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DehradunEst. 2003

UPES Dehradun — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) Dehradun is a leading private, multidisciplinary, professionally-focused state university located in Dehradun, established in 2003 through the…

CSE · KCET · needs counsellor verification
₹5L/year
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CSE · KCET · needs counsellor verification
88%
Placement · 2023-24
Fees · 2026-27

UPES fees

UPES fees: CSE · KCET · needs counsellor verification is ₹5L. This retained row needs counsellor verification before payment. Use the rows below to compare quota-wise and branch-wise amounts in one place.

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Annual fee by branch · 1 programmes
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Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
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₹5,00,000 /yr
Placements · 2023-24

UPES placements

UPES placements 2023-24: 88% placement rate, ₹8.5L average CTC, 50 LPA highest CTC.

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Programmes · intake

Programmes & intake

Computer Science and Engineering

CSE4 yr
₹5LKCET · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27

UPES admissions

Uttarakhand counsellingJEE Main where accepted
Hostel · campus

UPES hostel

UPES hostel details are listed in this section. UPES Dehradun runs separate boys and girls hostels on the Bidholi campus. First-year B.Tech students are typically allocated triple-sharing rooms with double and single occupancy.

UPES Dehradun runs separate boys and girls hostels on the Bidholi campus. First-year B.Tech students are typically allocated triple-sharing rooms with double and single occupancy from the second year by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 broadly fall in the ₹1,30,000-1,80,000 range inclusive of mess. Mess service includes vegetarian, non-vegetarian, Jain and Continental options serving North Indian, Punjabi, South Indian and Continental rotations. Wi-Fi, hot-water geysers, gymnasium access, study lounges and CCTV are standard.

Scholarships

Scholarships

UPES Dehradun runs a structured merit-and-need scholarship programme. Top UPESEAT rankers receive 25-100% tuition concessions per the published matrix. JEE Main top performers receive similar concessions. Top Class XII Board scorers (95%+ in PCM) qualify for additional concessions. Defence wards qualify for PM Scholarship Scheme. SC/ST students receive Central Government Post-matric Scholarship support. Uttarakhand state-domicile students access state schemes. Sports admits at state, national or international level receive separate fee waivers.

Infrastructure & facilities

Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities

The UPES Dehradun campus extends across approximately 64 acres at Bidholi in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Branch-specific facilities span Computer Science and Engineering, AI-ML, Data Science, ECE, Petroleum Engineering (uniquely strong programme), Energy Engineering, Aerospace…

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Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym

Notable alumni

Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events

UPES Dehradun alumni dominate Indian oil-and-gas industry leadership at junior-mid career level. Senior leaders at ONGC, Oil India, Reliance Petroleum, Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum, Cairn Energy, Schlumberger, Halliburton and global oil-and-gas companies are UPES alumni. The institute Dehradun location and petroleum-focused curriculum create unique career pathways into upstream, midstream and downstream oil-and-gas operations.

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Helpful guides for your admission

Planning your application to UPES? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.

FAQ

UPES FAQs

What is the B.Tech tuition fee at UPES Dehradun for 2026-27?
B.Tech tuition fee at UPES Dehradun for 2026-27 is approximately Rs 3.5-4.5 lakh per year, depending on the specialisation (Petroleum and specialised programmes are typically higher). Hostel fees are additional (~Rs 1.2-1.5 lakh/year). Total annual cost including living expenses is approximately Rs 5-6 lakh per year. Final fee is notified by UPES at the time of admission.
Are scholarships available for B.Tech students at UPES Dehradun?
Yes. UPES Dehradun offers extensive merit-based scholarships including UPESEAT/JEE Main rank-based scholarships (up to 100% tuition waiver for top rankers), Class XII merit scholarships, sports scholarships, defence and government employee scholarships, and SC/ST/OBC government scholarships. Scholarship details and applications are processed through the UPES admissions cell at the time of counselling.
What additional fees are charged beyond tuition?
Beyond tuition (~Rs 3.5-4.5L/year), UPES Dehradun charges hostel and mess fees (~Rs 1.2-1.5L/year), one-time admission, registration and caution-deposit charges, examination fees and miscellaneous charges (transport, medical insurance). Total annual cost including living expenses is approximately Rs 5-6 lakh per year for B.Tech students residing on campus.
How do I get admission to B.Tech at UPES Dehradun?
B.Tech admission to UPES Dehradun is conducted through multiple parallel pathways. Candidates can apply through UPESEAT (UPES Engineering Aptitude Test), the institute-level entrance test, or through JEE Main scores. Eligibility requires a pass in Class XII with PCM. Counselling is conducted online by the UPES admissions cell with multiple rounds. Select programmes may also require a personal interview.
Is JEE Main accepted for UPES Dehradun admission?
Yes. UPES Dehradun accepts JEE Main scores for B.Tech admission as one of the parallel admission pathways alongside UPESEAT (UPES Engineering Aptitude Test). Candidates can choose either pathway. Both UPESEAT and JEE Main routes lead to the same B.Tech degree with merit-based seat allotment through the UPES admissions cell.
When was UPES Dehradun established?
UPES Dehradun was established in 2003 through the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Act 2003 passed by the Uttarakhand State Legislature, founded with the unique vision of providing world-class professional education in petroleum, energy, transportation, design, computer science, business, law and public policy. UPES is a State Private University.
Is UPES Dehradun NAAC, NBA and ABET accredited?
Yes. Tech programmes, and notably ABET-accredited for select engineering programmes (one of the few Indian universities with this international ABET accreditation). The university is also UGC recognised, AICTE approved and a member of AIU and AIMA.
What B.Tech branches does UPES Dehradun offer?
UPES Dehradun offers B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering with specialisations in AI-ML, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Full-Stack, Blockchain, Game Development, IoT and Big Data, alongside B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering, Applied Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Chemical, Automotive Design, Aerospace and Materials Engineering, with PG (M.Tech, M.Des, M.Sc, MBA, PhD) and other multidisciplinary programmes.
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Latest verification: 26 Apr 2026.

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Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Page-level facts are checked against the linked official disclosures and source packets shown below; admissions-office discussions are not used as citations.

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