UPES offers MBA courses in a wide range of domains, from energy management to International business. Depending on the specialisation, the course curriculums and the fee structure varies from course to course. All the courses have been designed with meticulous detail which has led UPES to achieve a ranking of 41 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework or NIRF of the MHRD in the management category.
| Core | Specialisation | Minors |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Marketing Management Finance Management Human Resource Operations Management | - Minor in any specialisation offered by School of Business - Artificial intelligence - Digital marketing - Digital transformation - Start your startup - Business analytics - International business - Operations/ Project Management - Financial Analysis and Services - Family Business and Entrepreneurship - School for Life- Exploratory courses |
| MBA (Digital Business) | Web Design and Development Search Engine Optimization | |
| MBA (Business Analytics) - KPMG | Energy Analytics Data Mining | |
| MBA (Oil and Gas Management) | Petroleum Marketing & Business Development Natural Gas Business | |
| MBA (Power Management) | Power Business & Regulations Green Energy and Transition to Sustainability | |
| MBA (International Business) | - | |
| MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) | Logistics Planning / Supply Chain Business Process in Supply Chain | |
| MBA (Aviation Management) | Airline Service Operations Aviation Enterprise Management | |
| MBA (Family Business and Entrepreneurship) | Incubators & Accelerators Family Business | |
| MBA (Strategy & Consulting) - KPMG | Business Strategy & Transformation Corporate Strategy & Innovation Mgmt. | |
| MBA (Global Program)* | Specialization as per Partner University - 1. GISMA Business School 2. Virginia Commonwealth University 3. University Canada West (UCW) | |
| MBA in Metaverse & Web 3.0 | Metaverse Web 3.0 |
*1+1 (1 Year in UPES Campus + 1 Year in Overseas University)
Depending on the domain of the MBA course specialisation, pursuing your MBA at UPES can open up many employment opportunities in your preferred domain. UPES has a good track record of placement assistance with around 92% placement success last year. The University attracts many high-profile employers like Novartis, Bosch, Infosys, IBM, L&T, and Nestle.
Depending on your professional interests and aspirations, you can opt for any administrative or managerial role in your preferred domain. Here is a short list of some common roles available to you as a UPES management graduate.
UPES ranks 54th in NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) of MHRD in the Management Category
UPES ranks among Top 15 MBA Institutions in North India and No. 1 Private Institute in Uttarakhand by Outlook-ICARE India
Modern workplaces and roles often require excellent management and organisational skills in addition to subject expertise and knowledge. Students need to be well-versed in the fundamentals of business and market operations and strategy formulation and decision-making.
A master’s degree in business administration can enable students to familiarise themselves with the works of a business setting. The degree can act as a great career launcher for those with different academic backgrounds seeking a firm standing in the business industry.
The UPES School of Business can be the correct destination for your post-graduation degree in management and business administration. Read ahead to learn more about the MBA admission criteria and process at UPES.
Eligibility Criteria – MBA
| Eligibility | Selection | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| UPESMET/ National Level Test followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview | 2 Years |
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Yes. You can apply for an MBA at UPES as per the university eligibility criteria as long as your undergraduate degree is from a recognised university.
UPES offers 15 different MBA branches which are classified into four management departments.
UPES University accepts scores from all the major national level management exams such as CAT or GMAT. It conducts its own entrance management exam or the UPESMET for students who did not appear for any national level management test.
The UPESMET has a total of 140 questions divided into four sections such as general awareness and English comprehension that comprise of 35 questions each.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a 2-year postgraduate course offered in several specialisations under School of Business.
| Core Program | Specialisation |
|---|---|
| MBA | Marketing Management Finance Management Human Resource Operations Management |
| MBA (Digital Business) | Web Design and Development Search Engine Optimisation |
| MBA (Business Analytics) | Energy Analytics Data Mining |
| MBA (Oil and Gas Management) | Petroleum Marketing & Business Development Natural Gas Business |
| MBA (Power Management) | Power Business & Regulations Green Energy and Transition to Sustainability |
| MBA (International Business) | International Business Law and Negotiation Cross Culture Management |
| MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) | Logistics Planning / Supply Chain Business Process in Supply Chain |
| MBA (Aviation Management) | Airline Service Operations Aviation Enterprise Management |
| MBA (Start Up & Entrepreneurship) | Incubator & Accelerators Business Innovation |
| MBA (Strategy & Consulting) | Business Strategy & Transformation Corporate Strategy & Innovation Management |
| MBA (Global Program) 1+1 1 Year in UPES campus + 1 year in overseas university | Specialisations as per partner university – 1. GISMA Business School 2. BSBI 3. UCW |
Minimum 50% marks in Class X, XII and graduation. Graduation from a recognised university in any stream.
| Core Program | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated (BBA) - (MBA) | Marketing Management Finance Management Human Resource Operations Management | Minimum 50% marks in Classes X and XII. | Entrance Exam (UPESMET-UG) | 4 Years* |
| Integrated (B.Com (Hons)) - (MBA) | E-Commerce | Minimum 50% marks in Classes X and XII. | Personal Interview | 4 Years* |
UPESMET Scheme of Test: Online/Centre-based test
| Sections | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 35 |
| Quantitative: Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency | 35 |
| General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario | 35 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 35 |
| Total No. of Questions | 140 |
Non-Examination Pathway
MBA Admissions through National Level Tests**
UPESMET Scheme of Test: Online/Centre-based test
| Sections | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability | 35 |
| Quantitative: Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency | 35 |
| General Awareness: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Business Scenario | 35 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 35 |
| Total No. of Questions | 140 |
Non-Examination Pathway
MBA Admissions through National Level Tests**
Students having minimum MAT/CMAT 2022 score of 70 percentile will be exempted from UPES Management Entrance Test and will only be called for Group Discussion and Interview, if qualified. Valid 50 percentile and above score of CAT 2022/XAT 2023. A score of minimum 400 or above for GMAT, a score of 120 and above in NMAT 2022/23 scores will also be accepted.
**Upto 30% seats shall be filled through National Level Tests category (CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT). Incase candidates for such seats are not available, UPES has the right to fill these seats through MBA (UPESMET).
**Upto 30% seats shall be filled through National Level Tests category (CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT). Incase candidates for such seats are not available, UPES has the right to fill these seats through MBA (UPESMET).
There are academic scholarships for meritorious students; domicile scholarships for bonafide Uttarakhand students; freeships under Project ‘Jyoti’ for students from economically weaker sections; and sports scholarships under Project ‘Vijay’.
For the admission process, students are required to submit the following documents:
1. Aadhaar Card Number at the time of registration
2. Permanent Account Number (all students and parent)
3. Student academic record/personal records, which will be verified at the time of admission through the original documents
Note: Students will only submit the self-attested copy of required documents for admission. Students are not supposed to submit any original document.
Yes, hostel facility is provided by the University. Residential blocks have been earmarked for limited on-campus accommodation (on first come, first serve basis), separately for boys and girls on triple sharing basis. Students wishing to avail hostel facility (on-campus) will need to deposit fee in advance.
The fee indicated below is for academic session 2022-23 only and is on triple sharing basis
Fee:
Rs. 1,65,000/- Regular hostel for boys and girls at Bidholi and Kandoli campuses.
In addition to the hostel fee, an interest-free refundable hostel security fee of Rs. 10,000/- will be taken at the time of registration.
Note: Students who wish to avail the campus hostel facility should submit the following documents along with the requisite hostel fee without fail:
- Medical Certificate*
- Police Verification Report* (from their respective city/town)
*Format is available in registration letter sent separately only to admitted students.
Note: Hostel refund will be as per UGC norms.
UPES provides placement assistance to all enrolled students subject to their fulfilling eligibility conditions as prescribed in UPES Placement Regulations. However, the obligation of the University will be only to provide placement assistance and not placement guarantee.
The university has a robust and successful career services department. Its partnerships with industries ensure that the students have adequate exposure and get rapidly absorbed into professional roles on completion of their studies. Several offers have been offered by industry giants, such as Airbus, Boeing, Deloitte USI, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PwC, LTI-Larsen & Toubro InfoTech Ltd, Wipro Limited and many others, affirming their trust in UPES.
At UPES, the focus is on developing a world-class pool of young and talented professionals who are ready to hit the ground running in their respective fields. The learning environment and practical hands-on approach help students forge ahead on their chosen career paths with a positive attitude, the right skill set and practical know-how. Because of the relevant and ‘real world’ education and ‘on-the-job’ exposure, the industry-readiness of UPES students has been one of the key differentiators.
Candidates seeking admission to any of the program must Apply Online or offline at admission office by paying the application form fee of Rs. 1350/-.
