UPES

The candidates should have secured an aggregate of 50% marks in 10th class and 12th class with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects from a recognised board. The overall cutoff percentile for MAT is 70. University do not offer management quota unlike other private universities.

UPES School of Advanced Engineering scholarships will be offered to students with a total of 80% marks in 10th and 12th boards and 80% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Scholarship will be awarded as 20% of tuition fees for the first & second semesters. It will be given only if acceptance fees is deposited within timelines. 

The average annual salary (CTC) for graduates is INR 8.72 LPA, with the highest placement reaching INR 16.63 LPA. It has a placement record of almost 95%. UPES offers good annual placements for BTech courses. They have a better crowd and living atmosphere, better college life, more exposure and better teaching as compared to UPES. Through advanced curriculum, academic collaborations, and industry partnerships, SoAE equips students with industry-specific knowledge and concepts that are relevant to the future of engineering.

Yes, pursuing a BTech course from UPES Dehradun is a worth while. The University has good record of placements for its BTech courses. In 2025, the highest package offered during BTech placement was 52 LPA. Earlier in 2024, 347 students were placed out of 365 participating students during School of Engineering placements.

To get admission in UPES, there are some eligibility criteria which are to be met. For B.Tech programs, UPES requires candidates to have passed their 10+2 board exams with a minimum percentage in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. If you have a compartment (supplementary exam) in your Mathematics board exam, it means you have not cleared all your subjects in the first attempt. However, UPES allows students to take compartment exams and clear the subject to meet the eligibility criteria. You need to pass the compartment exam in Mathematics to fulfill the eligibility criteria to get admission in UPES.

No, you need to complete your degree within 5 years, because under CBCS system your registration is valid upto 5 years. Otherwise it will expire. 

Yes, you can easily get admission to the CSE Branch at all three universities i.e., UPES Dehradun, Graphic Era University, or DIT University with 70 percentile in JEE mains. Admission to some colleges is also based on the class 12th marks instead of JEE Mains Scores.

The cost of the MBA programme at UPES School of Business varies based on specialism and ranges from INR 1.5 Lacs to INR 15.7 Lacs. The tuition fee serves as the basis for the fee structure; no other elements are included. The cost is subject to vary each year, so it's best to check the official website for the most recent information.

UPES Collaborating Universities

Nottingham Trent University The Ohio State University of Warsaw

Berkeley University of California Bond University The University of Queensland

University of Aberdeen UNSW Sydney Gradstar Global Education

UPES is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2 (f) of UGC Act, 1956. The Degrees awarded by UPES are recognised by the UGC.Established through the UPES Act, 2003, of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand, UPES is a top-ranked, UGC-recognised, private university in India.