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UPES University Dehradun takes different entrance exams for the admission to programmes offered. Candidates are advised to check the entrance exams required for the particular programme from the table given below, along with the requirements and other important information.

UPES School of Applied Sciences and Technology Courses Admission Details 

The integrated part of the UPES University Dehradun, which is the UPES School of Applied Sciences and Technology, offers different undergraduate as well as postgraduate programmes, such as B.Tech, B.Sc, M.Tech and many more in multiple specialisations. Candidates who complete the eligibility criteria can only take admission to any of the programmes offered at UPES School of Applied Sciences and Technology. Interested candidates can access the eligibility criteria for all the programmes from the table given below as well as the selection criteria in the upcoming sections.

UPES School of Applied Sciences and Technology Courses Selection Criteria

Candidates willing to take admission in any of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at UPES School of Applied Sciences and Technology need to pass the selection criteria of the university. The selection criteria of the UPES University Dehradun are provided below: 

• Selection Criteria for Undergraduate Courses: Programmes like B.Tech and B.Sc. in different specialisations are the undergraduate programmes of UPES School of Applied Sciences and Technology. The Selection of the students in the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) programmes at UPES School of Advanced Sciences and Technology is based on the marks obtained by an applicant in the entrance exam, like UPESEAT / JEE Mains / Board Merit / SAT / CUET. Apart from this, the UPES University Dehradun also evaluates individual performance in the personal interview for the selection in the specific programme. 

• Selection Criteria for the Postgraduate Courses: The UPES School of Applied Sciences and Technology analyses individual performance in the personal interview conducted by official authorities of the university for selecting students in the Postgraduate programmes like Master of Technology (M.Tech) and Master of Science (Honours) along with their specialisations. The university conducts the personal interview for testing the communication skills and leadership qualities of the students. Apart from this, candidates who have valid scores in the entrance exam, like GATE and NET will be preferred for admission to the postgraduate programmes of UPES School of Applied Sciences and Technology. 

• Selection Criteria for the Doctoral Programmes: For the PhD programmes of the UPES School of Applied Sciences and Technology, candidates must complete the eligibility criteria and along with that, candidates need to secure minimum aggregate marks in the RET Entrance exam. 

UPES School of Business Admission Details 

Programmes such as Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Honours are the undergraduate programmes of the UPES School of Business. Apart from this, the UPES School of Business also provides postgraduate programmes, including Master of Business Administration (MBA) and integrated programmes, which are BBA + MBA and B.Com (Hons.) + MBA. For admission to any of these programmes offered by the UPES School of Business, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria along with the need to pass the selection criteria of the university. Here, in the section below, full admission details of all the courses at UPES School of Business are provided.

For admission to the UG or integrated courses of the UPES School of business candidates need to complete their 10+2, and for the PG Courses candidates need to have a Bachelor's degree with some minimum aggregate marks. Apart from this, UPES School of Business also has some selection criteria and candidates need to complete them for enrolling in any of the programmes at UPES School of Business. Moreover, the selection criteria for all the UG and PG programmes of UPES School of Business, along with the PhD programme, are mentioned below. 

• Selection Criteria for the Undergraduate programmes: Candidates who pass the requirements of the university will be eligible for the UG courses of UPES School of Business, which are BBA and B.Com (Hons.). Moreover, the final selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the marks obtained in the different entrance examinations, including UPESMET-UG, UGAT’25, CUET and performance in the personal interview. 

• Selection Criteria for the Integrated Programmes: The selection in the Integrated BBA-MBA programme is based on the performance of the applicant in different entrance exams like UPESMET-UG, UGAT, CUET or board marks. The UPES School of business also takes the valid scores of the CUET entrance exam for selecting the students in the B.Com (Hons.)-MBA Integrated programme. Apart from this, an individual’s performance in the personal interview is also evaluated by the official authorities of the UPES University, Dehradun. 

Moreover, candidates who have appeared for the entrance exam, like CUET and UGAT will be exempted from UPESMET-UG. The last year's cutoff of the CUET entrance exam is provided below: 

NOTE: The above cutoff is from a third party and candidates are advised to check the current cutoff from the official website of the National Testing Agency.

• Selection Criteria for the Postgraduate Programmes: Admission to the postgraduate programmes of UPES School of Business which MBA is competitive and based on performance in the UPESMET (UPES Management Entrance Test) or valid scores in the national management exam scores such as CAT, xAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT, or GMAT, followed by a personal interview or group discussion for those shortlisted.

The last year's cutoff of the Common Admission Test (CAT) is given below. 

NOTE: The above is given from the third party and candidates can check the cutoff from the official website of the Common Admission Test (CAT). 

• Selection Criteria for the PhD Programmes: The selection criteria for the PhD programmes of UPES School of business typically involve an assessment of academic qualifications, followed by institutional criteria (often including an interview or research proposal). Also the marks obtained in the RET entrance examination are also analysed. 

UPES School Computer Science of Courses Admission Details 

For admission to any of the programmes offered by the School of Compiuter science including B.Tech (CSE), B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing), B.Sc, BCA, M.Tech, MCA and PhD, candidates need to complete the eligibility criteria as well as the selection criteria. Candidates who are willing to take admission in any programme of the UPES School of Computer Science can take a look at the eligibility criteria for each programme from the table below. Along with that, the selection criteria of the UPES School of Computer Science are also provided in the upcoming sections.

UPES School of Computer Science courses Selection Criteria

The UPES School of Computer science attempts to select students in the courses offered based on different aspects, like strong academic backgrounds and demonstrating a strong interest in technology and innovation. Admission across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes is based on a combination of minimum eligibility requirements, performance in recognised entrance examinations, and personal interviews, depending on the level and nature of the course. The selection criteria for the courses at UPES School of Computer Science are as follows: 

• Selection Criteria for Undergraduate Programmes: The selection in the B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) as well as B.Tech. CSE – Mathematics & Computing is based on the performance of Individual in the UPESEAT, JEE-Mains, Board Merit, SAT, or CUET-UG entrance exam, whereas for the B.Sc. in Computer Science and Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), candidates are selected through a personal interview and CUET performance. 

Candidates can check last year's cutoff for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET).

NOTE: The above cutoff is from a third party and candidates are advised to check the current cutoff from the official website of the National Testing Agency.

• Selection Criteria for Postgraduate Programmes: The selection for the M.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering involves screening of applications and a personal interview. Apart from this, UPES University Dehradub may consider the CUET-PG cutoff for admission. Moreover, the selection criteria for the Master of Computer Applications MCA involves a personal interview and CUET-PG score. 

• Selection Criteria for Ph.D. (Computer Science / CSE): For PhD programmes, selection is typically through institutional processes that include assessment of academic qualifications, research proposals, and personal interviews. UPES usually requires a Master's degree with a minimum prescribed mark, and selection for the interview/entrance test is done on the basis of the overall profile.

The  another integrated part of the UPES University, i.e., the School of Design, provides Bachelor of Design degrees in multiple specialisations like Animation and VFx, Graphics & Communication Design, User Experience and Interaction Design, Product Design, Mobility and Vehicle Design, Interior and Retail Space Design, and Game Design. Also the School of Design provides Master of Design and PhD programmes which help the candidates to enhance their skills for more career opportunities in the future. Applicants who are interested can check the eligibility criteria as well as the selection criteria of the UPES School of design from below.

For admission to the B.Des and M.Des programmes of the UPES School of Design, candidates need to pass the selection criteria of the school. Apart from this, the UPES School of Design provides admission to the PhD programmes to only candidates who complete the eligibility criteria as well as the selection criteria. The selection criteria of the School of Design are as follows: 

• Selection Criteria for Undergraduate Programmes: The UPES School of Design selects the students for the Bachelor of Design programme in two modes, which are the exam pathway, in which candidates need to have a valid score in UPESDAT (UPES Design Aptitude Test) followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview, and another mode is Non-Exam Pathway in which candidates must have valid scores in national-level exams such as NID/NIFT/UCEED/JEE-Mains/CUET or Board Merit, followed by a Portfolio & Interview. 

• Selection Criteria for Postgraduate Programmes: For the selection in the M.Des programme of UPES School of Design, a valid score in UPESDAT or a valid CEED / NID / NIFT score is required, followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview. 

UPES School Health Sciences & Technology Admission Details

The UPES School of Health Sciences & Technology offers a wide number of undergraduate as well as postgraduate programmes, such as Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Master of Technology (M.Tech) and many more, which come with different specialisations. The duration of all the programmes at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology is different from each other. Apart from this, the School of Health Sciences and Technology also provides a 5-year MD Pathway Programme in which students complete their 1 year of the programme at the UPES University Dehradun Campus and the rest of the years at the Medical University of the Americas (MUA). The full admission details about all the courses at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology are given in the upcoming sections.

UPES School of Health Sciences & Technology Selection Criteria

Enrolling candidates can check the selection criteria for all the courses at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology, which are compulsory to pass.

For undergraduate programmes

• Entrance or Board Exam Scores: For B.Tech and B.Pharm at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology, candidates are selected based on performance in entrance tests such as UPESEAT, JEE Mains, SAT, CUET, or Board Merit (marks in Class 12th). These scores help determine eligibility and ranking for admission offers.

• Personal Interview/CUET: Selection for B.Sc. programmes involves a personal interview and CUET score, which allows the admissions team to assess communication skills, motivation, and interest in the subject, in addition to academic record.

For postgraduate programmes (M.Sc.):

• Academic Qualifications + Interview/CUET-PG: After completing the eligibility based on prior university performance in a relevant undergraduate degree, candidates are further evaluated through a personal interview and/or CUET-PG score.

For PhD programmes, selection:

• For selection in PhD candidates need a Master’s degree with a strong academic record and, for some disciplines such as Biomedical Engineering, must have relevant scores in national entrance exams like GATE/UGC-NET or fellowship eligibility further followed by evaluation of a research proposal, academic background, and interview performance with faculty/supervisors. 

UPES School of Law Admission Details

The Law programmes at UPES University, Dehradun, are offered by the UPES School of Law, which includes programmes like BBA LLB, BA LLB, LLB, LLM and PhD programmes. For admission to any of the programmes which are offered by the UPES School of Law, candidates are required to complete the eligibility criteria along with that and need to pass the selection criteria. Candidates who are interested in pursuing their higher education from UPES School of Law can check the eligibility criteria of all the programmes as well as the selection criteria, which are necessary to be completed from the upcoming sections.

UPES School of Law Selection Criteria

Usually the UPES School of Law selects the candidates who complete the eligibility criteria, and candidates are also required to appear for some entrance examinations for the selection in the programmes at the UPES School of Law. The full selection criteria for all the programmes at UPES School of Law are provided below. 

Selection Criteria for BA LL.B. (Hons.) / BBA LL.B. (Hons.): Admission for the five-year integrated undergraduate law programmes at UPES is primarily through academic performance and accepted law entrance exams. Apart from this, the university also conducts personal interviews. For selection, the university uses multiple pathways:

• ULSAT (UPES Law Studies Aptitude Test) — ULSAT is the primary entrance test conducted by UPES.

• CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)—The score of a national-level law entrance exam like CLAT may be accepted by the university.

• LSAT-India — LSAT is another law entrance exam accepted by many law schools, including UPES.

• Board Merit — Candidates who have performed well in the class 12th board exam can get admission under the merit category of the board.

Selection Criteria for the LL.B. programme (3-year): The three-year LL.B. programme requires applicants to have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum marks. The key selection criteria for the LLB Programme of UPES University Dehradun includes Personal Interview conducted by the university. This university conducts interviews to assess applicants’ motivation, communication skills, and leadership skills. 

Selection Criteria for LL.M. (Master of Laws) Programme: The one-year LL.M. postgraduate law programme is open to students who have already completed an LL.B. (or equivalent law degree) with at least 50% aggregate marks in prior studies. Selection of the candidates is based on performance in:

• ULSAT-LLM — The UPES Law aptitude test for postgraduate law.

• CLAT-PG — The Common Law Admission Test for postgraduate applicants.

UPES School of Liberal Studies and Humanities Admission Details

Candidates who are interested in completing the higher education in Bachelor of Arts (BA), B.Sc. (Hons.), and MA at UPES University Dehradun need to fulfil the eligibility criteria to do the UPES School of Liberal Studies and Humanities. Interested candidates can check the eligibility criteria for all the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from the table given below.

UPES School of Liberal Studies and Humanities Selection Criteria

For admission to any of the programmes offered at UPES School of Liberal Studies and Humanities, candidates need to complete the selection criteria of the university, which are given below.

• Entrance Exam: Candidates must have minimum aggregate marks in different entrance examinations like CUET, CUET PG, and SAT. Along with that, candidates are required to complete the eligibility criteria, which is a basic 50% mark in 10th and 12th for UG Courses and Bachelor’s degree for PG programmes. 

• Personal Interview: Candidates who score minimum aggregate marks in the entrance exam will be called for the personal interview conducted by the university and on the basis of PI as well as entrance exam scores, candidates will be shortlisted.