UPES Dehradun: Admission 2027, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking

No, you cannot join UPES Dehradun for its MBA programme without appearing for the accepted entrance examination. To gain admission to this institute, students would need to take one of the following exam after they clear the basic eligibility rules. 

•  XAT

Students who attempt the previously mentioned exam and attain valid results for the respective exams might be considered qualified for admission. 

UPES Dehradun conducts its own entrance exams, such as UPESMET, UPESMET UG, UPESPAT, etc. for providing admission to specific courses. See the table below to know more about the university-level exams conducted for popular UPES courses:

 BTech is one of the recognised courses of UPES. It is one of the best BTech colleges in India with forward-looking curriculum helping students make a successful career in the Engineering field. After completing BTech from UPES, students are open to array of opportunities. Any graduate who has successfully pursued a BTech degree can get a job in almost all sectors in India. Besides being hired as engineers, BTech graduates are also hired as consultants, subject matter experts, researchers, managers etc. Take a look at some of the popular job profiles for BTech graduates below:

• Computer Science Engineer
• Mining Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer, etc.

Click here to know the job scope after BTech

UPES Dehradun can be a viable option for middle-class student. Students have access to an education loan & maintain strong academic performance. UPES offers merit-based scholarships (up to 30% on tuition fees) & specific scholarships for female students.

Life at UPES Dehradun provides consist of demanding academics, vibrant corporate-style culture & breathtaking natural scenery. It is located in Himalayan foothills, students experience balanced lifestyle featuring active club life, modern facilities & rigorous placement training.

UPES Dehradun admission to BTech/ BTech (Hons) course is based on national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, CUET, etc. The university also conducts UPESEAT for providing admission to BTech course. It is an online exam conducted for a duration of 2 hours. Check below the complete admission criteria for BTech course of UPES Dehradun:

School of Advanced Engineering & School of Computer Science

School of Health Sciences & Technology

UPES Dehradun placement highlights over the past three years are mentioned below: 

BTech is one of the top courses of UPES Dehradun. As per NIRF 2022 rankings, the university was ranked at 61 position under 'Engineering' category. The rankings saw a jump from 91 position in 2021 and 167 position in 2020. Apart from the Engineering course, UPES Dehradun was also the part of NIRF Ranking under 'University' category. Recently, the university also found a place in 'Overall' category of NIRF 2022 rankings. Not only in terms of position, the university also provides excellent placement opportunities to BTech students. As per the latest report, over 250 recruiters participated and presented over 2,000 job offers to the class of 2023. Further, the highest and average package offered to School of Computer Science students during UPES placements 2023 stood at INR 36 LPA and INR 8.66 LPA, respectively.

Yes, you can get admission at UPES Dehradun with a XAT percentile fo 60. According to unofficial cutoff data, the minimum percentile needed for admission to the MBA course for the General AI category is 50. Please keep in mind this is the estimated cutoff; the actual cutoff will vary.

UPES Dehradun conducts its application process in online mode. The application fee for all courses is INR 1,750 each. Candidates can pay the registration fee online. Students can check the step-wise application process below:

1. Visit the official website of UPES.

2. Click on 'Apply Now' at the main page.

3. Register with the basic details to get the login credentials.

4. Login to fill the application form and upload the documents.

5. Pay application fee and submit the form.

MBA is one of the popular courses of UPES Dehradun. When it comes to placements, the University offers decent placements annually. The highest package offered during UPES MBA placements 2025 stood at INR 29 LPA. The top 10% UPES MBA average package offered during UPES placements 2025 stood was 15.8 LPA. 

Total tuition fee for BBA course at UPES Dehradun starts from INR 11.92 lakh and goes up to INR 52.83 lakh. The highest fee is for Global Pathway Programs.

UPES admission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at UPES Dehradun is conducted online. Students can check the list of documents required for admission below:

• Scanned photograph & signature
• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Graduation marksheet
• Entrance exam scorecard - if applicable
• Migration/ TC
• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card of student and parents
• Domicile Certificate/ Sthai Niwas Praman Patra of Applicant - For Domiciles of Uttarakhand only
• Family Income Proof of the family income is less than 12LPA - For Domiciles of Uttarakhand only

UPES Dehradun admission to MBA course is based on either UPESMET/ CAT/ CUET PG scores. In case, an aspirant fails to secure the minimum marks specified by the university, he or she will need to appear for UPESMET. For admission to Global MBA, aspirants only need to come for the PI round. The shortlisted candidates will be called for group discussion and personal interview round for further selection. After completion of the selection rounds, aspirants will need to prove their eligibility by provding necessary documents for verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university. 

UPES Dehradun JEE Main cutoff 2026 for the General AI category ranges from 450000 to 600000 in the first round. The most competitive specialisations for admission are BTech CSE, followed by BTech in Aerospace Engineering (Avionics) and BTech in Aerospace Engineering (Space Technology). All 3 branches had the Round 1 closing ranks of 450000, 500000 and 500000, respectively. 

Students can check the table below to know the estimated and unofficial cutoff for all specialisations. 

The mode of application is online. Check the instructions here to apply for UPES Dehradun admission:

1. Visit the official website.
2. Click on Apply Now button.
3. Register with the basic details to generate login credentials.
4. Login to fill out the application form and upload the documents.
5. Pay the application fee.
6. Submit the form.

Documents required

1. Scanned photograph & signature
2. 10 and 12 class marksheet

UPES Dehradun offers BBA in 27 specialisations through the UPES School of Business and UPES School of Modern Media. Candidates after completing Class 10 and Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate can apply for the BBA course. Check below UPES BBA specialisations:

Candidates who have passed graduation in any stream along with Class 10 and Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate can apply for MBA course. Apart from meeting the eligiiblity requirement, candidates also need to pass either UPESMET/ CAT/ CUET PG  for admission to MBA course. In case, any aspirant fails to secure the minimum marks* specified by the university, he or she will need to appear for UPESMET. For admission to Global MBA, aspirants only need to come for the PI round. The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview round for further selection. After completion of the selection rounds, aspirants will need to prove their eligibility by provding necessary documents for verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.