The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, has activated the slot booking facility for Phase 1 of the UPES Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT) 2026 on January 19, 2026. Registered candidates can now select their preferred examination date, time slot, and city through the official portal at upes.ac.in. The registration process for Phase 1, which opened earlier, will conclude on January 20, 2026, as per the schedule announced by the university. This phase targets admission to B.Tech programmes for the academic year 2026-27.
UPESEAT 2026 Phase 1: Important Dates and Exam Schedule
According to the official updates from UPES, the following timeline applies to Phase 1:
Registration Deadline: January 20, 2026 (last date for new applications).
Slot Booking Window: Opened on January 19, 2026, and continues until the slots are filled or the phase concludes.
Phase 1 Exam Dates: Scheduled between January 25 and January 31, 2026 (tentative, subject to slot availability).
The computer-based test will be conducted in multiple slots across various cities in India. The authority has not announced further details yet on the exact list of test cities or the final number of available slots.
UPESEAT 2026 Admission Process and Eligibility Criteria
UPESEAT serves as the primary entrance examination for B.Tech admissions at UPES, with seats allocated based on merit in the test. The university also accepts valid JEE Main scores and Class 12 board marks for direct admissions under separate quotas. The selection process includes:
Online application submission with payment of registration fee.
Slot booking for the computer-based examination.
Appearance in UPESEAT followed by counselling and seat allotment.
Eligibility requires candidates to have passed Class 10 and Class 12 with a minimum aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, as specified in the admission brochure.
How to Book Slot for UPESEAT 2026 Phase 1
Candidates who have successfully registered can book their slots by following these steps:
Visit the official UPES admission portal at upes.ac.in.
Log in using the registered email ID/application number and password.
Navigate to the “Slot Booking” section under UPESEAT 2026 Phase 1.
Select the preferred date, time slot, and available test city from the options displayed.
Confirm the booking and download the confirmation slip.
Slot allotment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates are advised to complete the process at the earliest to secure their preferred timing and location. The confirmation slip must be retained for reference during the examination.
What Candidates Should Know Next?
Phase 1 is the initial window for UPESEAT 2026, with subsequent phases expected later in the year. The university conducts the test in online mode, assessing candidates on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language Comprehension, and Current Affairs awareness. Successful candidates will proceed to the counselling process for branch allocation across engineering streams offered by UPES. The jurisdiction covers admissions to the Dehradun campus for various B.Tech specialisations. Applicants should regularly check the official UPES website for any updates on slot availability, admit card release, and further instructions.
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