University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, would offer merit based scholarships on UG programs, up to 30% off the first year tuition fee of deserving students. They are given based on Board Merit, JEE, CUET, or CLAT with girls and boys having different criteria based on the 3,000 seats among regular UG courses except the Global Pathway Program. Liberal Studies (first 100 admissions), and B.Tech Mathematics and Computing (first 30) have special scholarship treatments on a first-first basis.

Scholarship on Board Merit/JEE/CUET/CLAT-AIR (General) Score

UPES has merit scholarships on UG courses on the basis of Class 12 competition, JEE, CUET, or CLAT competitions with a waiver of 10-30% of the tuition fee in the first year. The higher thresholds are given to girls in certain categories with a total of seats up to 3,000 being given on merit. This is only applicable to regular UG only and not to Global Pathway; this option entails a deposit of fees in good time and no more than one scholarship per highest level. Benefits are revoked on transfers to GPP, armed forces wards receive 25% reserved seats. This promotes education and excellence in courses such as B.Tech and LLB.engineering.

Category Scholarships 12th Overall Marks JEE Score CUET Percentage CLAT AIR (General) (LLB 5-years)
Girls  30% ≥ 95% ≥ 95% ≥ 95% 1 - 1000
25% 90.01 - 94.99% - - 1001 - 3000
20% 85.01% - 90% 90.01 - 94.99% 90.01 - 94.99% 3001 - 5000
15% 75.01 - 85% - - 5001 - 7000
10% 60 - 75% 80 - 90% 80 - 90% 7001 - 9000
Boys  30% ≥ 95% ≥ 95% ≥ 95% 1 - 1000
25% 90.01 - 94.99% - - 1001 - 3000
20% - 90.01% - 94.99% 90.01 - 94.99% 3001 - 5000
15% 80.01 - 90% - - 5001 - 7000
10% 75 - 80% 80 - 90% 80 - 90% 7001 - 9000

Special Scholarship for Liberal Studies Programs - First 100 Admissions

The first-come-first-serve scholarship provides an extra 10% tuition waiver during the first year of study at a reduced number of B.Sc. (Hons.) courses such as Economics and Finance, Psychology, and Data Science. It is applied in addition to entry-level scholarships in relation to Board Merit, CUET, SAT, IB, or CIE scores and can apply to both genders up to 30%. This is limited to the first 100 admissions; it appears in the second-semester invoice and can be combined with domicile which is higher. as well as liberal accessibility with merit primacy; no GPP qualification. This increases the attendance in humanities and social sciences programs.

Category Scholarship 12th Overall Marks CUET Percentage SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) IB (International Baccalaureate) CIE (Cambridge International Education)
Girls  30% ≥ 95% ≥ 95% 1400 & above - -
25% 90.01 - 94.99% - 1300 - 1399 7 A*
20% 85.01% - 90% 90.01 - 94.99% 1200 - 1299 6 A
15% 75.01 - 85% - - 5 B
10% 60 - 75% 80 - 90% - - -
Boys  30% ≥ 95% ≥ 95% 1400 & above - -
25% 90.01 - 94.99% - 1300 - 1399 7 A*
20% - 90.01% - 94.99% 1200 - 1299 6 A
15% 80.01 - 90% - - 5 B
10% 75 - 80% 80 - 90% - - -

Special Scholarship for B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing) Program - Upto 30 Admissions

UPES is offering a first-year tuition fee scholarship on a first-come-first serve basis to the first 30% students in B.Tech Mathematics and computing. It is used in conjunction or in place of domicile in the second semester invoice. Intended to be used in conjunction with other entry-level scholarships to the maximum; intended to be used by high-potential students in computational areas. This program underwrites professional technology education, which guarantees early enrollment.

Scholarship Details  Description
Amount 30% on Tuition Fee for 1st Year
Basis First-cum-first-serve (up to first 30 admissions)
Reflection In Fee Invoice of the second semester
Combinability With Domicile (whichever higher); not with other entry-level
Applicability Only B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing); excludes GPP

UPES FAQs

What is the maximum scholarship for UG at UPES?
The maximum scholarship for UG at UPES is 30% of first-year tuition fee, based on ≥95% in Class 12 or top JEE/CUET/CLAT scores for girls and boys.
Who qualifies for the Board Merit scholarship at UPES?
Students with CBSE/ICSE/state board Class 12 marks ≥60%, JEE ≥80, or CUET ≥80 qualify for 10-30% scholarship at UPES for regular UG programs.
Can girls get higher scholarships at UPES?
Yes, girls at UPES receive up to 30% for ≥95% marks or top ranks, with easier thresholds in some categories compared to boys for UG merit scholarships.
Is the UPES scholarship renewable?
UPES scholarships for first year are not automatically renewable; subsequent years depend on CGPA ≥6.0, no backlogs, and 75% attendance from second year.
How many seats for merit scholarships at UPES?
UPES reserves up to 3,000 seats for merit scholarships based on Board/JEE/CUET/CLAT, awarded on first-come merit order for UG admissions.
What is the special scholarship for Liberal Studies at UPES?
UPES offers 10% additional scholarship for first 100 Liberal Studies B.Sc. admissions, over entry-level merit, reflecting in second-semester fees.
Does UPES combine scholarships with domicile?
UPES allows the higher of entry-level or domicile scholarship, but not both; special scholarships like for B.Tech Math may combine with domicile if superior.
Are Global Pathway Programs eligible for UPES scholarships?
No, UPES merit scholarships exclude Global Pathway Programs; transfers from regular UG to GPP revoke benefits upon repayment of the awarded amount.
What documents for the UPES scholarship application?
For UPES scholarships, submit Class 12 marksheet, JEE/CUET scorecard, domicile certificate if applicable, and acceptance fee proof within the timeline.
How to apply for UPES UG scholarships?
Apply for UPES UG scholarships during admission via upes.ac.in; meet eligibility, deposit fees timely, and scholarships auto-apply based on merit scores.