MBA from UPES University: Application for UPESMET-2 closes on April 7; Grab the opportunity

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April 6, 2015
Admission to MBA programmes offered by UPES Dehradun can be secured by scoring good scores in UPESMET-2 the online application process of which is going to close tomorrow April 7, 2015
The highest placement package received by MBA students at UPES is Rs.7.7 lakhs while average placement package is Rs.4.3 lacs

Admission application process for UPESMET-2, gateway to MBA in College of Management & Economics Studies (CoMES), University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) Dehradun is going to close on April 7, 2015. It is the last opportunity for the MBA aspirants seeking admission in 9 MBA programmes at UPES in 2015. 

 

UPES is the University offering MBA programs that are specifically designed for core sectors with high growth projections. Its College of Management & Economics Studies has emerged as an innovative institution that offers industry-focused specialized MBA programs in key areas such as Oil & Gas, Power, Energy, Infrastructure, International Business, Aviation, Logistics, Business Analytics among others.

 

Admission to MBA programmes offered by UPES Dehradun can be secured by scoring good scores in UPESMET-2 the online application process of which is going to close tomorrow April 7, 2015. The schedule to conduct the online MBA entrance examination UPESMET-2 for admission to its various specialized MBA programmes commencing 2015 has also been announced by UPES.
 
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) was established in the year 2003 through UPES Act, 2003 of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand. The university endeavours to be recognized as a 'Nation Builders University' with a progressive vision of creating specialized professionals in the core sectors that can contribute in the economic growth of the country.

 

Application Last date: April 7

 

Candidates seeking admission opportunity in MBA 2015-17 batch at UPES University should register and apply online latest by April 7, 2015 to appear in the entrance exam UPESMET-2.

 

Eligibility Criteria

 

The aspirants applying for UPESMET-2 need to have minimum 50% marks in both Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th and 12th respectively) as well as in graduation from a recognized university.

 

MBA aspirants who do not have the minimum score in CAT/XAT with 70-75 percentile or MAT/CMAT with 75 percentile should appear for the UPESMET-2 Online Test for admission to a UPES MBA program

 

UPESMET-2: Online Exam

 

University of Petroleum and energy Studies -UPES, Dehradun will organize online UPESMET-2 for admission to the MBA programmes 2015 from April 10 to April 12, 2015 in 3 slots each day. It will be an online MBA Entrance Test for admission to 9 specialized MBA programs in the high growth sectors of  Power, Energy, Infrastructure, Aviation, Port & Shipping, Business Analytics, International Business and Entrepreneurship. The last date to apply is April 7, 2015
 

455 seats in 9 MBA Programmes

 

With the high anticipated growth in next few years in the core sectors, MBA programmes at UPES could fulfill the dream of a promising career in specialized MBA domain. UPES proposes to offer admission to 455 candidates to pursue MBA 2015-17 at its B school the College of Management & Economics Studies (CoMES), UPES Dehradun.

 

Following specialized MBA programmes are proposed by UPES in core sectors

 
Program Name

No of Seats 

MBA OIL & GAS MANAGEMENT        

80

MBA POWER MANAGEMENT 

60

MBA ENERGY TRADING

40

MBA INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

30

MBA AVIATION MANAGEMENT 

40

MBA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

60

MBA PORT & SHIPPING MANAGEMENT

25

MBA LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

80

MBA BUSINESS ANALYTICS

40

 

Online & Unique Test

 

UPESMET-2 is a completely online exam which the aspirants can take from any location in India, provided they have a laptop/desktop with a webcam and an internet connection. The exam will be conducted in a test window of 3 days with 3 exam slots each for every day commencing on April 10 and concluding on April 12, 2015. The test will be centrally proctored to ensure that the integrity of the test process is not compromised.
 

Nature and pattern of exam 

 

The test paper comprises 140 questions with 35 questions each divided in four sections listed below. The test will have to be attempted in 120 minutes.  There is no negative marking in the test.

 

Section-1 General English comprising Reading comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability

 

Section-2 Quantitative aptitude, Data Interpretation and data sufficiency

 

Section-3 General Awareness comprising General Knowledge, current affairs and business scenario

 

Section-4 Analytical and Logical reasoning

 

Online & convenient Testing

 

Candidates will appear for the Online test by logging in with their credentials from their computer connected with a webcam and an internet connection. Candidates have the convenience to appear for the test from their home, office or internet café.

 

The candidates will be sent their login credentials at least 24 hours before the exam on the registered email ID of the applicants

 

Important Dates & Venue Details

 

UPESMET-2 will be held during a 3 day test window commencing on April 10 to 12, 2015. Three Exam slots from 10 A.M. to 12;   1 PM to 3.00 P.M.; 4PM to 6 P.M. will be available during the test window of 3 days.

 

Last Date to apply is April 7, 2015 and the Results will be declared on or before April 16, 2015.

 

Applicants will be shared a username and password and detailed instructions to take the test at the designated time slot.

 

GD-PI: Dates & Venue

 

The Personal Interview (PI) round at UPES will be held on April 21 & 22, 2015 at Delhi, Dehradun, Kolkata & Mumbai for admission to MBA 2015-17 programme. Final admission result is expected to be declared on or before April 25, 2015.

 

Placement at UPES

 

UPES MBA Placement 2015 is running with 85 percent of the MBA batch already placed in just over a month of placements having started.

 

More than 90 percent batch of MBA Logistics & Supply Chain program has already been placed. MBA International Business and MBA Port & Shipping Management follow closely with more than 70 percent and 50 percent students placed. MBA Energy Trading placements stand at 40 percent.

 

New notable recruiters who have visited the UPES campus this year include Flipkart, Nestle, Grand View Research, IKEA and CMIE. Repeat recruiters include Accenture, Adani Wilmar, MEC Intelligence.

 

Students have received pre-placement offers from the global FMCG major - Nestle India, ship management major – Transocean Shipping Ventures and a US based consulting and research firm - Grand View Research.

 

The highest placement package received by MBA students at UPES is Rs.7.7 lakhs while average placement package is Rs.4.3 lacs
 

MBA at UPES: USPs

 

MBA Students at UPES University, Dehradun are all poised to reap the benefits from government’s ‘Make in India’ campaign, aimed at facilitating investments, fostering innovation, skill enhancement and boosting infrastructure. All of it  is expected to provide an impetus to growth in the core sectors of the economy. The focus sectors being covered under the ‘Make in India’ campaign include Oil & Gas, Thermal Power, Railways, Aviation, Ports, Roads & Highways, Construction and IT & BPM.

 

UPES’s bouquet of 9 domain - focussed MBA programs prepare you to make a mark in these high growth sectors. If you choose to go for a UPES MBA program now, you will be poised to make the most of the opportunities that will be on offer in these sectors when you graduate after 2 years.

 

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