Manik Garg
Sahib Nanda

First Indian University to be awarded 5-Stars on Employability (placements), by globally acclaimed QS Rating

*QS World Ranking 2026. **University Category

Career Services at UPES

Your career journey begins long before graduation.

At UPES, students are supported in discovering their strengths, building industry-ready skills and connecting with meaningful career opportunities. The Career Services team works closely with students throughout their academic journey helping them move from ambition to opportunity with confidence.

  1. Discover

    Identify strengths, interests and career direction.

  2. Prepare

    Develop professional and industry-relevant skills.

  3. Connect

    Engage with employers and career opportunities.

  4. Launch

    Step confidently into the professional world.

Ongoing Placement Highlights

Academic year 2024–25

UPES — Overall University

2,444 Overall students placed*
52 LPA Highest CTC
92% Placements*
800+ Recruiters on campus

School of Advanced Engineering

Overall school

27.6 LPA Highest CTC
18.2 LPA Top 10% Average CTC

B.Tech.

27.6 LPA Highest CTC
17.9 LPA Top 10% Average CTC

School of Computer Science

Overall school

52 LPA Highest CTC
16.2 LPA Top 10% Average CTC

B.Tech.

52 LPA Highest CTC
17.4 LPA Top 10% Average CTC

School of Business

Overall school

29 LPA Highest CTC
14.2 LPA Top 10% Average CTC

MBA

29 LPA Highest CTC
15.8 LPA Top 10% Average CTC

BBA

25 LPA Highest CTC
9.9 LPA Top 10% Average CTC

School of Design

Overall school

11.7 LPA Highest CTC
9.1 LPA Top 10% Average CTC

School of Law

Overall school

22.5 LPA Highest CTC
8.9 LPA Top 10% Average CTC

School of Health Sciences and Technology

Overall school

6 LPA Highest CTC
6 LPA Top 10% Average CTC

School of Liberal Studies and Humanities

Overall school

5 LPA Highest CTC
5 LPA Top 10% Average CTC

*Placement statistics refer to the number of students who opted for and are eligible for placements.

Placement Across Schools

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School of Health Sciences and Technology

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Learning beyond the classroom

Summer Internships

Summer internships give students an opportunity to experience corporate life and workplace culture. The Career Services Department and faculty members from respective domains support students in accessing internship opportunities.

Duration

8 weeks to 6 months

Mandatory for

Graduate and postgraduate students

Preparing students for opportunities beyond the classroom.

The EDGE framework helps students develop professional and interpersonal capabilities through three connected pathways each designed to support a different career ambition.

Employability

Communication, analytical thinking and workplace-ready professional skills.

Exam Pathways

Preparation for examinations and alternative career routes aligned with individual goals.

Entrepreneurship

Capabilities and confidence to transform promising ideas into meaningful ventures.

Placement Process

Through workshops, seminars and training programs, EDGE prepares students to face professional challenges. Explore the training support and five stages of campus recruitment.

Explore EDGE training and career support

Professional preparation

  • Aptitude and comprehensive training
  • Pre- and post-training assessments
  • Pre-internship training
  • Mock interviews
  • Employability boot camp
  • Tech talks

Skills and personal branding

  • Life skills and soft skills training
  • Thinking skills
  • Communication workshops
  • Resume workshops
  • LinkedIn profile workshops
  • Personal branding and pitching workshop

Guidance and alternative pathways

  • Graduate career guidance
  • Industry mentoring by alumni
  • Counselling for competitive exams
  • Access to the T.I.M.E centre on campus
  • E-cell for aspiring entrepreneurs

Step 01

Opportunity shared

Campus hiring requirements and job descriptions are received from participating companies.

Step 02

Student applications

Opportunity details are shared with students, and suitable student profiles are submitted to the company.

Step 03

Pre-placement talk

The company conducts a pre-placement talk to introduce its profile and the roles it offers.

Step 04

Selection and offers

The company conducts its campus selection process and extends offers to successful students.

Step 05

Joining the company

Selected students join the company. In cases of early joining, students may join during their final semester and take their final examinations on campus.

Placement Stories

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Excellent placement opportunities

Excellent Placement

Explore career possibilities

Explore how learning at UPES connects students with evolving industries and career opportunities.

Medha Mathur

Medha Mathur

Placed at Bain & Company

Medha moved from Dental Surgery to Business Analytics and secured a role at Bain & Company.

Abhishek Chamoli

Abhishek Chamoli

Secured multiple offers

Abhishek, a B.Tech. student from the School of Computer Science, secured multiple offers.

Bhumika Joshi

Bhumika Joshi

Placed at Bain & Co.

Bhumika’s journey to Bain & Co. highlights the role of classroom learning and mentorship.

Aryan Singh

Aryan Singh

PPO at SLB · 33 LPA

Aryan studied Applied Petroleum Engineering and secured a pre-placement offer at SLB at 33 LPA.

Apoorva Jha

Apoorva Jha

Accenture Solutions · 33 LPA

Apoorva studied MBA Aviation Management and secured a role at Accenture Solutions at 33 LPA.

Siddhivinayak Dubey

Siddhivinayak Dubey

Placed at Microsoft

Siddhivinayak studied B.Tech. CSE at the School of Computer Science and secured a role at Microsoft.

Placement story

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Placement Reports

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