UPES School of Advanced Engineering BTech Admissions 2026 Open; See Details

UPES is generally considered a Tier-2 university. It is well-known for industry-focused courses, especially in petroleum, energy, engineering, law and management, and offers good campus facilities and placement support. Top companies do visit the campus, but placements and salary packages vary by branch and student performance. If you are interested in specialised programs and want strong industry exposure, UPES can be a good choice.

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Hello,

Generally, UPES( University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) might have different admission criteria depending on the specific program. Some may require specific JEE Main scores, while others might consider alternative criteria like their own entrance exams (UPES Engineering Aptitude Test), merit in 12th grade or any other factors. Therefore, even if you didn’t qualify for JEE Mains, you might still be eligible for  certain programs at UPES. It’s best to check official UPES site for accurate admission requirements.

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Hello Aspirant,

It depends on your priority. UPES Dehradun offers well-known specialized courses in Computer Science (AI, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing) and also has good linkages with the industry particularly in emerging technology fields. The placement statistics for niche fields is better, but the fees are generally higher.

Manipal University Jaipur, on the other hand, offers a well rounded but traditional CSE program, the Manipal brand and reputation, moderate faculty, and fast developing infrastructure. It's cheaper and gets a fair number of placements in core IT roles like Developer, Cloud Engineer, etc. If you are looking into specialized domains and have the money to spend, UPES may be the best option for you. If you are looking for a balanced value-for-money education with good placements, MU Jaipur is a solid alternative.

Hello,

When deciding between NMIT and UPES for a B.Tech in Computer Science, both bring unique strengths.

• NMIT, located in Bangalore, is known for its strong academic curriculum aligned with VTU, good placement records in core IT roles, and a competitive campus environment.
• On the other hand UPES, situated near Dehradun, offers a tech-focused curriculum with specialized electives in areas like AI/ML, data science, and cybersecurity, plus access to emerging industry ties—particularly in logistics and energy IT.

If you prefer a traditional computer science route with Bangalore’s industry access, NMIT might suit you better. If you lean toward sector-specific software applications in niche fields and want a more modern curriculum, UPES could edge ahead. Also weigh in the campus vibe, alumni network, and fee structure before deciding.

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Hi dear candidate,

Both of the options are good at their own places for B.Tech, but there are few things that are worth mentioning to differentiate:

UPES:

• Offers multiple specializations that help avail a lot of in depth about the subject like AI, Data Science, Cyber security, graphics and gaming.
• Connections with many industry giants for placements.
• Practical based studies.
• Slightly higher fees.

NMIT

• Slightly affordable fees structure.
• Well reputed in Bangalore.
• Offers good foundation in core computer subjects.
• Lesser competitive in syllabus as compared to UPES.

It also depends on various factors of yours like budget, proximity to your house and personal preference.

Overall, UPES looks more promising.

Know more at our official website:

UPES Dehradun: Courses, Admission 2025, Cutoff, Fees, Placements, Ranking

NMIT Bangalore: Courses, Admission 2025, Cutoff, Fees, Placements, Ranking

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