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UPES Dehradun MDes Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility & Selection

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UPES MDes Eligibility & Highlights 2024
UPES Dehradun M.Des Popular courses
UPES Dehradun M.Des Fees details 2026
UPES MDes Admission Dates 2024
UPES Dehradun M.Des Curriculum
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UPES MDes Eligibility & Highlights 2024

UPES Dehradun offers an MDes programme of a two-year duration. There are five specialisations in this programme and each specialisation has a seat intake of 10 students. Candidates must satisfy the below-mentioned eligibility criteria and qualify for UPESDAT in order to secure admission to the course.

Eligibility criteria:
- Class 10 and Class 12 from a recognised with a minimum of 50% aggregate AND
- BTech/ BE in any relevant stream/ BArch/ BFA/ Interior Design/ BDes/ BVA OR
- Three-year BSc/ BA/ BFA/ BVA degree in Applied Arts/ Design with a minimum of 50% aggregate along with one year of relevant industry experience OR
- Two-year MSc/ MTech or equivalent degree in Computer Science/ CSE/ IT

Names of all the MDes specialisations are shown below:

Download: UPES, School of Design Brochure

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 13.9L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

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Graduation score50%

10+2 score50%

Commonly asked questions
On Highlights

Q: What is the fee structure of UPES?

See the table below to know the total course amount for different programmes. Know that the fee details are from official website and may change.

Course	Total Course Amount (In INR)
BTech	12.09 L - 39.24 L
BSc	11.02 L - 31.31 L
BCA	12.48 L
BBA	17.61 L - 24.53 L
MBA/PGDM	11.67 L - 26.02 L

Q: What is the highest package offered during the recent UPES Dehradun placements?

The highest package during UPES Dehradun placement 2025 was INR 52 LPA. As per recent report, the highest salary was 49 LPA. Growth of over 6% was witnessed as compared with previous year.

Q: Which university does UPES tie up with?

UPES Dehradun has collaborated with over 50 universities across the globe. In addition, it also has four active associations with international bodies. Some of the foreign universities which has collaborations with UPES are:

UPES Collaborating Universities
Nottingham Trent University	The Ohio State University	University of Warsaw
Berkeley University of California	Bond University	The University of Queensland
University of Aberdeen	UNSW Sydney	Gradstar Global Education

Q: What is the NIRF ranking of UPES?

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

UPES Dehradun M.Des
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M.Des. in Visual Communication (Graphic Design)

4.52 yearsOffered by School of Design, UPES

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M.Des. in Industrial Design (Industrial and Product Design)

4.22 yearsOffered by School of Design, UPES

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M.Des.in Visual Communication (Interaction Design)

2 yearsOffered by School of Design, UPES

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M.Des. in Industrial Design (Mobility and Vehicle Design)

2 yearsOffered by School of Design, UPES

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UPES Dehradun M.Des
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 13.94 L
Hostel	₹ 3.92 L - 4.02 L
One-time Payment	₹ 31.6 K - 39 K
Other Fees	₹ 18.5 K - 30.88 K
Total fee	₹ 18.36 L - 18.65 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

The value for money rating of this course is 4.3/5 (2 Reviews).View placement details

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How can I apply at UPES Dehradun?

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.

Q: Which scholarships are offered by UPES Dehradun?

The university offers various scholarships. To encourage more female students to continue their learning journeys after class 12, UPES through its initiative ‘Shakti’ is creating a fast track for them from classroom to the boardroom - with exclusive scholarships for female students. Since 2020, UPES has offered ‘Shakti’ scholarship to more than 6000 female students from across India. Under the initiative, meritorious female students with more than 60% marks in class 12th are awarded scholarships of up to 30% in tuition fees.

Q: What are the documents required for admission at UPES?

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

Q: How many marks should I score in the NMAT to get admission in UPES Dehradun?

UPES Dehradun cutoff for the MBA course is based on NMAT scores. As per the last NMAT 2024 scores for admission to UPES , the minimum NMAT cutoff was 140 for the General All India Quota. Also, in 2023, the NMAT score for university was the same at 140, hence it can be concluded that there has been no change in NMAT cutoffs in last two years.

UPES Dehradun provides MBA course in various specialisations, like International Business, Operations Management, Aviation Management, Power Management, Oil and Gas Management, Business Analytics, Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Marketing Management through NMAT. Candidates aspiring for UPES Dehradun must have a valid score in NMAT for further admission rounds.

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UPES MDes Admission Dates 2024

Check below UPES admission dates for MDes:

Dates	Upcoming Events
Oct '26-Nov '26	CEED 2027 Application DATETentative
Nov '26	CEED 2027 Application DATE (Late Fees)Tentative
Sep '26-Dec '26	NID DAT 2027 Registration DateTentative
Dec '26	NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards Tentative
Dec '26	NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) Date: B.Des & M.DesTentative

Dates	Past Events
19 Jul '26 - 27 Jul '26	NIFT Spot Round 2026
19 Jul '26 - 23 Jul '26	NIFT Spot Counselling: Choice Filling / Modifications and Locking

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: Can I apply offline at UPES Dehradun?

No, students cannot apply offline for admission at UPES Dehradun. UPES application process is conducted in online mode. For the offline process, students must check with the college administration. Students can apply online through the official portal of UPES.

Q: Does UPES Dehradun offer distance education to students?

Yes, through CCE, the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES Dehradun) offers distance learning courses to students. The distance education courses are approved by the Distance Education Council. UPES University was established in 2003 by the UPES ACT of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), through nine schools of study, offers UG, PG, Ph.D. and other courses to students across the Management, Engineering, and Science streams.

UPES Dehradun M.Des
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
M.Des. in Visual Communication (Graphic Design),UPES School of Design

UPES Dehradun M.Des
Seats

150

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
School of Design, UPES	150

UPES Dehradun M.Des
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Placements3.7

Infrastructure5.0

Faculty & Course4.7

Campus Life4.3

Value for Money4.3

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M.Des. in Industrial Design (Industrial and Product Design) - Batch of 2020

Offered by School of Design, UPES

4.2

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Overall, our college is very good. Its location is very good, so you will have some great memories.

Placements: In our course, the academic percentage doesn't matter to get placements as it all depends on your work. If you perform great, you will surely get a good placement. In the current year, the highest salary package offered was 7.5 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered was 4.5 LPA. Top recruiting companies for our course are TCS, L&T, Infosys, etc. About 80% of the students got internships in various industries like software-based companies as well as product-based companies.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure are very good and improving in our college. The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled, and there is a huge library with E-library facilities. The location of our college is awesome. There is a 24x7 ambulance service, and a doctor is also available. Our college has a huge ground for games, and there are a food court and 2-3 canteens.

Faculty: Faculty members here are always ready to help you in any manner. They are very qualified as well as knowledgeable, especially in design. Sometimes, they use industrial techniques to teach us. You can ask the questions and get information from faculty members of other branches also. They don't provide any course curriculum.

Other: I am very interested in sketching and designing, so I have chosen this course. The best thing about our course is you have the freedom to convert things whatever you imagine into reality. I wish that our college should increase the number of visiting faculty members, especially for our course and also there should not be a dress code. Our college organises great fest every year. Campus surroundings are very beautiful, and you will find nature around you.

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2020Read More

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M.Des. in Visual Communication (Graphic Design) - Batch of 2021

Offered by School of Design, UPES

4.6

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

It is a good college and has value for money.

Placements: Almost 96% of the students got placed from college. The salary package offered ranges from 7 LPA - 8 LPA. The highest salary package offered was 13 LPA. Rest depends on your skill and ability. Almost everyone gets internships in companies completely depends upon your capability and skill. In both cases, your portfolio has more weightage than your marks.

Infrastructure: The college is situated between the valley of mountains of Uttarakhand, in the forest, so you can imagine the beauty of the college. It has one of the best infrastructures in India. For our department, we have 2 Cintiq lab having almost 25-30 Cintiq in each lab, 1 Mac computer lab, and 2 Windows computer lab each having almost 25-30 computers. We also have a wood workshop, a ceramic workshop, and a clay workshop. Besides this, the campus has 3 food courts and the biggest food court is on 3rd floor. The library on the campus is of 3 floors. The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled. We also have medical facilities, a gym area, and a playground.

Faculty: Faculty members in our college have minimum 4-5 years of industrial experience. They have very good knowledge of their respective subject, so they guide us according to the industry needs. The course curriculum is according to the industry needs, also it revises whenever required.

Reviewed on 30 May 2020Read More

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M.Des. in Visual Communication (Graphic Design) - Batch of 2015

Offered by School of Design, UPES

4.4

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Other: A great college in the field of design!! If you have talent, they will provide you with all sort of opportunities and platforms to explore the Global world!! Faculties/Trainers act as friends to guide you in every path Talking about infrastructure, hats off to this college who developed a lot within a small timeframe of two years, Clay studio, plastic studio, wood studio, acrylic studio, cad/cam labs, Cyntiq lab and lot many more encourage you to work even if you are tired!! Industrial contacts of this college was the best part I came across!! They put all their efforts to give you your desired industry provided that you are hardworking and your work is sustainable enough to present in the market! A very good beginning for the college, way to go ahead!! - M.Des(First Batch)

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2015Read More

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