Saurav Anand
UPESMET 2022(UPES Management Entrance Test) is an aptitude test conducted in online mode by the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, better known as UPES MET2022, for candidates seeking admission to the MBA programmes at UPES, Dehradun. The UPES MET 2022 is conducted multiple times a year. UPESMET 2022 exam is being conducted from January 28 to January 30 and the registration for the same closed on January 24, 2022. The exam is taking place in online mode. UPESMET 2022 selection process will be conducted from February 01 to February 04. The mode of the UPESMET2022 application form is also online. Aspirants were able to fill the online UPES MET 2022 application form from the UPESMET 2022 website, upes.ac.in. The application fee of Rs. 1350 had to be paid through credit/debit cards or net banking options.Â
Apart from the in-house exam MBA-UPESMET2022, the selection can be done through other national-level management entrance exam scores as well. The details are as follows
- Students having a minimum MAT / CMAT score of 70 Percentile will be exempted from UPES Management Entrance Test and will only be called for Group Discussion and Interview if qualified.
- Valid 50 percentile and the above score of CAT 2021/ XAT 2022
- A score of a minimum of 400 or above for GMAT, a score of 120 and above in NMAT 2021 scores will also be accepted.
Note:Â 30 percent of the seats are filled through the national-level entrance tests. In case such seats are vacant, then UPESMET 2022 will fill those seats through UPESMET2022.
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UPESMET 2022 Important Dates
UPES MET2022 is held multiple times a year. It is a centrally proctored exam so applicants can take the exam from any location.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| UPES MET 2022 Phase 1 Last Date of Registration | January24,2022 |
| UPES MET2022EXAM | January28 to January 30,2022 |
| UPES MET 2022 GD/PI | February1 to February 4,2022 |
UPES MET 2022 Phase 2
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| UPES MET 2022 Phase 2 Application Begins | January31,2022 |
| UPES MET 2022 Phase 2 Last Date of Registration | March 2,2022 |
| UPES MET2022EXAM | March4-March5,2022 |
| UPES MET 2022 GD/PI | To be Announced |
Highlights of UPES MET2022
Before appearing for UPES Met 2022, Candidates can take a look at the table given below
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name Of Entrance Examination | UPES-MET(UPES Management Entrance Test) |
| Conducting Body Of the Entrance Examination | University of Petroleum & Energy Studies |
| Application Process of the Entrance Examination | Online |
| Mode of the Entrance Examination | Online Mode |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| UPES MET Time Duration | 2Hours 30Minutes |
| Question Paper Format Of UPES MET2022 | Objective(MCQ) |
| Total Number of Questions | 140 |
| Number of Sections in UPES MET | Four( English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Analytical Reasoning) |
| Level of Examination | National Level |
| Frequency of UPES MET Examination | Multiple Times a Year |
UPES MES Admission 2022-Fee Structure
| Name of the programme | Fees |
|---|---|
| MBA - International Business | Rs. 13,34,000 |
| MBA - Power Management | Rs. 13,34,000 |
| MBA - Oil & Gas Management | Rs. 13,34,000 |
| MBA - Business Analytics | Rs 13,34,000 |
| MBA - Human Resource | Rs. 13,34,000 |
| MBA - Marketing Management | Rs. 13,34,000 |
| MBA - Finance Management | Rs. 13,34,000 |
| MBA - Operations Management | Rs. 13,34,000 |
| MBA - Information System Management | Rs. 13,34,000 |
| MBA - Digital Business | Rs. 13,34,000 |
| MBA - Aviation Management | Rs. 13,34,000 |
| MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Rs. 13,34,000 |
| MBA - Port and Shipping Management | Rs. 13,85,000 |
| MBA - Urban Infrastructure & Smart Cities | N/A |
UPESMET Eligibility Criteria
Know the eligibility criteria for UPSEMET 2022 below
- Candidates should be graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent marks from a recognised University
- Candidates must have passed Class 10th and Class 12th with a minimum 50 per cent aggregate
- Candidates in their final year of qualifying exam are also eligible for UPESMET provided they can present the passing certificate by the time of admissions
- Candidates who have MAT, CMAT, XAT, CAT, NMAT by GMAC and GMAT scores of either the same or previous year, are exempted from taking the UPESMET exam
Non-Examination Pathway for PG admission
Admission is offered based on national-level management entrance exams – CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interviews. 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
- MAT score of minimum 80 percentile
- CMAT 2020/CMAT 2022 score of minimum 80 percentile
- XAT 2022/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 percentile |
| CAT2022/XAT 2022 Score | 70 Percentile |
| GMAT | 550or above |
| NMAT 2022/23 | 140 and above |
How to fill UPES Application Form 2022
Step 1: UPESMET 2022 registration
- Click on the ‘Apply Now' button on the official website or click on the link provided- https://admission.upes.ac.in/apply
- The login page appears on the screen
- New applicants can register with UPES by clicking on the ‘Register Now with UPES’ button
- Enter personal details, date of birth, nationality, course, mode of application, etc.
- Verify their mobile number by clicking the ‘Send OTP’ button
- After verification, proceed towards filling in their academic details by clicking ‘Next Button’
Step 2: Fee payment
- Select the mode of payment between Paytm and PayU
- The application fee can be paid through the online payment gateway
Step 3: Filling the academic details
- On this page, enter details of Class 10 and Class 12 and graduation like the year of passing and percentage of marks obtained
- Click on the ‘Next’ button after entering all details
- You will be redirected to the fee payment page
Step 4: Submit UPES application form 2022
- To complete the UPESMET application form 2022, fill in other mandatory details and submit
- After completion of the above step, you will receive the application number and password.
- The same will be sent to your registered email ID and mobile number
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many times UPESMET is conducted in a year?
Ans. UPES exam is conducted multiple times in a year. Candidates can appear in any cycle according to their preference and the admission cycle they wish to seek admission in.
Q. How difficult is the UPESMET exam?
Ans. The questions asked in the exam are easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. The questions of Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation, General Awareness, Analytical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension sections are usually easy.
Q. What is the pattern of the UPESMET exam?
Ans. UPES exam is conducted online. Candidates can appear for the exam from any location. The test consists of multiple-choice questions and is held for 2 hours and 30 minutes. Questions, as per the UPESMET exam pattern, are asked from Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation, General Awareness, Analytical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.
Q. Does UPES accept the score of other competitive exams for MBA?
Ans. Yes, candidates who have required the qualifying marks in CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT need not appear in UPESMET and directly participate in further rounds for admission.
Q. What are the test centres for the UPESMET exam?
Ans. Earlier UPES would conduct the UPESMET exam at several exam centres but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the institute has changed the exam mode to a centrally-proctored test. The candidates can now take UPESMET from home.
Q. Is there a provision for negative marking in UPESMET?
Ans. There are no negative marks for wrong answers in the UPESMET exam. For a wrong answer in any section of the UPESMET question paper, no marks will be deducted.
Q. How many seats are filled through a non-examination pathway in UPES?
Ans. Up to 50 per cent of the seats are filled through the non-examination pathway category students ( via CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT scores) subject to their clearance in GD/PI.
Q. Where is the GD/PI centre for students seeking admission to the MBA programme through a non-examination pathway?
Ans. GD/PI centre for candidates seeking admissions through the non-examination pathway are located in Delhi, Kolkata, Dehradun and Mumbai.
Q. What's the examination fee for UPESMET 2022?
Ans. Aspirants are required to pay Rs 1,350 to appear in UPESMET 2022. The fee payment can be made online via debit/credit card or net banking. The exam fee is to be paid at the time of application form filling.
Q. What are the counselling centres for UPESMET 2022?
Ans. The GD-PI rounds or the counselling processes will be conducted in the Dehradun campus along with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore. This year, these rounds may be conducted online due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Q. What's the last date of registration for UPESMET 2022?
Ans. The application window of UPESMET 2022 opens every month. Candidates can know the complete schedule of UPESMET 2022 in this article.
Q. What is the minimum eligibility to apply for UPESMET PG?
Ans. Candidates who have secured a minimum of 50 per cent marks in Class 10th, 12 and graduation are eligible for the UPESMET exam.
Q. What is the exam duration of UPESMET?
Ans. The exam duration of UPESMET is 120 minutes. There will be no breaks in between and the test will be remotely proctored to prevent cheating or any other kind of malpractice.
Q. When will the UPESMET 2022 be conducted?
Ans. UPESMET 2022 exam is conducted every month. The upcoming UPESMET-UG exam is scheduled for April 15 to April 17 and UPESMET 2022 exam for PG programme is scheduled for March 4 and March 5, 2022.
Q. How can I reach out to the examination authority for more information about UPESMET courses?
Ans. UPES is situated in Dehradun (Uttarakhand). It has only two campuses in Dehradun. UPES Bidholi campus, known as Energy Acres, has programmes offered under the School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Design. UPES Kandoli campus, known as Knowledge Acres has programmes offered under the School of Law and School of Business.
Q. Where is the main campus of UPES? Is there any UPES campus apart from Dehradun?
Ans. The main campus of UPES is in Dehradun. The campus is equipped will all the facilities, including hostels for students. There is no other academic campus of UPES apart from Dehradun.
Q. What is the syllabus of the UPESMET exam?
UPESMET syllabus is divided into four sections
- English
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Analytical Reasoning
