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upGrad: Admission 2025, Placements, Ranking, Courses, Fees

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Last updated on 21 May '25

upGrad
All About Courses & Platform

upGrad is providing a one-of-a-kind Intern-Zip programme for freshers between 20 to 24 years of age, through Government of India's PM Internship Scheme.

upGrad Highlights 2025

upGrad is an edtech unicorn that offers online training and career development. Since 2015, over 10 million learners across 100 countries have enrolled here. It offers over 500 courses and 50 specialisations in several areas, including AI, marketing, business administration, data science, and cloud computing.

Working professionals, whether fresher or experienced, can choose upGrad for the availability of degrees, certifications, bootcamps, study abroad, and free course options based on their career and learning needs. Transforming opportunities globally, it works with the best business and technical schools, such as Deakin University, Liverpool Business School, IIIT, etc. Enrolled students can benefit from placements with its 4500+ hiring partners as well.

Particulars	upGrad Highlights 2025
Campus Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Courses Offered	Degrees, Doctoral Programmes, Bootcamps
No. of Seats	-
Fees Range	INR 75,000-4,385,816

For more information about upGrad check out the below:

Rating of upGrad on Trustpilot, CourseReport, Switchup, CareerKarma, and more

We have covered some of the ratings offered to upGrad from some of the top review and rating platforms in terms of the learning experience and technology used to make online learning convenient.

Platform Name	Rating
Shiksha.com	4.5/5
Trustpilot	2.4/5
Careerkarma	5/5
Course Report	4.3/5
SwitchUp	4.9/5
G2	3.9/5

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Which are the partner universities of upGrad?

Some of the partner universities of upGrad include OP Jindal Global University, Golden Gate University and Liverpool John Moores University, among others.

Q: Is upGrad certificate valid for jobs?

It is important to note that upGrad is an ed-tech platform that ties up with institutes and companies that provide certificates once students pass the exams after enrolling. Also, upGrad has recently started offering job-ready programmes for freshers to prepare them for new roles. Apart from that, the bestselling PG courses in business and marketing provide an average hike of 30%+ after students obtain such certificates. Then, for its other segment - the study abroad programmes, the students get an 18- to 36-month work visa and a salary range of INR 75+ LPA.

Q: What makes upGrad popular?

upGrad is highly popular due to its high quality online degree programmes and executive education. It partners with numerous accredited universities across India and abroad to offer trending and industry-aligned curricula for subjects, including Data Science, Technology, and Management.

Pros and Cons of upGrad

Advantages of upGrad

It offers the latest courses in areas of cybersecurity, digital marketing, data science, and AI.
upGrad's placement support can be comprehensive that helps enrolled graduates get hired in well-known companies.
It partners with some of the best institutions in India and abroad - all of which are accredited - and offers good exposure to a global cohort.

Disadvantages of upGrad

upGrad's administrative support may not be too solid, as reviews on places such as G2 and Quora do mention this issue.
While upGrad provides access to high-quality continuing education, the cost can be a little higher for its programmes, as per reviews on Quora.

International University Tie-ups with upGrad

Here are the institutes:

Golden Gate University - Known for its flexible programs tailored to working professionals, Golden Gate University excels in law, business, and accounting education.
MICA - Renowned for its excellence in strategic marketing and communications, MICA blends creativity with business acumen to develop industry leaders.
O P Jindal Global University - As a top private university in India, O P Jindal Global University offers a global perspective with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research.
IIIT Bangalore - IIIT Bangalore stands out as a premier institute shaping the future of tech innovation in India.
Deakin Business School - With a focus on innovation and practical skills, Deakin Business School prepares students for the dynamic challenges of the global business environment.

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Why Choose upGrad

Learners can expect significant career benefits, with up to a 50% average salary hike reported post-course completion and high satisfaction rates among learners.
Many programs offer international recognition, such as WES (World Education Services) and AACSB accreditations, which allow global job mobility and credential recognition.
Students benefit from comprehensive support, including career counselling, enrolment assistance, and access to an exclusive job portal for placement assistance.
upGrad emphasises hands-on projects and case studies that are industry-relevant, allowing students to apply their skills in practical scenarios.
This platform provides additional resources, such as blogs and videos, that supplement learning and offer deeper insights into specific topics.

Here are some of the specisalisations upGrad offers

Courses	Total Seats	Specializations
B.E. / B.Tech	-	Computer Science, Engineering
Certificate	-	Life Insurance, Corporate Law, Constitutional Law, Cyber Law, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing
Executive MBA/PGDM	-	Business Analytics
LL.M.	-	Intellectual Property Law
M.Sc.	-	Cyber Security, Computer Science, Data Analytics
MBA/PGDM	-	Finance
MCA	-	Cyber Security

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Are upGrad's online programmes recognised internationally?

Yes, all of upGrad's programmes have international or country-specific recognition. That includes accreditations from reputed organisations, including WES (World Education Services) and AACSB. This accreditation helps enrolled learners find job opportunities abroad and makes them also worth the investment.

upGrad
Admission process

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

20 Courses7 months-2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: MAT, NMAT, XAT, ATMA, CAT, CMAT, GMAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
1 Aug '25 - 18 Oct '25	NMAT 2025 Registration WindowOngoing
5 Nov '25 - 30 Nov '25	CAT 2025 admit card download
30 Nov '25	CAT 2025 exam

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

7 Courses2 years-4 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: SGVUEE, JEE Main, CBSE 12th, ISC

Important dates

Dates	Events
Oct '25	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26	JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
Jan '26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1Tentative

Admission Details for all courses

Types of Programmes upGrad Offers

Degrees - upGrad partners with global institutes to offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Currently, it has 16 MBA programmes online from institutions, including Liverpool Business School, Golden Gate University, O.P. Jindal Global University, etc. Masters of Science in degree Data Science is also available. Do look into more about online MBA in India.
Certificates - A range of postgraduate certificate programmes in areas related to business and data science are available on upGrad. IIM Kozhikode, Wharton School, and some other big names offer these.
Doctorates—One of the most unique online programme offerings from upGrad is at the doctorate level. These are available in business and emerging technologies.
Study Abroad - Offering the best of both worlds, aspiring students who need to save up expenses while studying at an international school for higher studies can choose these hybrid programmes. Education at International University of Applied Sciences, Germany, Yeshiva University from the USA, etc., is possible and more convenient with upGrad.
Job Enhancement and College Student Bootcamps - These are job-ready programmes with three- to six-month-long coursework. A range of the latest studies and advancements made in fields of management and technology comprise the core syllabus of the curricula for these kinds of upGrad courses online.

International University Tie-ups with upGrad

Here are the institutes:

Golden Gate University - Known for its flexible programs tailored to working professionals, Golden Gate University excels in law, business, and accounting education.
MICA - Renowned for its excellence in strategic marketing and communications, MICA blends creativity with business acumen to develop industry leaders.
O P Jindal Global University - As a top private university in India, O P Jindal Global University offers a global perspective with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research.
IIIT Bangalore - IIIT Bangalore stands out as a premier institute shaping the future of tech innovation in India.
Deakin Business School - With a focus on innovation and practical skills, Deakin Business School prepares students for the dynamic challenges of the global business environment.

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What are the job-ready programmes on upGrad?

upGrad has many job-ready programmes, including job enhancement and college student bootcamps. These are designed to help learners grow their real-life skills and knowledge for succeeding in today's competitive job market. These programmes also typically last three to six months, and cover topics such as management, technology, and data science.

Q: Why should I choose upGrad bootcamp?

There are several advantages to joining a bootcamp related to your domain on upGrad. These programmes are highly intensive with the curriculum and most importantly they are developed around the latest trends in the relevant industry. You can expect live sessions, case-study-based learning, capstone projects, the latest industry tools, etc. In any of the fields, whether it is business, tech, or data science, you get to specialise in areas that are in most demand, making you highly competitive in your domain and letting you stand out among employers in your industry.

University Programmes Offered by upGrad

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does upGrad provide placements?

upGrad has over 4500 hiring partners, with whom the learners have a better chance to get interviewed and hired towards the end of the degrees and PG courses. The major benefit of joining upGrad is because of its dedicated placement services. On its job portal, there are over 100 open roles across each city, with 50 openings available each quarter. Then, there are dedicated career coaches, who help identify career opportunities that align with the student’s strengths and aspirations. They also provide assistance with interview preparation, job market navigation, salary negotiations, and other necessary preparations to facilitate career advancement. Along with that, students can participate in the regular recruitment drives and make their way into the top lists.

Q: Does upGrad develop the curricula or the university?

upGrad's partner universities and the course instructors from those universities develop the curricula for all the online degree or certificate courses they offer. The platform also has its own panel of industry experts who work together with the course instructors of the universities while developing the syllabi of the programmes.

upGrad
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.5/5

179 Ratings

4-5
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3-4
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Keshav Chandra Nag

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Learning Experience: Very good nice course, It helps me very much,

Faculty: Awesome Very good, and useful course

Course Support: Very useful

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2024Read More

Saloni Jain

Data Analysis

Learning Experience: I work in finance company and it is important to have a basic knowledge and this course helped me to acquire that

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2023Read More

Anonymous

Advanced Certificate in Digital Marketing and Communication

3.4

3Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Our college provides good faculty members.

Placements: Our college provided good placements. One could apply to many institutions on its portals after completion of this course. Top roles offered were content writer, video editor, infographic editor, columnist, etc. The average salary package offered ranges between 4 LPA - 5 LPA.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure was good. We could access it on multiple devices.

Faculty: The teaching quality was excellent. Teachers always clarify our doubts. It provided hassle-free access to all the lectures. The course curriculum was relevant. Assignments and case studies were helpful for holistic learning.

Other: I chose this course because of my interest in it.

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2023Read More

Sahil parmar

Master of Science in Computer Science

Faculty: They are giving resources and live sessions and it is prepared by IITs The course curriculum is average. They are only video lectures.

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2023Read More

Shubham

PG Diploma in Machine Learning and AI

Learning Experience: Love and learnt a lot from the course

Faculty: Nice, well experienced and awesome faculty. It's was a great pleasure to study under him. Course was divided into various topics and was covered exactly according to the syllabus and was good to start from scrap

Course Support: The course gave me an idea to deal with the problems and showed me way how to tackle the problem in this area

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2023Read More

Basant

MICA - Advanced Certificate in Digital Marketing and Communication

Learning Experience: Upgrad is a good online education platform.Many Upgrad students and alumni have praised the platform for its emphasis on practical learning and industry relevance. They appreciate the fact that Upgrad's courses are designed with the needs of the industry in mind, and that they provide opportunities for students to develop skills that are in high demand by employers.Several reviews also mention Upgrad's strong career support services, which include resume building, interview preparation, and job placement assistance. This support is particularly valuable for individuals who are looking to make a career change or enter a new field.

Faculty: Upgrad's faculty is made up of experienced professionals and experts in their respective fields. Many of the instructors and mentors have significant industry experience, which allows them to provide real-world examples and insights to students. Upgrad's courses include a variety of assessments to measure student progress and understanding. These assessments may include quizzes, tests, exams, assignments, and projects.One of the strengths of Upgrad's assessment approach is that it is designed to be both rigorous and supportive. Students receive regular feedback from instructors and mentors, which helps them to identify areas where they need to improve and to stay on track with their learning goals. Additionally, Upgrad's courses often include practice assessments and mock exams, which help students to prepare for the final assessments.

Course Support: one of the key features of Upgrad's course was its emphasis on practical learning. The course included a range of hands-on projects and assignments that allowed me to apply my learning in real-world scenarios. Additionally, the course was taught by experienced professionals who were able to provide valuable insights into the latest trends and challenges in the industry. Another strength of Upgrad's course was its supportive learning environment. I had access to mentors and instructors who were always available to answer my questions and provide guidance. The platform also had a strong community of students and alumni, which provided opportunities for networking and collaboration.

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2023Read More

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upGrad FAQs

Candidates can check the FAQs below:

Q: Is upGrad free or paid?

upGrad primarily offers paid programmes at the postgraduate level. But, it also recognises the importance of accessible learning and has recently introduced free courses in technology, management, career planning, data Science and machine learning, law, and soft skills. These free upGrad courses, designed to provide foundational knowledge, come with one to 28 hours of learning and a valuable e-certificate upon completion, acknowledging your commitment to learning and growth. With these free certifications from upGrad, you also get to participate in Live Discussions with peers enrolled in the same course.

Q: Does upGrad develop the curricula or the university?

Q: When was upGrad established?

upGrad is one of the best online higher education platforms in India. It was founded in 2015.

Q: Is upGrad certificate valid for jobs?

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Is upGrad accredited in India?

Answered 7 months ago

Yes, upGrad is considered accredited in India, as it is recognised by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Startup India program, and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Key points about upGrad's accreditation:

Partnerships with reputed universities:

UpGrad offers prog

Anurag Shivam

Contributor-Level 9

What kind of online degrees does upGrad offer?

Answered 10 months ago

upGrad has several online degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. There are postgraduate certificates and doctorate programmes - all online - across fields such as business, data science, and technology.

Syed Aquib Ur Rahman

Contributor-Level 10

Which companies generally recruit from UpGrad - Golden Gate University?

Answered a year ago

UpGrad - Golden Gate University offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Marikar, Rachna Air Component Pvtltd, Wns C S Pvt Ltd, Agroa Infrastructure Pvtltd, Frontizo Business Services Pvt Ltd, Hughes & Hughes Chem Ltd New Delhi,

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

Which courses does UpGrad - Golden Gate University offer?

Answered a year ago

UpGrad - Golden Gate University provides programmes including MS, MBA/PGDM, Ph.D, LL.D, LL.M. in streams such as Business & Management Studies, Law, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Business Analytics, Project Management, International / Int

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

What is the fees range for courses offerred by the UpGrad - Golden Gate University?

Answered a year ago

For those considering programs at the UpGrad - Golden Gate University, the fees are approximately INR 500000 - INR 1200000.

Atul Mishra

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