Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at UPES Online

If you are looking at Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, UPES Online runs it as a 6-month, full-time diploma course. The total fee on record is ₹40,000, which works out to about ₹7,000 a year.

At its core, the programme covers operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management.

UPES Online is a private institute, founded in 2007. This page brings together what is on record for this course at UPES Online — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management. Typical first jobs: operations, supply-chain or logistics roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask UPES Online for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with UPES Online before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check UPES Online's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to UPES Online or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

UPES Online runs 7 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Oil & Gas Management
• Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Diploma in Health, Safety and Environment
• Diploma in Oil and Gas Management
• Diploma in Power Management
• Diploma in Aviation Management

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in operations planning? You will spend 6 months on it.
• Can you manage ₹40,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does UPES Online compare with other colleges offering UGD?