UPES Dehradun offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses in the fields of Engineering, health, computer, life, etc. UPES considers the JEE exam for undergraduate courses and NMAT for MBA. If a student does not appear on the JEE exam then UPES conducts its entrance exam called the UPESEAT exam.
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UPES Dehradun Cutoff for UG Program
The JEE exam, CUET, and SAT exam scores are considered for engineering and science courses at UPES. The marks in 10th and 12th are also reviewed during admission.
The UPESEAT exam which is conducted by the UPES has the following pattern.
| Details of Exam | UPESEAT Pattern |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours |
| Examination Mode | Online |
| Subjects In Exam | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language |
The factors that determine the cut-off of UPESEAT are:
- Students appeared for the test
- Seats available for a particular course
- Level of the question paper
UPES Dehradun Cutoff for PG Program
UPES also accepts CAT, XAT, NMAT, and CMAT scores for MBA admission. The specializations in the MBA program have different NMAT cut-offs. The available cut-off for the Narsee Monjee Aptitude Test (NMAT) exam by UPES is mentioned below.
| MBA Branch | Year | Cut-off |
| International Business (International Business Law and Negotiations) | 2022 | 140 |
| 2023 | 140 | |
| Oil and Gas Management | 2022 | 140 |
| 2023 | 140 | |
| Power Management | 2022 | 140 |
| 2023 | 140 | |
| Aviation Management | 2022 | 140 |
| 2023 | 140 | |
| Logistics and Supply Chain | 2022 | 140 |
| 2023 | 140 | |
| Business Analytics | 2022 | 140 |
| 2023 | 140 | |
| Operations Mangement | 2022 | 140 |
| 2023 | 140 |
The cut-offs for the entrance examinations such as CAT , XAT , and CMAT for the year 2023 are:
| Exam | Cut-off (percentile) |
| CAT | 80-85 |
| XAT | 90-95 |
| CMAT | 95-99 |
UPES Dehradun Cutoff FAQs
Does UPES consider NMAT scores for MBA admissions?
Yes, UPES is one of the institutions which accepts the NMAT scores as a valid admissions criterion in MBA. Secondly, applicants are required to have a cutoff score that is typically about 140 in the NMAT exam. Other parameters such as academic records and interviews are also used to conduct admissions, making the whole process holistic.
What factors influence the UPES Dehradun cutoff?
There are many aspects which affect the UPES cutoff in different courses. These are the level of the entrance test (UPESEAT, JEE Main, etc.), the number of applicants overall and their performance, availability of seats in various courses, cutoff trends over the years, reservation policy and popularity of the course. Also, there can be home state quotas and gender relaxations which can also influence cutoff scores.
Can candidates apply based on class 12 merit in the UPES Dehradun?
Yes, there is option for the merit-based admissions where candidates may apply on the basis of Class 12 marks. UPES takes into account the marks in the board examination particularly in the programs where admission by merit without any entrance test is offered. Candidates need to have minimum aggregate requirements of about 50 plus including the subjects necessary to qualify.
Does UPES provide scholarships related to cutoffs?
UPES provides merit and need based scholarships, which are mostly given on the basis of performance in academics and ranking in entrance exam and not necessarily on cutoff scores. Such scholarships reduce the financial pressure on deserving students and motivate the high performers to join and perform.
Can students participate in multiple counselling rounds?
Yes, students have the chance to attend various counselling tours that UPES arranges. Each of these rounds may have cutoff marks and seat availability, giving candidates more chances to be admitted should the seats be available and they meet the eligibility requirements of the specific round.