Frequently Asked Questions

uGSOT envisions a next-generation learning environment where students get the best of both worlds - a vibrant campus life, interdisciplinary engagement, and a UGC-approved B.Tech degree from the partner university, combined with new-age AI-driven teaching delivered by MAANG engineers and top industry professionals. This unique blend aims to prepare you to compete and excel among the top 1% tech talent.

Yes, this is a fully residential program offering a UGC-recognized B.Tech degree by the partner university on a vibrant university campus. Students experience comprehensive campus life including industry conclaves, startup incubation centers, guest lectures from tech leaders, cultural fests, sports tournaments, and student-driven clubs. The residential ecosystem combines academic rigor with extracurricular exposure, fostering well-rounded development beyond the classroom.

uGSOT offers India's only Computer Science program with an integrated mini MBA, combining technical excellence with business leadership training. Students graduate with three pathways: high-paying placements through 3,000+ global hiring partners, limitless startup funding with semester-integrated entrepreneurship training, or access to a deep research ecosystem in GenAI, MLOps, Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity. The program features an AI-first campus, UGC-recognized degrees from top-rated universities, and instruction by MAANG professionals alongside complete residential campus life. Backed by upGrad's network of 300+ foreign universities across 70+ countries, students gain rotational internships, real-world project experience, and strong portfolios before graduation.

Graduates will be trained to pursue three pathways : available placement opportunities at companies like Meta, Google, Netflix, and Microsoft through 3,000+ hiring partners; seed funding for startups with industry backing; or research opportunities with 300+ global universities in GenAI, MLOps, Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity. Students build toward their chosen path from day one through rotational internships and real-world projects.

Faculty comprises three pillars: elite MAANG professionals from Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google teaching real-world frameworks and industry practices; entrepreneurs and CTOs who've secured venture capital and built scalable products; and PhD research pioneers in AI, quantum computing, and next-generation systems. Through upGrad's partnerships with 300+ universities across 70+ countries, students access global research labs and collaborative opportunities, combining industry mastery, entrepreneurial insight, and research excellence.

Yes. Students are enrolled in a structured mini MBA from day one, covering business fundamentals, product thinking, go-to-market strategy, and financial modeling alongside their engineering program. Each semester involves building new products, ventures, or solutions. The program offers limitless seed funding from prototype to customer acquisition, backed by an industry network of founders, investors, and leaders providing mentorship and collaboration opportunities throughout the entrepreneurial journey.

The curriculum covers engineering fundamentals, core computer science, and data in the age of AI, followed by specializations in Quantum Computing and AI, Full Stack AI and Cloud Innovation, or Artificial Learning & Machine Learning with Generative AI. Every semester includes deep research, build sprints, structured industry projects, global hackathons, open-source contributions, and paid rotational internships. The curriculum updates every six months to reflect current industry needs. For detailed subject and project breakdowns, visit the year-wise curriculum on our website or contact a counselor.

No, upGrad School of Tech itself is not UGC-approved. upGrad School of Tech operates through partnerships with UGC-approved universities, ensuring students receive fully recognized B.Tech degrees with UGC accreditation. The program delivers industry-aligned education with MAANG professionals, real-world projects, and updated curriculum while maintaining complete compliance with UGC guidelines through partner university credentials.

No. uGSOT offers a full-fledged, on-campus B.Tech program from a UGC-recognized university with no additional BS or online degree requirements. Students pursue a complete 4-year B.Tech with daily offline classes taught by MAANG engineers and industry leaders, with integrated pathways for placements, startup funding, and research opportunities.

Global immersion, semester-abroad options, and international exposure components are subject to partner university approvals, program-specific conditions, and availability.

Curriculum, services, faculty participation, industry sessions, and mentorship activities may be updated or modified from time to time. Prospective applicants are advised to rely on official communication for the most current information.