UPES

UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) is a private, multidisciplinary university in Dehradun, Uttarakhand (established in 2003 through a State Legislature Act). It’s UGC-recognized and accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade

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🔹 Founding & Identity

  • Founded: UPES Act, 2003 (recognised under UGC Act, 1956).

  • Degrees are UGC-approved and recognised by key professional bodies (BCI for law, Pharmacy Council for pharma). 

  • Type: Accredited ‘A’ by NAAC and with NBA-approved programs.

  • Location: Bell Road, Clement Town, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. 

  • Campus Size: Urban campus (~25 acres).

Rankings & Reputation

National

  • Ranked ~45th among universities in India (NIRF 2025).

  • Strong subject rankings — e.g., Law #18, Management ~36, Engineering ~43.

International

  • #1 private university in India for academic reputation (QS 2026).

  • Ranked in top 250 globally in some subjects (Engineering & Tech).

  • Placed in THE World University Rankings (501–600) overall.

🏫 Academic Excellence

📘 Programs Offered

UPES Offers:

  • Undergraduate (UG) programs

  • Postgraduate (PG) programs

  • Doctoral (PhD) programs
    across engineering, sciences, business management, commerce, hospitality, humanities, and social sciences.

🔎 Accreditations & Rankings

  • NAAC Accredited: Grade A+.

  • NBA Accreditations: 7 programs (Engineering, MBA, etc.) — unique distinction in the region.

  • NIRF 2025 Rankings:

    • #48 University category

    • #52 Engineering & Management categories

    • #72 Overall category
      (Top 50 universities in India).

Placements & Career Outcomes

  • ~90–91% placement rate according to university placement cells.

  • Highest packages near ₹49–50 LPA in recent cycles.

  • Recruiters include big names (TCS, Accenture, Vedanta, Adani).

Courses Offered

  • Computer Science & Engineering ( AI & ML / Cyber Security)  
  • Computer Science & Engineering ( AI & DS) 
  • Mechanical Engineering (Electric Vehicle & Mechatronics)
  • Mechanical Engineering (Robotics & Automation / Automobile)
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Civil Engineering ( Construction Management / OIS & Remote Sensing)
  • Civil Engineering ( Environmental Engineering / Geoinformatics)
  • BCA (AI & DS)
  • BCA & BCA (H) (Industry Integrated & Cybersecurity)
  • MCA
  • MCA (AI &DS)
  • B.SC (H) CS (Cybersecurity)
  • B.Sc IT
  • B.Sc IT (Industry Integrated)
  • BBA
  • BBA (H) (Entrepreneurship / Hospital Administration / Aviation Management / Al & DS / E-commerce & Digital Marketing / International Finance & Accounting with ACCA)

  • MBA (Marketing / Finance / Human Resource / Logistics & Supply Chain / International Business / Information Technology/Business Analytics / Digital Analytics / Data Analysis / Hospitality Management / Real Estate Management / Retail Management / Banking & Insurance / Branding and Advertising

  • MBA (Agri Business Management)
  • B.Com (H) (International Finance and Accounting with ACCA, UK)
  • B.Com (H) with Research

  • B.Com (H) (Banking & Finance/Accounting, Auditing Taxation/Corporate Accounting & Financial Analysis with CMA, USI)

  • M.Com
  • B.Sc (H) / B.Sc (H) with Research (Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry)
  • M.Sc (Data Science & Statistics/Physics)
  • Bachelor of Hotel Management
  • Certificate Course Of Hotel Management

  • B.Des. in UI/UX*

  • B.Des. (Animation & Gaming / Fashion Design)

  • B.Sc (Animation & Gaming)

  • M.Sc (Animation & Multimedia)

  • BFA/MFA/MFM

  • B.Sc Nursing
  • B.Pharma 
  • M.Pharma
  • BA (JMC) / BA (JMC) (H)
  • MA (JMC)
  • B.Sc (H) Agriculture
  • M.Sc Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding)
  • M.Sc Horticulture
  • BA LLB (H) / BBA LLB (H)
  • LLM
  • BA (H) (English / English with Research)
  • MA (English)

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