University Grants Commission

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956. The Degrees awarded by UPES are recognized by the UGC. Click here to view Letter of UGC on Recognition of UPES.

Established by Uttrakhand State Government

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) was established in the year 2003 through UPES Act (2003) of the State Legislature of Uttrakhand and listed under Section 2(f) of UGC Act 1956 and has expanded UPES charter under the ‘University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (Amendment) Act, 2018. Click here for the letter of establishment.

DISR, Ministry of Science Technology

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies has been recognized as a Scientific and Research Organization by DISR, Ministry of Science Technology, and Government of India.

Distance Education Council (UGC)

Distance Education Programmes of UPES are approved by Distance Education Council

Bar Council of India

All Law Programmes offered by UPES are recognized by Bar Council of India

Pharmacy Council of India

Bachelor and Diploma Programs run by School of Health Sciences are recognized by Pharmacy Council of India

IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education)

Two programs of UPES’s School of Business - Master of Business Administration (Oil and Gas Management) and Master of Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) has received specialized accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), USA. To view the status of accreditation on the IACBE’s website click here

National Board of Accreditation

Two programs of UPES B Tech Chemical Engineering & B Tech Automotive Design Engineering of School of Engineering are accredited by National Board of Accreditation in the Year 2019

QS Stars University Ratings

UPES has been awarded with QS 4 stars rating in the overall category while in other categories as.

• Teaching: 4 Stars
• Employability: 5 Stars
• Academic Development: 5 Stars
• Facilities: 5 Stars
• Specialist Criteria: Program Strength, 5 Stars

National Institutional Ranking Framework

UPES ranked 65th University in India 41st for School of Business, 21st for School of Law, and 61st for the School of Engineering by the National Institutional Ranking Framework in the Year 2022.

CAREERS360 Ranking

UPES, School of Law ranked 8^th among the Best Private Law School in India by Careers 360 Ranking in 2019.

Member of Association of Indian Universities

UPES is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Click Here to view UPES listed under the AIU Members List.

International Association of Universities

UPES is a member of International Association of Universities

World Design Organization

School of Design of UPES is a member of World Design Organization 2019

Confederation of Indian Industry

UPES is a Member of CII

PHD chamber of Commerce & Industry

UPES is member of PHD chamber of Commerce & Industry

Outlook-ICARE India MBA Ranking 2020

Ranked amongst top 15 MBA institutes in North India and No. 1 Private Institute in Uttarakhand by Outlook-ICARE India MBA Ranking 2020.