UPESMET 2025 Exam Pattern: Check Section-wise Format Here

Q: Do I need to apply for the UPESMET exam even if I qualify with my CAT or any national level entrance test?

No, you do not need to apply separately for the UPESMET exam if you have already scored well in the CAT or any other national level MBA entrance exam. As per the latest guidelines of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Business School, which conducts the UPESMET you are eligible for admission into UPES Business School with other management test scores apart from the UPESMET. The following exam scores are accepted for admission to the MBA courses: CAT GMAT SNAP MAT NMAT XAT You can take admission to the MBA programme offered by UPES Business School with any of the above test scores.

Q: Does UPESMET has sectional time limit?

No, UPESMET exam does not have sectional time limit to appear for the exam. However, students will be required to complete the exam in pre informed exam duration i.e, two hours/ 120 minutes and no extra time will be granted to the students under any circumstances. UPESMET is a computer-based online exam the test screen will move from first section to the next section only when the candidate clicks the next button. Candidates have to be mindful of the on-screen timer and pre-decide the number of questions to solve in each section as there will be negative markings. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in UPESMET exam so candidates can devise a strategy to use the exam duration as per their strength and weakness. Candidates must reach the exam centre at least an hour prior to complete the frisking formalities at the UPESMET exam centre.

Q: How many sections are in UPESMET?

UPES Management Entrance Test (UPESMET) is conducted for admission to MBA programme of UPES School of Business. UPESMET question paper will consist of questions four sections viz., English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Analytical Reasoning. The General English part will have questions from Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability. In the Quantitative Aptitude section, questions will be asked from Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency. The General Awareness section will have questions from General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Business Scenario.

Q: Which are the important topics for UPESMET Quantitative Ability section?

Some of the important topics for UPESMET quantitative ability section are: Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Number System Modern Mathematics Higher Maths Mensuration Trigonometry HCF LCM Arithmetic Progression Arithmetic Mean Geometric Progression Geometric Mean Harmonic Mean Median Mode BODMAS Ratio and Proportion Percentage Average Partnership Time, Speed, Distance Work and Time Profit and Loss Instalments and Payments Partnership Clocks Work and Time Pipe and Cisterns Lines Angles and Triangles Cubes and Cones Candidates preparing for UPESMET must ensure to solve sample papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in Quantitative Ability section.

Q: Which are the important topics for UPESMET General Awareness section?

Some of the important topics for UPESMET General Awareness section are: Awards and winners History and Geography Static GK Business and Politics Constitution of India Personalities Government and Economy World Events Current Affairs To prepare for the UPESMET General Awareness section, candidates must ensure to stay updated with the latest events by reading newspaper and magazines on daily basis. It is important for candidates to stay updated with the latest events and static GK to ace this section of UPESMET.

Q: Which are the important topics for UPESMET analytical reasoning section?

Some of the important topics for UPESMET analytical reasoning section are: Data Arrangement Seating Arrangement Blood Relations Family Tree Venn Diagram Matching Puzzles Constraint-Based Puzzles Syllogism Proposition Assumptions Statements Binary Logic Clocks and Calendars Sets UPESMET is conducted for admission to MBA programme of UPES School of Business. To prepare for UPESMET exam candidates must ensure to take UPESMET mock tests and solve previous year question papers to become familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus.

Q: Are there subjective-type questions in the UPESMET exam?

No, the UPESMET will not have subjective-type questions. UPESMET is a computer based test inclusive of 140 multiple choice questions (MCQs) that candidates must answer in two hours. Each question will have four options, candidates will be required select the correct answer. UPESMET exam covers three sections General English Quantitative Aptitude General Awareness Analytical and Logical Reasoning The UPESMET exam is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge and skills in related fields. The UPESMET exam is conducted online. Candidates receive one mark for each correct answer with no negative marking.

Q: What is the full form of UPESMET?

The full form for UPESMET is UPES Management Entrance Test. It is an management entrance test conducted by University of Petroleum and Energy Studies for admission to MBA/PGDM programe of UPES School of Business. Candidates seeking admision to Post graduate programe of UPES must appear for the exam. Candidates having valid score in national level management entrance exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, etc. will be exemted from taking the UPESMET exam. Candidates will be required to fill the application form to be eligible for appearing in group discussion and personal interview rounds. UPESMET is conducted in multiple sessions in a year. Candidates can chose the date of examination as per their convenience.

Q: When is UPESMET usually conducted, and how can I get information about the exam dates?

UPESMET exam date for each phase is announced by UPES on the official website. The examination is held in multiple phases every year. Candidates can apply for the UPESMET exam as per the phase wise cutoff dates. The exam is held online protcored mode. Candidates having valid score in CAT, XAT, CMAT or any other national level entrance exam will be exempted from taking UPESMET exam. The exam is usually conducted every saturday.

Q: When will UPESMET registrations commence?

UPESMET 2025 registrations have commenced online. Candidates seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programme of University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Business School must fill the online application form on or before the last date. UPESMET 2025 application form last date for upcoming session will be announced. Candidates filling the UPESMET application form 2025 must ensure to fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria, failing which their candidature will stand cancelled. As per the UPESMET eligibility criteria, candidate must be agraduate with a required minimum percentage. Also, candidates appearing in the final examination of qualifying degree will be eligible for UPESMET exam. Only candidates who will fill the complete application form along with the payment of application fee will be issued the UPESMET admit card.

Updated on Feb 6, 2025 10:37 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

UPESMET exam pattern 2025 is prescribed by the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies. UPESMET is conducted online and candidates can take the test from any location. The UPESMET question paper will have questions from English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Analytical Reasoning. The UPESMET 2025 exam will be held in multiple window- once every month till August. The format of questions in UPESMET 2025 is objective type and the exam duration is two hours. Candidates are advised to go through the UPESMET exam pattern as it will help them understand the overall structure of the exam.

Q: Are there subjective-type questions in the UPESMET exam?

Q: What is the full form of UPESMET?

Q: When is UPESMET usually conducted, and how can I get information about the exam dates?

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UPESMET Pattern: Highlights
UPESMET Exam Pattern 2025
FAQs on UPESMET Exam Pattern

UPESMET Pattern: Highlights

Refer to the table below to know the important highlights about UPESMET pattern:

Features	Details
Exam Name	UPES Management Entrance Test (UPESMET)
Mode of exam	Online Proctor based
Number of sections	Four
Duration of the test	2 hours
Total marks	140

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Do I need to apply for the UPESMET exam even if I qualify with my CAT or any national level entrance test?

Q: Does UPESMET has sectional time limit?

Q: How many sections are in UPESMET?

UPESMET Exam Pattern 2025

UPESMET 2025 consists of questions from English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Analytical Reasoning. The General English part will have questions about Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability. In the Quantitative Aptitude section, questions will be asked from Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency. The General Awareness section will have questions from General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Business Scenario.

Sections	Number of questions
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability	35
Quantitative: Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	35
General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario	35
Analytical & Logical Reasoning	35
Total Questions	140