Is it mandatory to appear for the UPESEAT exam for B.Tech admission to UPES?

No. UPES also offers B.Tech admissin through JEE Mains, CUET UG and based on class 12th merit. 80% of the seats are filled through UPESEAT hence candiadtes are advsed to appear for the UPESEAT exam for their preferred institute and engineering branch.

How many times is the UPESEAT 2026 exam held in a year?

The authority conducts the UPESEAT exam in multiple phases.

Is the UPESEAT exam conducted as a remote proctored test?

The UPESEAT 2026 exam will be conducted as a remotely proctored test. Candidates will receive their login credentials for the test on their registered email address.

Will I get a physical copy of the UPESEAT admit card?

No. Registered candidates will be provided the UPESEAT admit card is online mode on their registered email addresses and through their candidate login portal.

What details are mentioned on the UPESEAT admit card?

Since the UPESEAT exam is conducted in an online mode. The UPESEAT admit card will not comprise the traditional details of the exam centre name, address and candidate's photo and signature. The UPESEAT 2026 admit card will comprise details like the user ID and passcode to take the test along with the slot timings and the test link.

When is the UPESEAT admit card released?

The UPESEAT 2026 admit card will be released one or two days before the test.

What is the UPESEAT 2026 exam date?

The authority will announce the UPESEAT 2026 exam date online.

Is UPES a private or government university?

UPES, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, is a private university.

Is University of Petroleum and Energy Studies UGC approved?

Yes. The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

What is the UPESEAT 2026 registration date?

The authority released the UPESEAT 2026 application form on the official website, upes.ac.in. The UPESEAT 2026 registration last date will be announced later.

Has the UPESEAT 2026 application form released?

Yes. The UPESEAT 2026 application form released on September 12, 2025 at upes.ac.in.

What is the UPESEAT application fee?

The UPESEAT application fee is Rs 1750.

What is the UPESEAT marking scheme?

The maximum marks in the UPESEAT exam is 125 marks. Each question is for 1 mark while, there is no negative marking for any incorrect responses.

How many questions in the UPESEAT exam?

The UPESEAT exam 2026 will have 125 questions in total. Physics, Chemsitry and Mathematics will have 35 questions each while the English language comprehension section will have 20 questions.

What is the UPESEAT exam duration?

The UPESEAT 2026 exam will be held online for 2 hours.

What is the age limit for UPESEAT 2026?

There is no age limit for the UPESEAT 2026 exam.

What is the UPESEAT eligibility criteria 2026?

The UPESEAT 2026 eligibility criteria is at least 50% in class 10th and 12th and 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in class 12th.

What is the UPESEAT eligibility criteria for the BTech in Mathematics and Computing program?

While applying for the UPESEAT exam candidates only need a minimum of 50% marks in class 10th and 12th and for PCM subjects of class 12th. However applying for the BTech mathematics and computing programme requires a minimum of 70% marks in class 10th and 12th and 70% marks individually in class 12th PCM subjects.

What is the UPESEAT cutoff?

There is no minimum marks as the UPESEAT 2026 cutoff. Admission is offered based on the merit list which is prepared in the order of merit.

Is the UPESEAT result 2026 out?

The UPESEAT 2026 result will be declared phase-wise, a few days after each test.

How to download the UPESEAT result 2026?

To download the UPESEAT 2026 result, candidates will require their registered email ID and password.

What is the UPESEAT syllabus?

The UPESEAT 2026 syllabus is based on the class 11th and 12th syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

How many subjects in the UPESEAT exam?

There are four subjects in the UPESEAT exam- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language Comprehension. While the PCM subjects are of classes 11th and 12th level, the English comprehension is of basic level.

How to prepare for the UPESEAT exam?

The syllabus of UPESEAT and JEE Mains is similar. To prepare for UPESEAT exam, candidates should practice sample papers and previous year papers.

What is the NIRF ranking of UPES?

The UPES NIRF ranking 2025 is 18th in the law category, 36th in management, 43rd in engineering and 45th in the university category.

What is the UPESEAT exam for?

The UPESEAT exam stands for University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT). The institute conducts the UPESEAT exam for BTech admission to the various undergraduate engineering courses offered at the University.

Who conducts the UPESEAT exam?

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, UPES, conducts the UPESEAT exam.

How many engineering programmes are offered at UPES, Dehradun?

There are 20 B.Tech courses including the global programmes. Candidates can chose between multiple specialisations under these 20 BTech engineering courses.

How many B.Tech seats at UPES through JEE Mains?

20% of the BTech seats are available through JEE Mains and class 12th merit scores.

How many seats are available through UPESEAT 2026?

80% of the total seats for the UG engineering programme is available through thr UPESEAT exam.

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UPESEAT 2026 - The University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) released the UPESEAT 2026 application form online at upes.ac.in. The UPESEAT exam will be conducted as a remotely proctored test for two hours. The UPESEAT syllabus is based on classes 11th and 12th syllabi for PCM and basic English Language Comprehension. Candidates must check the UPESEAT exam pattern 2026 before starting their exam preparation.

After the exam, the authority will announce the UPESEAT results online. Qualified candidates can participate in the UPSEAT counselling process. The University offers BTech admission through various modes such as UPESEAT, JEE Mains, Class 12th merit and CUET UG. Find complete details on UPESEAT 2026 on this page.

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