UPES MBA Overview
UPES School of Business offers a broad portfolio of MBA programmes including General, Power Management, International Business, Aviation Management, Business Analytics, Strategy & Consulting, Oil & Gas, Logistics & Supply Chain and industry-partnered programmes.
The major differentiator is specialisation. Students should choose based on the target function and industry rather than treating every UPES MBA as having identical career outcomes.
Popular UPES MBA Specialisations
MBA General
Broad management pathway for students seeking flexibility across business functions.
MBA Business Analytics
Analytics-oriented management pathway with industry collaboration.
MBA Strategy & Consulting
Strategy-focused programme offered with industry-linked learning.
MBA Strategic Financial Management
Finance-focused programme in collaboration with EY India.
MBA Oil & Gas / Power
Domain-focused management programmes for energy-sector careers.
MBA Logistics & Supply Chain
Operations and supply-chain focused management education.
UPES MBA Eligibility
UPES lists minimum 50% marks in Class X, Class XII and graduation from a recognised university in any stream. MBA Strategic Financial Management and certain other EY-linked programmes require a minimum 60% in graduation.
UPES MBA Fee Breakdown & Placement Comparison
For the common General/Power Management/International Business/Aviation Management structure, the current listing is about ₹18.37 lakh across four semesters. Fees differ by specialisation and partner programme.
Hostel, transport, technology, programme-specific consumables/training, insurance, I-Card and other applicable charges can be additional. UPES also lists a ₹31,300 one-time training/certification fee for applicable full-time programmes, ₹9,000 PDC fee for PG programmes and ₹23,300 for UG programmes, subject to programme exclusions.
| Programme / area | Reported outcome | How to interpret it |
|---|---|---|
| MBA / School of Business | ₹30 LPA highest; ₹14 LPA top-10% average; 390+ offers; 150+ recruiters (2023-24) | Useful MBA-specific benchmark; do not apply it to UG courses. |
| B.Tech / engineering | 17.5 LPA top-10% average CTC is highlighted by UPES for B.Tech CSE | Compare specialisation and cohort; not the same as a median salary. |
| B.Des | ₹6.48 LPA average and ₹15.17 LPA highest for a reported industrial/product-design programme | Design outcomes vary by discipline. |
| University-wide | 92% placed in 2024-25; 800+ recruiters on campus in 2025 | Broad headline; ask for course-wise denominator and roles. |
| Highest headline | ₹1.3 Cr secured by an alumnus | Exceptional alumnus outcome, not a typical student package. |
UPES MBA Fees
Current 2026 listings show the General / Power Management / International Business / Aviation Management MBA at ₹4.47 lakh for Semesters 1-2 and ₹4.715 lakh for Semesters 3-4, or approximately ₹18.37 lakh across the four semesters including the listed tuition and academic service components. Fees vary by specialisation.
Earlier official programme material and current third-party fee reproductions also show different structures for KPMG/EY-linked and energy-focused MBAs. Always verify the exact 2026-27 programme fee on the UPES fee page.
UPES MBA Admission 2026
UPES accepts UPESMET and selected national-level entrance exams followed by a personal interview. Current admission alerts also list academic-score pathways for eligible candidates. The exact route depends on the MBA specialisation.
| Exam | Indicative threshold used for shortlist |
|---|---|
| CAT / XAT | 50 percentile listed in current admission information |
| MAT / CMAT | 70 percentile |
| GMAT | 400+ |
| NMAT | 120+ |
| CUET PG | 165+ |
UPES MBA Placements
UPES publishes School of Business placement information separately and identifies MBA outcomes. Its MBA admission page cites 2023-24 placement data of ₹30 LPA highest package, ₹14 LPA top-10% average CTC, 390+ offers and 150+ recruiters for the relevant placement cohort.
Do not use the university's ₹1.3 crore alumnus headline to estimate an MBA outcome. Compare MBA-specific recruiters, roles, top-10% outcomes and the specialisation you intend to pursue.
UPES MBA FAQs
What is the UPES MBA eligibility?
50% in Class X, XII and graduation for the general MBA criteria. Some EY-linked programmes require 60% graduation.
What entrance exams does UPES accept?
UPESMET and selected national-level exams are accepted, followed by the applicable selection process.
What is the MBA fee?
It varies by specialisation. Current listings put the common General/Power/International Business/Aviation structure at roughly ₹18.37 lakh across four semesters.