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UPES Management Entrance Test 2025 ( UPESMET )

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UPESMET 2025 aspirants must practice UPESMET question papers to know the difficulty level of questions, types of questions asked in the exam, and weightage of questions as per sections. By practising UPESMET question paper candidates will learn how to manage time and accuracy of solving questions. Candidates will also be able to identify their strengths and weaknesses and work towards improving their performance in the exam. Candidates can download UPESMET question papers for free only by registering at Shiksha.

Q:   What is the full form of UPESMET?

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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.

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

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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.
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Q:   Does UPESMET has sectional time limit?

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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.

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UPESMET Question Paper – Overview

The question paper of UPESMET is divided into four sections – General English, Quantitative, General Awareness, and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. General English will have questions about Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, and Verbal Ability.

The Quantitative Aptitude section will also have questions from Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency. General Awareness will have questions from General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and Business Scenarios. The exam paper will have a total of 140 questions. The test carries 140 marks in total. The total duration of the exam is two hours. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. Questions asked in the exam are moderate in terms of difficulty level.

The section-wise distribution of questions in UPESMET question paper is given below.

Sections

Total questions

General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability

35

Quantitative Aptitude: Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

35

General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario

35

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

35

Total

140

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

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

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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.

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

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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. 

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Q:   How many sections are in UPESMET?

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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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Download previous year UPESMET question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download UPESMET previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

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Advantages of Solving UPESMET Question Paper

  • Solving UPESMET question papers help in understanding the overall pattern of exam, type of questions asked and the difficulty level of questions
  • It helps in solving questions during UPESMET with speed and accuracy.
  • By practising multiple UPESMET question papers, candidates learn how to manage time to solve the entire question paper in the actual exam
  • By practising UPESMET question papers, candidates will be able to identify their strong and weak areas
  • By solving UPESMET question paper regularly, candidates will be able to find out the topics from where questions have been repeated in the exam

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Q:   How to prepare for UPESMET in 6 months?

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Candidates preparing to take the UPESMET can effectively prepare within a six-month timeframe by following a well-structured study plan.

Months 1-2: Know the exam pattern

  • Begin by gaining a solid understanding of the GAT syllabus, referring to official sources.
  • Collect essential study materials, including textbooks and online resources.

Months 3-4: In-Depth Study

  • Study each subject, covering topics comprehensively.
  • Regularly practice solving questions and exercises to enhance learning.

Month 5: Intensive Practice

  • Solve past years' UPESMET question papers and sample papers to familaise with exam pattern.
  • Pay particular attention to time management to enhance your speed and efficiency.

Month 6: Final Revision

  • Review current affairs, general knowledge, and stay updated on business-related news.
  • Maintain a calm and composed demeanor, avoiding last-minute cramming.
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Q:   When should I start preparing for UPESMET?

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It is recommended that candidates begin their preparations for the UPESMET several months ahead of the examination date. It is advisable to maintain a dedicated focus on their studies for a period of six to eight months before the scheduled exam date. This prolonged preparation window enables candidates to thoroughly cover all the topics included in the exam syllabus, participate in mock test sessions, and improve their test-taking abilities. The specific timeframe for UPESMET preparation can vary depending on individual study habits and existing subject knowledge.

To effectively get ready for UPESMET, candidates should follow these guidelines:

  1. Assess their performance to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
  2. Obtain the necessary UPESMET study materials.
  3. Develop a well-structured study plan.
  4. Regularly practice and take part in mock test sessions.
  5. Create concise notes to facilitate efficient revision.
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FAQs on UPESMET Question Papers

Check more frequently asked questions on UPESMET question paper below:

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 2025 exam is conducted, authorities will release UPESMET 2025 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. 

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

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UPESMET (UPES Management Entrance Test) is conducted multiple times a year, with different exam dates for different admission cycles. The exact UPESMET exam dates is announced for each session. UPESMET is conducted in 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. Check the table below to know the exam dates for UPESMET:

EventsDates
UPESMET registration 202514-Oct-2024
Last date of registration21-Jan-2025
UPESMET 2025 Exam DatesPhase 1- 23-Jan to 25-Jan-2025

 

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Answered a month ago

There is no provision for negative marking for incorrect answer (s). Candidates will be awarded one mark for every correct answer. Each question will have four options, candidates will be required to select the correct answer. The UPESMET exam is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge and skills

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Answered 2 months ago

Candidates who clear UPESMET 2025 will proceed to the GD/PI rounds, followed by document verification. Those applying through the non-examination pathway, based on their CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT scores, will be directly invited for the GD/PI rounds. The schedule for the GD/PI will be announced aft

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Shruti Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

UPES will release the UPESMET admit card 2025 soon after the candidate book the exam slot. Registered candidates will be able to download the UPESMET 2025 admit card soon after the payment of the application fee. The UPESMET admit card mentions the candidate's details and exam day details.

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Shruti Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Some of the best books for UPESMET exam preparation are:

UPESMET Books

Author/Publisher

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

RS Aggarwal

Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations

Abhijit Guha

The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for competitive

e exams

Pearson

Mathematics Class IX to XII

NCERT

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning

R.S. Aggarwal

A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical

Arihant publications

Short-cuts in Reasoning

Disha Publications

Analytical Reasoning

M.K. Pandey

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT

Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

High School English Grammar

Wren & Martin

General English

Arihant Publications

The Hindu

The Indian Express

The Economic Times

Financial Express

Business Today

Manorama Year Book

Competition Success Review

Pratiyogita Darpan

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Shruti Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

On the day of UPESMET examination, candidates must keep the following system requirements ready:

  • Supported devices
    • Laptop, desktop computer, and Android mobiles (phones and tablets) only
  • Operating system
    • For desktop and laptops: Window 7 or above (Window 10 recommended), Mac OS 10.13 and above, and Linu

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Shruti Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

UPESMET exam is conducted for a duration of two hours. Candidates can appear for the UPESMET exam anytime between 10 AM to 2 PM on given date. UPESMET time will be counted as and when the candidate starts the test. No candidates will be able to access the test window beyond the mentioned timelines.

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Shruti Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

For admission to MBA programme of UPES Business School, candidates must follow the process below:

Stage 1: Fill the UPESMET application form

Stage 2: Appear for the UPESMET exam

Stage 3: Declaration of result; shortlisting of candidates

Stage 4: Appear for GD/PI Rounds

Stage 5: Final selection

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Shruti Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

No, It is not compulsory to appear for UPESMET for admission to MBA programme of UPES Dehradun. Candidates having valid score in CAT or GMAT will be exempted from taking UPESMET. Such candidates will be shortlisted for interview rounds basis on the score obtained in CAT or GMAT examination. 

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Shruti Garg

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