DEHDRADUN
Introduction
College of Legal Studies is the third constituent college of University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
(UPES) which started operating from Academic Session 2007-2008 at Main Campus, Dehradun. The
College is well equipped with Lecture Halls, Faculty seating, Moot Court, etc. The Bar Council of
India has approved starting of a specialized 5 year Integrated BA LLB / BBA LLB Programs with
emphasis on Energy Laws/ Corporate Laws respectively. Some of the other highlights of the
programs:
- 3 Unique Programs
- 290 Students
- 20+ dedicated faculty
- Moot Court
- Manupatra & West Law Connectivity
- Interactive Sessions with Eminent Jurists, Judges and Legal Luminaries
With a highly engaging and practical curriculum, more than 250 + faculty members, supported by a
state-of-the-art delivery infrastructure, UPES has and continue to set path-breaking benchmarks in
the field of education and training with more than 35 courses across the energy sector continuum.
Last year only more than 350 companies turned-up at UPES for summer and final placements.
Some of the other highlights of UPES include:
Only 7 years old, UPES has already emerged as a world-class institution
First Energy and allied sector University in the Pan Asian region
First Indian University of its kind approved by UGC
First Domain specific Asian University to offer career opportunities across Oil & Gas, Power,
Transportation, Information Technology, Electronics, International Business and
Infrastructure sectors
First Asian University to be accredited by Energy Institute, UK
Fully integrated & Wi-Fi equipped campus with LCD based classrooms at Dehradun
ISO 9001:2008 Certified
First Convocation chaired by His Excellency, The President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Second Convocation chaired by Hon’ble Vice President of India, Mr. Bhairon Singh
Shekhawat
Third Convocation chaired by H.E. Shri.B.L.Joshi, Governor of Uttarakhand and Special
guest of honour was Shri.R.S.Sharma, CMD, and ONGC.
Fourth Convocation chaired by H.E. Shri.B.L.Joshi, Governor of Uttarakhand and Special
guest of honour was Dr.E.Sreedharan, MD, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Fifth Convocation of the University was held on 6th June, 09. Hon’ble Chief Minister of
Uttarakhand was the Distinguished Guest. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, Chairman ISRO was the
Guest of Honour
A Special Convocation of the University was held on 30th May, 2009. H.E. Mohammed bin
Hamad Al-Rumhy, Minister of Oil & Gas, Sultanate of Oman was the Chief Guest.
Dehradun Campus
A UPES Law student presenting his case in the Moot Court
Recognition
With the energy sector in India hotting up, and the entry of international firms, the need for
specialized manpower is creating a plethora of career opportunities. University of Petroleum &
Energy Studies is offering the Integrated 5-year BA LLB / BBA LLB Degree programs, which has
been accorded recognition by the Bar Council of India.
The unique program from India’s first Energy University imparts legal knowledge with management
acumen which is customized to the needs of the Energy sector. Besides equipping students for
building career with big global firms in India, it will also prepare them to reap from the growing
volume of legal work outsourced to Indian firms.
The program design is focused on serving the legal requirements of the Energy Industry and its
recognition by the Bar Council of India adds to the eligibility to practice as licensed advocates as
well.
The Faculty
The College of Legal Studies (COLS) proudly declare having possession of some of the best available
faculty resources for its LLB program. All faculty members bring with them impressive pedigree and
noteworthy track record in academic excellence, having done their studies from renowned national
and international institutions.
Course Structure
Campus:
Dehradun
Hostel:
UPES has limited in-house hostel facilities on first-cum-first serve basis for boys at Dehradun. UPES
has tie-up with certain hostel agencies for availing hostel facility for girls students in Dehradun city.
The students willing to avail hostel facility (whether outsourced or in-house) at Dehradun will have
to deposit an amount of Rs.10,000 towards interest free security for hostel and an amount of
Rs.62,500 for hostel fee for one Academic Year (2010-11). Students who have given consent to
avail hostel facility will not be allowed to withdraw in any case during the academic year in progress
and the fee shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
Students residing inside the campus will be provided Transportation facility to and fro to the city
once a week. Girls students in Dehradun campus residing in outsourced accommodation will be
provided Transportation facility to fro to the campus.
Students residing inside the campus will be provided Transportation facility to and fro to the city
once a week. Girls students in Dehradun campus residing in outsourced accommodation will be
provided Transportation facility to fro to the campus.
Eligibility:
Integrated BA + LLB Programme: Students who have secured minimum 50% marks at Higher &
Secondary levels (10th & 12th).
Integrated BBA + LLB Programme: Students who have secured minimum 50% marks at Higher
& Secondary levels (10th & 12th).
Date of Birth:
Only those candidates whose date of birth falls on or after October 1, 1988 are eligible. Date of
Birth as recorded in the Secondary Education Board/ University certificate only will be taken as
authentic.
Intake: Admissions will be purely on the basis on merit and the entrance test.
Admission Criteria : UPES Law Studies Aptitude Test (UL-SAT) followed by Group Discussion &
Interview for the selected candidates from UL-SAT.
Entrance Test: Admission is based on merit in the UPES Law Studies Aptitude Test (UL-SAT) to be
held on Saturday May 22, 2010. If sufficient applications are not received for a particular centre, the
University may change the centre of a candidate.
Important Dates:
Last Date for Procuring UPES Prospectus & Application form: April 27, 2010.
ADMIT CARD: On the basis of information given in the Application form, admit card of
provisionally eligible candidates will be uploaded on the UPES website: www.upes.ac.in 7
days prior to the date of test.
Bangalore, Bhopal, Delhi, Dehradun, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai (University reserves
the right to change or cancel any test centre/ city at its desecration, if required)
How To Apply:
Collect the prospectus & application form from UPES Admission Counters at
Delhi/Dehradun/Mumbai/ Ahmedabad/ Chandigarh. For addresses visit
http://www.upes.ac.in/contact.asp
By Demand Draft of Rs. 1,700/- (inclusive of UL-SAT examination fee) drawn in favor of
"UPES Fee Account", payable at New Delhi
On cash payment of Rs.1600 from any of our offices at Delhi/ Dehradun/ Mumbai/
Ahmadabad/ Chandigarh. For addresses click at http://upes.ac.in/contact.asp
By applying online from http://www.upes.ac.in/application_form.asp
Contact Co-ordinates:
Enrollment Office