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The degrees awarded by the University do not bear the emblem of either UGC or any other body.

Under the AICTE Act and its subsequent Regulations, Universities established under a State or Central Act in accordance with Section 2(f) and 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, do not require AICTE approval. However, the Universities are only required to maintain AICTE norms and standards and require no prior approval of AICTE for starting Technical & Professional courses.

This has also been clarified by the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s judgment in the case of Bharathidasan University v/s AICTE wherein the Court had ruled that:

UPES is sponsored by Hydrocarbons Education & Research Society (HERS) which is registered under the “Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860” (Registration No. S-41894 of 2002). HERS is a not-for-profit society promoted by a group of prominent professionals from the Industry.

UPES has been created under an Act of Uttarakhand State Legislature notified vide Government of Uttarakhand Notification No. 830/Higher Education/2003-3(18)/2003 dated September 1, 2003. However, the Governor of Uttarakhand is the Visitor of the University and the Principal Secretary, Higher Education; Govt. of Uttarakhand is the “Representative” of the State Government on various Boards of the university.

UPES is a self-funded University and does not receive any grant or financial assistance from the Uttarakhand State Government. The University is also not entitled to receive any financial assistance or grants from UGC or any other source funded by the Government of India.

Placements 2021-22 ended on a positive note with more than 2570 students placed, and with offers from more than 690 top-notch companies with 50 LPA package as the highest.

Please visit - https://www.upes.ac.in/placement/placements-recruiters

Yes, placements are done through campus recruitment. The recruiting companies for campus placements follow their standard selection procedures.

Keeping in view the rapidly changing nature and pace of technology, and more importantly, of student preferences for a smart device, the University has decided to adopt a CYOD (Choose Your Own Device) paradigm.

As part of this initiative, the following guidelines apply:

a) It is mandatory for each incoming student to be equipped with a tablet or laptop conforming to the minimum specifications outlined below.

Applicants should have overall minimum 50% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th & 12th), UPES will conduct UPES Law Studies Aptitude Test (UL-SAT). One can also apply on the basis of CLAT Score / LSAT Percentile or Board Merit.

You can apply Online at https://admission.upes.ac.in/apply