School Expert Q&A: School of Business, UPES

About the Program

• Name of the school? School of Business, UPES  
• School location? Knowledge Acres: Kandoli via Prem Nagar, Dehradun - Uttarakhand
• Year school started? 2003
• Any ranking of the school? NIRF Rank 66, No. 1 Private Institute in Uttarakhand (By Outlook-ICARE India Rankings 2020)

The new curriculum framework at UPES, ABLE (Academic Blueprint for Learning Excellence) is holistic in its overall structure and yet focuses on the individual need of the student to discover, experience, explore and challenge. The learning is segmented into core subject studies, core specialism studies, minors/exploratory subjects, and signature and life skills learning.

Admission Criteria?

• NMAT score range: Score 120 & Above
• Work Experience requirement, if any?
• Interview Process: Yes
• Group Discussion process: No 
• Any other requirement in the admissions process? Minimum 50% Marks in Class X, XII and Graduation.

What is the Application Process?

• How does one apply for the programme? Click on https://admission.upes.ac.in/apply
• What is the Application fee? Rs.1350/-
• Where do I get a copy of the Application form? Available online at website www.upes.ac.in
• When does the application process start? For new session 1^st September (but in this pandemic depends upon UGC guidelines)
• What is the last date to apply? Website contain all information in admissions alert section

What is the Admission Process?

Applicants will have to go through the following process:

• Apply on UPES Website (www.upes.ac.in)
• Interview Process.
• Offer Letter to Selected Applicants.
• Fee Payment.
• Registration.
• Commencement of Classes.

• What was the NMAT score cut-off for accepted students for 2019 intake? Score 140 & Above
• When should I expect an invitation for an interview? Interview Calendar will be published on UPES Website and communication will be sent to applicant to register for Interview process.
• Who should I contact if I have a question regarding my application? Please share the contact person name and email.  - Toll Free – 1800-102-8737, E-Mail ID - enrollments@upes.ac.in

Fees & other expenses?

• What is the estimated cost for the entire program for a student?  Approx. Rs.14,50,000/-
• What is the cost of living for the duration of the programme? Depending upon the hostel you select.

What is the financial support option available to students?

• What are the scholarship options available for NMAT by GMAC students? Details on website

Curriculum/Faculty/Student Exchange/Hostel accommodation facilities of the school?

• How many intakes in a year and when? Total Intake in 2021 - 290
• Size of the intake? – program wise intake in 2021

What are the specializations available? 

The new curriculum framework at UPES, ABLE (Academic Blueprint for Learning Excellence) is holistic in its overall structure and yet focuses on the individual need of the student to discover, experience, explore and challenge. The learning is segmented into core subject studies, core specialism studies, minors/exploratory subjects, and signature and life skills learning.

What is the geographical representation of the candidates at your school? Any student exchange programs available at your school?  

• At UPES, we believe that every student should have an opportunity to gain international exposure. We intend to achieve this through international student mobility, hosting international faculty and thought leaders at the UPES campus, promoting online collaboration between students of various institutes and universities, promoting joint research between faculties, increasing institutional collaboration through MoU’s and by participating in international academic events.
• UPES has collaboration with top-ranking universities across the globe to provide the best education experience to our students. With more than 60 partner universities across the globe and 7 active associations with international bodies, UPES provides excellent exchange opportunities through various initiatives.

• 4-week study abroad programme
• Semester Exchange
• International Internships
• 50% scholarships for PG programmes at Academic Partner Institutes in US, UK, Europe and Canada

What is the mean starting salary of a class after graduation?

2019-2020 Highlights:

• Average CTC – 5.02 LPA
• Median CTC – 4.66 LPA
• Highest CTC – 27 LPA

What are the key sectors represented in recruiters for this programme? 

• Manufacturing
• Oil & Gas
• Education & Training
• Transport & Logistics
• Services
• Retail
• Energy, Power & Utility
• E-Commerce
• Advertising, Media & Digital Marketing
• BFSI
• Automobile
• Real Estate
• Aviation & Aerospace
• And more….

Share with us the names of some top recruiters for this programme? 

• Croma
• Accenture
• Infosys
• Hilti India
• Nestle
• Wipro
• KPMG
• Deloitte
• Amazon
• IBM
• L&T
• Dell
• And more…

Does your school run any initiatives to promote classroom diversity? If yes please share details. 

UPES offers 20 % scholarship on tuition fees to all girl students, across all programmes from the year 2020, is one step closer to reinforcing the belief in Shakti, in accelerating the gender equality journey, and in empowering women from classroom to the boardroom!

For more details visit: https://www.upes.ac.in/20-girls-scholarship