UPES Dehradun PhD Admission January 2023 session is ongoing as of now. The final list of candidates selected for the program will be released soon. Admissions to UPES Dehradun PhD program is based on Research Entrance Test (RET) followed by Personal Interview. NET Qualified candidates will be exempted from RET.  Interested candidates can apply via the official website at https://admission.upes.ac.in/apply.

UPES Dehradun PhD Admission 2023 Dates

Event Dates
Last Date to apply for PhD program  December 14, 2022
Date of Examination (PhD) and Interview To be notified
Release of final list of selected candidates To be notified
Commencement of classes January 2023

UPES Dehradun PhD Course

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies offers full-time PhD in 5 specializations. The doctoral program is offered for the duration of 4 years. In addition to this, the university also offers part-time program in PhD under 12 specializations for 3 years. Apart from this, UPES offers an integrated program in M.Sc+PhD for 4 years.

UPES Dehradun PhD Specializations

UPES PhD offers the following specializations:

UPES PhD (Full-Time) Specializations
Law Chemistry Electronics Engineering
Aerospace Engineering Transportation Management –
UPES PhD (Part-Time) Specializations
Safety Engineering  Petroleum Engineering  Civil Engineering 
Computer Science and Engineering  Mathematics  Physics 
Chemical Engineering  Energy Management  General Management 
Mechanical Engineering  Economics and  International Business  Electrical Engineering 

UPES Dehradun PhD Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility of PhD program is mentioned below:

  • PhD (Full-Time): Master's degree or an equivalent professional degree with at least 60% aggregate.
  • PhD (Part-Time): Master's degree or an equivalent professional degree with at least 60% aggregate.

UPES Dehradun PhD Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for PhD full-time and part-time programs is as follows:

  • Candidates must have a valid score in Research Entrance Test (RET) conducted by UPES.
  • The candidates who have given UGC NET are exempted from RET.

UPES Dehradun PhD Admission 2023

Follow the below-mentioned steps to apply for the UPES PhD course:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the university.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply Online’ and select your resident status.

Step 3: Fill in all the details and click on ‘Submit’.

Step 4: After form submission, you will receive an email from UPES to verify your email address and to create an account on the website of the university.

Step 5: Log in to the website and fill out the application form.

Step 6: Click on ‘Submit’ and pay an application fee of INR 1,350 (US$ 75 for Foreign Residents) via online mode (Debit/ Credit Card/ Net Transfer).

Documents Required:

  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheet
  • UG mark sheets (if applicable)
  • PG mark sheets (if applicable)
  • Date of birth certificate
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Transfer certificate
  • Character certificate

Check the detailed article on UPES Dehradun Admission 

UPES Dehradun PhD Fees

The total fees for the UPES PhD course is INR 1.50 lakhs for all the specializations. Mentioned below is the semester wise classification of UPES PhD Fees:

Semester Per Semester Fee
Semester I INR 25,000
Semester II INR 25,000
Semester III INR 25,000
Semester IV INR 25,000
Semester V INR 25,000
Semester VI INR 25,000

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UPES Dehradun Ph.D FAQs

Ques. Does UPES Dehradun offer summer internships for its students?

Ans. No. The university does not conduct summer internships for the students. However, there are plenty of Placement related activities organized for students to make them job ready. 

Ques. I have given UGC NET. Can I take direct admission to UPES PhD program?

Ans. Yes. The students who have given UGC NET and scored valid marks are eligible for direct admission to UPES PhD program.

Ques. What is the fee for UPES PhD program?

Ans. The UPES PhD program fee is INR 1 lakh per semester (until Program completes). Residency: Six Weeks in first semester (same will include Orientation Program followed by classes) followed by 7 days in consequent semesters.

Ques. Is UGC NET compulsory for admission to PhD program at ?

Ans. Admissions to UPES Dehradun PhD program is based on Research Entrance Test (RET) followed by Personal Interview. UGC NET is not compulsory but the candidates who have taken the exam are exempted from taking university Research Entrance Test. 

Ques. How are the faculty members at UPES Dehradun?

Ans. The faculty members at UPES are highly experienced and knowledgeable and are experts in their respective fields of education and have completed their education from the reputed educational institutions across India and Abroad. Check: UPES Dehradun Faculty