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The UPESEAT 2026 exam, conducted by UPES, is scheduled to be held on the designated exam date. The UPES Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT) is a well-known university-level engineering entrance examination organized by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies. University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun invites applications for admission to Engineering Aptitude Test (EAT) Exam for the academic session 2026 at its Dehradun Campus. University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun Engineering Aptitude Test (EAT) Exam.
UPESEAT 2026 latest details will be soon updated on this page.
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UPESEAT Exam
Candidates appearing for the exam were advised to check the UPESEAT 2026 exam pattern and syllabus for their preparations. Applicants were suggested to also refer to the UPESEAT sample paper to ace the exam with a good score. UPESEAT 2026 is conducted as a computer-based test in test centres and an online-based mode on April 1 and 2. The UPESEAT 2026 online test is held for two hours.
UPESEAT Important Dates
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of application form or Start of registration | As per UPES |
| Last date to apply | As per UPES |
| Issuance of UPESEAT admit card 2026 | As per UPES |
| UPESEAT 2026 exam date | As per UPES |
| Release of answer key | As per UPES |
| Announcement of UPESEAT result 2026 | As per UPES |
Courses Offered
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering – Avionics
- Applied Petroleum Engineering – Gas stream, Upstream
- Automotive Design Engineering
- Chemical Engineering – Refining & Petrochemicals
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Fire & Safety Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering – Blockchain Technology, Computational Sustainability, IT Infrastructure, AI & Machine Learning, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Big Data, Business Analytics & Optimization, Cloud Computing & Virtualization Technology, Cyber Security & Forensics, DevOps, E-Commerce, Graphics & Gaming, Internet of Things & Smart Cities, Mainframe Technology, Mobile Application Development, Oil & Gas Informatics, and Open Source & Open Standards.
- Food Technology
- Computer Science Engineering – Block chain Technology
- Computer Science Engineering – Block chai
- Electronics and Communication Engineering – Broadband Communication Technology
- Power System Engineering
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Material Science Engineering – Nanotechnology
- Production and Industrial Engineering
- Geo-Informatics Engineering
- Civil Engineering – Infrastructure Development
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Applied Petroleum – Upstream
- Geo-Science Engineering
Eligibility Criteria
The exam conducting authority releases the UPESEAT eligibility criteria along with the official notification. Applicants appearing for the exam must check the UPESEAT eligibility criteria 2026 before filling the application form. The eligibility criteria of UPESEAT 2026 comprises age limit, educational qualification and performance in entrance exams. Applicants who fulfil the UPESEAT 2026 eligibility criteria will only be eligible to fill the application form. The admissions to B.Tech courses in UPES are done through four modes – UPESEAT, JEE Main, SAT, and Merit Board. For more details, applicants can refer to the information below.
Age Limit: All the candidates applying for admission to the University will be required to have an age of less than or equivalent to 22 years i.e., they should be born on or after October 1, 2000 to be eligible to apply.
There are two separate admission processes, the non-examination, and Board exam merit. The eligibility criteria of UPESEAT 2026 for the non-examination pathway is the same as the general criteria mentioned above in addition to the score received in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main).
Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII with minimum 50 % in PCM (Physics/Chemistry and Mathematics) in class XII. (School of Advanced Engineering/ School of Computer Science)
For B.Tech. Mathematics and Computing program: Minimum 70% marks in Class X and XII, along with 70% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class XII. OR
Minimum 50% marks in class X & XII with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Math’s, and English as a major subject in XII (School of Health Sciences and Technology)
Application Fees
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General, ST, OBC, SC | Online, Offline | Male, Female | ₹ 1350 |
Exam Pattern
The exam conducting authority mentions the UPESEAT exam pattern 2026 in the official notification. Applicants appearing for the exam must check the exam pattern of UPESEAT 2026 for their preparations. UPESEAT exam pattern comprises number of questions, mode of exam, type of questions marking scheme, duration of exam and others. Along with the exam pattern, candidates must also check the UPESEAT syllabus 2023 and previous year question papers to ace the exam with a good score. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below.
B.Tech Admissions – UPESEAT
Scheme of Test – Online | 2 Hours
| Sections | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics / Biology | 35 |
| Physics | 35 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| English Language Comprehension | 20 |
| Total No. of Questions | 125 |
Selection Criteria
UPESEAT/ JEE Mains/ Board Merit/ SAT/ CUET
- For B.Tech. programs, the performance of individual candidates in UPESEAT/ JEE Mains (Min. 50 percentile & above)/ SAT (Min. 1040 score & above)/ Board Merit (Min. 80% marks in class X and XII along with 80% aggregate marks in PCM).
- For B.Tech. Mathematics and Computing program, the performance of individual candidates in UPESEAT/ JEE Mains (Min. 60 percentile & above)/ SAT (Min. 1150 score & above)/ Board Merit (Min. 80% marks in class X and XII along with 80% aggregate marks in PCM) followed by Personal Interview.
Contact Details
Address:
Dehradun
Bidholi Campus Office Energy Acres,
P.O. Bidholi Via-Prem Nagar
Dehradun-248007
Tel : 2776201,2776061,2776053,6054, 2776095, 2102691
Fax : 0135-2776090
UPESEAT An Exam Overview
| Full Exam Name | University of Petroleum & Energy Studies Engineering Aptitude Test |
| Short Exam Name | UPESEAT |
| Conducting Body | University of Petroleum & Energy Studies |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | University Level Exam |
| Type of Exam | Engineering Entrance Exam |
| Languages | English |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (General) | 1350 Rs [Offline] +1 More |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Mode of Counselling | Online / Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
