks in 10th and 10+2 level AND
  2. B.Tech / BE (IT/CSE), MCA, M.Sc. (Physics/Mathematics/Statistics) with minimum 60% marks

Important Notes:

  • Students in their final year of study are eligible for admission to UPES by submitting proof of eligibility.
  • Candidates with a compartment in any subject are not eligible for admission to UPES.
  • Students who do not pass their semesters on the first attempt and demonstrate academic irregularity will not be awarded any scholarships or fellowships.

UPES B.Sc and M.Sc Admission 2024

The university offers a 2-year M.Sc program at the postgraduate level and 3-year B.Sc and B.Sc (Hons) programs at the undergraduate level. To be eligible for the postgraduate program, candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in B.Sc and 50% marks in 10th & 12th (PCMB). For the undergraduate programs, the eligibility criteria are 50% marks in class 10th & 12th and 50% marks in PCM / PCB.

Once eligible students have filled out the application form, a screening process will be conducted, followed by an interview. Admission will be granted to those who perform well in the interview.

UPES Dehradun Admission Criteria for M.Sc Selection:

Specialisation Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
(Hons) Mathematics / Chemistry / Physics / Petroleum Geosciences 50% in 10th and 12th (PCM/B) and 50 % in graduation in relevant subject Screening of Application & Personal Interview
Clinical Research X and XII With 50% and Graduation in any stream such as Life Sciences (Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany or Zoology), M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.A.M.S. / B.H.M.S. / B.U.M.S. / BVSc. / B.S.S.M., Bachelors in Physiotherapy, B. Pharmacy, Nursing with minimum 50% Personal Interview
Microbiology X and XII With 50% and B.Sc. with Biology/Biotechnology / BVSc. /B. Pharma / BPT / B.Sc. Food Science Tech. / B.Sc. Microbiology/ B.Sc. Nursing / BMIT / B.Sc. Biochemistry / B.Sc. Chemistry / B.Sc. Zoology / B.Sc. Environmental Sciences/ B.Sc. Diary Sciences / B.Sc. Food, Nutrition and Dietetics or any other equivalent course with minimum 55% marks Personal Interview
Pharmaceutical Chemistry X and XII With 50% and 50% in Bachelor of Science (with Chemistry as one of the subjects) or B. Pharmacy Personal Interview
Nutrition and Dietetics Min. 50% marks in X, XII, and graduation in B.Sc. with Biology / Biotechnology / B.Sc. / Pharma / BPT / B.Sc. Food Science Tech. / B.Sc. Microbiology / B.Sc. Nursing / BMIT / B.Sc. Biochemistry/ B.Sc. Chemistry / B.Sc. Zoology / B.Sc. Environmental Sciences / B.Sc. Diary Sciences / B.Sc. Food, Nutrition and Dietetics / Home Science or any other equivalent course Personal Interview

UPES Dehradun Admission Criteria for B.Sc Selection :

Selection Criteria for B.Sc course is a Personal Interview.

Specialisation Eligibility Criteria
(Hons) Mathematics / Chemistry / Physics
  1. Minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (X & XII) AND
  2. Minimum 50% aggregate in PCM / PCB (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics or Biology) at Senior Secondary level (XII)
(Hons) Geology
Food, Nutrition & Dietetics in School of Health Sciences
  1. Minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th & 12th) AND
  2. Minimum 50% aggregate at Senior Secondary level (12th) with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Mathematics are eligible to apply
Microbiology Minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th & 12th) with Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Biology Tech + English as Major Subject
Clinical Research

UPES B.Com (Hons) Admission 2024

UPES Dehradun provides undergraduate programs in B.Com, B.Com (Hons), and B.Com (Hons) in Banking, Insurance & Management, each with a duration of 3 years. To be eligible for admission, students must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in their 10+2 examinations. The selection process for the course involves evaluating the performance of the candidates in the Interview round.

Specialisation Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
General Minimum of 50% Marks in 10th and 12th Screening of Application & Personal Interview
Banking & Insurance
E-Commerce

UPES LLB and LLM Admission 2024

The School of Law at UPES offers BA LL.B, B.Com LL.B, BBA LL.B, and LL.M programs. The duration of the LLB programs is 5 years, while the LL.M program has a duration of 2 years. Admission to the LLB programs is based on the ULSAT exam conducted by the institute, while admission to the LL.M program is based on the ULSAT-LL.M exam.

To be eligible for BA LL.B, B.Com LL.B, and BBA LL.B programs, students must have a minimum of 50% marks in their Class 10th and 12th examinations. The specialisations available in these programs are as follows:

Specialisations Selection Criteria
Energy Law Selection is based on the ULSAT Exam Conducted by the University followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
Constitutional Law
Labor Law
Criminal Law
Corporate Law
Banking, Finance and Insurance Law
International Trade and Investment Law
Taxation Law
Media and Entertainment Law
Legal Compliance and Secretarial Practices
Food, Health and Environment
Forensic Science and Law
Medicine, Health and Law
Digital Innovation and Law
Cyber Laws
Intellectual Property Rights

UPES Dehradun Admission Criteria for LL.M Specialisations, Eligibility & Selection are as follows:

Specialisations Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
Energy Law Minimum of 50% Marks in 10th and 12th and Minimum of 50% Marks in Graduation with LL.B Degree Selection is based on the ULSAT – LL.M Exam Conducted by the University
International Business Law
Corporate & Securities Law
Cyber Law
Environmental Law & Policy
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

For LL.B courses, candidates who have achieved merit in CLAT or L-SAT or have a high score in their Board examinations are exempted from appearing in ULSAT. These candidates are directly called for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.

Admission based on CLAT or L-SAT India Merit requires candidates to have a minimum of 50% marks in their class 10th and 12th examinations, along with a CLAT All India Rank (AIR) up to 15000 or a percentile of 60 in L-SAT India.

Admission based on Board Merit requires candidates to have obtained a minimum of 80% marks in their class 10th and 12th examinations, with English being one of the compulsory subjects.

UPES M.Des and B.Des Admission 2024

Under the School of Design Studies (SoDS), UPES offers a 2-year M.Des program and a 4-year B.Des program. Admission to these courses is granted based on a valid score in the UPES Design Aptitude Test (UPES – DAT), followed by a Personal Interview and Portfolio presentation.

M.Des Specialisations & Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

Specialisations Eligibility Criteria
Fashion Design
  1. Minimum of 50% Marks in 10th and 12th and
  2. Minimum of 50% Marks in Bachelor’s Degree in Design / Engineering / Architecture / Interior Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four-year bachelor’s course)

OR

  1. 2 years M.Sc. / MTech in Computer Science and Engineering. IT Subjects / Domains (Only for Interaction Design)
Product Design
Transportation and Mobility Design
Interaction Design
Graphic Design

Specialisations & Selection Criteria for B.Des Program are as follows: Minimum Eligibility Criteria of B.Des is 50% Marks in Class 10th & 12th.

Specialisations Selection Criteria
Product Design Selection is based on the UPESDAT Entrance Exam conducted by the University
Transportation and Mobility Design
Graphics & Communication Design
Animation and VFX
User Experience and Interaction Design
Fashion Design
Interior and Retail Space Design
Game Design
Life Style and Accessory Design

Integrated M.Des & B.Des Specialisations & Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

Specialisations Eligibility Criteria
Product Design Minimum of 50% Marks in 10th and 12th
Transportation and Mobility Design
Interaction Design
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
  1. Minimum of 50% Marks in 10th and 12th and
  2. Tech/BE in relevant discipline / B.Arch. / BFA. Or a 3 Year Degree such as B.Sc. / BA / BFA in applied Art / Design of any other relevant disciplines (With minimum of 50% Marks) with 1 year of relevant industry experience. OR 2 years M.Sc./MTech in Computer Science and Engineering.

Important Information:

  • For M.Des., candidates who have a valid score in CEED are not required to take the UPES-DAT entrance test.
  • For B.Des., candidates with a valid score in Board/JEE/NIFT/NID and UCEED are exempted from the entrance test.
  • Candidates who fall under these categories will be directly called for the Portfolio Presentation and an Interview.
  • The university will inform the candidates about the dates of the Portfolio Presentation and Interview after the UPES-DAT results are announced.

UPES BA and MA Admission 2024

Under the School of Modern Media, UPES Dehradun provides various programs including BA, BA (Hons), BA Journalism & Mass Communication, BA Digital & Mass Media, MA Journalism & Mass Communication, and MA Digital & Mass Media. Additionally, BA is also offered under the School of Business at UPES Dehradun.

BA program in School of Business:

Course Name Specialisations Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
BA Public Administration Minimum of 50% Marks in 10th and 12th Personal Interview
Indian Administration
BA (Hons) Energy Economics 50% marks in class 10th and 12th with Mathematics as a compulsory subject
Financial Economics

The BA program offered by the School of Modern Media at UPES encompasses various specialisations. To be eligible for the program, candidates must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in their class 10th and 12th examinations. The final selection for the program will be based on a personal interview conducted by the institute.

Course Name Specialisations
BA Journalism & Mass Communication Social Media and Search Engine Optimisation
Data, Analytics & Visualisation
Media Management, Public Policy and Strategic Communications
Digital Publishing / Website Management
BA Digital & Mass Media Mobile Journalism (Mojo): Digital Video Production and Monetisation
Digital Audio Broadcasting: Radio Production, Podcasts and Distribution
Digital Studio Management: Live Broadcasting and Floor Production

MA Specialisations, Eligibility & Selection Criteria are as follows:

Specialisations Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MA Journalism & Mass Communication Minimum of 50% Marks in 10th and 12th Personal Interview
MA Digital & Mass Media

UPES BBA Admission 2024

UPES Dehradun provides a variety of specialisations for the BBA program. Candidates who have achieved a minimum of 50% marks in their 10th and 12th standard examinations are eligible for the course. To secure admission to the BBA program, candidates need to appear for the UPESMET-UG entrance examination.

The selection process for the BBA program involves either the UPESMET-UG entrance examination or admissions through national level tests.

Course Name Specialisations
General Marketing Management
Finance Management
Human Resource
Operations Management
Analytics & Big Data Programming for Analytics
Big Data Analytics and Mining
Digital Business Digital Media Laws
Digital Marketing
Oil & Gas Marketing Petroleum Business
Oil and Gas Operations
Green Energy & Sustainability Sustainable Development
Green Energy Business
Logistics Management Logistics Management
Service Operations
Aviation Management Airport Capacity Management
Travel and Tour Operations
Foreign Trade International Trade Negotiations
Regional Economic Integration 
Events, Public Relations & Corporate Communications Media Management, Marketing Campaigns and Strategic Communications
Social Media, Marketing and Analytics
 

UPES BCA & MCA Admission 2024

UPES Dehradun provides a 3-year BCA program and a 2-year MCA program. The selection of candidates for the BCA program is based on a Technical Interview Round, while for the MCA program, it is based on a Personal Interview Round.

BCA Eligibility & Selection Criteria is as follows:

Course Name Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
BCA (Internet of Things) Minimum of 50% Marks in 10th and 12th with Mathematics / Computer Science / Information Technology as one of the main Subject in Class 12th Technical Interview

MCA Eligibility & Selection Criteria is as follows:

Course Name Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Minimum of 50% Marks in 10th and 12th and 50% in Graduation in Relevant Subject Personal Interview
Cyber Security and Forensics
Internet of Things

 

UPES B.Pharma Admission 2024

UPES Dehradun provides a 4-year undergraduate program in B.Pharm. The minimum eligibility requirement for this program is 50% marks in both 10th and 12th grade. The program spans across 8 semesters. Candidates who have valid scores in either JEE Mains or NEET are eligible to apply for this program.

Specialisations Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
Artificial Intelligence Minimum of 50% Marks in 10th and 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Maths, and English as a Major Subject in 12th Selection is based on UPESPAT Exam conducted by the University
Machine Learning
Design Thinking
Data Analytics

 

UPES Ph.D. Admission 2024

UPES Dehradun provides PhD courses in various specialisations through both full-time and part-time modes. To be eligible for admission, candidates must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks. SC/ST/OBC candidates will receive a relaxation of 5% in the eligibility criteria.

The admission process for the PhD program at UPES involves the Research Entrance Test (RET) conducted by the university, followed by a Personal Interview. During the interview, candidates will have the opportunity to discuss their research interests and aspirations. The duration of the PhD program ranges from a minimum of 3 years to a maximum of 6 years, allowing flexibility for candidates to complete their research work.

The available specialisations for the PhD programs are as follows:

Physics Chemistry Mathematics
Law Aerospace Engineering Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering
Safety Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petroleum Engineering
General Management Energy Management Transportation Management 
Microbiology Pharmaceutical Sciences Food & Nutrition Sciences
Industrial / Transportation Design Computer Science Engineering Economics & International Business

UPES 2024 Registration Process

To apply for the UG and PG courses offered by UPES, students can conveniently fill out the application form online. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Visit the official website of UPES and locate the ‘UPES Admission’ tab on the menu bar.
  2. Click on ‘Online Application Form’ from the drop-down menu.
  3. Select your status as either an Indian Resident or a Foreign Resident.
  4. Provide the requested details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
  5. After submitting the form, you will receive an email from UPES containing instructions to verify your email address and create an account on the UPES website.
  6. Log in to the website using your account credentials and complete the remaining sections of the application form.
  7. Once you have filled in all the required information, submit the application form.
  8. Proceed to pay the application fee of INR 1350 using a Credit/Debit Card or through Net-Banking.
  9. It is recommended to save a copy of the duly filled application form for future reference.