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DehradunEst. 2003

UPES Dehradun — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 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…

NAAC ANIRF 43
₹5L
CSE · Management quota
₹5L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
88%
Placement · 2023-24
Facts

CollegeAndFees fact summary

College
UPES Dehradun
Short name
UPES
City
Dehradun
Page type
College profile with management-quota section
Admission year
2026-27
Main routes
KCET, COMEDK, JEE Main, Management Quota / Direct Admission, NRI Quota
Primary fee shown
Computer Science and Engineering: ₹5,00,000
Fee label
Annual fee
Seat status
Branch-wise verification required
Last reviewed
26 Apr 2026
Source status
Counsellor verification required
Canonical URL
/colleges/upes-dehradun
Reviewed by

Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding Bangalore engineering admissions since 2017 (earlier at entranceplus.in). Page-level fee facts are checked against official disclosures, college admissions-office discussions, and admissions verified at the same fee levels.

Fees · 2026-27

UPES fees

CSE · Management quota
5L
NRI · fee by branch
BranchFee
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹32,00,000
₹8,00,000 /yr
Chemical Engineering (CHE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹24,00,000
₹6,00,000 /yr
Civil Engineering (CE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹24,00,000
₹6,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹32,00,000
₹8,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹32,00,000
₹8,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹32,00,000
₹8,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹32,00,000
₹8,00,000 /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹24,00,000
₹6,00,000 /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹24,00,000
₹6,00,000 /yr
Information Science and Engineering (ISE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹32,00,000
₹8,00,000 /yr
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹24,00,000
₹6,00,000 /yr
Direct Admission

UPES management quota fees · by branch

Tier-wise per-branch fees, verification status, and the application route for UPES.

UPES management quota quick facts 2026-27

Primary branch
Computer Science and Engineering
Verified fee
₹5,00,000
Fee label
Annual fee
4-year total
₹20,00,000
Route
KCET / COMEDK / Management Quota
Documents
Class 10 & 12 marksheets, ID proof, entrance score/rank if available
Seat status
Branch-wise verification required before payment
Last verified
26 Apr 2026
Source status
Counsellor-verified fee row
Parent verification
Confirm receipt format, refund terms, and payment account before transfer

CollegeAndFees verified fee sheet, May 2026, is curated from official disclosures, admissions-office conversations, and completed admission confirmations. See why numbers differ.

Per-branch management-quota fees · 11 branches
BranchFee
Computer Science and Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹20,00,000
₹5,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹20,00,000
₹5,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹20,00,000
₹5,00,000 /yr
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹20,00,000
₹5,00,000 /yr
Information Science and Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹20,00,000
₹5,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹20,00,000
₹5,00,000 /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹12,00,000
₹3,00,000 /yr
Chemical Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹12,00,000
₹3,00,000 /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹12,00,000
₹3,00,000 /yr
Mechanical Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹12,00,000
₹3,00,000 /yr
Civil Engineering
Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹12,00,000
₹3,00,000 /yr
Route comparison · KCET vs COMEDK vs management quota
KCET / KEALowest government-quota fee when the student has a qualifying Karnataka counselling rank.
COMEDKMerit counselling route for private engineering colleges, usually higher than KCET and lower than management quota.
Management quota / direct admissionBranch-specific fee and seat status must be verified before payment; use official receipts and institution payment channels.

Application process · mgmt quota

1Message a CollegeAndFees counsellor on +917975193033 for current branch-wise availability and exact per-branch fee.
2Submit application form + Class 12 marksheet + KCET or COMEDK rank card. If an NRI or sponsored route is applicable, sponsor documents may be required.
3Verify branch availability, official receipt format and refund policy before payment. Payment should go to the institution account.
4Pay year-1 tuition + ₹20K college-level other fee. Hostel + transport billed separately. Original docs deposited at admission.
Payment note: All published rates cover tuition only. Confirm branch-specific payment rules, receipt format, and refund terms with the admissions office.
Get current tier rates and branch-wise availability checks via WhatsApp.CollegeAndFees counsellor: +917975193033
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Placements · 2023-24

UPES placements

88%
8.5LAvg CTC
50 LPAHighest CTC

UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) Dehradun — established 2003, NIRF #43, NAAC A — is India only major engineering university focused specifically on petroleum, energy and aerospace alongside CSE/ECE.

Programmes · intake

Programmes & intake

Computer Science and Engineering

CSE4 yr
₹5LManagement quota · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)

CSE DS4 yr
₹5LManagement quota · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)

CSE Cyber4 yr
₹5LManagement quota · /yr

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

AI&ML4 yr
₹5LManagement quota · /yr

Information Science and Engineering

ISE4 yr
₹5LManagement quota · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

CSE AIML4 yr
₹5LManagement quota · /yr

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EEE4 yr
₹3LManagement quota · /yr

Chemical Engineering

CHE4 yr
₹3LManagement quota · /yr

Electronics and Communication Engineering

ECE4 yr
₹3LManagement quota · /yr

Mechanical Engineering

ME4 yr
₹3LManagement quota · /yr

Civil Engineering

CE4 yr
₹3LManagement quota · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27

UPES admissions

KEA (KCET) — Govt quotaCOMEDK UGETManagement Quota
Hostel · campus

Hostel

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

Infrastructure

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…

40 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research

Research

Research at UPES Dehradun is uniquely focused on petroleum, energy and aerospace alongside CSE/ECE. The institute hosts the Centre for Petroleum Studies, Centre for Energy Studies, Centre for Aerospace Studies and Innovation Centre. Funded projects come from DST, AICTE, MeitY, DBT, ISRO, DRDO, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, ONGC, Reliance, Cairn Energy and several international oil-and-gas companies. Faculty publish in petroleum-specific journals (SPE Journal, Petroleum Science) alongside IEEE, Springer and Elsevier venues.

Alumni

Alumni

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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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. UPES Dehradun is NAAC accredited Grade A in its most recent accreditation cycle, NBA accredited for select B.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.
Sources

Verification & sources

Fee and admission figures here are counsellor-verified; we are progressively adding official-document citations. Please reconfirm any figure with us on WhatsApp before you pay.

Latest verification: 26 Apr 2026.