With an overwhelming response from MBA aspirants and more than 375 students already having joined the UPES MBA class of 2017, next UPESMET-4 will provide an opportunity to grab admission across the 9 domain focussed UPES MBA programs.
College of Management & Economics Studies (CoMES), University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) Dehradun has invited applications from prospective MBA students for UPESMET 4 who are keen on participating in India’s growth story.
UPES is the University that has emerged as an innovative institution offering programs that are specifically designed for core sectors with high growth projections. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) was established in the year 2003 through UPES Act, 2003 of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand. Today the UPES offers industry-focused specialized graduate, post graduate and doctoral programs in key areas such as Energy, Infrastructure, Transportation, Information Technology and Legal Process.
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.
Apply by May 29
Candidates seeking admission opportunity in MBA 2015-17 batch at UPES University should register and apply online latest by May 29, 2015 to appear in the entrance exam UPESMET-4 on May 31.
Who should apply
The aspirants applying for UPESMET-4 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-4 Online Test for admission to a UPES MBA program
Online UPESMET-4
University of Petroleum and energy Studies -UPES, Dehradun will organize online UPESMET-4 for admission to the MBA programmes 2015 on May 31, 2015 in 3 slots. 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 May 29, 2015.
UPES to offer 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 has an intake of 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-4 will be 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 on May 31, 2015 in slots. The test will be centrally proctored to ensure that the integrity of the test process is not compromised.
The 3 exam slots from 10 A.M. to 12.30PM; 1 PM to 3.30 P.M.; 4PM to 6.30 P.M. will be available during the testing day.
The candidates will not be given an option to choose the exam slot. UPES will be sharing the designated time slot with each student who had filled the online form and paid the fees through email with a username and password and detailed instructions to take the test at the designated time slot.
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 150 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
Placement at UPES
UPES MBA Placement 2015 has received overwhelming response from industry and corporate sector. Most of the batch is 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.
Notable recruiters who have visited the UPES campus this year include Ernst & Young (E&Y), KPMG, Accenture, LG, Flipkart, Nestle, Panasonic, SONY India, Phillips, Mt. Meru – Tanzania, CMIE, Samsung, Air India SATS, Danone, Drive India, Evalueserve, ITC Infotech, Infosys, Fedex, BlueDart, L&T Infotech, Maersk Global, Markets & Markets, Oil Asia, Sapient Global Markets, Tech Mahindra, Wipro Technologies
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 average package received by MBA students till now is INR 4.2 lacs with the highest package being INR 10.5 lacs
UPES: USPs
UPES’s bouquet of 9 domain-focussed MBA programs prepare you to make a mark in 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.
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. The focus sectors under the ‘Make in India’ campaign include Oil & Gas, Thermal Power, Railways, Aviation, Ports, Roads & Highways, Construction and IT & BPM.
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