UPES University offering Specialized MBA: Entrance exam UPESMET-2 in April 2015; Apply by April 7
Candidates seeking admission opportunity in MBA 2015-17 batch at UPES University should register and apply online latest by April 7, 2015
College of Management & Economics Studies (CoMES), University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) Dehradun has announced the schedule to conduct the online MBA entrance examination UPESMET-2 for admission to its various specialized MBA programmes commencing 2015.
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 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.
Who should apply
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 admissionto a UPES MBA program
Online UPESMET-2
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
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 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 caf.
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 average package received by MBA students till now is INR 4.3 lacs with the highest package being INR 7.7 lacs
UPES: USPs
MBA Students at UPES University, Dehradun are all poised to reap the benefits from governments 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.
UPESs 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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