UPES Review

Positive remark is the locality, Dehradun is that cool place. The climate, infrastructure, political scenario and everything is peaceful. There's a lot to explore in the Garhwal Himalayas. The valley life here is awesome. Negative remark is about the fee structure being expensive.

Curriculum consists of 8 semesters for our course, 2 per year. Out of which some papers will be online or elective like in almost every engineering colleges. Course material will be provided from the library only, at the time of registration. Every subjects will have it's own weightage aka credit. Curriculum is satisfactory and not that burden for us students. 75% attendance is mandatory.

The placements are good overall, last year's statistics said a total of 96% of eligible candidates were placed. Not much idea about the average package. College does provides internship for the students, as part of the curriculum. I did my internship from GAIL (India) Ltd and being a PSU, didn't had any stipend. But we were delivered with enough facilities at the firm like accomodation, transportation etc.

Major events are Uurja (Cultural fest) and Ignite (Technical). Apart from this, there would be events exclusively for freshers. A lot of committees under various departments are working in college, and almost everyone have their own events. So, someway or other there will be events taking place in the University. Independence, Replublic, Diwali, Holi and similar occasions are also celebrated vibrantly.

The fee structure is expensive, I would say. It costs me around 1.3 lacs per semester from first year and reaches 1.8 lacs per semester in the final year. Fee has increased in following years, on an average, it must be 2 lacs appr. per semester (from 1.5+ for first couple semesters to 2.0+ for final semesters.) Hostel fee is also around 1-1.5 lacs per year.

I haven't availed any scholarship till now. But heard that there are scholarships for toppers. I guess the top 3 students are provided by these facility. Apart from this one can apply for Govt scholarships.

Labs are top-notch, there are 100+ in numbers. There's a MAC block and has facilities like gym, Auditorium and all. Fully functional indoor badminton court, outdoor courts for Volleyball, Basketball, Football and Cricket. And there are two amphitheatres in our campus. So, any functions can be conducted easily.

Am staying as a Paying Guest approximately 2.5kms from the University. Costs me 3.5k per month and have to pay for 11 months per year. Amenities are Single Bed, Cupboard, WiFi, Electricity, Water and Heaters (Attached Washrooms). Food and transportation expenses are extra.

Yes, they are. Alumnus of the University have a network for themselves and frequent get-togethers are conducted and we believe that they keeps in touch. Being a complete ragging free campus, seniors play a vital role in all our academic and extra curricular achievements. Everyone wins collectively.

Applied for the UPESEAT entrance exam. I cleared the entrance test and was called up for counselling. Counselling was held at Airforce Auditorium (in June), Dhaula Kaun, Delhi. After taking the admission from there (DD of 1 lac submitted), we went to Dehradun in last week of July. Registration was done and the remaining fee was submitted. There was a PEP (Personality Enhancement Program) session first and classes started later on by Aug 7th.

Faculties are highly qualified, most of them having years of experience in this field. It's a very big University having various courses from Engineering, Management, Law, Design etc. So, each and every departments are classified intact and qualified professionals are appointed.