Upes Dehradun

Established through the UPES Act, 2003 of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand, UPES is one of the top-ranked, UGC-recognized, private universities. As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, the Ministry of Education, India, UPES has been ranked 52, with a rank of 54 in engineering and a rank of 39 in management. In addition to this, the university was recently ranked 243 in Asia and the 3rd best private university in India by the QS World Rankings 2023. UPES has also been accredited by NAAC with an accreditation grade ‘A’ and has received 5-Stars on Employability (placements), by globally acclaimed QS Rating, with 90%+ placements over the last few years.

UPES offers graduate and postgraduate programs through its eight schools: School of Advanced Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Design, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences & Technology, School of Modern Media, and School of Liberal Studies with about 13,000 students and 1500+ faculty and staff members.

UPES has a sprawling 44-acre campus in the lush and verdant environs of Dehradun. The university takes pride in offering its students a world-class academic infrastructure, multimedia-enabled classrooms, modern research labs, playing fields, food courts, hostels and facilities for curricular and extra-curricular activities. Its commitment to providing students with a multifaceted all-around growth and development reflects in its superior track record of 90% placements year after year; indeed, it leverages its strategic partnerships with industry stalwarts for all its programs to create employable, bright and future-ready professionals. Given its industry-oriented programs and emphasis on holistic development, UPES graduates naturally become the preferred choice for employers. Thus, the university develops and hones future leaders for diverse high-growth sectors in India and globally.

The university’s singular purpose is to enable each one to achieve their purpose in life, through the guiding light of knowledge. Each one is empowered to pursue dreams and PASSIONS in a meaningful and responsible manner. Each one is encouraged to foster professional development through imagination, innovation, specialised knowledge and critical thinking. Each one is entrusted to become an active participant in transforming society,  to go beyond oneself, to respect and inclusively contribute in a pluralistic world. Thus, enabling one to choose life pathways that fulfil their purposes fruitfully.

• Ranked 39th in India in the Management Category by NIRF 2023
• Ranked 39th in India in the Management Category by NIRF 2023
• Among top 25 business schools in India by India Today Best Rankings Issue 2021
• Among top 25 business schools in India by India Today Best Rankings Issue 2021

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR MBA

Who will get a Scholarship?

All students who have applied for admission to UPES MBA courses (regular) except Global Pathway Program (GPP) and have done graduation from any recognized university exam (mentioned under AIU) shall be eligible for consideration for this scholarship. However, this Scholarship shall be awarded only to those students who have complied with below defined Scholarship Criteria for the first year. There is no subsequent renewal. The scholarship will be available for limited seats.

Scholarship Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded 20% of tuition fees for the first & second semesters and awarded only if acceptance fees are deposited within timelines (mentioned in the offer letter).

Total number of scholarships

The total number of scholarships available is up to 100 seats. The scholarship will be awarded as 20% of tuition fees of 1st & 2nd semesters only.

Scholarship Renewal Criteria

There is no renewal as it is applicable for 1st year only

BONAFIDE UTTARAKHAND STUDENTS

In case the applicant is a Uttarakhand Bonafide resident, he/she is eligible for a 30% concession on tuition fee subject to fulfilment of the following conditions and submission of supporting documents:

• Sthai / Mool / Adhiwas Niwas Praman Patra certificate, along with the admission form.
• Income certificate proving that your gross family income is not more than Rs.12 lakh per annum, along with a copy of the last income tax return filed for both parents.
• No disciplinary action was initiated/ sanctioned against the student under the student handbook or compliance with norms as prescribed by the University
• Compliance with all other norms as prescribed by the University from time to time
• No acts or omission which results in unlawful behaviour, with malafide intention maligning the University brand in digital, print, or social media, promoting, supporting or sharing any content which is against the University brand
• The scholarship will be awarded as a Fee Concession; Fee Discount; or Fee Waiver on tuition fees only.
• It is the responsibility of the applicants to check their eligibility before submitting their applications. In case the applicant is found non-eligible at any stage, his/her submission or scholarship will be disqualified.
• The decision of the Scholarship Committee shall be final applicants and cannot be challenged.
• The Result shall be communicated to all shortlisted applicants through Email/SMS.
• If a scholarship-selected student chooses to decline the course offer, said student’s scholarship shall become void ab-initio.
• The Scholarship amount will be adjusted against tuition fees. Awarded scholarships can’t be exchanged for cash/ cheque or transferred to any other course, campus, academic year/semester, etc.
• Applicant/student shall not be eligible to apply for any future year/semester scholarship/concession under this category if in any semester applicant/student fails to comply with Renewal Criteria.
• A student/applicant will be eligible for only one type of Scholarship/concession in a given Academic semester or year. Suppose a Student is awarded a particular scholarship/concession but also meets the criteria for one or more than one scholarship/ concession at UPES including Domicile (As mandated by regulation). In that case, the Student shall receive the highest of the scholarships/concessions offered but not both. Further, for clarity purposes, Domicile or any other scholarship/concession not opted for shall be deemed to be waived by the student. Said student shall have no claim on Domicile or other scholarship/concession so waived against UPES.” student/applicant will be eligible for award of only one type/scheme of Scholarship/concession in a given Academic semester/year. Suppose a Student is awarded a particular scholarship/concession but also meet the criteria for one or more scholarship/ concession at UPES. In that case, the Student shall receive the highest of the scholarship/concession offers but not both.

FREE SHIPS

With the objective of access to quality education for all UPES is providing scholarships to students who come from the economically weaker section but with high aspiration, commitment and calibre.

Terms and Conditions/Eligibility Criteria

• A total number of 51 seats only for the regular program be on a merit basis.
• The upper age limit for UG and PG programs- is 20 and 25 years respectively (On the date of Registration).
• Minimum academic eligibility for the respective program at the time of admission should be met, as mentioned in the Admission prospectus.
• EWS certificate to be submitted which is issued by District Magistrate (DM) /Additional District Magistrate (ADM) / Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/ Additional Deputy Commissioner/ First Class Stipendiary/ Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Executive Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner.
• Family income under the EWS category is to be up to Rs.8 lakhs per annum from all sources.
• Since the Free ship is only for one year, therefore, renewal of free ships in the subsequent semester will be based on the:-
  • 6.0 SGPA / CGPA in the last exam passed
  • No disciplinary case was registered or reported
  • Submission of renewed EWS certificate and Income certificate