UPES Placements: Latest Reported Numbers
UPES currently states that 92% of students were placed in 2024-25 and that the university had 800+ recruiters on campus in 2025. It also displays a ₹1.3 crore highest package secured by an alumnus.
The ₹1.3 crore figure is explicitly described as secured by an alumnus. It should not be treated as the typical package for current students. Course- and school-level outcomes are much more useful for decision-making.
UPES Placement Comparison: MBA vs B.Tech vs B.Des vs University-wide
These figures are not directly interchangeable because they come from different programmes/cohorts. Use them as a comparison framework, not as a single university average.
| 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. |
Before paying fees, ask for the latest programme-specific placement report, number of students in the denominator, median/average CTC, fixed pay, role mix and the number of offers actually accepted.
School-wise Placement Outcomes
UPES reports placement information separately for its schools, including Advanced Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Law, Design and Health Sciences & Technology.
| School / area | What UPES reports | Student takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| School of Computer Science | Separate school and B.Tech placement reporting | Useful for comparing CSE/technology pathways. |
| School of Advanced Engineering | School and B.Tech figures | Check engineering specialisation and recruiter mix. |
| School of Business | Separate MBA and BBA reporting | Do not mix MBA and BBA outcomes. |
| School of Law | Law-specific offers and recruiters | Compare legal roles rather than university-wide CTC. |
| School of Design | Design-specific outcomes | Creative roles can have a different salary distribution. |
Recruiters, Roles & Career Outcomes
UPES placement stories and recruiter references include organisations such as Microsoft, SLB, Accenture, ONGC, Bain & Company and others. The exact recruiter and role mix changes by school and cohort.
What to check
- Exact job title and function.
- Fixed pay versus total CTC.
- Location and joining conditions.
- Number of offers for your programme.
Do not assume
- University-wide highest package is your likely salary.
- B.Tech CSE data applies to BCA.
- MBA outcomes apply equally to every specialisation.
- Placement percentage alone indicates role quality.
Internships & Career Preparation
UPES states that summer internships are mandatory for graduate and postgraduate students, with durations ranging from eight weeks to six months. Its EDGE programme includes employability preparation, aptitude training, mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn workshops, industry mentoring and career guidance.
Student Questions & Practical Inference
| Student question | Practical answer |
|---|---|
| Is UPES placement really 92%? | UPES currently states 92% for 2024-25. Ask for the exact denominator and programme-level figure before comparing. |
| Can I use ₹1.3 Cr as the expected package? | No. UPES identifies it as an alumnus outcome, so it is an exceptional headline rather than a typical student outcome. |
| Are all courses placed equally? | No. UPES itself separates placement reporting by school and programme. |
| Should I choose UPES only for placements? | No. Compare course fee, curriculum, location, internship quality and role mix alongside placements. |
UPES Placements FAQs
What is the UPES placement percentage?
UPES states 92% placements for 2024-25.
What is the highest package at UPES?
UPES currently displays ₹1.3 crore, explicitly described as secured by an alumnus.
How many recruiters visit UPES?
UPES states 800+ recruiters on campus in 2025.
What was the MBA highest package?
The UPES MBA admissions page cites ₹30 LPA highest package for its 2023-24 placement data, alongside ₹14 LPA top-10% average CTC, 390+ offers and 150+ recruiters.