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Planning to take admission to the UPES MBA programme? Know the 5 essential things about MBA admission. Check the important dates, admission process, placement reports and much more.

UPES MBA Admission

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) offers Masters of Business Administration Programme under various specialisations such as Oil & Gas Management, Power Management, Urban Infrastructure & Smart Cities, Start-Up & Entrepreneurship, Human Resource and so forth. Candidates willing to take admission to MBA programme of UPES must appear for the UPESMET exam or must have a valid score in any of the entrance exams like- CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT/ATMA/CMAT. UPESMET exam is conducted multiple times a year. Registration for UPESMET is open throughout the year. Candidates having a valid ore in any of the entrance exams will have to appear for the selection process. Read this complete article to know the top 5 things about UPES MBA admission.  

Table of content
  • Know UPES MBA Admission Important Dates
  • Entrance Exam and Other Scores Accepted for UPES MBA Admission
  • UPES Business School- MBA Specialisations Offered
  • What is UPES Admission Process?
  • UPES MBA Placement

Know UPES MBA Admission Important Dates 

Candidates who are willing to take admission to the MBA programme of UPES must check the important dates for UPESMET 2022 exam: 

Events 

Phase 1 Dates 

Phase 2 Dates 

UPESMET 2022 registration  

25-Nov-2021 

31-Jan-2022 

UPESMET 2022 registration deadline  

24-Jan-2022 

02-Mar-2022 

UPESMET 2022 exam 

28-30-Jan-2022 

04-Mar & 05-Mar-2022 

UPESMET 2022 Personal Interview rounds & slot booking 

01-Feb to 04-Feb-2022 

To be announced 

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Entrance Exam and Other Scores Accepted for UPES MBA Admission 

Candidates can take admission to UPES MBA programme on the basis of UPESMET score or national level entrance exams like- CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA/CMAT/NMAT scores. Check the table below to know the score to qualify for the GD/PI rounds: 

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Minimum cut off for admission through the national level entrance tests 

MBA entrance exam 

Minimum Qualifying Score 

MAT/CMAT 

80 percentile 

CAT 2020/XAT 2022 score 

75 percentile  

GMAT  

550 or above  

NMAT 2020/21 

140 and above 

Note: 30 per cent of the seats are filled through the national level entrance tests. In case such seats are vacant, then UPES will fill those seats through UPESMET. 

UPES Business School- MBA Specialisations Offered 

Department 

Specialisation offered 

Department of Energy Management 

MBA (Oil and Gas Management) - Petroleum Marketing and Business Development 

MBA (Power Management) - Power Business and Regulations 

Department of General Management 

 

MBA (Strategy & Consulting) - Emerging Strategies in New Economies 

 
MBA (Start Up & Entrepreneurship) 

MBA - Marketing Management 

MBA - Finance Management 

MBA - Operations Management 

MBA - Human Resource 

MBA (Digital Business) 

MBA (Business Analytics 

Department of Transportation Management 

MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) 

MBA (Aviation Management) 

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UPESMET Accepting Colleges 

Q:   Is it hard to get into the UPES School of Business?
A:

UPES School of Business is a very popular college which is visited by top companies such as TCS, KPMG, Amazon, Haier, Adani Group, Berger Paints, Dell, and others. It is not very difficult to get into UPES School of Business. Hardworking students can get admission very easily in the UPES School of Business. All one has to do is clear the accepted entrance exam and get admission with a valid score. 

Q:   Can I get direct admission in UPES for MBA?
A:

 UPES Dehradun admission to MBA course is based on national or university-evel entrance exams. The university accepts GATE/ CAT/ CUET PG + PI scores for providing admission. In case, an aspirant fails to secure the minimum marks* specified by the university, he or she will need to appear for UPESMET. It is an online entrance exam conducted for a duration of 2.5 hours. UPESMET sections include English, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and Analytical Reasoning. For admission to Global MBA, aspirants only need to come for the PI round. The shortlisted candidates will be called for group discussion and personal interview round for further selection. After completion of the selection rounds, candidates are called for document verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

Entrance ExamMinimum Marks
MAT/ CMAT 202370 percentile
CAT 2022/ XAT 202350 percentile
GMAT400 or above
NMAT 2022/ 2023120 or above
Q:   Who can apply for MBA course at UPES Dehradun?
A:

Candidates who have passed graduation in any stream along with Class 10 and Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate can apply for MBA course. Apart from meeting the eligiiblity requirement, candidates also need to pass either UPESMET/ CAT/ CUET PG  for admission to MBA course. In case, any aspirant fails to secure the minimum marks* specified by the university, he or she will need to appear for UPESMET. For admission to Global MBA, aspirants only need to come for the PI round. The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview round for further selection. After completion of the selection rounds, aspirants will need to prove their eligibility by provding necessary documents for verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

What is UPES Admission Process? 

The admission process for UPES is conducted in five steps. Check the detailed admission process below: 

Step 1- Fill the UPESMET application form 

The first step in the admission process is filling of the UPESMET application form. Candidates who are having a valid score in CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT/ATMA/CMAT must fill the application form. The non-exempted candidates I.e., not having a valid score in any of the national level entrance exams must fill the form for the UPESMET exam.  

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For successful registration, candidates must create login credentials and fill the complete application form along with the payment of the application fee. Candidates must adhere to the prescribed eligibility criteria before filling in the UPESMET application form, failing which their candidature will stand cancelled. 

Step 2- Take the UPESMET exam 

After successful registration, aspirants will be confirmed about the exam date and slot on their registered email ID or phone number via SMS. Candidates who will not be exempted must appear for the UPESMET exam. The exam is conducted multiple times a year. Candidates can appear for the session at their convenience.  

Q:   Can I get direct admission in School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES?
A:

To get admission in School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES candidates might have to complete multi-step process. Check below the admission steps for UPES:

  1. Application: The mode of application is online. The application fee for BTech, BPharma, MSc, and BSc is  INR 1,350 each.
  2. Selection rounds: The university conducts its own entrance exams for providing admission to specific courses. Apart from these, UPES Dehradun also accepts national-level entrance exams like CUET UG, NEET, JEE Main, etc.
  3. Admission confirmation: After completion of the selection rounds, the shortlisted candidates are called for verification of the documents. Aspirants need to pay course fee to confirm their seat in the university.
Q:   How can I get admission to UPES Dehradun MBA course?
A:

UPES Dehradun admission to MBA course is based on either UPESMET/ CAT/ CUET PG scores. In case, an aspirant fails to secure the minimum marks specified by the university, he or she will need to appear for UPESMET. For admission to Global MBA, aspirants only need to come for the PI round. The shortlisted candidates will be called for group discussion and personal interview round for further selection. After completion of the selection rounds, aspirants will need to prove their eligibility by provding necessary documents for verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university. 

Step 3- Declaration of result 

Soon after the exam is conducted, authorities will declare the UPESMET result online. Candidates will be sent the link to check the result via Email or SMS. Candidates will be able to check their section-wise and overall sore. Candidates who have a valid score will be able to appear for the selection process.  

Step 4- Appear for the Group Discussion/ Personal Interview 

Candidates having a valid score in any of the national level examinations or UPESMET must book their lot for GD/PI and appear for the same. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the GD/PI rounds are being conducted in online mode. To book the slot for GD/PI candidates must enter the application number and date of birth. 

Step 5- Attend counselling procedure 

Candidates after attending the GD/PI rounds must appear for the final stage of the admission process. Candidates must carry the necessary documents for the verification process. Check the documents below required: 

  • Printout of UPESMET 2022 result 
  • Scorecard of CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT (if any) 
  • Acknowledgement fee receipt 
  • Class 10 mark sheet (original and photocopy) 
  • Class 12 mark sheet (original and photocopy) 
  • Graduation mark sheet (original and photocopy) 
  • Work experience certificate (if applicable) 
  • Migration certificate if applicable 
  • A valid Photo-Identity proof 

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UPESMET Counselling 

UPES MBA Placement 

UPES MBA placement 2021 witnessed more than 3000 students getting placed. The drive registered recruitment of top companies like LTI- Larsen & Turbo Infotech Ltd, Deloitte USI, ESRI, Wipro limited and so forth. A total of 500 recruiters participated in the UPES MBA Placement drive 2021. Candidates can check the table below to know the placement report of UPES Business School. 

Features 

Details 

Number of students placed 

425 + 

Highest salary offered 

29 LPA 

Average salary offered 

5.02 LPA 

Number of recruiters 

150+ 

Top Recruiters 

Reliance, Accenture, Adani, Berger, Amazon, Decathlon, Dell, Godrej, Hilti, ITC Limited, Jindal, ONGC, Nestle, OYO, Protiviti,  

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