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INDEX
Innovative and Limitless 04

Building a Smarter World 05

UPES Advantage 06

University of Tomorrow 06

Programs Offered 08

Global Opportunities 12

Student Outcomes 14

Stories of Excellence 16

Student Projects 18

Industry in the Classroom 20

Academic Eminence 22

Eminent Faculty 24

Design Your Own Degree 28

Runway 29

Lab Facilities 30

About UPES 32

Holistic Development 34

Campus Life 36

Hostel Facilities 38

Sports at UPES 39
 ENGINEERING
SOLUTIONS FOR
TOMORROW
As we approach the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0, engineering and
technology are poised to revolutionise our way of life. With countless
opportunities and potential challenges, innovative engineering
requires a clear roadmap that incorporates the Internet of Things
for industrial applications, Augmented Reality for enhanced manual
processes, and Smart Factories for efficient production.

Additive Manufacturing, which enables the creation of 3-D objects

from materials like plastic, metal, and concrete, along with Generative
Designs that utilise Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing, will
unlock new problem-solving approaches. Engineers must position
themselves as the architects of a smart and interconnected world.

The UPES School of Advanced Engineering (SoAE) is dedicated to

nurturing future engineers with a strong foundation in theoretical
knowledge and the ability to apply it to address local and global
challenges. Through advanced curriculum, academic collaborations,
and industry partnerships, SoAE equips students with trade-specific
knowledge and concepts that are relevant to the future of engineering.

SoAE promotes a learning environment that

adapts to the evolving needs of the world,
combining technology and human expertise to
elevate engineering to new heights each day.

Dr. Ram Sharma

Dean, School of Advanced Engineering

Meet the Expert

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BUILDING A
SMARTER WORLD
Smart technology holds immeasurable benefits for the world we live in. Today,
computational power has pervaded almost all aspects of human existence. A
wide range of sectors, including power, healthcare, infrastructure, consumer
electronics, mobile communication, smart home devices, and automobiles,
among others, are using intelligent systems and technologically-advanced
machines. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning andBig Data are increasingly
being used to provide cognitive awareness to objects that were hitherto
considered inanimate.

Currently, there is a huge industry demand for people

who understand intelligent systems technology
and know how to apply it to real-world problems.
UPES School of Computer Science (SoCS) prepares
students to understand and integrate knowledge
from various subject areas, including programming,
data structures, algorithms, pattern recognition,
blockchain technology, machine learning 2.0, and
artificial intelligence 2.0, and apply them to address
some of the most critical societal challenges of the
21st century. SoCS has a progressive curriculum that
emphasises diversity, interdisciplinary teamwork,
entrepreneurial thinking, and inventiveness.

Through long-standing partnerships with some

of the leading technology companies, SoCS
graduates from UPES are equipped to pursue
advanced positions in global organisations that
thrive on constant innovation and shape the
future of the world.

Dr. Vijaysekhar Chellaboina

Dean, School of Computer Science

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 UPES ADVANTAGE

Faculty from 250+

renowned start-ups
institutions supported by the
such as IITs, IISc, and Ivy Runway incubator
Ranked No. 1 League universities
Semester
in Academic Centre of Excellence for
abroad
Reputation among AI and Data
Indian Private
opportunity Sciences
at the University of
Universities in the QS
California, Berkeley
World Rankings 2025 Centre of Excellence for
Industry
alliances E-Mobility
with NASSCOM, IBM, and Drone
and Microsoft Technology

UNIVERSITY OF TOMORROW
UPES – the University of Tomorrow – stands as a beacon of transformative education, cultivating a
dynamic learning environment that goes beyond conventional boundaries. At UPES, the commitment
to academic excellence is seamlessly woven with a robust emphasis on digital preparedness,
propelling students into the future with cutting-edge skills.

Runway, the business incubator at UPES, has encouraged student-led start-ups, fostering a culture of
entrepreneurship and innovation on campus.

The university’s global exposure initiatives ensure that students are not just educated but are globally
aware, prepared to navigate diverse landscapes. UPES has forged partnerships with prestigious
institutions worldwide, including the University of California, Berkeley, The University of Edinburgh,
UNSW Sydney, The University of Queensland, Australia, University of Gothenburg, University of
Bologna, and University of Aberdeen, besides several others.

Through the Global Immersion Program, students at UPES avail of experiential learning opportunities
that not only prepare them for the global economy, but also inspire personal growth.

UPES envisions, designs, and delivers education that is not just relevant for today, but anticipates the
challenges and opportunities of the future, moulding students into leaders who will make a positive
impact on the world.

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 PROGRAMS OFFERED
School of Advanced Engineering

B.Tech
CORE SPECIALISATIONS*
Microelectronics

B.Tech (Electronics and Computer Engineering) 5G and 6G Technology

AI and ML Applications

Energy Systems and Storage

B.Tech (Applied Petroleum Engineering) Gas Engineering Informatics

Intelligent Petroleum Systems

Space Technology

B.Tech (Aerospace Engineering) Avionics

Defence Technology

Energy Systems and Storage

B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) Refining and Petrochemicals

Digitalization of Process Technology

E-Vehicle and Industrial Drives

B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) AI and ML Applications

AI and ML Applications

B.Tech (Fire and Safety Engineering) -

Advanced Manufacturing

Defence Technology
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)
Automotive

Mechatronics

B.Tech (Sustainability Engineering) -

B.Tech (VLSI Design and Technology) -

Transportation Engineering

B.Tech (Civil Engineering) Environmental Engineering

Construction Management

*Specialisation to be opted after 1st year, depending on the selected program. Credits would depend on the minors/exploratory courses
chosen during the program duration. The program offerings are subject to the approval of the UPES Academic Council, and the University
reserves the right to add, drop, and modify programs at its discretion at any point of time without prior notice.

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 Global Pathway Program - 2 Years on the UPES Campus + 2 Years at a Partner University
CORE SPECIALISATIONS*
Specialisation as per Partner University:
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering)
- University of Edinburgh | University of Queensland
Specialisation as per Partner University:
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering)
- University of Edinburgh | University of Queensland
Specialisation as per Partner University:
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) - University of Queensland
- University of Aberdeen

Specialisation as per Partner University:

B.Tech (Applied Petroleum Engineering)
- University of Aberdeen

Specialisation as per Partner University:

B.Tech (Civil Engineering)
- University of Edinburgh | University of Queensland

B.Sc
CORE SPECIALISATIONS*
Polymer Chemistry
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
Astronomy and Astrophysics
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics Computational Physics
Material Science and Nanotechnology
B Sc. (Hons.) Geology Geoinformatics
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics | Mathematics by Pure Mathematics
Research Applied Mathematics

M.Tech
CORE
M. Tech (Computational Fluid Dynamics) M.Tech (Renewable Energy)
M.Tech (Chemical Engineering) M.Tech (Sustainability Engineering)
M.Tech (Health, Safety, and Environment) M.Tech (Construction Technology and Management)
M.Tech (Petroleum Engineering) M.Tech (E-Mobility)
M.Tech (Robotics Engineering)

M.Sc
CORE SPECIALISATIONS*
M Sc (Hons.) Applied Geology No Specialisation
Organic Chemistry
M.Sc Chemistry Instrumental Chemical Analysis
Polymer Science
Material Science and Nanotechnology
M.Sc Physics
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Applied Mathematics
M.Sc Mathematics
Pure Mathematics
*Specialisation to be opted after 1st year, depending on the selected program. Credits would depend on the minors/exploratory courses
chosen during the program duration. The program offerings are subject to the approval of the UPES Academic Council, and the University
reserves the right to add, drop, and modify programs at its discretion at any point of time without prior notice.

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 School of Computer Science

Undergraduate Programs
CORE SPECIALISATIONS*
Cloud Computing and Virtualization Technology

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

DevOps

Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Graphics and Gaming

B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering)
Big Data

Data Science

Internet of Things

Core Computer Science

Full Stack Development

B.Tech Mathematics and Computing -

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

B.Sc (Computer Science) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Data Science

Global Pathway Program - (3+2 and 2+1+1)

CORE SPECIALISATIONS*

Specialisation as per Partner University:-

B.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering)
University of Queensland

*Specialisation to be opted after 1st year, depending on the selected program. Credits would depend on the minors/exploratory courses
chosen during the program duration. The program offerings are subject to the approval of the UPES Academic Council, and the University
reserves the right to add, drop, and modify programs at its discretion at any point of time without prior notice.

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 Postgraduate Programs
CORE SPECIALISATIONS*
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

M.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Data Science

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

MCA Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Data Science

B.Tech. Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 50% marks in Classes X and XII. with 50% in PCM (Physics/Chemistry and Mathematics)
in Class XII

Selection Criteria
UPESEAT / JEE / Board Merit / SAT/ CUET (for B.Tech)

SCHOLARSHIPS
AVAILABLE *pls refer upes.ac.in for more information

*Specialisation to be opted after 1st year, depending on the selected program. Credits would depend on the minors/exploratory courses
chosen during the program duration. The program offerings are subject to the approval of the UPES Academic Council, and the University
reserves the right to add, drop, and modify programs at its discretion at any point of time without prior notice.

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 GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
School of Advance Engineering

Semester Abroad

International
Credit Transfer

Student Exchange SURANAREE UNIVERSITY

OF TECHNOLOGY
and Research

Accelerated
Masters

Masters
Progression

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School of Computer Science

Semester Abroad

Student Exchange
and Research

and more...

Semester Abroad
with Tuition fee Waiver

International
Credit Transfer

Accelerated
Masters

Masters
Progression

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STUDENT OUTCOMES
100%# TOTAL OFFERS
PLACEMENT 2760+
50 LPA *
18.06LPA *
310
HIGHEST PACKAGE TOP 10% AVG. CTC TOTAL NO. OF
RECRUITERS

RECRUITERS

and more...

Placement statistics (2022) refer to the no. of students who have opted for and are eligible for placements.
#

* T&C apply

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 STORIES OF EXCELLENCE​

Garvit Khurana
B.Tech - CSE AIML, 2023

Patent for Face Mask Detection System

Garvit Khurana was granted a patent for the Face Mask
Detection System, published by Intellectual Property
India.

Ananya Goel
B.Tech - CSE AIML, 2023

Best Research Paper Award

Ananya Goel won the Best Research Paper Award
at the AICTE-sponsored National Conference
VSIIT’21 (education).

Sarthak Arora
B.Tech - Cloud Computing, 2022-26

NASA’s Bug Crowd Hall of Fame

Sarthak earned a spot in NASA’s Bug Crowd Hall of Fame
for identifying a critical vulnerability, contributing to the
security of NASA’s digital infrastructure by reporting vital
system weaknesses.
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 Ayan Sar
B.Tech - CSE Big Data, 2025

National Record Holder

Ayan Sar holds the National Record in the India Book of
Records for being the fastest to write the square values of
1 to 100, accomplishing it in just 3 minutes 47 seconds and
97 milliseconds.

Jaskirat Singh
B.Tech - CSE AIML, 2024

Youngest Google Open-Source Mentor

Jaskirat Singh, apart from becoming the youngest mentor
at Google Open-Source programs, has also worked as a
research assistant in Robotics at IIIT-Hyderabad.

Aditya Acharya
B.Tech - Sustainability, 2024
Podcast on Spotify
Aditya Acharya has successfully hosted a podcast named
“The Aditya Acharya Show” on Spotify and Apple. It has
gained recognition as the most popular podcast in the
“How To” genre on Spotify.

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 STUDENT PROJECTS

Sanirobo Designed
for the Greater Good
The self-powered, camera-featured
model titled ‘Sanitising Apparatus
and Method for Dispensing Sanitiser
Solution’, automatically sanitises small
pockets and densely-populated areas,
protecting frontline workers.

Automated Monitored Hand Hygiene System

The four-pronged hand hygiene system is built to
provide hand sanitisation to four persons at a time
while ensuring adequate distancing amongst them.

Sorting Machine
This invention, which has applications in food
processing, won its maker the Best Rural
Innovator Award bestowed by the National
Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), India.

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 Veer-Gatha Museum: Indian Army
Museum in the Metaverse
Developed as a memorial to the Indian
Army, the app honours the Indian
Army’s bravery, commitment, and
patriotism through artillery exhibitions,
war memorials, galleries, weapons, and
a shooting game. The app pays homage
to all military heroes who participated in
the 1965, 1971, and 1999 wars.

Autonomous Electric Tractor

The Autonomous Electric Tractor
redefines agricultural machinery
by replacing fossil fuels with clean
electric energy, cutting greenhouse
gas emissions and reducing reliance
on limited resources. This innovation
marks a sustainable leap forward in
modern farming practices.

The COVID-19 Visualiser

UPES students of Graphics and
Gaming built a great tool that can
visualise COVID-19 data using
Augmented Reality. The tool creates
a live feed using real-time data from
around the world and visualises
them in an interactive way.

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 INDUSTRY IN
THE CLASSROOM
Industry Alliances
The educational framework seamlessly integrates practical knowledge, bridging the gap between academia and
real-world practices and providing students with insights and skills relevant to their future careers.

and more...

Experts on the Advisory Board

• DR. NK GOEL, Professor, Department of Hydrology, Professor of Water Resources,
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
• DR. D. KANJILAL, Prof. Material Science Engineering, Raja Ramanna Fellow,
Inter University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi
• DR. R. K. MALHOTRA Former Director (R&D), Director General, Petrofed, New Delhi
• Prof. A.K. Nangia, Senior Professor, University of Hyderabad, Former Director,
National Chemical Laboratory, Pune
• Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, Honorary Professor, Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore-560012
• Prof. Vikram Chandra Thakur, Former Research Director, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun

Masterclasses
UPES hosts industry interactions where experts talk about the latest developments in their respective field.
Students get an up-close and in-depth exposure of the industry, enabling the development of skillsets required for
a succesful career.
These classes are moderated by stalwarts like:
- Dr. Deepak Vohra, Ambassador, Made in India
- Dr. K Sivan, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Govt. of India
- Anand Kumar, Mathematician-Academician Super 30, and more...

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RESEARCH ECOSYSTEM
AND MILESTONES
1. Research and Innovation Initiatives:
• SEED Individual Funding: Financial support for testing research ideas.
• SEED Infrastructure Funding: Development of research infrastructure.
• SEED Incubation: Marketable concept development for faculty.
• SHODH Support: Encourages innovation-driven entrepreneurship among students.
• Anusandhan Program: Updates faculty and students with the latest developments.
• IPR Cell: Focused on patents and copyrights.
• Learning with Leaders: Sessions with experts and funding agencies.

2. Publication and Citation Growth (as of November 7, 2024):

• SCOPUS: 9837 publications, 1670 in 2024 alone, 99598 total citations, and H-index of 98.
• Web of Science: 6219 publications, 892 in 2024 alone, and H-index of 63.
• Patents/Designs/Copyrights: 759 filed, 510 granted.
• Funded Projects: 132+ undertaken; 22 granted in 2024.

3. International Collaborations:
• CERN MoU: Collaborating with the largest particle physics laboratory globally.
• BELLE II Consortia and KEK: Involvement in high-energy accelerator research since 2022.

4. Global Recognition:
• Stanford Study Recognition: 45 faculty among the top 2% of researchers worldwide.
• Increased from 25 last year.
• Ranked 13th in India and 2nd among private universities for this achievement.

5. Institutional Excellence:
• Reflects UPES’s strong focus on academic excellence and cutting-edge research.

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UPES FACULTY MEMBERS ARE ON THE
STANFORD LIST OF THE TOP 2% RESEARCHERS
IN THE WORLD, AND 5 OF THESE RESEARCHERS
HAVE FOUND A PLACE ON ONE OF THE MOST
COVETED ‘HIGHLY CITED RESEARCHERS’
LIST PUBLISHED BY CLARIVATE.

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 ACADEMIC EMINENCE
FACULTY WITH WORLD-CLASS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

and more...

FACULTY WITH PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS

and more...

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 EMINENT FACULTY School of Advanced Engineering

Dr. Siddharth Jain

Associate Professor

a renowned sustainable energy researcher, focuses on extracting energy

from non-edible resources like algae and agricultural waste. With
80+ publications, 3 books, 6770+ citations (H-index: 44), and global
recognition, his work spans bioenergy, wastewater treatment, and fuel
cells. Ranked among the top 2% scientists globally (2020–2024), he
recently secured SERB funding for groundbreaking algae-based biodiesel
and wastewater treatment research.

Dr. Akarsh Verma

Assistant Professor - Senior Scale

an IIT Roorkee PhD, excels in atomistic modelling of nanomaterials using

MD and DFT. With 86+ publications, 8 books, 5750+ citations (H-index:
46), and prestigious fellowships like JSPS and Fulbright, he is a globally
ranked top 2% scientist (2020–2024). An editor and reviewer for leading
journals, he has received multiple high-citation awards.

Dr. Durga Madhab Mahapatra

Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)

Affiliated with Oregon State University, he is actively working on two

projects addressing the Food, Water, and Energy Nexus challenges,
with an emphasis on sustainability. His impressive accomplishments
include five R&D projects, 80+ publications across domains, eight
edited books, 2570+ citations, an H-index of 23, an i10-index of 37, and
a cumulative impact factor of over 250.

Dr. Tridib Kumar Sinha

Associate Professor

Associate Professor at UPES, Dehradun, specializes in green energy and

polymer-based materials. A PhD from IIT Kharagpur and co-founder
of UGreen Technology, he developed a low-cost CO2 capture tech
recognized by MoE, Tata Sons, and Forbes. His work bridges academic
innovation and practical solutions for global challenges.

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 Dr. Bhawna Yadav Lamb
Professor

She specializes in waste management, alternate fuels, and converting

waste into plasto oil, enhancing biofuel stability, and treating wastewater
with microalgae. With six funded projects, collaborations with companies
like Maruti and Nissan, and two patents, she has published extensively.
Honored with the S.R. Bhatnagar Memorial Research Award 2023-24 and
the Young Scientist Award 2023, she continues to advance sustainable
energy and waste solutions.

Dr. Vipin Gaur

Associate Professor

representing UPES, contributes to global science projects like “Belle” and

“Belle II” at KEK, Japan, and the FCC at CERN, with “Belle” linked to the 2008
Nobel Prize. India’s representative in the Belle II CSG, he collaborates with
leading institutions and has over 23,000 citations (H-index 70). A former
research scientist at Virginia Tech and KEK, he mentors students for top global
universities.

Dr. Sunita Varjani

Sr. Associate Professor

is a global leader in industrial biotechnology and waste management.

With 475+ publications, an H-index of 78, and recognition as a
Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, she has made significant strides in
sustainable science and serves on editorial boards of top journals.

Dr. Abhinav Sharma

Associate Professor

Associate Professor at UPES and a Stanford-recognized top 2% scientist,

leads research in AI-driven vertical hydroponics and biomedical signal
processing for prosthetic control. With numerous publications in top
journals and books with leading publishers, his work spans smart antennas,
adaptive signal processing, and sustainable technologies.

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 EMINENT FACULTY School of Computer Sciences

Dr. Madan Gopal

Professor

A distinguished Professor at the School of Computer Science and former

IIT Delhi professor, he is globally recongnised for Control Systems,
Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. His books are used worldwide,
and his NPTEL course benefited over a million students. As Founding
Director of Shiv Nadar University’s Engineering School, his expertise
has enriched institutions like IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, BITS Pilani, and
international universities.

Dr. Karmeshu
Professor

He is an acclaimed academician, a Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar

Award winner, and has served as a visiting scientist and
editorial board member for various journals. He has served in
distinguished professor roles in Computer Science at Shiv Nadar
University and Jawaharlal Nehru University, among others.

Dr. Vinod Patidar

Professor

His specialisations include Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaos Theory,

Modelling, Simulation, and various cryptography methods. With 95
publications, 4350+ citations, an H-index of 21, and an i10-index of 36,
he has received a Most Cited Paper Award and had four papers rank
among ScienceDirect’s top 25 downloads.

Dr. Deepika Koundal

Associate Professor

Dr. Deepika Koundal, with over 14 years in academia, is a Senior Associate

Professor at UPES, India, and currently a Senior Researcher at the University
of Eastern Finland, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Ho Chi Minh City Open
University, Vietnam. Recognized globally, she has received the MSCA Seal of
Excellence from the European Commission, Best Paper Award from JCVIR-Elsevier,
and was named among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University in 2023
and 2024.

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 Dr. Adarsh
Professor

With over19 years of experience in research and academia, he is currently

a professor at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun,
India. Previously, he served as a postdoctoral researcher at Athlone
Institute of Technology, Ireland, and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University,
Morocco, contributing to EU-funded projects on cybersecurity with
partners from eight European countries. He has over 150 publications and
is co-PI in an OCP-sponsored research project.

Dr. Akashdeep Bharadwaj

Professor

He spearheads cybersecurity collaborations at UPES, serves on

mentor teams and Boards of Studies for Sri Sri University and Sanjivani
Education Society. He is also an advisory board member for EC-Council
USA’s CHFI and a Subject Matter Expert for CompTIA’s Security+.

Dr. Neelu Jyothi Ahuja

Professor

Professor Neelu Ahuja has delivered R&D projects worth 1.5+ Crores
since 2013, focusing on AI applications in education. She developed
tutoring tools for individuals with learning disabilities and is currently
working on an AI-based smart snake trapper. Her research emphasizes
technological benefits at the grassroots level of society.

Dr. Alok Aggarwal

Professor

With over 26 years in teaching and software development, he is currently

a Professor of Computer Science at UPES, India. Holding a PhD in Mobile
Computing from IIT Roorkee, his research focuses on AI, Machine Learning,
DevOps, and wireless networks. Previously, he served as Professor &
Director at JP Group and Associate Dean at Chandigarh University.

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 DESIGN YOUR
OWN DEGREE
The UPES curriculum framework is holistic in its The curriculum also offers Signature and Life-Skills
overall structure, yet focuses on the individual courses through the School for Life. To round off
needs of students to discover, experience, this learning experience, students are required
explore, and challenge. Along with the core to undertake mandatory internships in the social
subject, students can choose from subject focused sector, government/public sector, and industry.
specialisations. They are also allowed The combinations available for students to pick
to choose minor/exploratory subjects from and choose from are endless, ensuring both
other schools at UPES, which include: School depth and breadth of knowledge.
of Advanced Engineering, School of Computer
Science, School of Law, School of Business,
School of Health Sciences and Technology,
School of Design, and School of Liberal Studies
and Media.

+
GLOBAL INDUSTRY
OPPORTUNITIES EXPOSURE
Constitution and
Indian Policy

Ethical Hacking

Space Technology

Aerospace Digital Marketing

Engineering
Avionics
Fashion Design

and more…

Social Media
STEP 1 STEP 2 Marketing
Choose your degree program like Choose a specialisation from
MBA/M.Des. /B.Tech./LL.B./ options available corresponding to the
B.Des./BBA/B.Com./B.Sc., etc. selected degree program. UPES offers and more…
150+ specialisations across its 7 schools
STEP 3
Add minors to your degree program
from 200+ options available ranging
from Design Thinking, Digital Marketing,
Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Hacking
and more...

SCHOOL FOR LIFE

LIFE SKILLS COURSES I EXPLORATORY COURSES I SIGNATURE COURSES

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 75+ 250+
We help start-ups convert their ideas into real and
viable businesses. Our goal is to assist brilliant
innovators in navigating the early stages of setting
up a start-up and reaching the point where they have
developed a product/service impressive enough
START-UPS START-UPS
to raise money. This will be achieved through a mix RECEIVED GRANTS PRE-INCUBATED
of mentorship, grants and investments, legal and
FROM THE UNIVERSITY
incorporation support, and allocation of workspace.

Runway Incubator Gains Ground

Prestigious Grants

ATAL INNOVATION MISSION

₹5 Crore to set up
START YOUR START-UP JOURNEY

₹3.46 Crore fund ₹5 Crore DST Atal Community Innovation

raised by start-ups to set up iTBI Centre (ACIC)
(Approved by NITI Aayog)

₹4.02 Crore ₹4.9 Crore MEITY ₹2 Crore State Business

BIRAC Sparsh Genesis Scheme Grant Funding Incubator-Grant Support

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 LAB FACILITIES
 Alternate Energy Lab  Robotics Lab

 High Performance Computational Lab  Graphics And Gaming Lab

 Rig Zone  Machine Intelligence Research Centre (MIRC)

 Aerodynamics Lab  Centre for Stochastic Modelling and Simulation

 Bosch Lab  Centre for Data Science and

Artificial Intelligence
 HSE lab
and more …

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 ABOUT UPES
Established through the UPES Act, 2003, of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand, UPES is a
top-ranked, UGC-recognised, private university. As per the National Institutional Ranking
Framework (NIRF) 2024, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, UPES has been
ranked 46 among universities, with a rank of 28 in Law, 41 in Management, and a rank of 42 in
Engineering. In addition to this, the university has been ranked the No. 1 private university in
academic reputation in India by the QS World University Rankings 2025. It is among the top
3% of universities in the world.
UPES has also been accredited by NAAC with a grade ‘A’ and has received 5 stars on
Employability (placements) by globally acclaimed QS Rating. The university has had 100%
placements over the last five years. Forty-Six (46) faculty members of UPES are among the
world’s top 2% researchers as per Stanford University list.
UPES offers graduate and postgraduate programs through its seven schools: School of
Advanced Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Design, School of Law, School
of Business, School of Health Sciences & Technology, and School of Liberal Studies and Media
with 16,000+ students and 1,500+ faculty and staff members.

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NO.1 PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
* #
RANKED 46TH
IN ACADEMIC REPUTATION IN INDIA

Ranking 2024
*QS World University Rankings 2025 #
University Category

7 RANK IN
TH

INDIA

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HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
What is the purpose of education? Is it merely to make students employable, remove ignorance and impart
knowledge? Or is it to create a better world? The seismic shifts taking place globally necessitate action to ensure
a secure and equitable future for all. Learners today are, therefore, required to be creative, collaborative and
communicative. They must develop skills to solve complex problems that plague humanity, work towards equity,
uplift the underserved, live healthy, happy, and productive lives. UPES School for Life (SFL) was established with
the intention to create true changemakers. Students learn to apply an in-depth understanding of attained life skills
and broad-based subject competencies along with core subject qualifications, to take advantage of educational
and employment opportunities. This broad-based learning experience helps them evolve throughout their
professional and personal lives.

The undergraduate program at UPES offers four clearly demarcated, yet academically integrated areas, covering
Core Specialisation courses, Exploratory (Interdisciplinary Electives), Signature, and Life Skill courses, all of which
are credited and form the basis of the degree awarded. School for Life offers the latter three selections of courses,
which are structured to be read alongside the students’ core academic curriculum.

SIGNATURE EXPLORATORY
COURSES COURSES
(Interdisciplinary Electives)

These courses include areas that are not These courses encourage students to develop a
specifically linked to a vocation and focus on broad-based approach to learning by selecting
21st century learner skills and attributes to meet the subjects of study from other schools at the
requirements of the graduate profile. university. This helps them grow their breadth
They empower students as global citizens of the and depth of knowledge beyond their chosen
future. These courses are undertaken by all UPES specialisation and exposes them to the wider
undergraduates and select graduate students from scope of university education.
specific disciplines.

‘SRIJAN’ SOCIAL
LIFE SKILL COURSES INTERNSHIPS
These courses allow students to upskill into Srijan Social Internships are full-time, 8-week-long
university learning styles and pick up additional internships with social sector organisations. These
skills with a focus on enhanced employability internships are offered as part of School for Life at
and communication, along with management UPES and are for all first-year students. Through these
and professional skills, including critical thinking, internships, students will be exposed to a variety of
problem-solving, and creativity. social sector challenges that our society is facing and
find ways to overcome them. In the process, they will
build empathy and learn valuable leadership skills that
will be useful in both work and life.

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CAMPUS LIFE
• Life at UPES is truly an enriching experience, where
students can create memories that will last a lifetime.
It is about young learners discovering themselves
through engaging activities that broaden their
understanding of the world.

• There are more than twenty student chapters,

including the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Cloud
Security Alliance, the Society of Law and Literature,
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,
the Moot Court Association, etc., as well as several
clubs such as the National Service Scheme, Ras Rang
Raag, Avishkarnam, Sphurit, etc. that cater to different
interests and fields of study.

• Events such as Spandan, the annual youth festival;

and ‘Wow Wednesday’, a mid-week activity for
showcasing talent, bring together students from
across all the schools on one stage.

• Sports events and activities at UPES offer students

a wide range of opportunities for personal growth
and skill development. Students develop important
values such as discipline, team spirit, patience,
and resilience.

• From learning to leisure and path-breaking

innovations to life-long friendships, life at UPES is
a vibrant blend of everything a learner aspires for.
It is a place where artists, explorers, athletes, and
innovators come together to pursue their passions
and explore new horizons.

Scan to explore
Life @ UPES

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 SAFE AND SECURE
HOSTEL FACILITIES
At UPES, we also prioritize the safety and comfort of
every student, both on campus and in the hostels.

To ensure a secure and healthy environment, we

implement strict measures, including:
• Deep Cleaning and Sanitization
• Hostel Access Control
• Social Distancing in Hostels
• Cafeteria Protocols
• Medical Facilities
• Security Procedures at Main Gate,
Rear Gate and Hostels

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SPORTS AT UPES
• A lush, natural turf football ground with floodlights and regulation goalposts, ideal for
practice, training and regional tournaments

• 3 natural turf and cemented cricket nets with floodlights for year-round training

• A high-performance, synthetic basketball court designed for matches and practice sessions

• An impact-reducing synthetic volleyball court, alongside 2 clay volleyball courts with regulation
nets and markings for both men’s and women’s matches

• Professional-grade table tennis equipment suited for competitive and recreational use

• 3 outdoor badminton courts designed to withstand year-round weather conditions

• A recreational room equipped with snooker, pool, air hockey and table tennis facilities

• A fully equipped gym catering to general fitness and specialized athletic training

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 EXPERIENCE CENTRES

KOTA DELHI PATNA NOIDA

Shivam Residency Avanta Patna One Mall The Iconic Correnthum
Narcotics Road 12th Floor, Ambadeep 2nd Floor, Maurya Lok Complex, 2nd Floor, The Iconic Correnthum,
Mahaveer Nagar-1, Kota, Building, 14, KG Marg, New Dak Bunglow Road, Fraser Tower C, Plot No 41, Sector 62,
Rajasthan Barakhamba Road, Road Area, Patna Noida, Uttar Pradesh
New Delhi

JAIPUR LUCKNOW INDORE

Workhauz Vision Space Smartworks
Plot No. 3, Power House, 4th Floor, Office No. 5, Ground Floor, Smartworks
Mirza Ismail Rd, Jaipur, Near BBD Viraj Tower, Brilliant Center, 17, Race Course Rd,
Rajasthan Vibhuti Khand, Janjeerwala Square, Opp. Basket
Gomti Nagar, Lucknow Ball Complex, New Palasia, Indore,
Madhya Pradesh 452001

SCAN TO FOLLOW US ON

1800 102 8737 (10 am to 7 pm)

[email protected] | www.upes.ac.in
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WRITE TO US AT: [email protected]

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