UPESEAT 2027 (UPES Engineering Aptitude Test) is the online entrance test that the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, uses for admission to its B.Tech programmes for 2027-28. Applications are open now. UPES has not announced the phase dates; going by 2026, Phase 1 is expected in January 2027.
UPESEAT 2027
This page covers the UPESEAT 2027 dates, application steps, eligibility, exam pattern and the routes to UPES B.Tech admission without the test.
| Full name | UPES Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun |
| Exam level | University level (private university) |
| Courses / Purpose | B.Tech programmes at UPES, academic year 2027-28 |
| Exam date | Phase-wise; dates not announced. Phase 1 expected January 2027 |
| Application | Open now, online only, on the UPES admission portal |
| Eligibility | 50% in Class 10 and 12 plus 50% in PCM; 70% for B.Tech Mathematics and Computing |
| Mode | Online, remote-proctored test taken from home (webcam and microphone needed) |
| Questions and marks | 125 MCQs: Maths/Biology 35, Physics 35, Chemistry 35, English 20 |
| Duration | 2 hours from login, within a 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM window |
| Negative marking | No |
| Official website | upes.ac.in/upeseat |
UPESEAT 2027 Important Dates
UPESEAT runs in several phases, and the 2027 phase dates are not out yet. In 2026 the phases were held on 22 to 24 January, 1 to 3 May and 31 May to 2 June, so Phase 1 of UPESEAT 2027 is expected in January 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | 15 September 2026 Released |
| Phase 1 exam | January 2027 Expected |
| Phase 2 exam | May 2027 Expected |
| Result | To be announced |
How to Apply for UPESEAT 2027
You apply online on the UPES admission portal, which is open for the 2027 intake. There is no offline form.
Apply Online for UPESEAT 2027
Applications for UPESEAT 2027 open on 15 September 2026.
- Open the UPES admission portal and register with your mobile number. The applicant dashboard uses an OTP sent to that number instead of a password.
- Fill in the application form, choose the B.Tech programme you want and select UPESEAT as your admission route.
- Pay the application fee online and keep the application number that the portal gives you.
- Take the free official demo test on the same laptop or desktop you will use for the real test.
- A day before your exam date, look for the exam link and passkey that UPES sends to your registered email and mobile number.
UPES has not published the UPESEAT 2027 application fee on its official pages, so check the amount on the portal before you pay. For help, UPES lists the toll-free number 1800-102-8737 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM) and [email protected].
Who can apply for UPESEAT 2027?
You need Class 10 and Class 12 marks above a set minimum, and the minimum depends on the B.Tech school you apply to (UPESEAT 2027 page):
| B.Tech programme | Minimum marks |
|---|---|
| B.Tech at the Schools of Advanced Engineering and Computer Science | 50% in Class 10 and Class 12, with 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 12 |
| B.Tech Mathematics and Computing | 70% in Class 10 and Class 12, with 70% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| B.Tech at the School of Health Sciences | 50% in Class 10 and Class 12, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics, and English as major subjects |
The official UPESEAT 2027 page does not set a minimum or maximum age.
What is the UPESEAT 2027 exam pattern?
UPESEAT is a 2-hour online test of 125 multiple choice questions with no negative marking. You take it from home, under webcam and audio proctoring.
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics / Biology | 35 |
| Physics | 35 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| English Language Comprehension | 20 |
| Total | 125 |
- You can log in at any time between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on your exam date. The 2 hours start when you begin the test.
- You log in with your application number, date of birth (DD/MM/YY) and the passkey sent a day before the exam.
- You need a laptop or desktop (the guide also mentions phones) with a working webcam and microphone, the latest Google Chrome and a stable internet connection.
- Switching windows, another face on camera or a phone in view is flagged by the proctoring system.
UPES does not publish past papers. Our UPESEAT previous year question paper page has the 2015 paper, which followed an older 200-question pen-and-paper pattern, so use the official demo test for the current format.
Can you get UPES B.Tech admission without UPESEAT 2027?
Yes. UPES accepts UPESEAT, JEE Main, board merit, SAT or CUET-UG for B.Tech, and it exempts you from UPESEAT if you meet one of these thresholds (UPESEAT 2027 page):
| Route | Most B.Tech programmes | B.Tech Mathematics and Computing |
|---|---|---|
| Board merit | 80% in Class 10, Class 12 and PCM | 80% in Class 10, Class 12 and PCM |
| JEE Main | 50 percentile or above, plus the 50% marks rule | 60 percentile or above |
| SAT | 1040 or above | 1150 or above |
UPESEAT 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- LINKUPESEAT 2027 B.Tech admissions page: eligibility, exam pattern, processOfficial site · upes.ac.inOpen
- PDFUPESEAT Candidate Guide for the online test (AY 2026, latest)Official site · upeswebsitecdn-prod-hphqfhc0b8h2ffhf.a02.azurefd.netOpen
- LINKUPES admissions important dates (UPESEAT 2027 applications open)Official site · upes.ac.inOpen