School of Design, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun

The School of Design, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun is founded to provide industry-focused specialised courses catering to the design industry in a better way. The School of Design, UPES Dehradun is a part of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES). Carrier options in the design field are as good as any other field and the School of Design, UPES is offering industry knowledge to the students. 

The school offers the latest technology and tools outfitted to provide good designing courses in various fields. The School of Design, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun helps students to know better industry knowledge by taking them on industrial tours. The UPES was established in the year 2003 through UPES Act, 2003. The courses offered by the UPES School of Design are B.Des, B.Des and M.Des Integrated and M.Des programmes in different specialisations. 

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New Curriculum - Academic Blueprint for Learning Excellence

The UPES new curriculum is structure ABLE (Academic Blueprint for Learning Excellence) is designed in a way which caters individual needs to discover, experience, explore and challenge. The learning part of the curriculum is divided into, core specialism studies, core subject studies, minors/exploratory subjects, and signature & life skills learning

School for Life 

SFL (School for Life) UPES is facilitated education and learning in a manner which balances between what students want, and what is needed a good future to be a global citizen. UPES is providing industry-related courses designed to provide students with lifetime learning skills and focus on huge issues. UPES providing social and professional internship experience to inspire the better version of an individual to a better world. 

UPES School of Design Dehradun Highlights 

UPES School of Design Location

UPES School of Design Dehradun is located at ENERGY ACRES, UPES, BIDHOLI, via, Prem Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The location from the nearby bus stand is located 5 Km away and covers the distance in 32 minutes. Distance between Dehradun Railway Station to UPES School of Design Dehradun is 18.8 km and can be covered in 43 minutes. Distance Between UPES School of Design to Jollygrant Airport is 45 Km and can be travelled in 1 hr 27 min. 

UPES School of Design Dehradun Latest News and Updates

• Design Fest - A design fest was hosted by UPES to allow students to create, innovate and connect with professionals.

• Launch of School of Design Film Club - Launch of a film club has been done for School of Design by Dr. Naina Sabnani

• The NID Experiment in Modernity  - The NID Experiment in Modernity’ session has been by Executive Director of the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, Ashoke Chatterjee. He shares his life insights with the students.

UPES School of Design Accreditations, Collaborations. Awards and Recognition

Accreditations

• The UPES School of Design is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Collaborations

• Pixel Galaxy

• The Istituto Europeo di Design, Italy

Awards 

• Best Research Paper Award at ICIPDIMS 2019
• Debashis Majumdar & Dr. Anirban Chowdhury won the Best Research Paper Award at ICIPDIMS 2019, NIT Rourkela, to strategize the for Ergonomic Design of Amphibian Vehicle for their paper titled A.

Recognitions

• UPES School of Design Dehradun is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• UPES School of Design Dehradun Clubs, Committees and Councils:

UPES School of Design Clubs, Committees and Societies

The institute has many clubs and committees founded in the college for the welfare of students, staff and faculty. 

• Cultural Committee: The cultural committee of the college is founded to encourage the students in the dance and music cultural activities. Other cultural activities 

• Sports Committee: Sports committees have been established with the top faculties which can guide students for the best strategies and to fulfil sports requirements.

• Student Discipline Committee: Students Discipline committee has been established to create the discipline in the students and maintain it. 

• Gender Champions: In this committee, gender equality is the main priority and leads in the college. This will help girl children to learn things equally and get equal rights and opportunities in the institute.

UPES School of Design Dehradun Facilities and Infrastructure

Infrastructure is the key factor of every institution in which students will look in every education institution. The good infrastructure leads to the good college life of a student. A few of the UPES School of Design facilities are:

• Library: The institute has a fully outfitted library which is connected to the internet to help students learn ebooks and e-journals as well. 

• Hostel: UPES School of Design Dehradun has separate hostels for men and women. The hostel is outfitted with the full basic amenities. 

• Ambulance: The ambulance services for the students are always there for the students and staff for emergency cases. 

• Infirmary: 24X7 first aid facilities and a fully outfitted infirmary are established in the institute. 

• Domain-Specific Labs: Hi-tech Labs are outfitted in the campus for every domain.

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UPES School of Design Dehradun Courses

The college provides undergraduate, integrated and postgraduate courses. A total of 20 courses are offered by the institute. UPES School of Design courses are offered in design stream. A few of the courses offered are B.Des Fashion Design, B.Des and M.Des Graphic Design Integrated, M.Des Product Design etc. UPES School of Design Dehradun courses are provided in regular mode. 

UPES School of Design Dehradun Courses and Eligibility Criteria

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UPES School of Design Dehradun Admission

To get the admission in the UPES School of Design Dehradun programmes you need to fulfil the eligibility criteria determined by the college. UPES School of Design admission to UG courses is done based on NID DAT/NIFT/UCEED/UPES DAT scores of candidates. On the other hand, for CEED/UPES DAT scores are accepted for M.Des admission. The institute conducts portfolio presentation and a personal interview for UPES School of Design admissions. The application form of the college can be filled by visiting the official website.

UPES School of Design Dehradun Admission  Process - B.Des (Through Entrance Exam)

• Candidate need to clear 10th and 12th standard from any stream with at least 50% marks valid score in NIFT/NID DAT/UCEED entrance examination.

• Shortlisting of candidates for portfolio presentation and a personal interview.

• Final selection of candidates. 

• Submit documents and pay course fees. 

UPES School of Design M.Des Programmes Admission Steps

• Meet the eligibility criteria and appear for CEED/UPES DAT.
• Obtain a valid score in UPES DAT.
• Appear for portfolio presentation and a personal interview.
• Final selection of candidates is done by the institute.
• The last step is deposition of course fees and documents.

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UPES School of Design Scholarship

Students who are enrolled in Master of Design (M.Des) programmes can avail teaching assistance ship offered by the institute. The college provides Rs. 3000 teaching assistance ship to M.Des students. Adding to it, students who have Uttarakhand state domicile can avail 33% fees concession offered by the institute. As per the UPES School of Design Dehradun scholarship policy, fee concession is offered to Uttarakhand students who annual family income is not more than Rs. 12,00,000. 

UPES School of Design Dehradun Placement

The placements at the college are handled by the placement cell. UPES School of Design placement cell is responsible for the placements of students. It ensures reputed companies visit the campus placement drive and offer jobs to the students. A few of the recruiters of the college are Accenture, Amazon, BJYU'S, Decathlon etc. UPES School of Design Dehradun placement cell also provides industrial training to the students to prepare them for the placement drive. 

UPES School of Design Dehradun Recruiters

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