UPES NIRF Ranking 2025: Check the University’s Performance Across Categories

UPES has strengthened its position in the NIRF 2025 rankings. The University shows improvement across several categories in which it appears including University, law, and management. UPES holds 43rd position in the Engineering category, and has ranked 45th in the University category across the country. Factors like student outcomes, infrastructure investment and research development contribute to this feat. Let’s understand what is working in UPES’s fate.

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has announced its 2025 rankings across 17 categories, introducing Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as the latest addition. The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) has delivered an impressive performance in the NIRF ranking 2025 across multiple categories, reaffirming its place among India’s leading higher education institutions. The University has ranked 18th best in the law category, 36th best management institute, ranked 43rd under engineering, and secured 45th position in the university category.

UPES NIRF Ranking 2025 Highlights

As per the latest NIRF 2025 report, there is approximately a 56% increase in admissions to four-year UG programmes in two years. What was 1,735 in 2022-23 has now increased to 2,710 in 2023-24. The placements also see a boost, with the median UG salary package now standing at Rs 6.5 lakh. UPES also showcases a diverse student profile, hosting more than 10,700 students from outside Uttarakhand and also welcoming foreigners.

UPES NIRF 2025 Highlights - University Category

• An increase in enrollments can be seen across all programmes
• A diverse student profile with more than 10,700 students from outside Uttarakhand.
• The median salary for the 4-year UG programmes rose to Rs 6.5 lakh in 2023-24, up from Rs 4.7 lakh two years prior.
• The research front of the university stands strong with 292 full-time and 231 part-time PhD students currently enrolled.

UPES NIRF 2025 Highlights - Engineering Category

• The University has 6,453 students (4,937 male; 1,516 female) pursuing the BTech programme; of these, 5100 are from outside the state.
• The 4-year engineering placements also show an excellent record in 2023-24, placing 1158 out of 1272 graduates with a median salary of Rs 6.5 lakh. 

UPES NIRF Ranking 2025 Highlights- Law & Management

The University has shown a jump of 10 ranks in the NIRF 2025 ranking for the law category compared to its previous year's ranking. In 2024, UPES ranked 28th in the Law category and now stands at 18th position as per NIRF 2025 rankings. The University’s ranking has also improved in the management category, where it now ranks 36th compared to 41st last year. 

UPES’s 2025 NIRF rankings and scores highlight its consistent efforts and transcending across multiple categories. Increased enrollments, sustained and improving placement performance, and high on-campus investment all contribute to its growth.