UPESMET 2021

UPESMET 2021: Exam Dates, Pattern, Registration & Application Process, Key Changes

Latest Updates: UPESMET 2021 exam will be held on June 20, 2021 for MBA admission in UPES University Dehradun. The exam will be held online as well as at test centres. The conduct of centre based test depends on prevailing Covid pandemic situation and Govt guidelines. Last date to submit online application is June 17, 2021.

Gateway to General as well as Core Sector MBA programs, UPESMET 2021 is the answer to your MBA needs leading to management programs conducted by University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) Dehradun for its UPES School of Business. MBA programs at UPES School of Business are specifically designed for the sectors with high growth.

UPES University conducts its own entrance exam UPESMET for admission to all its MBA programs. The exam is of moderate difficulty level and has a time duration of two hours.

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) is a highly-ranked institution of higher education and research located in Dehradun. It is a UGC recognised and NAAC accredited, multi-disciplinary university. The university was set up in the year 2003 under an Act of the Government of Uttrakhand. It is the first public-private university of India. UPES has six schools that offer more than 150 undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate programmes.

The UPES School of Business offers industry-focused specialized graduate, post graduate and doctoral programs in key areas such as Oil and Gas, Energy, Infrastructure, Transportation, Information Technology and also General MBA programmes. The MBA at UPES SoB develops and hones future leaders for diverse high-growth sectors in India and globally. Admission Open - Apply Now

UPES Dehradun: Key Highlights

• Highly Ranked University: UPES Dehradun is a highly ranked university for management education. It is ranked 66 in MHRD NIRF Rankings 2020 among top 100 B-schools
• International Accreditation: MBA (Oil & Gas) & MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain) at UPES School of Business have received specialized Accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), USA
• High Placements: UPES graduates are preferred choice for employers which is reflected in the 97% Placements 2020 from top recruiters with highest salary of Rs.20.60 LPA and an average salary at Rs.4.45 LPA
• Global Study Opportunities: UPES-SoB offers 4-week study abroad programme and Semester Exchange. International Internships are also offered. 50% scholarships for PG programmes at Academic Partner Institutes in US, UK, Europe, USA Canada are available for MBA students
• Industry Alliances:  UPES Offers industry-oriented MBA programs and emphasises on holistic development. Courses are co-developed and co-delivered by industry partners. School of Business has tie-ups with Aerotech Support Services, BSE, IBM, TATA Power, HPCL and many more.
• Top Industry Experts on Advisory Board: Industry experts like Mr. Kamal Bali President & Managing Director, Volvo Group, India; Mr. Aniruddha Khekale Group Director HR, Emerson Process Management; Mr. Maharana Ray Vice President, Probiking, Bajaj Auto Ltd; Mr. Sachin Singla Associate Director & Head Analytics & Mobile Marketing, Make My Trip; Ms. Prajakta Kanaglekar Sr. Director HR, Flipkart are on the Advisory Board of the institute.
• IATA Top Performing Authorized Training Centers:  Center for Aviation Studies at UPES has been qualified by the International Air Traffic Association (IATA) as a 2019 South Asia Top Performing Authorised Training Centre for the second year in a row
• World Class Infrastructure: Housed in a sprawling 44-acre campus in the safe and scenic environs of Dehradun, UPES has a world-class academic infrastructure, multimedia-enabled classrooms, modern research labs, playing fields, food courts, hostels and facilities for curricular and extra-curricular activities

UPESMET 2021: Common Entrance Exam for All MBA Programs
UPESMET 2021 is a common examination for admission to all the MBA programmes offered at UPES School of Business Dehradun. You can choose from a wide range of MBA programs offered by UPES School of Business.

UPESMET 2021: Key Highlights

UPESMET 2021: Important Dates
UPESMET 2021 will be an online test. Following are the important Dates for UPESMET Exam

UPESMET Exam pattern

University of Petroleum and energy Studies -UPES, Dehradun will conduct online and centre based  UPESMET for admission to the MBA programmes 2021 on June 20, 2021.

UPESMET 2021 will consist of multiple choice questions (MCQs). UPESMET is of 2 hours duration and is aimed at testing the applicants’ ability in Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation, General Awareness (GK), Analytical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

Scheme for UPESMET 2021 Exam

UPESMET Eligibility to Apply

• The aspirants applying for UPESMET 2021 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 or MAT/CMAT should appear for the UPESMET 2021 Online/Centre based exam for admission to a UPES MBA program.
• Application form can be filled online/offline. The last date to submit the application is June 17.

UPESMET offers the opportunity to improve your score. The Candidates whose CAT/ XAT/ MAT/CMAT scores do not meet UPES Admission criteria, but they still have minimum 50% marks in Class 10th and Class 12th and in graduation, can seek admission to UPES MBA programs by taking the UPES Management Entrance Test (UPESMET).

UPESMET Exam Syllabus
UPESMET does not have a defined syllabus for the exam. However following are the major topics to be covered to score high in each section of UPESMET 2021

General English
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability section with 35 questions is a comprehensive English test which includes the test of grammar, tenses, vocabulary, jumbled paragraphs, reading comprehension and verbal reasoning. Key topics from which you may expect questions are - usage of Articles, Non-finites, dangling modifiers, Nouns, Pronouns (Especially relative Pronouns), adjectives, adverbs, prepositions –regular and followed, verbs, Syntax, Subject-verb Agreement, Simple, continuous, Perfect tenses and Conditional-unreal past.

UPESMET gives you shorter with 500-600 words and not too difficult Reading Comprehension passages. There is no fix rule on framing the questions based on Reading comprehension passage, which is followed by 3-4 questions each. Questions could be any of following types- ; Questions based on inference drawn; Questions based on the Central idea of the passage; Questions based on phrases, idioms; Questions based on expression in the passage.

Quantitative  
Quantitative section comprisingData Interpretation & Data Sufficiency has 35 questions and carries equal weightage.  Questions in this section are single as well as based on sets. While topics like table and pie chart in data interpretation section will require basic calculation skills, the topics from which most of the questions appear in quant are arithmetic (ratios, mixtures, work, averages, profit & loss, basic statistics etc), number properties, probability and counting principles with one or two odd questions in geometry and derivatives (i.e. maxima –minima).

General Awareness
General Awareness section comprising General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario with 35 questions carries equal weightage in UPESMET exam.

This section can be divided in three parts and each part has to be given due weightage.  Conventional GK-available in books; Current GK- based on current reading of newspapers and periodicals;  Business & Economics GK -for example changes in Fiscal and monetary policy, CRR, Repo Rate, Devaluation and up valuation of Rupee.   Please remember current GK-whether Business, national and international has an on-going preparation method and thorough reading of the newspaper only can keep you updated. 

The section covers questions on Who’s who; Constitutional knowledge; Current affairs; business; economics; currency and Capitals of the countries as well as States of India; International Organizations; monetary and fiscal tools among others. Candidates may find questions with photo and emblem identification of personalities, companies among others.

Analytical & Logical Reasoning 
The section is a mix of the topics from arrangements like linear, seating, sequencing & arranging with conditions to coding. The other questions are based on statement-conclusion, logical puzzle, numerical puzzle, Venn Diagram, true/false statements, visual reasoning. The basic preparatory tip for LR is to attempt as many practice exercises as possible. They can be solved with basic human logical instinct.
 

MBA Program Intake at UPES-School of Business
With the high anticipated growth in next few years in the core sectors, MBA programs at UPES could fulfill the dream of a promising career in specialized MBA domain. UPES proposes to offer admission to hundreds of candidates to pursue MBA 2021-23 at its UPES School of Business. The list below shares the Intake for each MBA programme offered at UPES School of Business:

The online UPESMET 2021 exam for admission to the MBA programs 2021-23 in UPES University will be organized in slots. Aspirants can appear in UPESMET from any location - home, office or internet café, all you need is a laptop/desktop with a webcam and an internet connection. Candidates can appear for the online test by logging in with their credentials from their computer connected with a webcam and an internet connection.