B.Tech. in Food Technology (Food Biotechnology) 

at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology, Dehradun

UPES Dehradun admission to BTech/ BTech (Hons) course is based on national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, CUET, etc. The university also conducts UPESEAT for providing admission to BTech course. It is an online exam conducted for a duration of 2 hours. Check below the complete admission criteria for BTech course of UPES Dehradun:

School of Advanced Engineering & School of Computer Science

Examination Pathway	Non-Examination Pathway
Selection criteria: JEE Main/ Biology, UG/ UPESEAT/ SAT India  (minimum of 50 percentile) Eligibility: Passed Class 10 and Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate and a minimum of 50% aggregate in Class 12 PCM subjects	Selection criteria: Merit-based Eligibility: Class 10 and Class 12 with at least 80% aggregate and a minimum of 80% aggregate in Class 12 PCM subjects

School of Health Sciences & Technology

Examination Pathway	Non-Examination Pathway
Selection criteria: JEE Main/ CUET UG/ UPESEAT/ SAT India (minimum of 50 percentile) Eligibility: Passed Class 10 and Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate and a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Maths/ Biology, and English in Class 12	Selection criteria: Merit-based Eligibility: Class 10 and Class 12 with at least 75% aggregate and a minimum of 75% aggregate in Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, Maths/ Biology and English

Admission to UPES Dehradun can vary in difficulty depending on the chosen admission pathway. There are three options available: UPSEAT (which covers 80% of seats), Board marks (for which exceptional scores are required), and JEE Main marks for All India seats. If you are aiming for admission through UPSEAT, it's generally considered more competitive, and you should aim for a rank of at least 600 in the exam to increase your chances of securing a spot at the college. The difficulty level of admission can also be influenced by factors such as the number of applicants and the specific programme you are applying to. It's advisable to research the admission criteria and requirements for your chosen course to understand the level of competitiveness involved.

No, UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology is not a government college. It is a private college established under the UPES Dehradun which is accredited by NBA,  IACBE,  and with an A Grade by NAAC, and approved by UGC. Being a private college, the fee can be a little high but worry not the college provides scholarships to students as financial assistance. 

For BSc at School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES there is no entrance exam required. Candidates just have required the qulifying exam/eligibility criteria, i.e., twelve years of school education with minimum 50% aggregate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Math, and English as a Major Subject. Further, the school conducts personal interview as a selection rounds for BPharma.

{Source: B.Pharma students & alumni}

Effectiveness of Placement Cell for B.Pharma Courses at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's an overview of the effectiveness of the placement cell:

* Strong Tie-Ups: The college has established strong ties with reputed companies both locally and nationally, indicating a robust placement process (Placement efforts provided in our college are commendable).
* Good Placements: About 100% of students get placed in companies like Cipla, Sun Pharma, etc., suggesting a high success rate in terms of placements.

In summary, the placement cell at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology seems to be effective, with strong industry connections leading to good placements for its B.Pharma students.

Yes, UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology offer scholarships to students. Some of the scholarships provided by the college are mentioned below:

UPES Scholarships
Alumni Scholarships	Sports Scholarships	Scholarship Based on Academic Performance
Academic Scholarships	Bonafide Uttarakhand Student	-

School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES offers UG, PG and various other programmes to students. The school is famous for its BTech courses. BTech students are placed in top companies such as Healthians, Baunthiyal Path Labs, and others. Seats are limited so apply early for admission. Find below the list of courses offered along with their eligibility/selection criteria:

Courses	Eligibility	Selection
BTech	Twelve years of school education with minimum 50% aggregate.	Exams: JEE MainCUET / UPESEAT
BPharma	Twelve years of school education with minimum 50% aggregate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Mathematics, and English as a Major Subject	Exams: UPESPAT
MSc	Bachelor's years of school education with minimum 50% aggregate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Math, and English as a Major Subject	Personal Interview
MSc	Bachelor's Degree in B.Sc. With Biology, Biotechnology BSc, Pharma etc.	Merit based

BTech is a four-year course divided into eight semesters. BTech are available in 10 specialisations under  School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES School of Health Sciences & Technology (SOHST). The selection for BTech course will be based on national-level entrance exams. The university also conducts its own UPESEAT exam for providing admission to BTech courses. Check below some of the BTech/ BTech (Hons) specialisations:

UPES Dehradun BTech Specialisations
BTech (Hons) CSE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	BTech (Hons) CSE in Data Science
BTech AE in Avionics	BTech in Food Technology (Food Biotechnology)
BTech Fire & Safety Engineering	BTech Biomedical Engineering

UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology offers placement assistance to students. The below-mentioned are UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology placement statistics:

Particulars	Statistics
the highest package	INR 7 LPA
Placement offers	30+
Placement Record	100%
Recruiters on Campus	11+

Note: In the absence of the placement year, the above data is taken to be current-year data.