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UPES is listed among the gradually increasing number of privately-based universities in India with a moderately set entry level that is not too strict and has not been defined too broadly. The approach taken by the university towards cut-off is such that it matches academic expectations with flexibility in that eligible students have an equitable chance of getting admission as long as they are able to match the required requirements and apply to the university within the admission cycle.
Notably, the UPES cut-off is not fixed. It is updated yearly following various academic and administrative characteristics such as number of applicants, performance in entrance tests, number of seats available as well as demand on the program. In the case of engineering and technology courses, Class 12 academic performance, as well as the entrance exam scores, are considered. Non-technical programs on the contrary are more dependent on academic records, aptitude and general student profiles.
| B.Tech Specialization | Indicative Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 75–80 %(Class 12) / 75–80 percentile in JEE Main |
| CSE (AI + Data Science) | 72–78 %/ JEE Main 70–75 percentile |
| Information Technology (IT) | 70–75 %/ JEE Main Approx. 70 percentile |
| Electronics Communication Engineering (ECE) | 65–70 %/ 60–65 percentile JEE Main |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60–65 %/ JEE Main 55–60 percentile |
| Civil Engineering | 60 %and higher / JEE Main ~55 percentile |
| Electrical Engineering | 60–65 %/ JEE Main 55–60 percentile |
These numbers are suggestive and they might change in each round of counselling according to the availability of seats.
| Program | Admission Basis | Long-run Trend (General Category) | Typical Cut-Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | CAT | ≥ 70 percentile | To a great extent Stable |
| MBA | MAT / XAT / NMAT | ≥ 65–70 percentile | Stable to a large extent |
| MBA | University analysis / Interview | 50–55% and above | Stable |
| MCA | Graduation merit (Maths background) | 50–55% | Stable |
| M.Tech | GATE / Graduation merit | ≥ 55% | Stable |
| B.Tech (CSE) | JEE Main / Class 12 merit | ≥ 70–75% (PCM) | Gradual Increase |
| B.Tech (IT) | JEE Main / Class 12 merit | ≥ 70% | Stable |
| B.Tech (Mechanical) | JEE Main / Class 12 merit | 60–65% | Stable |
| B.Tech (Civil) | JEE Main / Class 12 merit | ≥ 60% | Stable |
| BBA | Class 12 merit / Profile review | ≥ 50–55% | Stable |
| B.Com (Hons.) | Class 12 merit | ≥ 50–55% | Stable |
| BA (Liberal Arts / Media) | Class 12 merit | ≥ 50% | Stable |
| BCA | Class 12 (Maths / CS) | ≥ 50–55% | Stable |
| BA-LLB / BBA-LLB | Class 12 merit / CLAT (where required) | 50–55% and above | Stable |
| PhD (All Disciplines) | Entrance test + Interview | University qualifying score | Varies |
UPES is guided by admission cut-off model that is focused on the academic excellence but is not too rigid. Students that have a good academic history, realistic courses of study, and prompt applications thereof have a positive likelihood of admission- especially in programs that experience an equal demand. Several round counselling sessions also promote access, but uphold institutional norms.
The indicative cut-off to take into consideration during the 2026 admission cycle of B.Tech (CSE) at UPES is approximately 75–80 percentile in Class 12 or approximately 75–80 percentile in JEE Main. The basic branches, which include Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering, tend to be less demanding, usually in the range of 60 to 65.
No. Cut-off levels vary every year depending on the number of applicants, performance in entrance exams, availability of seats and the demand of the program and also depending on the counselling rounds.
In the case of engineering subjects JEE Main ranks are taken into consideration in addition to Class 12 performance. Examples of exams that may be considered by management and law courses include CAT, XAT, NMAT, or CLAT, but there are also courses to which merit- or profile-based selection may be applied.
Early application, consistency in academic achievement, flexibility in program choice and involvement in subsequent rounds of counselling can enhance chances of admission. There may also be category-based relaxations which are relevant.
