University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Management Entrance Test (UPESMET) is conducted by University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. This is a University Level exam conducted many times a year via online mode for admissions into MBA/PGDM programs offered by UPES, Dehradun.
The syllabus for UPES MET 2021 covers General English, Quantitative, Analytical and Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness as the major topics. There will be a total of 140 questions in the exam, 35 multiple choice questions from each section.
UPESMET 2021 Exam Highlights
| Features | Details |
| Exam Name | UPES Management Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Multiple times a year (5-6 times a year) |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 2 hrs 30 minutes |
| Exam Syllabus | English, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning |
| Question type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| No. of questions | 140 questions |
| Language | English |
| Exam Fees | Rs 1,350 |
| Total Test Cities | 29 |
| Course Offered | MBA/PGDM course offered by UPES |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 1800-102-8737 |
| Exam Website | https://admissions.upes.ac.in |
Aspirants can download UPESMET Syllabus 2021 – Download Pdf Now from the official website.
UPESMET Courses Offered
Applicants can go through the various courses that are offered through UPESMET 2021 given below:
- MBA (Oil & Gas Management)
- MBA (Energy Trading)
- MBA (Power Management)
- MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain Management)
- MBA (Port & Shipping Management)
- MBA (International Business Management)
- MBA (Aviation Management)
- MBA (Infrastructure Management)
- MBA (Business Analytics)
- MBA (Masters in Energy Economics)
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UPESMET Colleges 2021
Some of the colleges that accept UPESMET scores for admission are mentioned below:
- School of Modern India – UPES Dehradun
- School of Health Sciences – UPES Dehradun
- School of Business, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun
UPESMET Selection Process
Candidates are selected for admission through two pathways. Candidates selected in both categories will have to face Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds for final admission.
- The non-examination pathway
- The examination pathway
Non-Examination Pathway
Admission is offered based on national-level management entrance exams: CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
Up to 50 per cent of the seats are filled through the non-examination pathway category students. The minimum percentile required for entry to the non-exam pathway has been listed below:
- Sept MAT 2020/December MAT 2020 score of minimum 80 percentile
- MAT 2021 score of minimum 80 percentile
- CMAT 2020/CMAT 2021 score of minimum 80 percentile
- XAT 2021/CAT 2020 score of minimum 75 percentile
- NMAT 2020 score of minimum 140
- GMAT Scores
Minimum cut off for admission through the national level entrance tests
| MBA entrance exam | Minimum Qualifying Score |
| MAT/CMAT | 75 percentiles |
| CAT 2020/XAT 2021 score | 70 percentiles |
| GMAT | 550 or above |
| NMAT 2020/21 | 140 and above |
Examination Pathway
Candidates are required to apply and appear for the UPES exam. There is a provision of 15 per cent reservation for Uttarakhand residents. Based on the score, candidates will be offered admission to the various programmes.
UPESMET 2021 Exam Pattern
| UPESMET | Details |
| Mode of exam | Online Proctor based |
| Number of sections | Four (General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Analytical & Logical Reasoning |
| Negative Marking | There is no negative marking |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Question type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Sectional Weightage | 35 |
| Total marks | 140 |
| Medium | English |
Section-wise weightage and distribution is given below:
| Sessions | Sections | Total Marks | Number of questions |
| Section 1 | General English:
Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability |
35 | 35 |
| Section 2 | Quantitative:
Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
35 | 35 |
| Section 3 | General Awareness:
General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario |
35 | 35 |
| Section 4 | Analytical & Logical Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 140 | 140 |
UPESMET 2021 Syllabus
The complete syllabus for UPESMET 2021 is listed in the table below:
| Sections | Topics |
| General English | Grammar, Tenses, vocabulary, Jumbled paragraphs, reading comprehension and verbal reasoning, usage of articles, non-finite, 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 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data interpretation, Data sufficiency, ratios, mixtures, work, averages, profit & loss, basic statistics, number properties, Probability, counting principles, geometry and derivatives |
| General Awareness | General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | Linear, Seating, Sequencing & Arranging, Statement-Conclusion, Logical Puzzle, Venn diagram, Numerical Puzzle, Visual Reasoning |
UPESMET 2021 Result
Detailed procedure to check out the results is mentioned here:
Candidates can check out UPESMET 2021 Result at the official website only. All the candidates who have appeared for the entrance exam have to login using their credentials to check out the results. The result is an imperative document, which covers all the vital details related to the marks and percentage obtained by candidates in the UPESMET exam.
Cut-off Score
| Entrance Exam | Cut-off Score |
| MAT | 75 Percentile |
| CMAT | 75 Percentile |
| CAT | 70 Percentile |
| XAT | 70 Percentile |
| NMAT by GMAC | 140 score |
| GMAT | 550 score |
UPESMET Interview and Group Discussion (GD)
Exam conducting body invites eligible candidates for further group discussion and personal interview rounds according to their performance in the UPESMET exam. Also, their scores obtained in the entrance exam and performance in interviews and group discussions will be taken into consideration.
List of documents that must be carried while going for the GD and PI round include:
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Final Result
- Graduation mark sheet
- Migration certificate, if any
- Transfer Certificate
- Valid photo ID
- Address proof
- Slip of the application fees
UPESMET 2021 Counselling
Only those candidates who have cleared the cut-offs for the UPESMET exam will be eligible for the Counselling Procedure.
- GD/PI:
The counselling procedure will have a group discussion and a personal interview.
- Group discussion:
Once a candidate is successful in clearing the UPESMET, there is a group discussion session at UPES Dehradun that is mandatory to be attended.
- Personal Interview:
Depending on the merit list, the counselling session will begin for every candidate who has applied for the UPESMET. Also, a personal interview will mandatorily be conducted after the group discussion round.
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- Documents:
A list of documents that need to be carried by the candidates for document verification during the admission procedure is given below:
- Class 10th Marksheet (original and photocopy)
- Class 12th Marksheet (original and photocopy)
- The graduation mark sheet and migration certificate
- Transfer certificate
- UPESMET scorecard
- UPESMET payment receipt
- Valid Photo ID Proof
- Professional degree certificate (If any)
- Work experience certificate (If any)