UPES

The university provides scholarships to candidates who perform well in their academics, and the scholarship is presented to them according to their merit. UPES also offers a 30% fee concession to bona fide Uttarakhand students. The university also provides a 20% Merit Scholarship for girl students. Check below for the details of the Entry-level Scholarship:

Entry-Level Scholarship based on Merit/ CUET

The scholarship will be awarded up to 30% (tuition fees only) and awarded only if acceptance fees are deposited within the timelines (mentioned in the offer letter).

To get a seat in UPES Dehradun courses, you have to fulfil the admission criteria of the desired programmes. The university offers several courses at UG, PG, and Diploma levels. The next step is to go through the selection rounds which can include an interview as well. Those who make it to the final merit list of UPES must pay the admission fees to complete the admission process.

Yes. Since the UPESEAT exam is conducted online, the authority activates the UPESEAT mock test/demo test link on the official website a few days before the test.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Major Employers

Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) and L&T are frequently cited as top recruiters for Aerospace Engineering students. Alumni also report opportunities with global aerospace giants like Airbus and Boeing. Other prominent recruiters include Air India, the Indian Air Force (IAF), and DRDO.

Snapshot by Specialization

Specialization Key Recruiting Companies

Avionics / Space Tech Tata Advanced Systems, L&T, Airbus, Boeing, Air India

Space Technology Internship roles at IAF, DRDO, and Indian airports

Defence Technology Defence manufacturing and R&D sectors (e.g., TA

SL, DRDO)