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Yes, students need to have a valid score in the JEE Main or MHT CET exam to get into the full-time Computer Science (CSE) course at UPES School of Computer Science. Students must also have a minimum score of 80% at the higher and senior secondary levels, and a minimum score of 80% in PCM Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the senior secondary level.  

According to some, Graphic Era University (GEU) is better than UPES School of Computer Science for computer science. Some say that GEU has the best CS department in Uttarakhand and provides the best placements for computer science. Others say that any similar tier-3 private college or university in India is better than UPES for computer science.  Here's some related information about UPES and GEU:Faculty: Both have similar faculty.Facilities: GEU has better facilities than UPES.Placements: UPES has a median package of INR 4 lakh, while GEU has a median package of INR 3.25 lakh.Academic performance: All three have better faculty

Admission to the UPES School of Computer Science is based on merit and scores from entrance exams. The admission process is online.  The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) offers three admission pathways:UPSEAT: Covers 80% of seats. Candidates must appear for the JEE Main exam and obtain a valid score. The UPESEAT exam is a two-hour computer-based exam conducted online.Board marks: Requires exceptional scores.JEE Main marks: For All India seats.  Students are expected to have a minimum of 50% marks in class X and XII, and a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Non-JEE Main candidates need to appear for UPESEAT conducted by the university.  

Avantika University is not good for design education. Avantika is a sister institution to MIT Pune, and that it lacks teachers and opportunities for students in terms of industry exposure and placements.  UPES School of Design is known for its cutting-edge programs, excellent placements, and world-class faculty. UPES is ranked 52nd overall in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, and recognised as the third best private university in India by QS World University Rankings 2023.  UPES School of Design has state-of-the-art infrastructure to support technology-enabled learning, including an AR/VR lab, film and media lab, MAC lab, 3D-printing, and laser-cutting facilities. UPES also has a 100% placement record, with an average salary package offered ranging around 6-7 LPA.

UPES School of Design offers a variety of industry-aligned specializations in the design field. Some of the most popular specializations include:Industrial and product designCommunication and media designAnimation and VFXTransportation and mobility designInterior and retail designGraphic design  Graduates of the programme can pursue a variety of career paths, including:  Product design, Graphic design, Interior design, Fashion design, Digital media design, Animation, Visual merchandise.  Graduates can work in a variety of industries, including:  Fashion, Architecture, Advertising, Entertainment, Apparel industry, Textile design, Furniture design.  Graduates can also pursue advanced degrees such as MDes (Master of Design) after BDes. 

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) course at UPES, candidates need a minimum of 50% marks in Classes X and XII in any stream. Other eligibility criteria for admission to UPES include:Graduation from a recognised university in any streamRelevant scores in the accepted entrance exams Some of the accepted entrance exams for B.Des courses are:JEE MainCUETNIFT Entrance ExamNID Entrance ExamUCEEDUPES DATAIEEDSOFT CETSEEDSUATIIAD Entrance Exam

CSE course at UPES: JEE rank as specified by the cut-off. SAT score of above 50 percentile. Minimum 80% marks at Higher and Senior Secondary Level and Minimum 80% aggregate in PCM Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) at Senior Secondary Level. 

According to Shiksha, the highest package offered during the 2023 UPES School of Computer Science placements is INR 36 LPA, and the average package is INR 8.66 LPA.  UPES's School of Computer Science has a 96.55% placement record. In 2021-2022, the school placed over 2,570 students and had over 760 recruiters on campus.  According to UPES, the school has a robust career services department and industry partnerships.

The total tuition fee for a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) at UPES School of Design ranges from INR 12.3 Lacs to INR 17.6 lakhs. However, Avantika University's first-year fees for a B.Des programme is INR 3.94 lakhs. UPES School of Design also offers Master of Design (M.Des) courses, with tuition fees ranging from INR 12.52 lakhs. Avantika University also offers M.Des programs, with tuition fees ranging from INR 6.4 Lacs to INR 16 lakhs.