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UPES Offers B.Tech Programs in Academic Collaboration With Industry Giants

PRNewswire, Dehradun | Published : 22nd March, 2017

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) and leading global organizations have come together to develop engineering-IT courses to meet the growing demand for rightly skilled and highly employable students. UPES has academic collaborations with IBM, L&T, Xebia, Cisco, Mahindra, Philips Carbon Black Ltd., Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and KPIT to offer highly specialized B.Tech programs.

- 13 specialized B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering programs in collaboration with IBM

- B.Tech (CSE) with specialization in DevOps and B.Tech (CSE) with specialization in Big Data in collaboration with Xebia

- UPES' collaboration with CISCO Networking Academy adds to learning of B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering students. This collaboration also covers training of faculty by CISCO certified trainers to impart specialized courses

- B.Tech Civil Engineering with specialization in Infrastructure in academic collaboration with L&T

B.Tech specializations for better career prospects

While demand for generic engineering courses is on a decline, industry needs candidates with domain specific knowledge. UPES placed 90% of its eligible B.Tech students in 2016 across gamut of organizations including IBM, Hyundai India, Infosys, Cairn India, Reliance Industries, Commvault Systems, L&T Infotech, Schlumberger, Dell, Mahindra Aerospace, Tata Technologies, Indian Navy, Royal Enfield, Tech Mahindra, Xebia IT Architects, Microsoft, Global Data, Shell, Philips Carbon Black etc.

This year IBM alone has recruited over 140 UPES students and majority of them are from B.Tech programs.

For its excellent placements, supported by great faculty and robust campus facilities UPES has been awarded 5 stars for both placements and facilities and 4 stars for teaching by globally recognized QS Ratings.

Specializations that make Graduates industry-ready

Depending on their interest, students can choose from 31 B.Tech programs offered by UPES. The unique specializations one can consider includes:

- Avionics Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Graphics and gaming
- Internet of Things and Smart Cities
- Mobile Computing
- Open Source and Open Standards
- Fire and safety Engineering
- Geo Science Engineering
- Mining Engineering

How can you apply for B.Tech programs at UPES?

Eligibility criteria:
- Minimum 60% marks in class X and XII - Minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in class XII

Admission Process:
For examination pathway, the last day to apply for UPESEAT (UPES Engineering Aptitude Test) is May 3, 2017 and the examination will be held on May 13, 2017.

For non-examination pathway, admissions are through Board Merit/JEE Mains Score.

To apply, visit: https://goo.gl/Uah6JS

Scholarship Support

There will be 50% tuition fee waiver for meritorious students. For more information on eligibility criteria visit : http://bit.ly/upesscholarship [https://goo.gl/Ygt5Oc]

About UPES:

Established in 2003 through UPES Act, 2003 of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand, UPES is an UGC recognized and NAAC accredited University. UPES is globally recognized by QS Ratings with 5 stars for both Employability (placements) and campus facilities and 4 stars for its teaching. UPES offers 85 industry-aligned graduate and post graduate courses in high growth sectors like oil & gas, power, infrastructure, IT, design, planning & architecture, public policy, legal studies and more. Because of its industry oriented programs, UPES graduates are a preferred choice for the companies with track record of 85% placements year on year. This demonstrates UPES' commitment, quality of students, and the holistic approach of its dedicated faculty.

For more information, visit: http://www.upes.ac.in

Media Contact:
Chirag Gupta
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

CGUPTA@upes.ac.in
+91-135-2770137

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