UPESMET 2026: Registrations (Ongoing), Exam Date (Soon), Syllabus, Pattern, Results

UPES Management Entrance Test 2026 ( UPESMET )

Shruti Garg
Updated on Nov 12, 2025 14:21 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

Overview

UPESMET registration 2026 has commenced online at admission.upes.ac.in. Candidates seeking admission to MBA program of University of Petroleum and Energy Studies must fill the online application form before deadline. UPES will update the UPESMET 2026 exam dates phase wise soon. The last date to apply for UPESMET 2026 will be notified. UPESMET 2026 exam is conducted every Saturday
UPES 2026 Application Open: Apply Now

Table of contents
  • What is UPESMET 2026?
  • UPESMET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • UPESMET 2026 Exam Highlights
  • UPESMET 2026 Application form
  • UPESMET Syllabus 2026
  • UPESMET 2026 Exam Pattern
  • UPESMET 2026 Preparation Tips
  • UPESMET Admit Card 2026
  • UPESMET 2026 Results
  • UPESMET 2026 Contact Information
  • FAQs Related to UPESMET 2026
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What is UPESMET 2026?

UPESMET is a common entrance exam, conducted by UPES, Dehradun for admission to its MBA program. UPES offers unique industry-focused graduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in key areas such as Energy, Infrastructure, Transportation, Information Technology, Design, Planning & Architecture, Public Policy, and Legal studies. UPESMET is conducted multiple times a year. The exam is conducted in online proctored mode. 

 

UPESMET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UPESMET 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
15 Oct ' 25 - 30 Apr ' 26

UPESMET 2026 Registrations

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UPESMET 2026 Exam Highlights

Features 

Details 

Exam Name

UPES Management Entrance Test PG

Conducting Body

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun

Exam Level

National

Exam Frequency

Multiple times a year

Exam Mode

Online

Exam Duration

2 hrs 30 minutes

Exam Sections

English, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Reasoning

Number and types of questions

140 questions in MCQ format

Exam medium

English

Exam Fees

INR 1,350

Exam Purpose

Admissions to 2 colleges

Course Offered

List of BBA/MBA courses offered by UPES

Exam Helpdesk No.

1800-102-8737

Exam Website

https://admissions.upes.ac.in

upes.ac.in

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UPESMET 2026 Application form

UPESMET application form 2026 has been released online at admission.upes.ac.in. Candidates can now apply online for MBA admissions at UPES, Dehradun. Check below to know UPESMET eligibility and steps to fill online form,

UPESMET Eligibility Criteria

Before filling the UPESMET application form, candidates must make sure to follow the below eligibility:

  • Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent marks from a recognised University

  • Passed Class 10th and Class 12th with a minimum 50 per cent aggregate

  • Students in 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 the previous year, can skip taking UPESMET exam

Link to Apply for UPESMET 2025: upes.ac.in

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 at least the 80th percentile
  • CMAT 2025 score of minimum 80 percentile
  • XAT 2025/CAT 2023 score of minimum 75 percentile
  • NMAT 2025 score of a minimum of 140
  • GMAT Scores

Minimum cut off for admission through the national level entrance tests

MBA entrance exam

Minimum Qualifying Score

MAT/CMAT

75 percentile

CAT 2023/XAT 2025 score

70 percentile 

GMAT 

550 or above 

NMAT 2024/25

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.

Reservation of Seats 

  • 15 per cent seats in all programmes are reserved for candidates belonging to the state of Uttarakhand 
  •  Such candidates need to provide the 'Sthai Niwas Praman Patra' certificate
  • However, if these seats remain unfilled in the category, then it will be treated as unreserved

UPESMET Admission Process

UPESMET Admission Stages

UPESMET Admission Stages

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UPESMET Syllabus 2026

UPES has not officially released the UPESMET syllabus 2026. However, candidates can prepare for UPESMET like other MBA entrance exams. The syllabus of UPESMET will be covered from the following sections:

  1. General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability
  2. Quantitative: Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency
  3. General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario
  4. Analytical and Logical Reasoning

Also Read:

UPESMET Syllabus

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UPESMET 2026 Exam Pattern

Candidates preparing for UPESMET 2026 must refer table below to know in brief about UPESMET 2026 exam pattern:

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Details

Mode of exam

Online Proctor based

Number of sections

Four (General English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Analytical & Logical Reasoning

Negative Marking

Not Applicable

Duration of the test

2 hours

Question type

MCQs

Sectional Weightage

35

Total marks

140

Medium

English

Also Read:

UPESMET Exam Pattern

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UPESMET 2026 Preparation Tips

UPESMET exam is conducted multiple times in a year. To qualify for the UPESMET 2026 exam and get admission to UPES Business school candidates must know how to prepare for UPESMET. Check some of preparation tips below:

1. Stay updated with latest pattern and syllabus

2. Create a preparation strategy as per syllabus

3. Analyse all strong and weak areas while preparing

4. Download previous year question paper to become familiar with level of examination

5. Analyse performance and change preparation strategy accordingly

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UPESMET Admit Card 2026

UPESMET 2026 admit card is one of important documents that must be carried on examination day. UPESMET 2026 admit card will not be released as the exams are held online. Candidates who will register for UPESMET exam will be sent the confirmation mail to their registered email address or mobile number. Candidates will be required to appear for the examination in the chosen slot.

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UPESMET 2026 Results

UPESMET results 2026 for PG programmes will be announced online soon after the exam is conducted. The candidates can check their UPESMET 2026 results on the official UPES website by using their login details. A merit list is released containing names of candidates selected for the GD/PI round. Final admission is based on the candidate’s overall performance in the selection process.

Also Read:

UPESMET Selection procedure

Read more

http://www.upes.ac.in/upesmet

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun

P.O. Bidholi Via-Prem Nagar

Dehradun-248007

Tel : +09557899090;

+08410080040

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FAQs Related to UPESMET 2026

Check below the frequently asked questions on UPESMET:

Q:   How to avoid common mistakes in UPESMET?
A: 

Some of the common mistakes to avoid in UPESMET are:

  • Not solving UPESMET PYQs
  • Not knowing updated pattern and syllabus
  • Not creating notes for important topics
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 UPES releases the UPESMET answer key?
A: 

No, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dheradun does not releases the UPESMET answer key after the exam is conducted. Soon after the UPESMET 2026 exam is conducted, authorities will release UPESMET 2026 result for respective phases. Candidates will be able to download the UPESMET offer letter from the registered email ID or online at official website of UPES. Only candidates who will appear for the UPESMET MBA exam will be able to check their scorecards online. UPESMET MBA result is released in the form of scorecard. Candidates will be able to check their name and roll number if shortlisted. 

Q:   Does UPES conducts GD/PI for UPESMET shortlisted candidates?
A: 

Yes, UPES conducts Group Diuscussion/ Personal Interview rounds for shortlisted students based on UPESMET score or any accepted national level management entrance test. UPESMET 2026 results will be declared soon after each phase examination is conducted. Candidates can download their UPESMET result in the form of scorecard when released. Soon after the release of UPESMET 2026 results, authorities will commence the UPESMET selection rounds- group discussion and personal interview for qualified candidates.

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