Accreditations and Rankings
University Grants Commission
UPES 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.
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
UPES was accredited with Grade A and CGPA 3.02. (1st March 2021 – 28th February 2026). The NAAC Accreditation visit for 2nd cycle was conducted from 25th – 27th February 2021.
Established by Uttrakhand State Government
UPES was established in the year 2003 through the UPES Act (2003) of the State Legislature of Uttrakhand and listed under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act 1956 and has expanded the UPES charter under the ‘UPES (Amendment) Act, 2018. Click here for the letter of establishment.
DISR, Ministry of Science Technology
The UPES has been recognized as a Scientific and Research Organization by DISR, the Ministry of Science Technology, and the 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 the Bar Council of India
Pharmacy Council of India
Bachelor and Diploma Programs run by the UPES School of Health Sciences are recognized by the 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) have 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
Seven programs of UPES School of Advanced Engineering five programs of UPES School of Business are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation.
National Institutional Ranking Framework
UPES ranked 46th in University in India, 28th for the Law, 41st for the Management, and 42nd for the Engineering category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework in the Year 2024.Also, UPES ranked in Top 50 institutions in India under Innovation Category
THE World University Rankings 2025
UPES has made a significant leap in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025!
UPES is in the 501-600 band in the World and ranked 7th in India. This milestone of being ranked among the top 10 universities in India places UPES alongside many respected institutions, reflecting our commitment to excellence in education.
QS World University Rankings
UPES ranked the No. 1 private university in academic reputation in India by the QS World University Rankings 2025 and is among the top 3% of universities in the world.
QS World University Rankings 2025 announced UPES in the 801-850 band now.
QS World University Rankings
UPES ranked in the 451-500 band globally, 6th amongst private universities in India, and 16th overall among all Indian institutions, including IITs and IISc Bangalore by QS World University Rankings - By Subject 2024 for excellence in the Engineering and Technology category.
Shanghai Ranking
UPES ranked in the top 150 globally in Telecommunication Engineering, top 400 globally in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and top 500 globally in Computer Science and Engineering alongside premier institutions like IISc Bengaluru and IITs by Shanghai Ranking - Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) for Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023.
BW Legal Rankings 2024
UPES ranked the No. 4 in All India and 3 in the North Zone among Indian private university as per BW Legal Rankings 2024.
THE Young University Rankings 2024
UPES has been ranked in the 201-250 band globally as per THE Young University Rankings 2024 (Times Higher Education)
THE Asia University Rankings 2024
UPES has been ranked amongst top 10 private and deemed universities in India by the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2024
Member of the 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 the International Association of Universities
World Design Organization
The school of Design of UPES is a member of the World Design Organization since 2019
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.
