Dehradun
Meeting people at UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies)
Meeting people at UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies), in Dehradun, starts with the campus's own social rhythm, not a generic checklist.
UPES was set up directly by a dedicated Act of the Uttarakhand state legislature in 2003, rather than through UGC deemed-university status, and runs its flagship techno-legal-management fest Ignite across its Bidholi and Kandoli campuses near Premnagar, Dehradun.
What the campus is like socially
UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) runs a broad mix of societies and clubs, with a curated but active social calendar typical of India's newer private universities.
How to find your people here
At UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies), the clubs and societies are the fastest way in, especially in your first semester when everyone is still building their circle.
Fests and societies at UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies)
Signature fests
- Ignite (techno-legal-management fest)
Notable societies
- Infinity Space Club (astronautical society)
- UPES IEEE Student Branch
- UPES SAE Collegiate Club
Meeting people at UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) by interest
A lot of friendships here form around a shared interest rather than a class or a hostel wing. If you are into coding and hackathons, running, reading and book clubs, food and cafe hopping, and music and jamming, those pages cover where that scene actually happens in India and how to find people near you who are into the same thing.
Colleges nearby
UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) sits close to Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), all part of the same Dehradun student scene. Cross-college friendships often start at inter-college fests, hackathons, or shared-interest communities rather than in class.
Similar campuses across India
If you are looking beyond your own campus, students at VIT Chennai, Adani University, Ahmedabad University, and Amity University, Jaipur share a similar campus culture, and Zyber works the same way at each: showing you verified people nearby who match on interest, intent, or timing.
Zyber on campus
Zyber is built for meeting people nearby in real time, with verified profiles only. At UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies), that means showing you people near you who share your interests or your drive, whether or not you overlap on a class or a society.
New to UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies)? Start here
If you are just starting out, these freshers guides are written for exactly this moment: first week of college checklist, how to choose societies in college, making friends beyond your branch, and internship in first year.
FAQ: UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies)
How do I make friends at UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies)?+
The fastest way to make friends at UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) is to join a society or activity group in your first few weeks and keep showing up, since Dehradun's campus culture here rewards consistency over one-off networking.
What societies should I join at UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies)?+
At UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies), the societies and clubs tied to what you actually care about, not the biggest or most popular ones, tend to build the strongest friendships.
What are the main societies and fests at UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies)?+
UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies)'s social calendar centers on Ignite (techno-legal-management fest), alongside societies like Infinity Space Club (astronautical society), UPES IEEE Student Branch, and UPES SAE Collegiate Club.
How do I meet people from other colleges nearby?+
In Dehradun, cross-college friendships usually start at inter-college fests, hackathons, or shared interest communities rather than in class. Apps like Zyber help by showing you nearby people at other campuses who share your interests.
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