Founded in 2003 under the UPES Act, 2003 of the Uttarakhand State Legislature, UPES is a UGC-recognized university and holds an 'A' grade accreditation from NAAC. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), under the Ministry of Education, has positioned UPES at 65 among colleges and institutions nationwide. Notably, the School of Engineering is ranked 61, the School of Business holds the 41st position among management institutions, and the School of Law is recognized as the 21st best in India.