University Name

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun

University Type

Private University

Established

2003

Motto

Knowledge. Energy. Sustainability.

Location

Bidholi Campus, P.O. Kandoli, Via Prem Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248007, India

Approval

UGC | AICTE | BCI | PCI | DEB | NAAC | NBA | IACBE | AACSB | NIRF |

Notification Date

March 10, 2026 (Released)

Application Start

March 10, 2026 (Ongoing)

Application Last Date

June 1, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

June 10 & 11, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

June 27, 2026

Interview Date

July 28, 29 & 30, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

August 12, 2026

Last Date of Admission

August 17, 2026

Online

Online Application Submission

UPES PhD Entrance Examination (UPESEAT / Research Aptitude Test)

Personal Interview / Research Proposal Presentation

Merit List Based on Exam + Interview

Final Admission Confirmation

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Application Form

Passport Size Photographs

10th Marksheet & Certificate

12th Marksheet & Certificate

Graduation Marksheet & Degree

Post-Graduation Marksheet & Degree

NET / GATE / JRF / SLET Certificate (if applicable)

Aadhar Card / ID Proof

Updated CV / Resume

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Research Proposal

Work Experience Certificate (for Part-Time)

No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Employer

Category Certificate (if applicable)

Computer Science & Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Energy Engineering

Business Administration

Finance

Marketing

Human Resource Management

Operations Management

Corporate Law

Energy Law

Environmental Law

International Law

Industrial Design

Product Design

Communication Design

Data Science

Artificial Intelligence

Cyber Security

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Environmental Science

Economics

Psychology

English

Public Policy

International Relations

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 1,750

Registration Fee

₹ 31,300

Security Deposit

₹ 20,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹25,000*

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹ 1,00,000

Exam Fee

Included in Semester Fee

DRC Fee

Included

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 15,000

Extension Fee

Same

Viva Fee

Included in Thesis Fee

Name

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies.

Account Number

911010064016267

IFSC

UTIB0000552

Bank Name

Axis Bank

Branch

HAUZ KHAS, NEW DELHI

MICR Code

Swift Code

AXISINBB552

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation