UPESMET 2025 Exam Pattern: Check Section-wise Format Here

UPES Management Entrance Test 2025 ( UPESMET )

Shruti Garg
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?
A: 
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?
A: 

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?
A: 

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.

 

Table of content
  • UPESMET Pattern: Highlights
  • UPESMET Exam Pattern 2025
  • FAQs on UPESMET Exam Pattern
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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

Also Read: Books for UPESMET Preparation

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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?
A: 
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:
  1. CAT
  2. GMAT
  3. SNAP
  4. MAT
  5. NMAT
  6. 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?
A: 

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?
A: 

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. 

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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

UPESMET Marking Scheme

  • Each question of the UPESMET question paper will carry one mark.
  • There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which are the important topics for UPESMET Quantitative Ability section?
A: 

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?
A: 

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?
A: 

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.

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FAQs on UPESMET Exam Pattern

Check frequently asked questions on UPESMET exam pattern below:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will UPESMET registrations commence?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the UPESMET exam?
A: 

The UPESMET exam is an entrance exam conducted by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES). This exam is conducted at university level for admission to MBA courses at UPES School of Business.

  1. The UPESMET is a computer-based test of two hours' duration with 140 questions. The UPESMET exam is conducted multiple times in a year.
  2. The syllabus of the UPESMET is similar to most management entrance test syllabuses, which include topics such as verbal ability, reading comprehension, quantitative ability, data adequacy, and data interpretation.
  3. The exam application fee is Rs. 1,350, and the language of the exam is English . 
  4. You need to have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum 50% aggregate. Those candidates who qualify for this exam are called for final selection rounds at UPES School of Business. To know more about this exam you can visit this link: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/upesmet-exam.
Q:   How to avoid common mistakes in UPESMET?
A: 

Check the list of common mistakes in UPESMET to avoid:

  1. Not practicing with the UPESMET previous year question paper, sample papers or mock tests
  2. Not staying updated with the syllabus and exam pattern
  3. Overlooking the mistakes in mock test or scores obtained in mock test
  4. Not creating the notes for important formulas and terminologies
  5. Not being disciplined for preparations
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