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Graphic Era vs UPES Dehradun

A side-by-side look at Graphic Era in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and UPES Dehradun in Dehradun, Uttarakhand: fees, top packages, NIRF rank and courses.

At a glance

Detail	Graphic Era	UPES Dehradun
Location	Dehradun, Uttarakhand	Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Type	Deemed	Private
Course fee range	₹3L – ₹13.6L	₹2.6L – ₹24L
Highest package	₹84.88 LPA	₹52 LPA
NIRF 2025	#48 (University)	#45 (University)
Programmes listed	12	15
AISHE code	U-0555	U-0564
UGC list of universities	Listed	Listed

Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory; NIRF ranks are from NIRF 2025. Confirm them with the college before you apply.

How they differ

Listed course fees start lower at UPES Dehradun: from ₹2.6L, against ₹3L at Graphic Era.
Graphic Era lists the higher top package: ₹84.88 LPA, against ₹52 LPA at UPES Dehradun.
Both are in NIRF 2025: UPES Dehradun is ranked #45 (University), Graphic Era #48 (University).
Both are in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Graphic Era lists 12 programmes and UPES Dehradun lists 15; 9 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that you can search on Disha Stars.

Offered at both (9)

Only at Graphic Era (2)

Only at UPES Dehradun (3)

Questions

Which is better, Graphic Era or UPES Dehradun?

It depends on the course you want, your budget and where you want to study. UPES Dehradun lists lower starting fees, Graphic Era lists the higher top package, and UPES Dehradun ranks higher in NIRF 2025. Compare the fee and placements for your course, not the college-wide figures.

Which has lower fees, Graphic Era or UPES Dehradun?

Listed course fees: Graphic Era ₹3L – ₹13.6L, UPES Dehradun ₹2.6L – ₹24L. Fees differ by course, so confirm the fee for your course with each college.

Which has the higher placement package?

Highest package listed: Graphic Era ₹84.88 LPA, UPES Dehradun ₹52 LPA. A highest package is one offer; ask both colleges for the median package of your course.

Where are Graphic Era and UPES Dehradun?

Graphic Era is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and UPES Dehradun is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.