M.Tech in Fire and Safety Engineering

• Must have a B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Fire Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 60% aggregate in graduation (55% for SC/ST).
• Diploma holders in Fire Engineering with 5+ years of work experience are also eligible (lateral entry in 2nd semester).
• Valid score in UPESMET or GATE (preferred).
• Medical fitness certificate specifically for physical capability to handle firefighting drills is mandatory.

Fee Structure Breakdown

• Total tuition fee for 2-year M.Tech Fire & Safety: Rs. 3,80,000 (approx.)
• Practical training fee (for fire simulation lab): Rs. 15,000 per semester.
• One-time Admission Fee: Rs. 18,000 + Security Deposit: Rs. 10,000.
• Hostel fee: Rs. 1,20,000 - Rs. 1,80,000 per year (separate hostel with safety protocols).
• Grand Total including all charges and hostel: Rs. 7,50,000 - Rs. 8,50,000 approx.
• Average Placement Package: Rs. 7 - 10 LPA (Recruiters: Reliance Industries, Adani Group, ONGC, BPCL, HPCL, NFPA, international safety consultancies).

Admission Process

• Step 1: Register on UPES admissions portal for M.Tech Fire & Safety.
• Step 2: Appear for UPESMET or upload GATE score (ME/CH/EE).
• Step 3: Candidates must clear a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) - 1.6 km run in 8 minutes, 10 push-ups, and 15 sit-ups.
• Step 4: Personal Interview with the Department of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).
• Step 5: Final selection based on entrance score (60%) + PI (30%) + PFT (10%).
• Seat acceptance fee: Rs. 40,000.

Post-Allotment Reporting at UPES Dehradun

• Report to UPES Kandoli Campus (the main campus for HSE programs), Dehradun.
• Documents required: All educational certificates, GATE/UPESMET scorecard, Physical Fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner, Work experience certificate (if applicable), Transfer Certificate, Migration Certificate, 6 passport-size photographs, Anti-ragging undertaking.
• Program certification: Approved by the National Safety Council (NSC) and recognized by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), UK.
• Contact: hse@upes.ac.in | Phone: +91-8171979021