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

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, School of Law was established in 2007. The UPES School of Law is a constituent school of UPES Dehradun. The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies has partnered with the University of Law for legal studies. UPES School of Law is a private co-educational institute. A total of 12 faculty members is available at the UPES School of Law. Placement and scholarship opportunities are also provided to the students.

The School of law offers 7 programmes including undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in various disciplines. It offers B.A. L.L.B. in Energy Law, Criminal Law, Labor Law and Constitutional Law. It offers B.B.A. L.L.B. in Corporate Law, International Trade and Investment Law, Banking, Finance and Insurance Law. The specialisations of B.Com. L.L.B. includes Taxation Law, Media and Entertainment Law, Legal Compliance and Secretarial Practices. The School of Law, UPES offers L.L.M. programme in Energy Law, Business Law, Internation Economic Law, Law and Technology. 

Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh, Dean, School of Law, UPES, speaks about admissions, cutoffs and more

Location

The School of Law, UPES is located at Energy Acres, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Bidholi via Prem Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Dehradun Railway Station is 16.3 km away from the school. Students can reach the campus in 35 minutes from the railway station. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport. ISBT Dehradun Bus Stand is 12.9 km away from the UPES School of Law. Students can hire a cab or take a bus to reach the campus. 

School of Law, UPES Accreditations

• The school is accredited by the NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)

School of Law, UPES Collaborations

• University of Law for Legal Studies, United Kingdom
• Industry Experts on Advisory Board
• Association of Indian Universities
• International Association of Universities
• DNV
• DSIR
• IACBE

School of Law, UPES Clubs, Committees and Councils 

Besides, academic curriculum, extra-curricular activities play an important role in a student’s college life as it ensures overall growth and well being of the student. In the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, there are numerous activities organised from time to time to keep up the interest of students and cheer up them. They can take participate in various activities as per their interest.  

Cultural Committee

Sports Committee

Student Discipline Committee

Gender Champions

SEE Ambassadors

UPES Annual Athletics Meet

Intra Mural Tournaments (All Sports)

Inter-University Participation

Yoga and Meditation

KhelUtsav – UPES Sports Festival

Fresher’s Party

Uurja – The Annual Festival

Wow Wednesdays

National Service Scheme

School of Law, UPES Infrastructure and Facilities 

The campus includes food courts, modern classrooms, a computing centre, hostels, a playing field and various other facilities. Every foodie’s favourite place is the food court. Food Courts offer multiple delicious cuisines as a solution to the food craving of students. The campus includes playing fields for various outdoor activities such as cultural fests and sports activities. The campus has a centralised locating computing centre with internet connectivity. The computer systems are upgraded with the latest hardware and software.

There are modern classrooms equipped with projector and mike to facilitate the teaching faculty and enhance the learning experience for students. There are private hostels around the campus. It also has modern, state-of-the-art living spaces that provide accommodation facilities to 2000 students. The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies provides adequate medical facilities to its students, faculty and other staff. It has an ambulance for a medical emergency. It also includes a 24-hour functioning infirmary inside the campus. 

School of Law, UPES Courses

The School of Law, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies offers 20 courses including specialisations in B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.), B.Com. L.L.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.), L.L.M. and Ph.D. We have mentioned below the branches of the School of Law, UPES.

School of Law, UPES Eligibility Criteria

UPES School of Law Admissions

The School of Law offers admission to Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral Programmes through University Entrance Examinations and other competitive entrance examinations. For undergraduate and postgraduate courses ULSAT (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Law School of India) cut-off is considered. Students possessing CLATAIR up to 15000 ranks or LSAT India percentile up to 60 are exempted from ULSAT. Similarly, candidates possessing more than 80 percent marks in 10+2 are exempted from ULSAT. Due to COVID-19, ULSAT and UPESEAT have been cancelled. Therefore, admissions are provided through CLAT/LSAT India/JEE/ Board merit basis. Students are selected on the basis of their overall performance. Selected candidates are further required to complete the admission formalities at university premises.

Admission Procedure for B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.), and B.Com. L.L.B. (Hons.)

• Meet the eligibility criteria

• Submit the application form

• Appear for the entrance examination (ULSAT/CLAT/LSAT India)

• Declaration of results/cutoff

• Seat Allotment

• Document verification

• Fee payment

UPES School of Law Admission Procedure for L.L.M.

• Meet the eligibility criteria

• Submit the application form

• Appear for the entrance examination (ULSAT/CLAT/LSAT India)

• Declaration of results/cutoff.

• Seat Allotment

• Document verification

• Fee payment

UPES School of Law Admission Procedure for Ph.D. in Law

• Meet the eligibility criteria.

• Submit the application form

• Appear for the entrance examination (Research Entrance Test)

• Declaration of results/cutoff.

• Appear in the interview at university

• Seat Allotment

• Document verification

• Fee payment

School of Law, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Scholarship

School of law offers a Merit Scholarship, Uttarakhand State Board Scholarship and Special Scholarship to students. Students can avail only one category of scholarship for each seat. 

Merit Scholarship: Merit scholarship is offered on the basis of 10+2 Board merit. Students who have secured 75 percent or above can avail this scholarship. Only students from  CBSE/ICSE/State board can avail this scholarship. 

Uttarakhand State Board Scholarship: 15 percent of seats are reserved for students belonging to Uttrakhand. Students who possess merit in the Uttarakhand State Board examination can avail this scholarship.  

Special Scholarship: The special scholarship is provided to students on the basis of CLAT AIR/ LSAT Percentile merit.

School of Law, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Cut-Off

Admissions are offered on the basis of ULSAT merit/CLAT AIR/ LSAT Percentile/ Board merit. Due to COVID-19, the ULSAT has been cancelled for AY 2020-2021.  Students can apply through CLAT AIR/ LSAT India Percentile/ Board marks. For B.Tech. L.L.B. students can apply through JEE or board scores.

School of Law, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Placements

For the academic year 2018-2019, the School of Law has done 75 percent of placements. Around 200+ students were placed last year. 210 + recruiters had visited the campus last year.

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