UPES Dehradun B.Tech admissions for the 2026 intake close on April 29. The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, one of Dehradun’s largest private universities, has confirmed the date as the final cut-off for the current UPESEAT phase. Applicants who miss this window will need to wait for the next admission cycle in autumn 2026.

UPES offers B.Tech programmes across nine specialisations, including computer science, artificial intelligence, applied petroleum engineering, mechatronics, and aerospace. The campus on Bidholi-Kandoli Road has roughly 12,000 students.

Key dates for UPES Dehradun B.Tech admissions

Three dates matter most. April 29 is the application close date. The UPESEAT entrance exam is scheduled for the first week of May. Counselling rounds run from mid May through June, with the academic session starting in late July.

Class 12 boards and JEE Main scores are also accepted under the merit pathway. Applicants with above 80 percent in PCM and a strong JEE rank can use either the entrance test route or direct merit-based admission.

Eligibility for UPES Dehradun B.Tech admissions

You need at least 60 percent aggregate in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. For computer science specialisations, English proficiency is also checked at the time of counselling. Lateral entry into the second year is open to diploma holders with 60 percent or above in their final-year results.

UPES Dehradun B.Tech admissions campus with students walking near classroom blocks

Course fees and scholarships

Annual fees for B.Tech programmes range from Rs 3.85 lakh to Rs 4.6 lakh, depending on the specialisation. Hostel and mess fees add another Rs 1.5 to Rs 2 lakh per year. UPES offers merit-based scholarships of 25 to 100 percent for students with strong UPESEAT, JEE, or board scores.

The needs-based scholarship covers up to 50 percent for students from families earning under Rs 8 lakh annually. You will need income proof and academic transcripts at the application stage.

How to apply step by step

Step one, register on the UPES official admissions portal with your name, email, phone, and date of birth. Step two, fill the academic details and upload Class 10 and 12 marksheets. Step three, choose the entrance route, either UPESEAT, JEE Main, or board merit. Step four, pay the application fee of Rs 1,750 online. Step five, submit and download the confirmation receipt.

Save your login details. The same portal is used for counselling, fee payment, and document upload through the rest of the admission cycle.

Why UPES is a strong pick from Dehradun

Three factors stand out. The placement record, with median packages between Rs 7.5 lakh and Rs 9.5 lakh across engineering specialisations. The industry tie-ups, especially in petroleum, energy, and aerospace where UPES has long-running internship pipelines. And the location, on the outskirts of Dehradun with easier commute access from Premnagar and Sudhowala.

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Last call

If you have your documents ready, finish the application this weekend. Last-minute uploads on April 29 often hit portal slowdowns. Allow 48 hours of buffer. Good luck.