Rankings and Accreditations
QS World University Rankings 2025
UPES has been ranked the No. 1 private university in academic reputation in India by the QS World University Rankings 2025, placing it among the top 3% of universities globally. UPES is positioned in the 801-850 band worldwide.
QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025
UPES has achieved a remarkable 148ᵗʰ rank in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025. This makes it the only university in India to climb 70 positions and the 2ⁿᵈ most improved university in Asia, reaffirming its commitment to excellence and its growing reputation as a leading institution in the region. Additionally, UPES now ranks 21ˢᵗ in Southern Asia and 12ᵗʰ in India.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
UPES ranks in the 451-500 band globally in the Engineering and Technology category, securing the 6ᵗʰ position among private universities in India and the 16ᵗʰ spot overall, including institutions like IITs and IISc Bangalore.
THE World University Rankings 2025
UPES has made a significant leap of over 300 ranks in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025. It is ranked in the 501-600 band globally and 7ᵗʰ in India, placing it among the top 10 universities in the country.
THE Asia University Rankings 2024
UPES is ranked among the top 10 private and deemed universities in India in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2024.
THE Young University Rankings 2024
UPES is ranked in the 201-250 band globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024.
Shanghai Ranking 2024
UPES is ranked in the 151-200 band globally for Telecommunication Engineering and Transportation Science & Technology. It also features in the 401-500 band globally for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, alongside prestigious institutions such as IISc Bengaluru and IITs, according to the Shanghai Ranking - Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) for Academic Subjects 2024.
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024
UPES is ranked 46ᵗʰ among universities in India, 28ᵗʰ in the Law category, 41ˢᵗ in Management, and 42ⁿᵈ in Engineering, as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024. Additionally, UPES is ranked among the top 50 institutions in India under the Innovation category.
BW Legal Rankings 2024
UPES is ranked 4ᵗʰ in India and 3ʳᵈ in the North Zone among private universities in the BW Legal Rankings 2024.
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
UPES has been accredited with an ‘A’ grade and a CGPA of 3.02 by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for the period 1ˢᵗ March 2021 to 28ᵗʰ February 2026. The accreditation visit for 2nd cycle was conducted from 25th – 27th February 2021.
National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
Seven programs of the UPES School of Advanced Engineering and five programs of the UPES School of Business are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
University Grants Commission (UGC)
UPES is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. The degrees awarded by UPES are UGC-approved. Click here to view the Letter of UGC on Recognition of UPES.
Established by Uttarakhand State Government
UPES was established in 2003 through the UPES Act (2003) passed by the State Legislature of Uttarakhand. It is listed under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 and expanded its charter under the UPES (Amendment) Act, 2018. Click here for the letter of establishment.
DISR, Ministry of Science Technology
UPES is recognised as a Scientific and Research Organisation by the Department of Industrial and Scientific Research (DISR), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Distance Education Council (UGC)
Distance education programs at UPES are approved by the Distance Education Council (DEC).
Bar Council of India
All law programs offered by UPES are recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
Pharmacy Council of India
The Bachelor’s and Diploma programs offered by the UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology are recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India.
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
Two programs of the UPES School of Business – Master of Business Administration (Oil and Gas Management) and Master of Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) have received specialised accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), USA.
Member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
UPES is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
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International Association of Universities
UPES is a member of the International Association of Universities (IAU).
World Design Organization
The UPES School of Design has been a member of the World Design Organisation (WDO) since 2019.
