UPES Online: Courses, Placements, and Admissions 2025

Accredited with grade A by NAAC

Updated on May 08, 2025

Kanishk Aggarwal

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, popularly known as UPES, is an online private university that provides online courses in various subjects to students looking to advance their careers. The university campus is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and was established in 2001.

The UPES Online offers multiple online courses at the UG and PG levels of study across various disciplines to provide the relevant industry standards education to students. The online courses can be attended from anywhere, and students have the flexibility to attend the course at their convenience. This flexibility is particularly helpful for working professionals who want to attend the university but are unable to leave their jobs.

The UPES Online is UGC and AICTE approved. The university is accredited with NAAC grade A and is ranked #41 in the Management category by NIRF Rankings 2024. The accreditations and rankings of the university make it highly trustworthy and credible. which means that the degrees provided by the university are credible and trustworthy.

UPES Online courses are offered at the UG and PG study levels, from the Humanities, Commerce, and Science departments. The university has some of the best faculty members who have vast experience teaching students.

UPES Online Highlights Table

The highlights table provided below will give a brief insight about the UPES Online and courses the university offers.

Particulars	Details
Top Courses Offered	BBA, BCA MCA, MBA, PG Certificate
Courses Levels	UG, PG
Average Fees (of all top courses) combined in INR	INR 1,87,000
Recognitions/ UGC Certified	NAAC A, NIRF 41 in Management Category, UGC Approved

Explorer Online Learning Courses In India
Online Master of Business Administration (POWER MANAGEMENT)	Online Master of Business Administration (INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT)
Online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)	Online Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)	Online MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Online BCA	Online MBA in Oil and Gas Management

Course Wise Updated Fees 2025

Course Name	Fee	Duration
Online Master of Business Administration (POWER MANAGEMENT)	₹2,20,000/-	2 Years
Online Master of Business Administration (INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT)	₹1,75,000/-	2 Years
Online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)	₹1,50,000/-	3 Years
Online Master of Computer Applications (MCA)	₹1,70,000/-	2 Years
Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)	₹1,75,000/-	2 Years
Online MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management	₹1,95,000/-	2 Years
Online BCA	₹1,50,000/-	3 Years
Online MBA in Oil and Gas Management	-	2 Years

UPES Online Courses Offered

The UPES Online offers numerous courses in multiple disciplines, including postgraduate, undergraduate, and postgraduate certificate programs. A comprehensive details of the UPES Online courses are given below.

Course Name	Duration	Eligibility	Course Fees in INR
BBA	3 years	10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% marks obtained	1,50,000
BCA	3 years	10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% marks obtained	1,50,000
MCA	2 years	Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% of total marks	1,70,000
MBA	2 years	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	1,75,000
PG Certificate in Renewable Energy	10 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	95,000
PG Certificate in Industrial Safety	10 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	75,000
PG Certificate in Oil and Gas Management	10 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	90,000
PG Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management	10 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	85,000
PG Certificate in Data Science	10 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	1,15,000
PG Certificate in Business Analytics	10 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	75,000
PG Certificate in Marketing Management	10 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	75,000
PG Certificate in Financial Management	10 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	75,000
PG Certificate in Operational Management	10 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	75,000
PG Certificate in Human Resource Management	10 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	75,000
PG Certificate in Air Business Management	10 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	75,000
PG Certificate in International Business	10 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	75,000
PG Certificate in Power Management	10 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	85,000
PG Certificate in Project Management	3 Months	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of total marks	25,000

UPES Online Course Completion Certificate

The degree awarded for the UPES Online courses by UPES is globally approved and recognized by the government organizations. A sample certificate is given below:

UPES Online Admission Process

The UPES Online has a simple admission process. For most of the courses, the students can apply online at the admissions portal of the university.

The admission process is given in the table below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPES Online and check eligibility

Step 2: Fill out the application form for the desired program

Step 3: The university will send an offer letter of admission

Step 4: Pay the course fee online using a debit/credit card or UPI

Step 5: Enroll and start your classes.

UPES Online Faculty

UPES Online has some of the best faculty for every department. The faculty members are recruited from some of the best universities in the world, including IITs, IIMs, and Ivy League universities. Some of the faculty members are mentioned below:

Faculty Name	Designation
Dr. Naveen Agarwal	Assistant Professor, Power Management / Industrial Safety
Dr. Atul Rawat	Assistant Professor, Oil & Gas Management
Dr. Sumeet Gupta	Professor, Financial Management
Vikas Kumar	Assistant Professor, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Dr. Arvind Kumar Jain	Sr. Associate Professor, Marketing Management
Dr. Anil Kumar	Professor, Infrastructure Management

UPES Online Exam Pattern

UPES Online conducts regular assessments for students enrolled in its various courses. The students are assessed based on internal assessment and end-of-semester exams.

The internal assessments consist of 2 assignments, having a total weightage of 30% while the end semester exams have 70% weightage for each subject in a semester.

The students can attempt the exams on the LMS provided by the university.

Placement and Top Recruiters at UPES Online

UPES has partnered with some of the best companies in the world to offer job opportunities to its students. The placement drive is open to all students irrespective of their program and mode of study. Some of the companies that recruit from UPES are:

Hiring Organizations
Adani Renewables	Jaypee Group
KPMG	Amazon
Indian Oil	ONGC
Coca Cola	Amul

UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND ENERGY STUDIES ONLINE Approved By

UGC

NIRF 41 in Management Category

UPES Online FAQs

What is UPES Online accreditation?

UPES Online is among the top-ranked universities in India as per QS rankings and NIRF rankings 2024. The university is accredited by NAAC with an A grade and is recognised by UGC and AICTE.

Why should I study at the UPES Online?

UPES is ranked #41 for Management courses as per NIRF rankings 2024. The university provides 4 degree courses and 14 PG certificate courses to students from around the country. The course modules are available online round the clock during the course duration, which ensures that students can learn at their own pace. The flexibility at learning ensures that working professionals can attend the courses without leaving their jobs.

Can I appear for government exams with a UPES Online degree?

Yes, students can appear for government exams after completing a degree course from UPES. The online degree has the same validation as a full-time regular course. However, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in terms of marks for the required government exam. Merely having a degree certificate from UPES will not guarantee your eligibility.