UPES Dehradun News & Events ,Dehradun

UPES Gains Remarkable Achievement in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

October 15, 2024: UPES has achieved a significant leap in global and national rankings, reinforcing our position as a leading institution in India. We recently jumped over 300 ranks in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, placing us among the top 501-600 universities globally. We are also proud to be ranked among the top 8 universities in India, alongside premier institutions like IISc, IITs, JNU, and DU.

Additionally, UPES is ranked 46th among Indian universities, 28th in Law, 41st in Management, and 42nd in Engineering by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024. Furthermore, we are recognised as the No. 1 private university in academic reputation in India by the QS World University Rankings 2024.

Beyond rankings, we continue to foster an entrepreneurial spirit through our Runway incubator, which has given rise to impactful start-ups created by our students and faculty members. We are deeply invested in nurturing creativity and turning ideas into successful ventures. Our global partnerships with leading universities like the University of California Berkeley, University of Edinburgh, King’s College London, and many others, provide our students with access to a wide range of international mobility options, from semester exchanges to dual degree programs. These collaborations enable us to offer our students a truly global education, while also fostering joint research opportunities.

UPES is committed to creating social, economic, and environmental impact through initiatives like the Himalayan Innovation and Leadership Lab, Srijan Social Internships, and Government and Start-up Internships, launching from the upcoming summer. Our emphasis on sustainability and community engagement underscores our leadership in these areas, and we are proud to be at the forefront of driving positive change in society.

Our focus on student experience and outcomes is unwavering. Through strong industry linkages, holistic student development, and a vibrant culture of sports and cultural activities, we ensure that our graduates are well-prepared for the future. Our efforts are also reflected in the external recognitions we have received, such as:

• INR 4 crore DBT BIRAC grant for biotechnology research,
• INR 5 crore DST iTBI grant to promote innovation and incubation,
• INR 5 crore Atal Community Innovation Center grant from Niti Aayog,
• INR 2 crore Start-up Uttarakhand grant,
• INR 5 crore Genesis grant from the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), among others.

UPES Opens Experience Centres in Indore, Delhi, and Kanpur

April 17, 2024:  UPES, a leading educational institution known for its specialised programs in engineering, design, law, and other domains, has taken a significant step towards connecting with students. In a move to better serve aspiring students, UPES has announced the opening of new experience centres in Indore, Delhi, and Kanpur. These centres will serve as dedicated hubs for student interaction, providing them with a platform to get their queries addressed and explore UPES's academic offerings in a personalised setting. The strategic decision to establish experience centres in these key locations stems from the significant interest UPES has been receiving from students. The initiative aims to connect and interact with aspirants and guide them in choosing the right career pathway. Students can discuss their doubts with our counsellors. By setting up physical touchpoints, UPES aims to bridge the gap between students and the university, facilitating a more enriching and informative experience for prospective applicants.

Why Experience Centres?

Navigating the educational landscape can be overwhelming. From choosing the right program to understanding scholarship options, students often find themselves lost in a sea of information. The UPES Experience Centres will prove to be a game changer. Our friendly counsellors are here to listen, guide, and tailor solutions to your unique aspirations. Localised Support: Each student has different needs and queries pertaining to admission, fees, exams, scholarships, and much more. The centres in Indore, Delhi, and Kanpur aim to provide the effective guidance that can help students gain more clarity. By having a physical presence, UPES can offer localised support to resolve queries more promptly.

Face-to-Face Interaction: We believe in assisting students in every way possible; hence, apart from our digital touch point, we have also introduced face-to-face interactions through our experience centres. UPES experience centres aim to offer personalised guidance to help students make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures. The Experience Centres provide an opportunity for prospective students and their families to engage directly with university counsellors. Campus Insights: The centres serve as a bridge between the university’s main campus and aspirants. Students/Parents can learn about UPES’s programs, infrastructure, faculty, and campus life. Additionally, they can gain insights into career prospects and industry partnerships.

Services Offered

Program Information: Students/Parents can explore UPES’s diverse programs, including B. Tech., MBA, LLB, and more. Details about specialisations, curriculum, and industry tie-ups are readily available.

Admissions Guidance: Experienced counsellors guide students through the admission process, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and scholarship opportunities.

Financial Aid: Information on scholarships, fee structures, and financial aid options is accessible at the centres.

UPES Placements 2023 are Ongoing; The Highest CTC Offered is INR 36 LPA (As of Date)

March 6, 2023: As of date, more than 2000 offers have been made by over 250 recruiters for university graduates in 2022-23. In India, it is difficult for employers to locate qualified applicants since graduates often lack the soft skills necessary for the position, including teamwork, collaboration, agility, decision-making, and critical thinking. In order to keep up with these young people, businesses frequently need to invest a lot in their training. Yet, UPES is bridging the industry-academia gap through a ground-breaking, multidisciplinary curricular architecture thanks to its unwavering focus on skill-building. The institution provides cutting-edge facilities, a dedication to excellence, and individualised instruction that focuses on teaching students skills for the twenty-first century. 

As of now, UPES has placed three-fourths of its class of 2022–2023 graduates. Around 250 recruiters have made more than 2000 offers thus far, with several students receiving multiple offers. While five B.Tech Applied Petroleum Engineering students with a specialisation in Gas/Upstream were hired by Schlumberger at INR 33 LPA, Autodesk India's highest CTC offered this placement season was INR 36 LPA to a B.Tech Computer Science Engineering student with a specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. At Accenture Strategy & Consulting, a recent MBA graduate with a focus on Oil & Gas Management was hired for INR 27.83 LPA. At ONGC at 23 LPA, four additional MBA grads with the same specialisation were hired. 

The UPES curriculum makes sure that students are taught subject-specific information, technical proficiency, soft skills, and life skills in equal measure. Due to the emphasis placed on practical learning and industry in the classroom, UPES students routinely demonstrate a high level of employability and job preparedness.
Students at the university have the option to "design their own degrees" (DYOD) by selecting a course of study and a set of skills that best suits their own interests. Core programmes, specialisations, exploratory courses, interdisciplinary electives, life-skills courses, signature courses, and social internships are available in a variety of options.

UPES appoints Dr Ram K Sharma as its Vice Chancellor

February 17, 2023: Dr Ram K Sharma has been named the next vice chancellor of UPES, a prestigious private multidisciplinary institution. Dr Sharma has taken over as Dr Sunil Rai's replacement and will now serve as the Chancellor of UPES.
An outstanding leader in the field of higher education, Dr Sharma has been promoting academic innovation, globalisation, and the use of technology to address concerns with access, quality, and equity at prestigious Indian schools. He held executive positions at Plaksha University as the Founding Director, Shiv Nadar University (now an Institution of Eminence) as the Director of International Relations, Associate Dean of Academics and Student Welfare, and Amity Group of Companies before joining UPES in February 2020 as Dean of- Academics and then as Pro Vice-Chancellor in February 2022.

As Vice Chancellor, Dr. Sharma will be in charge of fostering academic excellence across all facets of the university's operations, including faculty development and recruitment, student satisfaction and operational excellence, research, start-ups and innovation, rankings, accreditations and perception, internationalisation, and building the university's enviable academic reputation.

UPES Dehradun Collaborates With NSE Academy Limited To Launch NSE SMART Fin Lab

September 12, 2022: In order to establish the NSE SMART Fin Lab and create educational possibilities in the financial and technological fields, the UPES School of Business and NSE Academy Limited (NAL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Through this collaboration, students majoring in finance in the UPES MBA and BBA programmes will have the chance to study trading and investment strategies at the NSE SMART Fin lab.

For students to experience and learn how to trade stocks without taking any financial risks, NSE SMART Fin Lab will replicate characteristics of a live equity, derivative, and currency derivatives market on trading terminals. Additionally, there will be a number of short-term and long-term programmes designed specifically for students who want to gain a solid understanding of and enhance their abilities in the financial and technological sectors. Financial Technology, Block Chain Management, Data Science, Analytics for Finance, Machine Learning, Python for Finance, Business Analytics, Finance for Non-Finance, Statistics for Finance, Financial Valuation and Modeling, and other pertinent topics of BFSI and related Technology sectors will be covered through these programmes. The offline mode will be used to distribute each of these programmes.

The new technologies that are quickly changing business, customer experiences, and stakeholder dynamics are a major part of the UPES School of Business programme. The School of Business equips students to adjust to workplace instability and rapid change. The institution gives students the skills they need to succeed in an innovative and creative future by proactively cooperating with its academic and business partners.

In terms of trading volume (contracts), the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is the largest derivatives exchange in the world, according to data compiled by the Futures Industry Association (FIA) for the year 2021. According to statistics kept by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) for the calendar year 2021, NSE is rated fourth in the world for cash equities by the quantity of deals. The NSE was the first exchange in India to introduce screen-based or electronic trading. According to SEBI data, it has been in operation since 1994 and since 1995 has consistently held the title of largest stock exchange in India in terms of total and average daily turnover for equity shares. Exchange listings, trading services, clearing and settlement services, indices, market data feeds, technological solutions, and financial education services are all part of the NSE's fully integrated business strategy. The NSE also monitors compliance with SEBI and exchange laws and regulations by trading, clearing members, and listed companies. Through a culture of innovation and investment in technology, NSE, a forerunner in technology, guarantees the dependability and performance of its systems.

UPES Dehradun Partners With KPMG In India To Launch Its New MBA Program With Specialization In Strategy & Consulting

June 8, 2022: KPMG in India and UPES, a multifunctional university in Dehradun, have formed a relationship to co-design and co-deliver an MBA programme in Strategy and Consulting at the UPES School of Business. According to expert perspectives and recent reports*, there is a growing demand for management and strategy consultants. Over the last decade, this market has grown at a CAGR of 15-20 percent, with consultancy firms seeing double-digit growth even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two organisations have partnered to launch a customised and carefully selected MBA in Strategy and Consulting programme at UPES School of Business in order to produce the necessary personnel who can further contribute to this expansion. In India, KPMG will also co-deliver the B-MBA School's in Business Analytics curriculum.

MBA aspirants pursuing these programs will benefit in multiple ways, including:

• They will have access to KPMG subject matter experts through face-to-face and virtual lectures.
• Experts from KPMG in India will teach select modules.
• KPMG will provide case studies and mentored projects for students to work on real world problems and gain practical experience. They will be mentored by KPMG in India practitioners.
• Upon completion of the program, students will receive an MBA degree from UPES along with a certificate from KPMG in India.

UPES Student Holds The Distinction Of Being Youngest Google Open-Source Mentor

January 10, 2022: Jaskirat has always been a researcher with a passion for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Robotic Automation. His technical brilliance got him a full scholarship at University of Petroleum and Energy Studies [UPES] in 2020 to study an integrated BTech in Computer Science and Engineering.

At the age of 14, Jaskirat's failure in the Google Code-In contest (GCI) encouraged him to jump right into free open-source software learning platforms like Sugar Labs' Turtle Block. He spent a year learning, contributing, and developing the skills that enabled him to join Sugar Labs' open-source community development and outreach team.

In 2016, he also launched Codeuino, a "volunteer-driven non-profit open-source social networking organisation that aspires to transform the way other communities utilise and produce open-source social-environment tools to better line with end-user expectations," according to him.

Walter Bender, the creator of Sugar Labs, invited him to serve as a GCI mentor in 2017. Jaskirat, never one to pass up an opportunity, jumped at the chance to engage on a variety of research projects aimed at finding practical solutions to business difficulties.

He got the chance to mentor pre-university students in open source here, which aroused his interest even further.

Jaskirat obtained a fully-sponsored invite to Google Summer of Code (GSoC) and Google Mentor Summit in Sunnyvale, California, a year later, and had quickly risen to the position of youngest mentor at Google open-source programmes.

"My path from losing at a Google Code-In contest to becoming the youngest mentor at Google open-source initiatives has been fantastic," he says of his tough climb to the top. “I've learned a lot from industry professionals, and I'm excited to keep contributing and developing outstanding technologies around the world."

He is a Research Intern at IIIT-Delhi and has participated in UPES research. He also mentors students through Google Summer of Code, Google Code-In, Google Season of Docs, Rails Girls Summer of Code, Major League Hacking, and The Linux Foundation's Community Bridge Mentorship program.

UPES Invites Founder And Host Of Popular Channel ‘The Deshbhakt’ To Deliver A Power Talk

September 14, 2021: UPES invites business leaders to share their experiences and useful ideas with students as part of its comprehensive Pre-Semester Learning Sessions. Akash Banerjee, a famous journalist and humorist, spoke at one of the UPES School of Modern Media's courses. Professor Nalin Mehta, the school's dean, mediated the discussion.

Banerjee talked about the difference between satire and stand-up explaining “Stand-up comedy is where you go to laugh, perform caricatures, and then go home. In India, satire is a relatively new genre. This isn't a comedy. It discusses data, facts, and current events. It makes fun of people in positions of power and usually has a deeper message expressed with comedy and sarcasm.”

He also talked about the genesis of ‘The DeshBhakt’, “Because Indian law prohibits commercial FM radio from broadcasting news, the convergence of important news with the frivolous and irreverent occurred when I was working in radio. That's where my satirical passion began. With ‘The DeshBhakt,' I hope to move this genre forward by demonstrating that it is acceptable to mock politicians.”

There were other questions too regarding how does he produce videos and deal with the criticism that comes his way to which he simply answered, “If you are swayed by criticism, you are in the wrong sector, for the kids who are listening. If criticism affects you and you want to be a journalist or do anything else that involves interacting with the public, you're done. People will discover something wrong with a two-day-old infant or a kitten.”

UPES Offers 20% Scholarship For Female Students To Support Their Professional Ambitions

August 31, 2021: The ‘Girls Scholarship Programme' at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies [UPES] continues with the goal of encouraging more female students to pursue higher education. UPES began this programme in 2020 and will continue it in the academic year 2021. Girls from all around India are eligible for a 20% scholarship at the university. Uttarakhand females are eligible for a 46% domicile & girls scholarship.

Last year, 1300 female students from around India benefited from the UPES Girls scholarship programme, which provided them with financial aid to pursue higher education. Last year, the university received a large number of applications from female students and their families from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand. The majority of them chose to study computer science and engineering, health science, design, and business at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The scholarship is part of the University's women empowerment initiative, 'Shakti,' which encourages and supports female students in their 'classroom to boardroom' journey, hence training women leaders across diverse industries.

UPES is a multi-disciplinary university with seven schools: School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Design, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences, and School of Modern Media, all of which provide specialised under-graduate and post-graduate degrees.

UPES Dehradun Announces New Admission Dates, Criteria And Process For BTech, BTech LLB, Law & BPharma Programmes

August 5, 2021: University of Petroleum and Energy Studies [UPES], a multidisciplinary and NAAC ‘A' rated institution based in Dehradun, has announced revised admission dates and requirements. With the CBSE board Class 12 results issued on July 30, applicants can now register for BTech, BTech LLB, Law, and BPharmacy programmes at UPES online by August 20, 2021.

UPES will begin a new academic session on September 1, 2021.

Criteria for Admission

In lieu of admission examinations, students can apply based on their class 12 board results or national level exam results such as JEE/CLAT/LSAT, as long as they meet the programme's eligibility requirements.

This effort will not only benefit students by removing the stress of yet another admission exam, but it will also shorten the selection process.

Scholarship and Fee Concession

UPES has announced a 20 per cent scholarship for girls for the academic year 2021, as part of its scholarship programme. Students from Uttarakhand will receive a 33 per cent domicile fee reduction, with female students receiving an extra 20 per cent scholarship on top of the domicile fee reduction, for a total scholarship of 46 per cent for all female students from Uttarakhand.

Covid Scholarship

Wards of Covid frontline warriors (doctors, nurses, municipal employees, military, paramilitary, police, etc.) will be eligible for up to a 20 per cent tuition fee scholarship, and students who have lost a parent to Covid-19 will be eligible for up to a 100 per cent tuition fee scholarship.

For the wards of instructors, up to a 20 per cent scholarship on a one-year tuition cost has been announced.

UPES Announces ‘We Care’ Scholarships For The Children Of Covid Warriors

July 8, 2021: University of Petroleum and Energy Studies [UPES] has announced scholarships for the children of Covid frontline workers, instructors, and those who have lost a parent due to Covid-19 in order to provide all possible support to students suffering problems as a result of the pandemic.

This scholarship programme, which is part of the UPES ‘We Care' campaign, is open to both current and new students. Wards of Covid frontline warriors (doctors, nurses, municipal employees, military, paramilitary, police, and others) will receive a 20 per cent tuition price scholarship, and students who have lost a parent to Covid-19 will receive a 100 per cent tuition fee scholarship. To show appreciation for teachers' tireless efforts to ensure that learning never ceases, a 20 per cent tuition fee grant has been announced for the wards of teachers, both existing and new students.

The scholarship covers the first year's tuition charge for new students, while it covers the current year's tuition fee for existing students.

“Started last year, the ‘We Care’ project is focused at the physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being of our students,” said Dr Sunil Rai, Vice Chancellor, UPES. “We hope to provide financial assistance to students through this scholarship programme so that they can continue to learn without interruption. We've also given them and their families access to experienced therapists 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help them with their mental health.”, he continued.

UPES Announces 46% Scholarship For Female Students Of Uttarakhand For Academic Year 2021

UPES' women empowerment campaign, 'Shakti,' aims to inspire more female students to pursue a ‘Classroom to Boardroom’ career path and develop women leaders in a variety of fields. Last year, the university received a large number of applications from female students and their families from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand. The majority of them chose to study computer science and engineering, health science, design, and business at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

UPES Placements Buck The Trend; Rack Up 2,500 Offers From Over 480 Companies

June 9, 2021: Despite the pandemic, students from the School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Business, School of Design, and School of Law received over 2,500 job offers from 480 companies.

This is the fifth year in a row that the UPES School of Computer Science has placed 100% of its students. Students from UPES have been placed in a variety of Indian and international corporations, start-ups, and unicorns. The highest package recorded for the year 2021 is Rs 27 LPA.

The university's extensive Career Services department guarantees that students have enough industry experience and are organically and quickly incorporated into professional employment after graduation.

“This year, the entire interview process is being carried out digitally, with students and corporates participating from their various locations. As part of their recruitment efforts, companies are assigning tasks or conducting virtual technical rounds. The stages of the recruitment process include online assessment exams, virtual group talks, aptitude tests, domain-specific online assessments, and HR rounds. It is critical that we prepare our kids in advance for all of these new methods of recruitment. To achieve this, we do a number of interventions, including webinars with industry experts, practice interviews to ensure that the student is at ease during the actual placement drive, and domain and soft skill training. The university has gone to great lengths to ensure that students have a job prior to graduation.” Manish Madan said of the multi-day placement drive.

UPES Announces Shakti Scholarship for Female Students

March 25, 2021: One of the main factors preventing female students from seeking higher education and achieving their aspirations is a lack of financial opportunities. UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies has motivated many girls to take the ‘classroom to boardroom' journey through its women empowerment project ‘Shakti.' UPES has announced a 20% scholarship for female students for the academic year 2021. The girls who have previously earned scholarships have nothing but gratitude for the institution and hope for a bright future.

The scholarship has been offered to three girl students recently namely, Tisha Goswami, Tanushpreet Kaur and Priyanka Soni. The organisation is dedicated to achieving gender justice and empowering girls to reach their full potential. Last year, over 1,300 female students from across India benefited from the scholarship scheme, which provided them with financial assistance to pursue quality higher education. UPES strives to increase the power of female students in the classroom and train more women leaders in a variety of industries by providing scholarships reserved exclusively for them.

UPES Invites Anand Kumar for a Live Interactive Session With Students

March 5, 2021: UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies recently invited famous Mathematician, Academician, Innovator and Change Maker, Anand Kumar for a live interactive session with students across the university.  

While addressing the students, Kumar shared some of his inspiring real-life stories. He said, “If you strive continuously and diligently for your goals, you're guaranteed to enjoy the rewards. Besides determination and perseverance, you need to be willing to meet all the mistakes and difficulties and use them as learning opportunities. A persistent and never-give-up mentality will make you excel in your life.”

Anand Kumar points out that imagination and ingenuity are extremely essential personality traits in the national and global industry and play a pivotal role in engineering education, shedding light on some personality traits of a good engineer. Passion is the fuel that's going to propel your future. If you have a passion, you would be able to make every effort. The more passionate you are about something, the more competitive you will be.

UPES Student Wields Technology to Design Interactive Plants

February 24, 2020: Prateek Vishwakarma, a student of MDesign specialising in Industrial Designing at UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies recently developed a project Trixie, a technology that aims to build a relatively new kind of interaction with plants.

Talking about the motivation behind the invention, he says, “As a child, I remember paying a visit to my uncle’s house during vacations and spending time in nature. My uncle was immensely fond of plants and liked to keep various varieties in his farm. Any time I met him, I would watch how he managed his lovely garden. He will still search for fresh roots, seeds, and buds. Gradually, I have developed an interest in plants. My uncle showed me how to cultivate a plant from seed, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

The project that uses Tangible User Interface (TUI) is a clear example of how we can easily use technology to help us communicate with plants in unusual ways.

The idea was inspired by ‘Botanicus Interacticus’, the work of Ivan Poupyrev and his team at Disney Research. The view of the world where digital technologies are not created but are living, growing species inspired students to collaborate in this domain towards a healthy, biological future where expressions are not limited to humans and animals but are applied to plants as well.

The plant ‘Trixie’ can be used as an extension for functional uses in day-to-day lives with the incorporation of three basic features:

• Trixie responds by shaking whenever one greets it by calling out ‘Hi Trixie’.
• Trixie monitors the real-time moisture content of the soil and gives reminders to pour water by blinking LED lights whenever the moisture level of the soil drops below a certain specified level.
• By simply touching Trixie, one can turn on the LED lamp and Trixie will turn itself into a lamp.

Team UPES Creates Economical and Energy-Efficient E-Vehicle

November 11, 2020: With an aim to create awareness against global warming and an idea to cut down carbon dioxide emissions globally, the Mechanical Engineering students at UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies designed and manufactured an E-vehicle to be used on the college premises.

In the college workshop, under the supervision and help of the faculty and laboratory in charge, the full prototype of the electric vehicle named U-BAHN was produced. The e-vehicle is integrated with a device based on the Internet of Things (IoT), which will allow the driver to know the pickup and drop locations. Using an application, the customer will ask for a service. The e-vehicle power train is fitted with an 85AH tank, which is capable of propelling the vehicle from a standstill position to a speed of 25 kilometres per hour. It is also supported by a 48 V brushless DC engine. The external bodywork is assembled using High Impact Polystyrene Sheet (HIPS) and polycarbonate material is used for the vehicle's roof.

The total cost of this new age vehicle is Rs 2 lakh. The students involved in the manufacturing of the vehicle are - Manas Jaiswal, Abhinav Dhaka, Annirudha Das, Dharnidar, Archit Saroha, Chetan Saini, Nishant Verma, Nitish Raj, Prashant Kumar, Priya Singh, Pankaj Kumar, Mayank Dahiya, Prabudh Sanket, Prakhar Khandelwal and Aditya Katariya.

Researchers at UPES Develop Self Powering Solar Tree and Electric Bicycle

September 30, 2020: Researchers at UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies recently created a self-powering solar tree set up at the UPES campus with a desire for a healthier future and sustainable transport. They also built a model bicycle with an electric motor, in addition to the solar tree, which is an eco-friendly measure for short-distance travel. The bicycle can be accelerated to a speed of 30-35 kilometres per hour, the integrated electric motor may be used without pedalling for up to 70-80 kilometres.

Explaining the concept behind the solar tree, researchers say that Sunlight is regularly considered as the main bounteous and free energy asset and the most well-known and established advanced technique is the solar photovoltaic cell, among all the different technologies available to harvest solar energy. A monocrystalline cell with front tempered glass, anodized aluminium alloy frame and hybrid solar inverter based on DSP technology represent the new modular design of solar tree at UPES. The tree is equipped with 3 and 6 watts LED lights, multiple USB 2.0 port and basic electrical socket to charge laptops as well as mobile phones.

UPES Becomes Nodal Centre of National Service Scheme (NSS) for Uttarakhand

September 21, 2020: Uttrakhand-based university UPES is well known for its remarkable achievements in the field of education. Recently, when it was selected to act as the NSS Nodal Centre for all other private universities and colleges in Uttarakhand, it created another landmark in its epochal path. UPES NSS will also be an NSS unit funded by the government. Government has sanctioned a team of 250 students to volunteer for NSS unit. Not just that, UPES NSS will partner with the NSS Regional Directorate, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, to organise two national programmes under the banner of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat during the celebration of the Fit India Movement.

This achievement will bring students the opportunity to practically learn and experience, hence enhancing their leadership skills.

Russian Government Facilitates Scholarship for UPES Mechanical Engineering Student

September 11, 2020: Final-year BTech Mechanical Engineering student of batch 2016-20, Amanat Ali, has been recently awarded a fully-funded scholarship by the Russian government to pursue his Masters in Nanotechnology from the National University of Science and Technology, Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys (MISIS). Indeed, he is one of the four UPES students chosen for the Tomsk Polytechnical University, Russia, semester exchange programme.

Expressing his gratitude towards UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Ali describes his motivation that he has a passion for research on nanoscale engineering content and that is why he has studied mechanical engineering at UPES, specialising in materials science and nanotechnology.

Talking off his journey at UPES, he shares that his journey till the third semester was full of ups and downs where he was trying hard to be consistent with his CGPA and alongside, he had no knowledge of research until he got the opportunity to intern with IISC Bangalore. And, now he can write a research paper.

 

After Google, Apple Recognises BTech Computer Science Student for His Bug Hunting Capabilities

August 27, 2020: Earlier this year, Varun Gupta, student of BTech Computer Science with specialisation in Cyber Security, was felicitated by Google for his bug hunting capabilities. And, now he has been recognised in the Apple Hall of Fame for his capabilities.

Talking about his capabilities, he mentions that it is all because of the curriculum at UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies and various events and contests related to Cyber Security held by the college. All this gave him a great amount of exposure experiment with his career.

 

UPES Student Shortlisted for Freshman Trainee Program at Japan's Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation

August 16, 2020: BTech Avionics student, Utsav Nangalia of batch 2015-19 was recently shortlisted for Freshman Trainee Program at Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MITAC) in Japan. There were two rigorous rounds of interviews spread across a week.

Thanking UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies for its contribution, Utsav said that the faculty of the Aerospace department at the University is well-experienced. They help students to understand the concepts with complete clarity and in-depth details. UPES designs its curriculum basis suggestions and feedback from industry professionals and the faculty is responsible for its effective content delivery methodology.

UPES Alumnus Receives DAAD Scholarship For Academic Excellence

August 2, 2020: BTech alumnus, Sachit Bhasin of Class 2015-19 of School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies recently received a scholarship by DAAD Germany, the world’s largest funding organisation for the international exchange of students and researchers for his excellent academic performance in the summer semester.

Bhasin is currently a student of MSc in Green Electronics, a course offered by TUM Germany and NTU Singapore in collaboration. He is also pursuing thesis with Micron Semiconductor, Singapore, in their Technology Development department.

Talking of this achievement, he holds UPES pedagogy and curriculum responsible for this where equal importance is given to academic excellence and extra-curricular activities.

UPES Students Bag Third Prize in Youtube Video Contest Organised by AAPG Global

July 28, 2020: AAPG Global recently organised a YouTube video contest on students chapter in association with Shell and Saudi Aramco amid the global pandemic due to Coronavirus. The students of UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies participated in the contest by sharing a video that presented the academic events, sports and felicitation ceremonies. The UPES AAPG student chapter bagged the third prize and was also presented with AAPG Foundation’s L. Austin Week’s Undergraduate Grant 2020 worth $500. Its annual awards are presented in order to help structure thorough knowledge and scientific understanding in the constantly expanding field of geology and earth sciences to undergraduate level geoscience students and student-led geological sciences associations who have demonstrated phenomenal progress in the field with a generous stipend.

AAPG student chapter bridges the gap between the industry and academia by organising international guest lectures/webinars, inviting distinguished industry professionals from the domain to help provide an all-round development experience to budding engineers.

UPES Student Develops Telemedicine App ‘Spotdoc’

July 8, 2020: With an increasing number of Coronavirus patients, a lot of other people are fearing visiting hospitals or doctors for their regular health check-ups, blood pressure monitoring, etc. Considering the situation, third-year BDes student Ambika Negi at UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies with the help of faculty and coordinator of Interaction Design Programme, Dr Anirban Chowdhury, has decided to design a telemedicine application called Spotdoc. The project aims to develop a mobile app with online doctor consultations (via video and audio calls), on-line Heart Rate and Blood Pressure checks, prescriptions, medicine orders from nearby pharmacies and an emergency SOS button for ambulance facility.

This app is different from other telemedicine applications available in the market in a way that it offers AI-based Covid symptoms analysis functionality. Spotdoc also uses AI to predict diseases immediately and suggests specialists who can help in the treatment of symptoms.

It is estimated that the application will get ready by the end of 2020. It will be launched in various Indian languages, however, languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and English will have voice assistance for the visually challenged.

UPES Placement 2020 Process Continues Amid Global Pandemic

June 29, 2020:UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies is known for its track record of quality placements. Despite the nationwide lockdown and pandemic situations across the globe, UPES successfully placed all 91 eligible students of Design curriculum in reputed design firms across the country. The participating companies include TCS, LTI-L&T InfoTech, TATA Elxsi, Infosys, Wildcraft, Titan, Hettich, Siemens Technology Service, Bosch, IDE Autoworks and Royal Enfield. These companies brought in a plethora of opportunities for students that includes Lead-Experience Design, UI/UX, Trainee Designer, Game Artist, Ship Design and Designer. The highest package offered during UPES placement 2020 was Rs 7.05 LPA and the average package stood at Rs 6.33 LPA.

UPES Collaborates with London School of Business & Finance to Prepare Business-Savvy Engineers

June 15, 2020:UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies announced its collaboration with the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF), Singapore, to provide its students with the best possible level of business and management education. Being multi-disciplinary and specialisation-focused University, UPES operates the School of Engineering and the School of Computer Sciences and has introduced the Business Diploma for the students of these schools.

As part of the agreement with UPES, LSBF will develop and deliver curricula for specific modules of the Business Diploma Programme in both online and offline mode. After successful completion, the students will be certified by the LSBF with their Bachelor's Degree of Technology and a Business Diploma from UPES.

Apart from this UPES School of Engineering and School of Computer Science offers over 30 specialised engineering programmes and both, the existing and the in-coming students will benefit from this collaboration.

UPES Designs a Mobile Application to Keep Existing Students and New Applicants Updated

June 5, 2020: In the current pandemic situation, when all have adopted a digital life, UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies has come with a new initiative to be able to stay in touch with students and applicants. UPES has launched a new mobile application that not just facilitates digital learning but also given updates in latest or upcoming events and happenings at the University. For aspiring applicants, they can take a 360-degree virtual view of the campus right from their mobile. The app is both Android and iOS compatible.

Besides this, there are other features of this app too for both current students and aspiring ones such as:

1. The Home Tab also addresses common issues such as campus facilities for all parents and students
2. The 'Spotlight' section in the App is a focus for all of the university, faculty , students and alumni's recent developments — Shakti Scholarship, student achievement, and informative papers and articles from faculty and students
3. True to 'Learning Never Stops' core theory of UPES, all learning modules – articles, videos, webinars – are brought together at a single place in the ‘Learn' section. Students can read research papers quickly, watch online curricula and attend webinars facilitated by industry experts
4. The 'Live' section of the app provides solutions to questions and concerns of parents and students. It includes campus activities, student achievements, alumni stories and parent tales
5. The sections 'Connect' and 'Chat' help applicants to contact counsellors, faculty and alumni to seek answers to questions. The forum for discussion is open for everyone and candidates can ask questions in real time

The app shows UPES's culture and will provide students and applicants with tremendous help. It allows them to understand UPES society, to connect with industry experts, to get to know potential batchmates and to follow up with their application by way of curated posts.

UPES Partners with GoI to Contain Spread of Coronavirus

May 18, 2020: The research team at UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies has introduced an innovative solution to contain the spread of novel Coronavirus. Dr JK Pandey and PS Sairam have proposed the idea of using ozone Micro Nano Bubble for sanitisation of public places. Basis this innovative solution, UPES has partnered with Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India to help them fight against the pandemic situation. The experts seek to build a model suited to the needs of homes and to sanitise public areas such as hospitals, transit networks and so on. They strive to accomplish these goals.

With its powerful oxidation capability and absence of harmful residue, the ozone micro-Nano-bubbles (MNBs) is a potential disinfectant. This technique against bacterial contamination was found to be successful. UPES is working towards the possibility of designing a similar prototype.

UPES Announces 25% Scholarship on Course Fee to Female Students to Promote Women Empowerment

May 11, 2020: The UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies has announced a scholarship of 25 per cent on complete programme fee for all female students joining undergraduate and postgraduate courses in 2020. The aim is to promote women empowerment by providing them training, development and financial aid through this scholarship programme.

Furthermore, UPES provides support in education and in holistic development to 49 underprivileged girls, from the neighbouring villages of its campus and is also closely working with Purkal Youth Development Society in providing 100 per cent scholarship to female students interested in pursuing higher education at UPES.

Started in the year 2003, UPES aims at providing industry embedded courses to all its undergraduates and postgraduates students.

UPES Students Design Automated Sanitizer Machine

April 22, 2020: Mayank and Kshitij, BTech students of UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies design a fully automated sanitizer machine amid the lockdown situation with minimum resources available. With a lot of students countrywide experimenting and developing innovative products to contain the spread of novel Coronavirus, students of UPES also saw this period as an opportunity to contribute to society. Apart from sanitising, this mini robot also can function as a communication system between medical staff and infected patients by helping them deliver masks and medicine in quarantine wards while maintaining social distancing. Also, it can be used a patrolling machine to the containment zones to identify the defaulters.

A similar prototype has already been used by countries such as the USA, China and Russia. This technology can also be used by India to tackle the crisis and defend our first line of defence.

UPES to Move Classes Online Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Situation

April 3, 2020: Considering the pandemic situation and alongside, the importance of continuing the classes, UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies has decided to give students and faculty access to online platforms such as Blackboard, Recorded Lectures and Virtual Classrooms. The University has also opened up its Central Library System that has over 2.5 lakh E-Books and other resources to facilitate e-learning for students as well as faculty members. It includes:

• Availability of all EBSCO e-resources to the  tune of 600 Harvard Business Publishing e-books freely accessible during COVID-19
• Accessibility of IEEE xplore digital library platforms from remote locations
• Accessibility of 2.45 lakh e-books from outside the campus using offline facility
• Accessibility of all subscribed resources to UPES members from remote locations

University’s wide variety of resources will help students keep themselves updated with the latest information. Hence, learning will not fall behind.

India’s Missile Woman visits UPES for National Space Convention 2020

February 22, 2020: Infinity Space Club at UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies organised National Space Convention, Renaissance 2.0 in association with Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre (USERC), Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) of United Nations and Space India. The event was organsied on February 21 and 22 and was sponsored by CADD and Rocketeer India. The event witnessed the participation of over 150 students across Dehradun and Chandigarh.

Renaissance, the National Space Convention, is an idea of students of Infinity Space Club. This idea was nurtured and driven by the continuing support offered by UPES Administration that includes Dean of Academic Development and Innovation and School of Engineering Dr Kamal Bansal and Chancellor of UPES Aerospace Engineering Department Dr S J Chopra.

School of Law Organises Professional Development Workshop

February 21, 2020: A two-week workshop on developing students' academic and professional skills was organised by the UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies-School of Law, in collaboration with the University of Law, the UK, to enrich students with global approach of law. The workshop was facilitated by experts from ULAW, UK, Rachael Wright and Emma Taylor. Over 80 law students actively participated in the event. The event was designed in a way to help students develop their skills provide them with the necessary knowledge to follow and mark their careers in the fields of law. The exercises included both large group activities and  workshops, which offer an overall overview of the skills required by a legal practitioner, a company lawyer and a consultant. A number of competencies developed and polished through these exercises such as client counselling, client interactions, note making, legal writing, effective communication, effective presentation, conducting effective conferences with the clients and use of technology within law. This tie-up proved to be a great initiative for both students, and the faculty.  

UPES Inks MoU with Drishti Eye Institute

February 4, 2020: University of Petroleum and Energy Studies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Drishti Eye Institute and Synergy Institute of Medical to provide clinical and experimental training to students. This also includes guest lectures and students interaction with the experts from institute.

Started in 1994, Drishti Eye Institute operates with a  vision to fulfill the need for super-specialty eye care services in Dehradun. It is known as one of the leading centers in Northern India for patient care, eye testing and medical education.

Dehradun based The Synergy Institute of Medical Sciences is a privately held unit of Padmanabh Healthcare Limited company. It is a 140-bedded multi-super-specialty tertiary care hospital. It is based on anatomy, heart medicine, gastrician sciences, renal research, critical care, mother and childhood orthotrauma, ophthalmology, ENT and much more.

January 30, 2020: Understanding the need of industry and ever-changing demand, UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies has collaborated with Coursera to give student free access to over 3,600 global professional courses. The idea is to help students upgrade their skills with add-on courses that will not only add value to their resume but will also give them cutting-edge skills with the most in-demand technologies and disciplines. The benefits of this collaboration are-

1. Students of one discipline can easily access the courses of other domains such as medical student can access analytical course or engineering student can access digital marketing course. Similarly there are n number of combinations students can try.
2. Lectures are facilitated by industry leaders and prominent faculty members across globe. The students have complete flexibility to rewind and play again and again till the tie they are not through with the concepts
3. All courses come with certifications. These present enthusiasm and willingness to learn and grow in career.
4. Coursera will let students undertake advance courses to understand depth of concepts. For instance, a marketing student can pursue digital marketing or finance student can learn financial modelling.

University Introduces Alumni Success Programmes

January 21, 2020: Keeping in mind the importance of alumni contribution towards an institution, UPES has introduced various initiatives for its former students. These include placement support, incubation support, scholarships on higher studies, industry-oriented courses and career services.

The university assures mentoring and placement support, access to incubation centre, work space for 12 months to selective alumni, access to industry network opportunities and business set up support to alumni for up to five years from graduation. These offerings are applicable for the graduating batches from 2015 onwards.

UPES celebrates third anniversary of Connoisseur

January 20, 2020: The Literary Club of UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Connoisseur has successfully completed three years since its inception. The club has turned out to be one of the best student clubs at UPES. It was established with an aim to create a platform where young minds can work and collaborate to develop their full potential. Connoisseur successfully organized various national-level events such as Ash-e-Azadi, Kavyanjali, Expresssoo and The Literary Expedition Fest, inviting students from various universities across the country.

Student Bhagya Chandani Represents India at International Petroleum Technology Conference

December 29, 2019: Final Year Undergraduate student Bhagya Chandani of UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies represented India at International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) held in Beijing. He was one of sixty four students across forty nine universities and twenty four countries to represent India. Bhagya undergo a thorough selection process based on academic transcript, additional achievements, leadership experience and statement of intent. IPTC is a multidisciplinary scientific conference dedicated to disseminate and exchange new oil recovery techniques, best practices and expertise, one of the most important international gatherings for the oil and gas industry.

UPES to Soon Launch School of Smart Agriculture

December 18, 2019: The UPES - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies will soon launch School of Smart Agriculture at its Dehradun campus. To offer a wide range of services, university has placed itself in the field of advanced technologies such as IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Unmanned aerial vehicles, and GPS in terms of exiting farming practices.

University Inks MoU with University of Law to Facilitate Collaborative Learning to Students

December 14, 2019: The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Law (U Law) of the United Kingdom for collaborative learning programmes. UPES marks 2019 as the Year of Internationality. The MoU aims at benefitting students and faculty by the means of faculty and students exchange programme, summer school programme, research collaboration and collaborative seminars.