Dehradun · Uttarakhand
NIRF Law
#28
About
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UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) is a private university located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, established in 2003 through the UPES Act of the State Legislature. The university operates from two campuses—Bidholi and Kandoli—spread across 44 acres in the foothills of the Himalayas. Originally focused on petroleum and energy education, UPES has expanded into a multidisciplinary institution offering programs across engineering, law, business, design, health sciences, and modern computing fields. It is recognized by UGC and has emerged as a notable private university particularly strong in energy-sector education, with industry partnerships spanning oil & gas, renewable energy, and allied domains. The university comprises specialized schools including the School of Engineering, School of Law, School of Business, School of Design, School of Health Sciences, and School of Modern Media. UPES has gained recognition for its domain-specific approach, integrating industry certifications and practical training into curricula. The School of Law has been particularly successful, achieving NIRF Rank 28 in 2024. The university emphasizes 'Industry Alliance' partnerships with over 50 corporate collaborators for curriculum development, internships, and placements. UPES has also been accredited by NAAC with Grade 'A' and has NBA accreditation for select engineering programs.
Programs
37
listed
Streams
3
covered
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Placements
2025 · avg across 9 programs
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Average CTC
₹6.4L
per year
Highest CTC
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Placed
84%
of eligible
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Cost of attendance
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Tuition is pulled from the program's listed fees. Hostel / living / books defaults are India tier-1 averages — adjust to your situation.
Total over 3 years
₹12.4L
₹4.2L per year
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
ug 4y · 48m · 480 seats
BA LL.B.
ug 5y integrated · 60m
BBA
ug 4y · 48m
BA (H)
ug 3y · 36m
BCA
ug 3y · 36m
B.Des.
ug 4y · 48m
B.Des User Experience and Interaction Design
ug 4y · 48m · 60 seats
Builds and maintains software systems across web, mobile, and data.
85/100
India demand
Entry
₹4L – ₹12L
Senior
₹35L – ₹90L
Extracts insights from data using statistics, ML, and domain knowledge.
80/100
India demand
Entry
₹6L – ₹18L
Senior
₹45L – ₹110L
School teaching or university faculty — B.Ed / B.El.Ed for schools, PhD for college posts.
80/100
India demand
Entry
₹3L – ₹7L
Senior
₹18L – ₹40L
Owns the what & why of a product; cross-functional leadership.
78/100
India demand
Entry
₹7L – ₹22L
Senior
₹50L – ₹120L
Audit, taxation, advisory — the licensed financial professional.
75/100
India demand
Entry
₹6L – ₹15L
Senior
₹35L – ₹80L
Brand building, digital campaigns, and growth — spans FMCG, tech, and direct-to-consumer.
75/100
India demand
Entry
₹5L – ₹12L
Senior
₹30L – ₹80L
Yes, UPES is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).
Yes, UPES is recognised by the University Grants Commission.
UPES is NAAC-accredited with grade A.
UPES is ranked #28 in the NIRF Law category in India's National Institutional Ranking Framework.
Yes, UPES offers on-campus hostel accommodation for students enrolled in one or more of its programs.
Yes, UPES offers scholarships across one or more of its programs. Eligibility and amounts vary by program; check the institution's official admissions page for specifics.
UPES offers 37 programs across 3 streams (Engineering, Commerce & Management, Sciences & Arts).
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Aggregated rating
3.8/5
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UPES receives mixed-to-positive reviews, with strongest satisfaction among CSE/Data Science and Law students. The specialized energy-sector focus is appreciated by industry-bound students, though high fees remain a concern. Placements are robust for tech programs but variable for core engineering and sciences. Campus infrastructure and location are generally praised.
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UPES: Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation
www.upes.ac.in · 21/5/2026
BBA LL.B.
ug 5y integrated · 60m
BBA Oil & Gas Marketing
ug 3y · 36m · 120 seats
B.Com. (Hons)
ug 3y · 36m
Integrated - BBA - MBA
ug 3y · 60m
Integrated - B.Com. (Hons) - MBA
ug 3y · 60m
LL.B. - 3 Yrs
ug 3y · 36m
B.Pharm.
ug 4y · 48m
B.Sc.
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc Forensic Science
ug 3y · 36m · 60 seats
B.Sc. (H)
ug 3y · 36m
B.Sc. (Hons.)
ug 3y · 36m
B.Tech.
ug 4y · 48m
B.Tech Computer Science and Economics
ug 4y · 48m
B.Tech. CSE
ug 4y · 48m
B.Tech CSE Immersive Technologies
ug 4y · 48m
B.Tech. CSE - Mathematics and Computing
ug 4y · 48m
MA
pg · 24m
MCA
ug 3y · 36m
M.Des.
pg · 24m
M.Sc.
pg · 24m
M.Tech.
pg · 24m
M.Tech. CSE
pg · 24m
PhD
ug 3y · 36m