University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Research Entrance Test (UPES RET) - International Admission - Admissions Process

Admissions Process
  • Complete the Online Application
    To complete the UPES online application, click on the Link: https://admission.upes.ac.in/apply
  • Pay your Application Fee
    When you submit your online application, you will be assessed a USD50 non-refundable application processing fee through the Credit/Debit Card payment gateway.
  • Alternatively, you may make a bank transfer:
    Beneficiary’s Name - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
    Bank Name - Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
    Bank Account - 7713353027
    SWIFT Code - KKBKINBB
    Branch IFSC Code - KKBK0004605
    MICR Code - 110485102
    Branch Name - Ground Floor, Narain Manzil, New Delhi - 110001

Please email the scanned copy of the receipt given to you by the bank to the E-mail ID international.admissions@upes.ac.in (mention your name, course, contact number) and send the below listed documents if available at the time of application:

  • Secondary school mark sheets/transcripts (e.g. Class 10/ SSC mark sheet / “O” Level / or equivalent)
  • Senior secondary school mark sheets/transcripts (e.g. Class 12/ “A” Level certificate/ or equivalent
  • Scanned copy of passport For those applying for post graduate course
  • Secondary & senior secondary school transcripts and mark sheets as detailed above
  • Undergraduate mark sheets/transcripts (Bachelor degree/graduation or equivalent)
  • Scanned copy of Passport.

Issuance of Offer Letter/Visa Letter -
On successful submission of application, the University shall assess the student’s documents for eligibility for the course for which they have applied. If approved, an offer of admission letter/visa letter will be issued to the applicant.

Computing Device -
It is mandatory for each incoming student to be equipped with a laptop conforming to the minimum specifications of UPES. Details available on the UPES website www.upes.ac.in

Visas And Registration

Visas

  • International students who wish to study in India must obtain a Student Visa before travelling to India.
  • Please make enquiries at the Indian Consulate/Embassy /High Commission in your country /country of application to ascertain the correct procedure and time necessary to obtain a visa valid for the term of study of your program at UPES.

Registration -
All international students are required by law to register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO)/ local police authorities as per regulation of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. At present, this must be within 14 days of arrival in India but please check this information with the Consulate/Embassy/High Commission in your company before departure as these rules are subject to change.
Students must comply with visa rules and registration requirements and keep abreast of any changes
Accordingly, students are responsible for ensuring that their visas are valid throughout the period of study at UPES and for maintaining their registration with the FRRO/local police.
Students can request assistance from UPES for preliminary registration formalities in Dehradun.

Qualification:
  • Students must fulfill minimum eligibility requirements as laid down for their chosen program at UPES.
  • UPES must be satisfied that candidates applying for admission to undergraduate programs must have obtained higher secondary / ‘A’ Level/ Class 12 certificate (with a minimum percentage of marks as prescribed) and taken requisite courses necessary to meet the eligibility criteria for admission to the program of choice.
  • For admission to a postgraduate program at UPES, the equivalence for the undergraduate degree earned by the candidate in his/her country shall be obtained from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). In certain cases, students may be requested to obtain the necessary certification from AIU in this regard.
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